Almost immediately after we’ve consumed the Thanksgiving meal, our thoughts turn to the holiday shopping season. Most of us take advantage of Black Friday deals online and at large retailers, to the tune of over $500 per consumer on average. But what about the underdogs — the locally owned, independent retailers and corner stores that […]
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After a successful first six months for The District Salon, owner and stylist Breanna Smith is excited for what’s next. “We have been so blessed with countless old and new clients,” says Smith, a Coast native and graduate of Chris’s Beauty College. “One challenge has been trying to keep up with the steady new business […]
Just as its name ties together clothing and wine, The Threaded Cork combines the experiences of shopping and noshing. “There is nothing along the Mississippi Gulf Coast like The Threaded Cork,” says owner and manager Andrea Jenkins. “Because we offer Polish Pottery, ladies’ apparel, a café and a coffee bar, our boutique is considered a […]
With a father who worked at Trans World Airlines, it’s little surprise that Erika Scicutella caught the travel bug at an early age. “If we weren’t flying, we would take road trips,” she recalls. “I loved that I got to experience different destinations with my family. I feel it brought us closer, as well as […]
In an era of big-box stores, W.P. Shelton Jewelers harkens back to a time when business was done with a handshake and a smile. Family-owned for 75 years, William Paul (W.P.) Shelton founded his store in 1945 on Howard Avenue in Biloxi after learning how to repair airplane instrument panels during World War II. In […]
All dog people know the struggle: You want to enjoy a day out, but you hate to leave your furry friend behind. Fortunately, the Mississippi Gulf Coast boasts plenty of eateries and activities that both you and your pet can enjoy. Here are some of the favorites, as listed on bringfido.com and elsewhere: RESTAURANTS The […]
As she battled lupus, an inflammatory disease affecting the immune system, Kristen McCaleb also struggled to stay employed. “I was having a hard time holding down a job because of getting sick a lot, plus I was living with (really) bad eczema,” she recalls, “so I had to do something that would allow me to […]
