With a fun atmosphere serving beloved classics, La Patrona Tacos, Tequila & Beer is making a name for itself in downtown Biloxi with its flavorful take on traditional Mexican fare. Opening in July, La Patrona is a full-service restaurant offering a variety of classic dishes and is owned by longtime Coast resident Marisol Vanegas. As […]
A quilt shop and childcare center have received a financial boost from a pair of Elevate Women Small Business Grants, which were created to help outstanding female-owned companies on the Coast. More than 30 nominees applied for the two grants, which will be announced and presented at Elevate 2025: Women’s Small Business Summit on Feb. […]
Growing up in East Germany, Angi Truebner- Webb demonstrated against the Berlin Wall — an experience that shaped her perspective on resilience and change. She went on to face future obstacles with the same can-do spirit, raising her son as a single mom for 19 years and building a career in the male-dominated gaming industry. […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup and hair by Bria Fowlers of Elle Louise, LLC Dr. Carla J. Evers begins her day not in an office, but on the front lines of learning — greeting students and teachers in “Pirate Nation.” By about 7:30 a.m., the superintendent of the Pass Christian Public School District […]
From The Ohr–O’Keefe Museum of Art Dust off your feather boa and shake out your sequins; Bubbles and Bonbons is back in 2025! The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrates Galentine’s Day with the annual Bubbles and Bonbons event. Flowers, cards, chocolates from Walgreens — who needs them? Bring your best gal pals to enjoy an […]
In a world where true friendship is more precious than gold, the Gang of Six members are arguably some of the Coast’s wealthiest women. The tight-knit group, composed of Cathy Beeding, Connie Rockco, Vicki Rosetti-Applewhite, Misty Shaw- Feder, Kathy Hughes Shaughnessy and Kim Fritz, have weathered more than two decades of highs and lows. “In […]
With about half of its management team comprised of women, Turan-Foley Motors in Gulfport considers itself a female-forward business. The company is certainly an example of women making strides in the workplace. A family owned-and-operated business for over 50 years, Turan-Foley has simply made a habit of hiring the best people, according to Vice- President […]
