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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…
There aren’t many things better in life than pastries. Light little puffs of dough, sweetened ever so slightly, served with an array of fillings…
Out of this World Festival October 20th It’s been half a decade since the chilling, unwavering alien encounter tale told by fishing buddies Calvin…
The Gulf Coast’s Spookiest Secrets and Darkest Lores From greedy pirates to a ridiculing granny, the Gulf Coast has a lagniappe of otherworldly entities…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic Makes Waves in the World of Big Game Fishing Situated between Florida and the fabled fishing waters off the…
In Remembrance of Jimmy Buffett The unexpected death of iconic music ambassador Jimmy Buffett has taken an emotional toll on the people who adored…
Welcome to autumn! September is actually a peak time for our friends, the butterflies. A butterfly garden is the perfect way to attract fall…
School is officially back in session. This signals the return of studying, homework and the mother-of-all commitments: extra-curricular activities. Dance. Baseball. Soccer. Piano. Underwater…
There is something absolutely magical about tea. I don’t mean sweet tea (although sweet tea still merits praise and adoration). I mean freshly prepared…
Biloxi Visual Artist and Muralist Julia Reyes Creates Public Pieces with a Uniquely Fresh Perspective Julie Reyes is a Mississippi public art anomaly —…
Nancy Creel Retires from Negrotto’s Frame + Art The right framing style can make your cherished photos or treasured family heirlooms sing like a…
Dozens of Gulf Coast Projects Receive $51 Million in Restoration Funds, $14 Million from U.S. Treasury. There’s an economic boom on the Gulf Coast’s horizon…
Who doesn’t love a ripe red tomato on a bacon, lettuce, tomato sandwich with a glass of cold iced tea? South Mississippi has the…
Feeling like you need to get outdoors more? Or are you a nature lover to begin with? The Gulf Coast has things for novices…
Blackened Gulf Shrimp and Green Tomato Fritters with Bacon Aioli Being in the depths of the South we have many culinary advantages. Not only…
Staycation Ideas in Your Own Beachy Backyard If you live on the Gulf Coast you know there are 62 miles of gorgeous coastlines, 12…
Why are succulents so trendy? Succulents are easy to grow, and they do not take much care. Succulents do not need much watering and…
Are you ready? Hurricane season has begun and runs through November 30. The best time to prepare for a hurricane is before the storm…
In its 125 years Gulfport has produced many notable people. Some are well known and others, while not famous, made important contributions to the…
At-home BBQ can be the perfect way to relax and enjoy the summer season without the stress of traveling far from home. A smoked…
Good food and good music often go hand in hand. Great food and great music are even better! There’s something special about winding down…
In my little family, Greek food is a total favorite. My daughters, nieces, and I stand around the kitchen bar chopping every ingredient for…
Heterochromia This is when someone has two different colored eyes! It is relatively common in animals like dogs and cats, but quite rare among…
Cutting Through the Chemical Muck in Everyday Products Finding everyday products without harmful chemicals can be a hard shopping aisle to navigate, as more…
Germs are everywhere! Most are harmless or unable to penetrate your immune system but, as you know, there are the rare varieties that you…
So, how can we help our friends, the bees, in our gardens this summer? There are actually many herbs that we can grow that…
Lightning can strike anyone anywhere at any time. A person could suddenly fall to a literal “bolt out of the blue” that originated miles…
Choosing the perfect side can definitely be a challenging feat, especially for us Southerners. Here in the South, there are an unfathomable amount of…
Tacos, although of Mexican origin, have become one of the most common American family dinners today. The big ‘taco boom’ in our country began…
A Pot of Possibilities There aren’t too many dishes that are more captivating and polarizing than gumbo. It’s a dish with roots running deep…
More Than Just Brunch Brick & Spoon in Biloxi and Gulfport are two South Mississippi restaurants known for their sophisticated creole brunches as well…
Have you ever tried intermittent fasting? If you’ve never heard of it, here’s a brief definition: intermittent fasting is the practice of limiting your…
Davis is known as The Mississippi Kween on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, and has more than a million followers on and off social media….
Combating the Germs Kids Encounter If you’re a parent, now more than ever you’re thinking about your children’s health and safety. In a world…
Kids love learning. Gardening is a great way to get kids to eat healthier and exercise! It is so wonderful to get them outside….
Let’s get crafty! There’s no better way to spend time with the kids than cultivating their love of art and letting them express themselves…