Meet Kimberly Mangin Pelaez, a lifelong Biloxi resident and member of the Beau Rivage and MGM Resorts International organization for more than 25 years. In her current role, she oversees the human resources division at Beau Rivage. Q: SHARE A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND: What started as a college job evolved into a […]
Christy Lott’s passion for candle-making started as a hobby — a way to fill her space with warmth and light. “Each flickering flame sparked joy and tranquility,” Lott says, “igniting my desire to share this happiness with others.” During an intimate gathering with friends, Lott had a conversation that convinced her to turn her passion […]
The idea for my shop was born out of resourcefulness. During the 2008 recession, I was fresh out of high school with little to no job opportunities. I remember exploring my cabinets and refrigerator for items that could serve a double purpose. Before the accessibility of sites like Pinterest, I would spend hours searching every […]
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 […]
Their platform is a favorite, trusted resource for local moms, and now Erin Brown and Jen Guthrie are taking it statewide. Brown and Guthrie are the powerhouse team behind The Gulf Coast Mom, which they rebranded and brought into a new era after assuming ownership in 2023. The platform is an online space where local […]
Brandy McGill found a deep connection with the Gulf Coast in 2019 through WLOX. After spending two years enjoying coastal life, she returned to Hattiesburg to anchor the morning news at WDAM. Ultimately, the pull of the coast proved irresistible, and last May, the Good Morning Mississippi anchor at WLOX News and mom of two […]
Meet Kristian Spear, who recently was named the new hospital administrator at Memorial Hospital, Biloxi. When she’s not at work, the lifelong Coast resident and married mother of three can be found at golf practices and tournaments, football workouts and games, dance classes and recitals and on a boat or beach during the warmer months. […]
