Ms Black Gulf Coast 2024 is much more than a title to Nastassia Ayodele. “Representation is so important when it comes to being in a pageant,” says Ayodele, who won the crown in March. “(The title) is a badge of honor because it was started to include women like me, who share the same cultural […]
Summer’s nearly over, and you’re bracing yourself for the inevitable chaos to come. Soon, you’ll be hustling half-asleep kids out the door and scrambling to juggle your family’s packed schedule. Meanwhile, your little ones will face challenges of their own: new teachers, new classmates, harder homework and all the changes a new school year brings. […]
She may press your buttons and “borrow” your clothes, but she’s also your closest friend, biggest supporter and most trusted confidante. As those of us lucky enough to have a sister know, there’s no bond quite like it. That’s why National Sisters Day, observed on Aug. 4 this year, is such a special occasion. It […]
Being an outstanding doctor takes more than knowledge and skill. It requires a special something extra — an ability to connect with and communicate with patients, to allay their fears and to give them hope. As their patients can attest, South Mississippi’s best physicians stand out not only for their medical expertise, but for their […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup by Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC & Brooke Soto, Electric Lady Hair Studio | Location: Hancock Whitney Plaza Driven to make a difference Hancock Whitney’s Laura Sullivan Ethridge shows resilience is her superpower “The most important part of success is filling your life with the love and laughter […]
When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Coast in 2005, Capt. Ashley Kosturock’s family was fortunate and sustained only minimal damage to their home. But Kosturock’s dad, a Biloxi Police officer at the time, documented the disaster with a Kodak single-use camera, snapping scenes of the aftermath along Highway 90. Today, Kosturock carries those photos in her […]
Wouldn’t it be great if parenthood came with an instruction manual? Unfortunately, no such handy guide exists, so all any mom can do is her best — embracing a journey filled with joys, challenges and sometimes painful growth. Here are 10 strategies to help you and your child not just cope, but thrive: 1. SHOW […]
