With about half of its management team comprised of women, Turan-Foley Motors in Gulfport considers itself a female-forward business. The company is certainly an example of women making strides in the workplace. A family owned-and-operated business for over 50 years, Turan-Foley has simply made a habit of hiring the best people, according to Vice- President […]
As owner of The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Brooke O. Lewis knows a few things about grilling. Fresh from the Memphis in May world championship barbecue contest, where her team was crowned Grand Champion, this seasoned pitmaster has some tips to step up your grilling game: Understanding what type of grill […]
As the saying goes, “You haven’t been to the Gulf Coast until you’ve been to Mary Mahoney’s!” So iconic is the upscale Biloxi restaurant that author John Grisham has referenced it in several of his best sellers. Other famous fans of the local landmark include the late Jimmy Buffett, actor Denzel Washington, golfer Jack Nicklaus, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Bria Fowlers, Elle Louise LLC At the tender age of 25, Katelyn Mohler is leading a beloved Ocean Springs institution into the future. Co-owning Ocean Springs’ TatoNut Donut Shop, which has been in her family for generations, was not part of Katelyn’s life plan. However, […]
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Susan Allen lives by a simple credo: “Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Enjoy good food and good company.” Allen’s thriving business, Susan’s Sassy Sweets, is a testament to that philosophy. Located on Highway 90 in Waveland, the shop has been called one of the city’s best-kept secrets, but that secret is […]
It’s official — the Coast’s own Austin Sumrall is the Southern comfort cuisine champion. Sumrall, the acclaimed owner and chef of Biloxi’s White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge, emerged victorious on a recent episode of “Alex Vs. America,” a Food Network show that pits three brave and talented chefs per episode against Alex Guarnaschelli, a frequent […]
The founders of the Junction Grief Center don’t just sympathize with people who have experienced a loss — they understand them deeply. The center, located in Ocean Springs, opened after Katie Latch and Randi Page lost their husbands in 2021. Amber Carroll, the third member of the founding trio, learned that her son suffered from […]
