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    Welcome to Paradise!

    It’s been a long time coming — five years to be exact — but the wait for Paradise Pier Fun Park is finally over. The excited squeals and shrieks coming from visitors to Biloxi’s Margaritaville Resort are music to the ears of Tessy Lambert, chief marketing officer for Lodging & Leisure Investments LLC. The highly […]

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    Spring’s here!

    Spring awakens our primal urge to get outdoors and plant something. Garden centers are filled with flowers and greenery galore — some old favorites and new varieties. It’s easy for me to overbuy, and at this stage of my life, getting everything in the ground can be a daunting task.I must remind myself at every […]

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    Capturing the essence of the Coast

    From the lush marshes of Louisiana to the warm waters of the Mississippi Sound, the mood and energy of the Gulf Coast are unmistakable. Equally distinctive are the works of Ocean Springs artist Mary Louise Porter, who captures the region’s essence with a canvas, a paintbrush and an inexhaustible supply of enthusiasm. “I have always […]

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    Get ready for Mardi Gras!

    SEASON KICKOFF: Twelfth Night Celebration Jan. 5 Starts at 5 p.m. with reception at Biloxi Visitors Center; Christmas lights will go out at 6 p.m.; City Hall festivities kick off at 6:30 p.m. This annual celebration is presented by the City of Biloxi, The Mississippi Coastal Mardi Gras Museum and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. […]

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