Here, we catch up with Ronald Chambers, executive director of Bethesda Free Health Clinic in Ocean Springs. In his role, Chambers oversees daily operations, from coordinating staff and volunteers to managing programs, partnerships and outreach — ensuring the clinic delivers high-quality, compassionate care to those who need it most. 1. What does the clinic do? […]
Ah, the holidays are coming, and what a magical time it is here on the Coast! Our beach walks get a little cooler, twinkling lights adorn oak trees — and between the Thanksgiving feasts, December celebrations and Mardi Gras festivities, it’s easy to feel like your health goals are slipping away faster than Santa slides down […]
Karen Adkins is not your typical grandmother. “I’ve been tandem parachuting (and) still love rollercoasters,” says the self-described “adrenaline junkie.” “I’m hoping to do the Nascar challenge soon!” Now a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, the adventure-loving native of Cookeville, Tennessee, has called many places home: Nashville; Yokosuka, Japan; Atsugi, Japan; […]
When guests enter Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Nov. 7, they’ll not only get to sample some of the Coast’s best cuisine — they’ll be helping local youth reach their full potential. A Taste of the Future, a fundraiser benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast’s Hancock County Unit, draws 120-plus […]
The holiday season often is painted as a picture of joy, twinkling lights, beautifully wrapped gifts and family gathered around the table. But for many women, this time of year brings something much heavier: stress, anxiety and even depression. I think of a client I once worked with who shared that every December, she felt […]
A unique opportunity awaits Mississippi art lovers with the opening of ADORN — a wearable art exhibit — at the Gail Keenan Art Center on the campus of Coast Episcopal School. The show, which runs through Oct. 16, will feature the exquisite works — from scarves and dresses to jewelry and handbags — of six […]
Since opening Venue41 in October of 2022, owner Myrna Rainey has been surprised by the high demand for what she offers: an intimate, welcoming gathering place. “I always knew there was some need, but I never imagined the size of it,” she says. “Week after week, people reach out looking for a space that feels […]
