Here, we speak with Cynthia Butler, CEO/founder of Brandon’s Place, and Ashley Ogans, the nonprofit’s program director. Brandon’s Place, based in Gulfport, supports young adults who are aging out of foster care. Learn more and find ways to get involved at https://www.brandonsplacems.com. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR MISSION OF BRANDON’S PLACE? Our mission is to […]
After five years of participating in Adopt a Grandparent Day, Daisy McCarroll and members of the Biloxi High School Campus Service Council still delight in making seniors smile. As a sponsor of the club, McCarroll saw how beneficial the pairing could be for both the students and nursing home residents at Brookdale Biloxi. “We got […]
Like so many pickleball enthusiasts, Deonne Linenberger tried the sport and quickly got hooked. She and her husband, Tom, along with her brother and sister-in-law, first learned the game in December of 2014. They played with a group from Pass Christian for a few weeks until they’d set up a court at the Donal Snyder […]
“Our journey is one of remarkable progress. Even confronting natural disasters and economic transformations, our unwavering resilience carries us forward. Rising stronger and more unified through each challenge, Gulfport’s success is a testament to our enduring spirit.” — Mayor Billy Hewes The city of Gulfport is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary this month, and […]
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, […]
