Here, we catch up with Anita McAllister, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Emile Ladnier Unit #42, Ocean Springs. McAllister also is past department president for the state of Mississippi, parliamentarian for the state this year and a member of the executive committee for Unit 42. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR MISSION OF […]
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It’s a tradition that’s endured for 94 years, and few events are so synonymous with the Mississippi Gulf Coast.Once again, during the last week of May, Biloxi will celebrate its heritage with the Blessing of the Fleet — a weekend filled with festivities to mark the start of the shrimping and fishing season. “The event […]
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Teaching is not for the faint of heart. Most of us would count it among the world’s toughest, but most rewarding, professions. Every day, educators across the Coast mold young minds and fill them with knowledge, giving them a significant role in shaping the future. What makes an outstanding teacher — qualities like empathy, enthusiasm, […]
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It’s been a long time coming — five years to be exact — but the wait for Paradise Pier Fun Park is finally over. The excited squeals and shrieks coming from visitors to Biloxi’s Margaritaville Resort are music to the ears of Tessy Lambert, chief marketing officer for Lodging & Leisure Investments LLC. The highly […]
It’s no secret that the Coast likes to have a good time, especially when the weather turns warm and exciting outdoor activities abound. Make sure to mark these events on your calendar so you don’t miss any of the fun! APRIL “Celebrate the Gulf” Marine Education Festival grandbaynerr.org/celebrate-the-gulf/ April 1 War Memorial Park, Pass Christian […]
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Spring awakens our primal urge to get outdoors and plant something. Garden centers are filled with flowers and greenery galore — some old favorites and new varieties. It’s easy for me to overbuy, and at this stage of my life, getting everything in the ground can be a daunting task.I must remind myself at every […]
In addition to waving to crowds at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Biloxi, Stacy McGuire Thunelius will serve as a symbol of Irish culture throughout the coming season. The McGuire family name comes from Northern Ireland, Thunelius says, and she’s belonged to the Hibernia Irish Society for four years. This year, she received a special […]
