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    Higher education — what the trends tell us

    You don’t need a Ph.D. to notice that the landscape of higher education is shifting. • Students have learned there’s more than one path to a degree, and they increasingly are taking the online route. As of fall 2020, approximately 14 million college students, about 74 percent — were enrolled in at least one distance […]

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    Gaining more than they give

    After five years of participating in Adopt a Grandparent Day, Daisy McCarroll and members of the Biloxi High School Campus Service Council still delight in making seniors smile. As a sponsor of the club, McCarroll saw how beneficial the pairing could be for both the students and nursing home residents at Brookdale Biloxi. “We got […]

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    Huongry for success

    Huong Nguyen never thought she would make a living by baking cookies. The New Orleans native, who has lived in Ocean Springs for six years, started out making and decorating goodies for her friends and family. That hobby grew into her home-based business, Huongry Cookies, which she founded in 2019. “Growing up, I was very […]

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    Real Weddings: Emily & Thomas Crowley

    Rustic Dream Emily Jade Crowley (Smith) and Thomas Blake Crowley Wedding date: April 9, 2022 Ceremony and reception held at The Stables in Vancleave BRIDE’S FAVORITE ELEMENT OF HER WEDDING: “My favorite part of our wedding day was having a ‘last dance.’ All of our family and friends cleared out of the venue and began […]

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    Top Doctors 2023

    Needing medical care can be stressful, which is why a great doctor can make all the difference. The Coast physicians on this year’s Top Doctors list have many things in common, among them compassion, exceptional problem-solving skills, a willingness to go above and beyond, impressive expertise and an ability to connect with their patients. Congratulations […]

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    Embrace the aloha spirit — for a cause

    Guests to this year’s Don’t Worry Be Happy celebration are invited to embrace the spirit of Aloha as the event takes on a tropical theme. The annual gathering, benefitting the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, will be held on July 21 at the Biloxi Civic Center. One of the highlights will be the presentation […]

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