It was a milestone moment in American history — and one that resonates particularly with Alicia Fairley. “To me, Juneteenth means freedom,” says Fairley, assistant director of festival affairs for Gulfport’s City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration. “I love that Juneteenth is being recognized not only as a national holiday, but as the day we all were free.” […]
(left to right) Tyree McDonald, Linda Perkes, Ashley Tribble, Cynthia Chauvin, Naomi Strawhorn, Lauren Saucier and Tanisha Lamb; in front is Remi III, Mississippi’s only courthouse facility dog By Naomi Strawhorn At CASA of South Mississippi, compassionate community members have volunteered and stepped forward to advocate for the region’s most vulnerable children. CASA, or Court […]
We all have a favorite teacher, someone whose influence has profoundly affected our lives. Even when classrooms are a distant memory and we’ve forgotten most of what we read in textbooks, the lessons of certain teachers stay with us. Some educators not only have a knack for making learning fun and interesting, but also for […]
Despite taking large strides forward in gender equality, women still fall behind men financially. For instance, men are three times more likely to get a business loan than women. Research also has shown that women-owned businesses typically are approved for lower loan amounts than their male-owned counterparts. As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s […]
Here Walt Pannell, president, Gulf Coast Division at Cadence Bank, and Derrick Jackson, a certified financial coach, reflect on the origins and impact of the bank’s partnership with Operation HOPE. WHAT IS OPERATION HOPE? Operation HOPE is the largest, on-the-ground financial literacy organization in the U.S., with offices in over 250 cities serving over 900 […]
The Coast will be awash in crimson and cream this month as more than 1,000 Delta Sigma Theta members gather in the spirit of sisterhood. The sorority’s two local alumni chapters are preparing to host the 2024 Mississippi State Cluster of the Dynamic Southern Region, which will be held Feb. 23-25 at the Mississippi Gulf […]
By Ginger Christian South Mississippi Smiles focuses on providing high-quality dental care to children, regardless of income, in a fun and upbeat environment. However, this commitment to families of the Gulf Coast goes beyond their offices. South Mississippi Smiles is equally committed to local charitable outreach through their Caring4Community campaign, delivering $11,000 to Coast organizations […]
