Fun for the Whole Family
byFrom the East side to the West side there are plenty of family activities in South Mississippi and kids are front and center. Whether…
From the East side to the West side there are plenty of family activities in South Mississippi and kids are front and center. Whether…
Primp My Prom Program Helps Girls Have the Best Night Ever About four years ago, Lauren Damond came up with a gorgeous approach to…
McMurphy Orthodontics Helping people achieve their perfect smile is “more awesome” than Brice McMurphy, D.M.D. and owner of McMurphy Orthodontics in Biloxi and Ocean…
The minute we learn there is a baby on the way, most of us start dreaming about the nursery we want to create for…
Nestled right in the heart of Old Town Bay St. Louis you’ll find a family-owned gem of a restaurant: Cuz’s Old Town Oyster Bar….
Down South, we know the best memories are made in the kitchen, and there’s no better way to get kids involved than by making…
Furnishing Your Outdoor Oasis March is a busy gardening month in South Mississippi. We are planting, pruning, and fertilizing, preparing for the beautiful bursts…
When it comes to home décor, the ceiling is often the forgotten fifth wall. But incorporating it into your design can transform a space,…
Want to eat a few things growing among the flowers in your garden? That’s the gardening trend of edible landscapes or foraging gardens. Two…
Southside AP Growing up on the south side of Gautier, Asa Purnell learned early in life that true success isn’t just about putting music…
High atop the IP Casino Resort Spa’s hotel tower sits thirty-two, my favorite restaurant on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I’ve had the honor of…
A beautifully arranged grazing table is the ultimate centerpiece for a Southern garden party. It offers guests a visually stunning and delicious spread of…
February 1 5:30 p.m. – OSCA Mardi Hop, Downtown Ocean Springs 6 p.m. – CALB Jeep-A-Gras Jeep parade, Long Beach 6:45 p.m. – Krewe…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Join Us for a Month of Philanthropy. That’s the invitation being issued by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) for…
Steve Johnson’s Collared Heroes Love at first sight definitely exists. And that’s exactly how “Scuba” Steve Johnson felt when he met an eight-week-old English…
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of herbal and supplemental trends in the medical field. Many people are…
February is a month to celebrate love and romance in all its forms. From Galentine’s gatherings and school festivities to office parties, the season…
Love comes in many forms. All shapes and sizes. It knows no boundaries and we find ourselves doing almost anything for something that we…
Get to Know the Team Behind the Scenes at Keesler Federal Park We all know the stars of the show: the Biloxi Shuckers players…
With a plethora of entertainment options available, many South Mississippi residents are still reading books. Book stores are thriving, public libraries are busy, and…
3D Printing in Medicine As we begin 2025, numerous innovations are taking medicine to new heights. Advances in telehealth are growing, AI is making…
Joseph Mason, founder and owner of Mason Hills Farm in Grand Bay, Alabama, is taking Ocean Springs by storm with his new approach to…
Gulf Coast Icons Energize Authenticity They are chic. They are sassy. They are iconic in all the best ways. They are the models of…
A Community Forward Entrepreneur with a Stirring Old Soul and the Heart of a Saint When you think about downtown Ocean Springs, a few…
Silver Gold and Blue Christmas is announced at the entrance of Steven Warren’s Gulfport home with large nutcrackers and a garland over the double…
Every person should have the chance to play sports and participate in leisure activities. Competing on a baseball team or reeling in a redfish…
Mississippi Aquarium’s New Holiday Spectacle This holiday season, the Mississippi Aquarium invites guests of all ages to experience A Magical Mississippi Christmas, a one-of-a-kind…
Escape to the South’s Premier Holiday Destination and Celebrate the Season at Beau Rivage Holiday tradition for many on the Gulf Coast includes a…
December 1 Christmas with Santa: A BR Prime Experience BR Prime’s popular Holiday Brunch is back! Meet Santa and his friends as you…
Good sushi is sometimes hard to come by. Most often, it’s the perspective of the diner. We tend to find our favorite roll, at…
Autumn is here; the leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler. And nothing says “autumn” like pumpkins. Americans love the whole pumpkin…
Pickleball is sweeping the Coast, drawing players of all ages. The sport, a mix of tennis and ping-pong, is played on a court about…
Seashore Highlands Love Birds Tie the Knot There isn’t just one thing Emily Ann Allen loves about her new husband, Wayne McDown, there’s a…
Praiseworthy Food and a Million Dollar View With a bird’s eye backdrop that rivals any Gulf Coast postcard, The Reef Biloxi also has praiseworthy…
Artisan Grady Byrd Sees the World as a Palette Master illustrator Grady Byrd sees the world a little differently and that uniquely detailed vision…
Gulf Coast Mom The Gulf Coast Mom is proud to partner with businesses across the Coast in order to bring our local moms a…
Restored Ocean Springs Gem is Now a Boutique Hotel When Kim Mitchell first saw the house and property at 1101 Iberville Drive in Ocean…
Pascagoula’s Madi Cooper Has Songs Featured on Love is Blind The romance might be for show, but the music… well that’s authentic. Just ask…
Fiery Flowers of October Autumn is a great season for annuals and perennials as they are wonderful for fall arrangements and displays. In fact,…
Your smartphone, designed to make your life more convenient and provide easy access to information, can be a powerful tool in your health journey….
Downtown Gulfport has been on the up and up, speckled with coffee shops, stores, and restaurants. So many of the buildings stand in their…
The best time for planting spring-flowering bulbs is from mid-September to mid-October; this will guarantee a beautiful garden in the spring, especially for pollinators….
Women’s Tennis on the Coast Women’s tennis on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is more than a sport, it’s a thriving community spanning generations and…
Oyster stew was carried overseas to America by Irish immigrants in the 19th century. Oysters were seen as a cheap and versatile ingredient that…
Young Female Entrepreneurs on the Up and Up Women in Business is such an exciting time for South Mississippi Living magazine as it gives…
Travel Reporter Peter Greenberg Explores Coastal Mississippi in New PBS Series The Mississippi Gulf Coast will be showcased this month in a new PBS…
Short-Term Versus Long-Term Illness Being ill is a simple part of life. Scratchy throats, sneezing, rashes, illness, and other health complications are an expected…
When prepping for this dining review, I stumbled upon the realization that throughout my time with South Mississippi Living, I had yet to review…
Enjoy Gulf-to-table seafood, over-the-top desserts, and beautifully curated cocktails in Beau Rivage Resort & Casino’s newest restaurant, Coraline’s. The fine dining seafood restaurant, which…
The Homes That House Downtown Businesses Along the Mississippi Coast you will find several small towns, each with distinctive character and all of them…
Your ultimate guide to non-stop adventures from Moss Point to Bay St. Louis There are so many great things about living on the Coast….
Your Backyard is bucket list worthy From island adventures to stunning, picturesque museums, the Coastal Mississippi is overflowing with charming niches just waiting to…
Everybody needs a break. However, who has the time, energy, or money for that most of the time? There is some good news: taking…
UV Damage and Safety The American Cancer Society has warned us that too much exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage and even…
It’s the summer. The sun’s out. It’s hot. I might melt and it’s not even August. While I would love to indulge in a…
Photographer Ken Murphy Releases New Book Recapturing the Gulf Coast It’s been more than 20 years since the release of the award-winning book My…
Breast Cancer Survivor and Doctor Have Emotional Reunion After going through a heart-wrenching experience, well-known freelance photographer and South Mississippi Living contributor Katherine Sowers…
Father Inspires All Eight Children to Pursue Doctorates When Anh H. Nguyen and his wife Anh T. Nguyen left Kien Giang, Vietnam 42 years…
story by Shannon Stage and Holly Harrison The French poet very eloquently hints at the nature of our desire to connect with animals. We…
The birth flower for June is the beautiful rose! Roses are generally recognized as symbols of love. Thanks to the Victorian Era and the language of…
The classic salad typically features raw veggies paired with oil, vinegar, or dressing. Over the years, the concept of “salad” has taken on various…
What do you do when you have something time-tested, beloved by locals and basically perfect? Some might say you sit back, relax, and relish…
Here in the Deep South, a family event of any significance will certainly involve food. From baby showers to funeral, from Sunday dinners to…
Rip Daniels and Willie Fairley Receive Honors from Our Mississippi Magazine Two Gulf Coast men have each been tapped as some of Mississippi’s Most…
Follow the Legendary Smoked Tuna Dip Trail Across South Mississippi Loosen your belts, rev up the car, and follow the legendary trail of can’t-miss…
The frittata, both versatile and beautifully made, was originated during the Roman empire and made it’s journey to the Southern United States in the…
Gabrielle Chambless had her first glimpse of a courtroom at only six years old while snuggling with a blanket and reading books, nestled under…
Mississippi Mustangs Mountain Bike Team One of the hottest new sports teams on the Coast is the Mississippi Mustangs. This youth mountain bike team…
With TV and video imaging, as well as social media interaction and feedback, it is sometimes a challenge for adults to feel positive about…
One part of gardening that is often forgotten is the beneficial bugs that help us pollinate, recycle nutrients, maintain healthy soil, and control other…
In my younger years, I cherished the times spent in the kitchen with my mawmaw and great-grandmother, creating lasting memories that have shaped my…
Helping Children to Reach Developmental Milestones and Their Full Potential Whether she’s working with a baby who is having difficulty breastfeeding due to a…
Italian. Seafood. Healthy. That’s the newest mantra from Salute Italian & Seafood Restaurant in Gulfport, one of the Gulf Coast’s restaurant staples and it…
A painful, unpopular disease that affects many women and many don’t even know is endometriosis. This complex condition with a complex name has perplexed…
We cannot imagine there is a woman anywhere, and certainly not one who grew up in the South, who did not hear her mother…
If you’ve ever killed a beautiful living orchid, you have lots of company. These exotic plants are approached with fear and trembling by most…
Back in the olden days, when I was young, there weren’t many choices in the way of backyard games. Croquette, playing in the sprinkler…
It is easy to fall in love with a home pictured in a glossy, high end magazine. You turn a page and there is…
Coastal Mississippi King Cake Creations As I prepare myself for the upcoming season of Lent, I feel it best to confess out of the…
February Offers a Great Time for Mississippi Birding People can see many birds in Mississippi any time, but February offers one of the best…
All is red and pink and filled with hearts and kisses. Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is the official day of love…
Perfecting Her Personal Style Surely no one will argue that Sharon Weeks, owner of Grant’s for Her in Biloxi, is always dressed stylishly and…
A Distinctive Style Like a familiar friend recognizable from a distance, a Southern home has a distinctive style that visitors to South Mississippi fall…
The Iconic Pressed Mississippi Pot Roast Po’boy One of the most well-known Mississippi dishes, believe it or not, is younger than most millennials. The…
2024 is upon us and, y’all, I vow to eat healthier and do better this year. Or at least that’s what I vow almost…
Local Artists of the Coast There’s a tradition of outstanding artists on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The natural beauty, culture and history seem to…
Community by Day, Comedy by Night While most of us have hobbies outside our day jobs, few venture into activities that would terrify the…
Everyone loves Christmas lights. It is a fun time to take your family for hot chocolate and gaze at beautiful lights especially if gardens…
It’s Christmas at the Gulfport home of John and Carolyn Miller. The traditional style home sparkles with festive red and green decorations to create…
The “boom” of AI, or artificial intelligence, has overtaken every aspect of our lives. From work to play to doctor appointments to morning commutes,…
Music is something that speaks to me. It always has. There’s something about the low hum of a dark melody that finds its way…
When I think about whipping up a pot of chili, I automatically think about who I’m feeding. Chili is genuinely one of those dishes…
In spite of destruction and heartbreak, some good things came from Hurricane Katrina. One of those is New Life Disaster Relief. In 2005 Ken…
How did the cornucopia become symbolic of Thanksgiving? “Cornucopia” comes from the Latin “cornu,” meaning horn, and “copiae,” meaning plenty. A cornucopia is a…
The Story of O’Keefe v. Loewen In the real world, no one expects the underdog to win. That’s exactly why these stories of triumph…
Date night with your significant other has the potential to be such a fun experience. After a long day at work or a busy…
A good beat will almost always lead to head bobbing and foot tapping. The right song can kick off a party and lead a…
Planning the Home of Your Later Years “The Golden Years,” a 1950s advertising slogan used to market one of the first retirement developments in…
Seventy-Seven-Year-Old Cross Stitcher, Max Peck Seventy-seven-year-old Max Peck considers his cross stitching more technical than artistic but his wife and friends say his needlework…