Page 10 - South Mississippi Living - April, 2025

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FROM THE editor’s desk What I
Editor
About This Issue
Get ready for a fun and colorful issue packed with everything parents need! From private school listings and summer camps to family activities and healthcare tips, we’ve got you covered.
This month, we’re also proud to introduce
our 2025 Terrific Teens! We received so many amazing nominations – thank you to our readers
for participating and to our sponsors for helping
us spotlight these inspiring students. Missed the nomination window? Be sure to follow us on Facebook so you can nominate a terrific teen next year!
Our featured artist this month is Kennedy Elliott,
a 10-year-old author with a big imagination. With guidance from her writing mentor and family friend, Susie Siemiontkowski, Kennedy wrote “Kennedy and Marie the Martian’s Mississippi Adventures.” This delightful story follows Marie, a curious extraterrestrial who crash-lands on Gulfport beach and discovers the magic of friendship.
Gracing our cover this month is McMurphy Orthodontics, where patients – big and small –
are shown that a beautiful smile can unlock their superpowers. We had a blast spending time with two adorable kiddos and the fun-loving staff who bring their mission to life every day.
Plus, we’re thrilled to welcome our new dining writer, Anne Pitre, to the team! This month, she visited two Bay St. Louis favorites – Blue Bayou and Cuz’s – and we can’t wait to share her delicious discoveries. Got
a restaurant suggestion? Send us a tip at editor@ m2mediacorp.com – we’re always hungry for new spots to explore!
April is bursting with stories that celebrate the magic of childhood. We hope you enjoy every page!
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