The Coast boasts a number of black-owned businesses that have served the community for generations. In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting the legacy of LOCKETT-WILLIAMS MORTUARY. When George W. Lockett founded his mortuary with wife, Lillian, in 1948, he realized a vision: providing premier mortuary services to the Gulfport area. The couples’ genuine […]
Guys can be notoriously hard to shop for. After all, if something’s on his wish list, he probably already has one … or several. Not to worry — Grant’s Menswear and S.F. Alman Ltd. have you covered with fresh ideas that strike the perfect balance between style and practicality. GRANT’S MENSWEAR SquareGuard and silk pocket […]
By Tammy Smith When Cliff and Melissa Horne bought the building that would house their new jewelry store, they had no idea they were buying into a family legacy. “We bought it back in May and totally remodeled it, inside and out,” Cliff Horne says. “We opened on July 20, 2020, and we found out, […]
Need to add a pop of color to your wardrobe? Chances are you already own what you’re looking for. Check the recesses of your closet — that pile of clothes you rarely touch. Maybe some pieces wound up there because you feared the color was too bold — but eventually, every hue has its day. […]
This June I retired from being an emergency room doctor. For some, “retirement” creates an image of relaxation — gardening, vacations in the RV and popping a few rounds of golf. Not me. Although I enjoy gardening and traveling, I need to feel useful. The abrupt termination of my medical career brought a summer chill […]
From the moment she learned she was pregnant, Jessica Rankin loved her unborn son, Bishop. And when Bishop was born without a heartbeat, her sadness was as profound as it would be for any lost loved one. That’s the greatest misconception about miscarriage and stillbirth, she says: people may assume that a woman would mourn […]
Some of the best food in the country can be found right here in Coastal Mississippi. And thanks to our region’s rich cultural diversity, the fare is as varied and authentic as it is delicious. We asked our audience to pick their top restaurants by category. See how your favorite spots fared in polling. BARBECUE […]
