Whether she’s photographing a new mom, CEO or survivor, Dawn Gilmore’s goal is always the same: to capture women’s innate strength and beauty. A professional photographer for over 16 years, Gilmore specializes in portraiture that empowers, elevates and celebrates. “I was drawn to photography because I saw the way a beautiful portrait could shift the […]
Board members L-R: Nicki Kopp, Jessie Hawkins, Iliana Aguirre, Kelsey McGrevey, Jenny Obregon and Maryjo Bullock Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families of children, teens and young adults with different abilities, serving individuals up to age 21. Founder and Executive Director Bridgett Lee tells us more. WHAT IS EMBRACE ABILITIES’ MISSION? Our […]
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Born and raised on the Coast, Kaitlyn Brewer grew up kayaking, fishing and sketching the beauty that surrounded her. Each year, she admired the colorful, creative Biloxi Seafood Festival posters that were designed by local artists — each one paying homage to the city’s maritime and seafood heritage. “I remember thinking, ‘Wow, maybe one day […]
More than half of nursing home residents suffer from loneliness — and for the 12th year, volunteers from across the Coast will mobilize to show seniors they are loved and appreciated. Adopt a Grandparent Day 2025 falls on Sept. 13, and this marks the 12th year that the observance has brought hope and happiness to […]
When the St. Martin High School Girls Flag Football Team set out to win a championship this year, they started from scratch. “We were asking 23 young ladies to not only learn about a game they’d never played before,” says head coach Charlie Pavlus, “but along with learning about the game, they had to learn […]
Nothing says Independence Day like a delicious, juicy burger fresh off the grill, or a red, white and blue dessert made with sweet, flavorful berries. The best things in life are fun and unfussy — like these classic recipes that are guaranteed to please everyone at your July 4th barbecue. Grab your tongs and skewers […]
The siblings of Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts have immortalized their mother, Lucimarian, in a heartwarming new picture book. Lawrence “Butch” Roberts and Sally-Ann Roberts wrote “Lucy Sings on Lucy Street” as a tribute to the Roberts family matriarch, which is based on her upbringing on Lucy Street in Akron, Ohio. The book’s heroine, Lucimarian […]
