Having cemented its status as the “Nicest Place in Mississippi,” Florence Gardens continues to live up to its friendly reputation. The 450-acre, master-planned community, residents say, is an ideal place to grow up, retire, or anything in between. “There is such a warmth to our neighborhood, and I love the buzz of active families taking […]
Given the challenges we’ve faced for over a year, it’s safe to say we could all use a refresh — and that includes our living spaces. In many cases, transforming a worn-out room is as simple as applying fresh color to the walls. If you’re tackling a paint project this fall, consider the vibe you […]
While many businesses struggled or shuttered during the pandemic, Seaman & Associates has benefitted from a booming housing market. “We have consistently been busy, even during a time of shutdown for most,” says Steve Seaman, real estate appraiser with the Pascagoula-based company. People still were purchasing, refinancing and selling homes, and with that, everyone needs […]
To a nursing home resident who rarely receives visitors, a simple chat, a small gift and a heartfelt smile can mean the world. Andrea Cook and her sons, Dalton and Charlie, have seen firsthand how their mere presence can lift a senior’s spirits. Since 2015, they have participated in Adopt a Grandparent Day — an […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Building her own house from the ground up not only gave Susan Siemiontkowski her “home sweet home” — it sparked her passion for real estate. At the time, the Toms River, New Jersey, native was working for a publishing company in Michigan profiling the top commercial construction projects across the […]
Derick Hall with his sister and mom, Stacey Gooden-Crandle On the day he entered the world, Derick Hall wasn’t expected to live. Born at 23.5 weeks, weighing 2 pounds, 9 ounces, Hall was placed on life support with a litany of critical health problems, including bleeding in the brain and underdeveloped organs. “The doctor’s prognosis […]
Anything a bride requires, Kerri Pellegrin and her team at The Wedding Collection are determined to provide. If she’s overwhelmed coordinating her big day, she can leave the arrangements to The Planning by TWC. If she seeks a gown, The Dress by TWC will style her to perfection. And since April of this year, if […]
From the time Natalie Krohn Breland and her brother, Dr. Jason Krohn, were old enough to stick price stickers on merchandise, they have worked at Beach Pharmacy. “There is not a job inside this business that one of the two of us has not done at some point in our lives,” says Breland, now the […]
In June of 1939, seven employees of Ingalls Shipyard met on the east bank of the Pascagoula River and drafted documents forming a credit union for themselves and their fellow workers. The laborers at the shipyard, which had opened the year before, needed access to credit to buy vehicles, appliances, and other items to improve […]
As school resumes across the Coast, students will return to the classroom — but some protocols from the COVID-19 pandemic will remain. Throughout the Harrison County School District, for instance, drivers will disinfect the buses at the end of all routes. Sneeze guards and touchless hand sanitization stations will be placed at each serving line […]
