This volunteer extraordinaire finds that she gets more out of community service than she gives - including a lot of fun.
- story by Denise Jacobs 
Bernie Cullen and husband, Terry
For 32 years, one Mississippi family has been focusing on the "giving" part of the Thanksgiving holiday, serving up a free feast.
- story by Lisa Monti, photos courtesy the Kelly family 
Sally Kelly having her apron signed in 2015. Photograph courtesy Kelly family
Suzi Lee
Carrying on her mother's legacy of building community and love of local libraries, Suzi Lee believes in the ripple effect of goodness.
- story by Tricia Donham McAlvain 
Suzi Lee at the library, photo by Tricia McAlvain
Janet Fiveash
This remarkable teacher and community volunteer discovers a lifetime of giving comes back around during a recent benefit drive on her behalf.
- story by Ana Balka 
Janet Fiveash at a Friends of the Animal Shelter benefit, 2016. photo by Ellis Anderson
Jo Rusin
A retired Army Colonel, author, leadership coach and craftswoman extraordinaire, this Waveland resident takes on every challenge with a can-do attitude - and a cheerful disposition.
- by Anna Hirshfield 
Jo and Johnny Rusin
Jim Collins
From handshakes to haircuts, this dynamic retired businessman spends his days doing for others and "paying back."
- story by Anna Hirshfield 
Jim Collins at home
Judy Reeves
A champion sailor and civic volunteer has a simple motto that spurs her on: "Get moving!"
- story by Pat Saik 
Judy Reeves during her tenure as Commodore of the Bay-Waveland Yacht Club in 2000.
Brian Wilemon
A "crazy idea guy" starts one of the most dynamic youth programs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast - and takes drumming to a whole new level with the Bay Ratz Marching Battery.
- story by Pat Saik, photos and video by Ellis Anderson 
Jeni Ward & Backpack Buddies
A new program approaches a difficult problem with an out-of-the-box solution - literally. Meet the organizers and find out how you can help keep local children from going hungry.
- by Pat Saik 
The Main Street Baptist Backpack Buddies crew. Jeni Ward is fifth from left.
The Harvest Dinner
This month, the Good Neighbor column celebrates the Harvest Dinner at Christ Episcopal Church, which will be serving up home-cooked food for the 68th year on November 17th.
- story by Pat Saik 
Episcopal Church Women welcome all to the Harvest Dinner, photo by Ellis Anderson
Dovie Mayes
How a Dust Bowl girl wound up seventy years later as one of the most beloved residents of a Mississippi Gulf Coast town.
- story by Pat Saik 
Allison Anderson
An advocate for sustainability, this local architect and leading volunteer has been working for the last two decades to protect and enhance our own little piece of coastal paradise.
- story by Pat Saik 
Charles Johnson
This former Bay St. Louis councilman shines as a local chef and a member of the legendary St. Rose de Lima choir. However, behind the scenes, he's quietly working for a better community - all with a song in his heart.
- story by Pat Saik, photos courtesy Charles Johnson and Ellis Anderson 
Micky Evans
The bad news is she's moving to Chattanooga, the good news is her positive influence on this community will continue to improve our lives, for many years to come.
- by Pat Saik 
Dorty Necaise
The Bay's animal control officer deals efficiently and humanely with anything that flies, swims, walks, crawls, or slithers - including the occasional irate citizen. Meet Dorty Necaise, a dog's best friend.
story by Ellis Anderson, photos by Denise Hines and Ellis Anderson 
Evan Drye
A world-class athlete who will soon graduate sixth grade, Evan Drye is competing in international kite-boarding competitions.
- story by Pat Saik, photos courtesy the Drye family 
Jeanne Graeser
A feisty woman with the nickname of "granny" moves the world by helping veterans feel appreciated and loved.
- by Pat Saik 
l to r: Donna Anderson, Jeanne Graeser, Cece Collins, one of Jeanne's key volunteers
Eve McDonald
Nine decades spent determined to leave the world a better place than she found it shows in the wisdom and the smile of this Bay St. Louis icon.
- story by Pat Saik 
Bay St. Louis city Councilwoman Wendy McDonald and Eve McDonald at the Library Tree Gala, 2015, photo by Ellis Anderson
David and Richard Hubbard
Brothers David and Richard run the family hardware store that has become the beloved epicenter of community life in Waveland.
- story by Pat Saik 
Hubbard's Hardware, 2007
Paula Fairconnetue
One of the community's most vibrant women reveals her secret for getting things done: Keep moving.
- story by Pat Saik, photos by Ellis Anderson 
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