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…
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Glamming It Forward
byPrimp My Prom Program Helps Girls Have the Best Night Ever About four years ago, Lauren Damond came up with a gorgeous approach to…
Smiles for Miles
byMcMurphy 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…
From Dreamy Nurseries to Playful Escapes
byThe minute we learn there is a baby on the way, most of us start dreaming about the nursery we want to create for…
Cuz’s Old Town Oyster Bar
byNestled 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….
Playful Pasta
byDown South, we know the best memories are made in the kitchen, and there’s no better way to get kids involved than by making…
Decorating from the Inside Out
byFurnishing Your Outdoor Oasis March is a busy gardening month in South Mississippi. We are planting, pruning, and fertilizing, preparing for the beautiful bursts…
Elevating Your Ceiling
byWhen it comes to home décor, the ceiling is often the forgotten fifth wall. But incorporating it into your design can transform a space,…
Edible Landscapes
byWant to eat a few things growing among the flowers in your garden? That’s the gardening trend of edible landscapes or foraging gardens. Two…
From the South Side of Gautier
bySouthside AP Growing up on the south side of Gautier, Asa Purnell learned early in life that true success isn’t just about putting music…
thirty-two
byHigh 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…
The Art of Grazing Tables
byA beautifully arranged grazing table is the ultimate centerpiece for a Southern garden party. It offers guests a visually stunning and delicious spread of…
Gulf Coast Mom Mardi Gras Guide
byFebruary 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…
A Month of Philanthropy
byGulf Coast Community Foundation Join Us for a Month of Philanthropy. That’s the invitation being issued by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) for…
Tails of Love
bySteve 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…
The Wonderful World of Tumeric
byIn recent years, there has been a significant increase in the popularity of herbal and supplemental trends in the medical field. Many people are…
Spinach Artichoke Wonton Bites
byFebruary is a month to celebrate love and romance in all its forms. From Galentine’s gatherings and school festivities to office parties, the season…
The Rusty Pelican
byLove comes in many forms. All shapes and sizes. It knows no boundaries and we find ourselves doing almost anything for something that we…
Behind the Diamond
byGet to Know the Team Behind the Scenes at Keesler Federal Park We all know the stars of the show: the Biloxi Shuckers players…
Reads to Remember
byWith a plethora of entertainment options available, many South Mississippi residents are still reading books. Book stores are thriving, public libraries are busy, and…
Blueprint for Health
by3D Printing in Medicine As we begin 2025, numerous innovations are taking medicine to new heights. Advances in telehealth are growing, AI is making…
4-Bulls
byJoseph Mason, founder and owner of Mason Hills Farm in Grand Bay, Alabama, is taking Ocean Springs by storm with his new approach to…
Chic & Sassy
byGulf Coast Icons Energize Authenticity They are chic. They are sassy. They are iconic in all the best ways. They are the models of…
Kenny Williams The Artful Restaurateur
byA Community Forward Entrepreneur with a Stirring Old Soul and the Heart of a Saint When you think about downtown Ocean Springs, a few…
Shimmering Holiday Blues
bySilver Gold and Blue Christmas is announced at the entrance of Steven Warren’s Gulfport home with large nutcrackers and a garland over the double…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports
byEvery person should have the chance to play sports and participate in leisure activities. Competing on a baseball team or reeling in a redfish…
A Magical Mississippi Christmas
byMississippi 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…
Capturing the Spirit of the Holidays
byEscape to the South’s Premier Holiday Destination and Celebrate the Season at Beau Rivage Holiday tradition for many on the Gulf Coast includes a…
Holiday Fun Guide
byDecember 1 Christmas with Santa: A BR Prime Experience BR Prime’s popular Holiday Brunch is back! Meet Santa and his friends as you…
Fatsumo Sushi
byGood sushi is sometimes hard to come by. Most often, it’s the perspective of the diner. We tend to find our favorite roll, at…
Pumpkin-y Porches
byAutumn is here; the leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler. And nothing says “autumn” like pumpkins. Americans love the whole pumpkin…
Pickleball Power
byPickleball is sweeping the Coast, drawing players of all ages. The sport, a mix of tennis and ping-pong, is played on a court about…
Ageless Love
bySeashore 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…
The Reef Biloxi
byPraiseworthy Food and a Million Dollar View With a bird’s eye backdrop that rivals any Gulf Coast postcard, The Reef Biloxi also has praiseworthy…
Shades of an Artist
byArtisan Grady Byrd Sees the World as a Palette Master illustrator Grady Byrd sees the world a little differently and that uniquely detailed vision…
Extracurricular Guide
byGulf Coast Mom The Gulf Coast Mom is proud to partner with businesses across the Coast in order to bring our local moms a…
Reviving a Magical Landmark
byRestored Ocean Springs Gem is Now a Boutique Hotel When Kim Mitchell first saw the house and property at 1101 Iberville Drive in Ocean…
From a Dream to a Reality
byPascagoula’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…
Marigolds
byFiery Flowers of October Autumn is a great season for annuals and perennials as they are wonderful for fall arrangements and displays. In fact,…
What’s Trending in Health Apps
byYour smartphone, designed to make your life more convenient and provide easy access to information, can be a powerful tool in your health journey….
Half Shell Oyster House
byDowntown Gulfport has been on the up and up, speckled with coffee shops, stores, and restaurants. So many of the buildings stand in their…
September Bulbs
byThe 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….
Game, Set, Match
byWomen’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
byOyster stew was carried overseas to America by Irish immigrants in the 19th century. Oysters were seen as a cheap and versatile ingredient that…
Girls in Business
byYoung Female Entrepreneurs on the Up and Up Women in Business is such an exciting time for South Mississippi Living magazine as it gives…
“America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi”
byTravel Reporter Peter Greenberg Explores Coastal Mississippi in New PBS Series The Mississippi Gulf Coast will be showcased this month in a new PBS…
Acute or Chronic?
byShort-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…
Salt Pepper Oak
byWhen prepping for this dining review, I stumbled upon the realization that throughout my time with South Mississippi Living, I had yet to review…
Coraline’s
byEnjoy 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…
Colorful Pasts & Bright Futures
byThe Homes That House Downtown Businesses Along the Mississippi Coast you will find several small towns, each with distinctive character and all of them…
Coasting through the Outdoors
byYour ultimate guide to non-stop adventures from Moss Point to Bay St. Louis There are so many great things about living on the Coast….
Forget Far-Flung Locales
byYour Backyard is bucket list worthy From island adventures to stunning, picturesque museums, the Coastal Mississippi is overflowing with charming niches just waiting to…
Coastal Relaxation
byEverybody needs a break. However, who has the time, energy, or money for that most of the time? There is some good news: taking…
Fun in the Sun
byUV Damage and Safety The American Cancer Society has warned us that too much exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause skin damage and even…
Biloxi Shuckers Concessions
byIt’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…
My South Coast Home Revisited
byPhotographer 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…
Unbreakable Bond
byBreast 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…
Fortune 8
byFather Inspires All Eight Children to Pursue Doctorates When Anh H. Nguyen and his wife Anh T. Nguyen left Kien Giang, Vietnam 42 years…
It’s A Dog’s Life
bystory by Shannon Stage and Holly Harrison The French poet very eloquently hints at the nature of our desire to connect with animals. We…
June Roses
byThe 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…
Southern Summer Salads: Three Ways
byThe classic salad typically features raw veggies paired with oil, vinegar, or dressing. Over the years, the concept of “salad” has taken on various…
Destination Point: Capt. Al’s Steak & Seafood
byWhat do you do when you have something time-tested, beloved by locals and basically perfect? Some might say you sit back, relax, and relish…
Easy and Eye-Catching Tablescapes
byHere in the Deep South, a family event of any significance will certainly involve food. From baby showers to funeral, from Sunday dinners to…
Mississippi’s Most Influential African Americans
byRip Daniels and Willie Fairley Receive Honors from Our Mississippi Magazine Two Gulf Coast men have each been tapped as some of Mississippi’s Most…
Put That on a Cracker
byFollow 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 Universal World of the Frittata
byThe frittata, both versatile and beautifully made, was originated during the Roman empire and made it’s journey to the Southern United States in the…
Guardians of the Records
byGabrielle Chambless had her first glimpse of a courtroom at only six years old while snuggling with a blanket and reading books, nestled under…
Pedal Power
byMississippi Mustangs Mountain Bike Team One of the hottest new sports teams on the Coast is the Mississippi Mustangs. This youth mountain bike team…
Body Positivity Starts Early
byWith TV and video imaging, as well as social media interaction and feedback, it is sometimes a challenge for adults to feel positive about…
Love for the Bugs!
byOne part of gardening that is often forgotten is the beneficial bugs that help us pollinate, recycle nutrients, maintain healthy soil, and control other…
Lasagna Roll Ups
byIn my younger years, I cherished the times spent in the kitchen with my mawmaw and great-grandmother, creating lasting memories that have shaped my…
Lori Kilpatrick Pediatric Therapy
byHelping Children to Reach Developmental Milestones and Their Full Potential Whether she’s working with a baby who is having difficulty breastfeeding due to a…
Salute Italian & Seafood Restaurant
byItalian. Seafood. Healthy. That’s the newest mantra from Salute Italian & Seafood Restaurant in Gulfport, one of the Gulf Coast’s restaurant staples and it…
Endometriosis Awareness Month
byA painful, unpopular disease that affects many women and many don’t even know is endometriosis. This complex condition with a complex name has perplexed…
It’s All About The Accessories
byWe cannot imagine there is a woman anywhere, and certainly not one who grew up in the South, who did not hear her mother…
Your Guide To Orchids
byIf you’ve ever killed a beautiful living orchid, you have lots of company. These exotic plants are approached with fear and trembling by most…
Backyard Fun
byBack in the olden days, when I was young, there weren’t many choices in the way of backyard games. Croquette, playing in the sprinkler…
Time To Mix It Up!
byIt is easy to fall in love with a home pictured in a glossy, high end magazine. You turn a page and there is…
Fit For A King
byCoastal Mississippi King Cake Creations As I prepare myself for the upcoming season of Lent, I feel it best to confess out of the…
Fowl Weather
byFebruary Offers a Great Time for Mississippi Birding People can see many birds in Mississippi any time, but February offers one of the best…
The Science of Love
byAll is red and pink and filled with hearts and kisses. Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is the official day of love…
Sharon Weeks
byPerfecting Her Personal Style Surely no one will argue that Sharon Weeks, owner of Grant’s for Her in Biloxi, is always dressed stylishly and…
Southern Architecture
byA Distinctive Style Like a familiar friend recognizable from a distance, a Southern home has a distinctive style that visitors to South Mississippi fall…
Savoring Traditions
byThe 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…
Kitchen Sisters
by2024 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…
A Community of Creativity
byLocal Artists of the Coast There’s a tradition of outstanding artists on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The natural beauty, culture and history seem to…
Christen Duhé
byCommunity by Day, Comedy by Night While most of us have hobbies outside our day jobs, few venture into activities that would terrify the…
Garden Lights At Christmas Time
byEveryone loves Christmas lights. It is a fun time to take your family for hot chocolate and gaze at beautiful lights especially if gardens…
A Very Miller Christmas
byIt’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 Impact of AI
byThe “boom” of AI, or artificial intelligence, has overtaken every aspect of our lives. From work to play to doctor appointments to morning commutes,…
Ground Zero Blues Club and Restaurant
byMusic is something that speaks to me. It always has. There’s something about the low hum of a dark melody that finds its way…
Cowboy Chili
byWhen I think about whipping up a pot of chili, I automatically think about who I’m feeding. Chili is genuinely one of those dishes…
Philanthopy’s Finest Ken Wetzel
byIn spite of destruction and heartbreak, some good things came from Hurricane Katrina. One of those is New Life Disaster Relief. In 2005 Ken…
Cornucopia of Thankfulness
byHow did the cornucopia become symbolic of Thanksgiving? “Cornucopia” comes from the Latin “cornu,” meaning horn, and “copiae,” meaning plenty. A cornucopia is a…
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The Burial
byThe 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…
701 Craft
byDate night with your significant other has the potential to be such a fun experience. After a long day at work or a busy…
Music On the Mind
byA good beat will almost always lead to head bobbing and foot tapping. The right song can kick off a party and lead a…
Aging In Place
byPlanning the Home of Your Later Years “The Golden Years,” a 1950s advertising slogan used to market one of the first retirement developments in…
Creating in Quiet Ways
bySeventy-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…