If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a furry friend, Kristen Griffin has a message: You are not alone, and your grief is valid. “Our bond with our pet is just different,” says Griffin, an end-of-life-stage pet doula and children’s book author. “For some, they are the only companions they may have now.” The Coast […]
April means summer sign-ups are underway. Programs are filling. Beach days and outdoor adventures are on the horizon. For parents of children with mobility challenges, medical needs or sensory sensitivities, summer planning takes a little more preparation — and a lot of advocacy. The good news? With the right questions and early planning, summer can […]
What better way to welcome spring than by wandering among fields filled with beautiful blooms? Visitors to La Terre Farms in Kiln can do just that on April 18 and 19, as the farm invites the community to experience its first-ever Flower Festival. The celebration will feature food trucks, music, art, a makers’ market and […]
Summer camp isn’t just something fun to fill the calendar — it’s one of the most powerful growth experiences a child can have. The right camp builds confidence, independence, friendships and life skills they simply can’t develop the same way at home or in school. Here are 10 meaningful reasons families consistently say summer camp […]
Jack and Jill of America Inc. is a membership organization of mothers with children ages 2–19 who are dedicated to nurturing and strengthening future African American leaders through leadership development, volunteer service, philanthropic giving and civic duty. Mississippi Gulf Coast JJOA Chapter President Kutina Carter tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT THE CHAPTER’S BACKGROUND […]
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Amy Kathleen Bowman is a passionate advocate for Irish culture on the Coast. Born in California and raised in Idaho, she began Irish dancing at age 12 — advancing to become a champion. In 2012, she co-founded and ran a performance-based Irish dance school before relocating to Utah for college. A life-changing summer visit prompted […]
Since its founding, the Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Festival has only grown bigger — and more mouth-watering. And there’s good news for your tastebuds in 2026: The sell-out event is expanding to a two-day festival this year — doubling the deliciousness and the opportunities to support the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes. Now branded the Gulf […]
