Cory Ann McGee was delighted, but not surprised, to make the U.S. Olympic Team. A world-class runner from Pass Christian, McGee’s self-belief propelled her on the path to Tokyo. She sealed her spot in the Games on June 21, when she ran the 1,500-meter race in 4:00.67 — her personal best. “I knew it would […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture They embody all that is admirable about their employers — showing long-term dedication to their companies, its principles and those they serve. These three women go to work every day determined to make a positive impact through their tenacity and talent. Whether their role is showing hospitality to casino guests, […]
The housing market is struggling to keep up with demand, as the scarcity of houses for sale has created a buyer backlog. With so many motivated buyers house hunting, you often end up with multiple bids on the same property, which triggers a price increase. Combined with other factors, this backlog has created a “seller’s […]
Think back to when you were a child. What inspired you, and who or what did you want to be as an adult? Here, the Gulf Coast Woman team reflects on the hopes and dreams of their youth and how those aspirations led them to what they’re doing now. DOROTHY P. WILSON Publisher and editor […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture THE COLLABORATOR Christen Duhé MGCCC spokesman’s star continues to rise If Christen Hartley Duhé could have a word with her younger self, she’d tell her to stop with the self-doubt; “You have everything you need to be successful.” Everyone defines success differently, but for Duhe’, it’s having a husband who […]
Many will remember Carleen Hall as “the hug lady.” But her warm embraces were just one way the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and prayer warrior ministered to others. “If touched lives were yardsticks, she would have circled the globe several times,” says her son, Jason Hall. Carleen, who died in April 2020 of leukemia, […]
LuAnn Pappas’s dad taught her what it means to give back. And as the 2021 recipient of the Annette O’Keefe Humanitarian Award, the CEO of Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort wishes Bill Sturm could share in the recognition. Bar none, she says, he was the biggest influence in her life. “I will forever say I am […]
