The summer of 1956 was a watershed period for Elvis Presley — marking his final season of freedom before being catapulted into superstardom. “He was able to relax, spend time with friends and simply be himself before the full weight of global fame set in,” says Chelsea Prince, outreach coordinator with the Mississippi Gulf Coast […]
What better way to welcome spring than by wandering among fields filled with beautiful blooms? Visitors to La Terre Farms in Kiln can do just that on April 18 and 19, as the farm invites the community to experience its first-ever Flower Festival. The celebration will feature food trucks, music, art, a makers’ market and […]
Summer camp isn’t just something fun to fill the calendar — it’s one of the most powerful growth experiences a child can have. The right camp builds confidence, independence, friendships and life skills they simply can’t develop the same way at home or in school. Here are 10 meaningful reasons families consistently say summer camp […]
Since its founding, the Gulf Coast Beer and Bacon Festival has only grown bigger — and more mouth-watering. And there’s good news for your tastebuds in 2026: The sell-out event is expanding to a two-day festival this year — doubling the deliciousness and the opportunities to support the nonprofit Mississippi Heroes. Now branded the Gulf […]
By Kimberly Jones On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, generosity always has been part of how we show up for one another — and Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s 228 Day is a growing celebration of that spirit. Now in its second year, 228 Day builds on the success of its inaugural 2025 celebration, inviting the community […]
Reflecting on last year’s Elevate Women’s Small Business Summit, speaker Cece Shabazz says one thing rose above the rest: the energy. “We laughed, danced — and some even cried,” recalls Shabazz, creative director and brand strategist for Memorial Health System. “The room was filled with supportive, determined women, and the atmosphere was intentional and inspiring. […]
Brush off your Red Ryder BB gun and break out your leg lamp — “A Christmas Story” is coming to Beau Rivage faster than you can say “fra-gee-leh.” The musical, which runs from Dec. 12 through 27, is just one way the Beau is spreading holiday cheer this season. From its awe-inspiring Christmas décor to […]
