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    Chef Vrazel: A journey of food & faith

    by Dana Sleger// When Chef Bill Vrazel was a young boy, he spent many summers at his grandmother’s house, and because she was disabled and bedridden, it was up to him to help cook the family meals. At 6 years old, he stood on a milk crate while stirring a pot of red spaghetti sauce […]

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    Entrepreneur finds his niche in Waveland

    Story and photo by Ellis Anderson// In 2012, S&L Office Supplies in Waveland nearly gave up the ghost; then new owner Chris Cochran infused it with vision, experience and fresh vitality.  Cochran had been keeping an eye on S&L, believing it had untapped potential. He didn’t know much about the office supply trade, but he […]

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    1st Crawfish Fest Queen crowned

    This year marks the 24th year of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Music Festival in Biloxi. Although most fairs and festivals celebrate the special event with a pageant, a touch of royalty was missing — that is, until Tori Bishop, an account manager with WXXV25, set out on a mission to add some pageantry pizzazz. […]

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    Sky high progress on the horizon

    by Kimberly K. Aguillard// On March 18, 2016, the Port of Gulfport staff waited patiently for the first glimpse of their three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes to appear among the fog and rain. Though having the cranes arrive on a much sunnier day would have been nice, the excitement that filled the air will never […]

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    Historic building now home to Bay Emporium

    Story and photo by Ellis Anderson// A historic showstopper of a building is now home to Bay Emporium — 13 different shops under one enormous roof — with plans to grow! The grand historic building that is home to Bay Emporium has always been a Bay St. Louis star. Built in 1909 by a fraternal […]

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