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South Mississippi Living Magazine January Edition

The January edition of South Mississippi Living Magazine is packed with plenty of Coast stories and characters including our own Kristen Anzuini, who shares her weight loss journey. Here to tell us more on what you’ll see is Michael Sunderman.

CYP Launch

You can join the Coast Young Professionals January 30th for their annual CYP Launch. Here to tell us more about this year’s event is Lindsay Mitchell. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30. Tickets are $25 pre-sale and $35…

Service Set for Long-Time District Attorney Cono Caranna, II

Funeral arrangements have been made for long-time district attorney, Cono Caranna, II.     Caranna served as District Attorney for Hancock, Stone and Harrison counties for 26 years, retiring in 2012. He passed away last Thursday after suffering from recent health issues.…

American Cancer Society call for volunteers

The American Cancer Society is calling all volunteers in our area to help out. Here to tell us about some of the most pressing needs and volunteers opportunities is Courtney Anderson, community development director for the American Cancer Society’s South…

Ocean Springs Chamber King Cake Contest

Now that we are celebrating Carnival Season, you can now treat your taste buds to all the king cake created along the Gulf Coast thanks to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce’s King Cake Contest. Here to tell us all…

Countdown to Mardi Gras: This year, 7 weeks of festivities

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Christmas season is officially drawing to a close, but it's just the start of the season leading up to New Orleans' biggest street party: Mardi Gras. Some walking parades and…

Twelfth Night Celebration

Now that the holiday season has ended, it’s time to get in the carnival spirit. Here to tell us about the annual Twelfth Night Celebration in Biloxi is Cecilia Dobbs Walton. The event takes place Sunday, January 5th at 5…

‘Hope from John Ellis’ Benefit Concert

The Naff family is making sure the legacy of their son, John Ellis, who died at 35 weeks old, lives on. You can join them in the celebration of his life on Saturday, January 11th at the Beau Rivage Casino…