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    Against all odds

    Giving up wasn’t in Abby Bosarge’s character.  The straight-A student, forward on the Pass Christian High soccer team and kicker/wide receiver on the Gulf Coast Monarchy football team represented persistence to her peers. After being diagnosed with leukemia in June of 2020, she intended to fight.  “Abby’s initial response was shock — and then determination,” […]

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    The Coast’s Best Small Businesses 2022

    Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. Anyone who has ever started a company will attest that it takes long days, sleepless nights, total dedication and more than a little luck to do well. Data shows that only 45 percent of businesses survive the first five years, and only 25 percent make it to 15 years or more. So, […]

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    Soaring — and still aiming high

    Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each year, more and more people are visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Jacqueline Gilich Wilson stands ready to greet them.  As the owner of Biloxi Beach Resort Rentals LLC, Wilson is one of the greatest proponents of the local area and all that it has to offer.  “Each day […]

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    Erasing scars

    As a paramedical tattoo specialist, John Herron has learned that every scar tells a story.  There are the breast cancer warriors who underwent mastectomies in a bid to survive. There are men and women alike who want to conceal the appearance of certain conditions or erase permanent reminders of medical procedures.  In these cases and […]

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    Give your home warm, cozy vibes

    When decorating for fall this year, try to combine a mix of pieces that reflect your lifestyle impeccably and express all that you love. Take inspiration from the warm hues of autumn, found naturally and beautifully in nature. Luxurious textures, exciting shapes and cozy, neutral tones are what this season’s home décor trends are all […]

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    Purpose, aligned with passion

    For decades, Joy Saucier has strived to improve her community — and few things gratify her more than contributing to others’ success.  But at the Hancock Business and Industry Awards Gala, held annually in August, it was Saucier’s turn to shine as she was named Citizen of the Year. The community development representative for Mississippi […]

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    Domestic Violence Awareness

    BREAK THE CYCLE Perhaps it starts subtly — a pointed put-down or a flash of aggression that comes out of nowhere. But before long, you find yourself terrified and trapped — perhaps even fearing for your life and the lives of your children. While nightmarish, this scenario is all too common. In fact, according to […]

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