My Ocean Springs: 2007 in Pictures

When Barry Broome was asked how to summarize the history of the popular Broome’s Grocery on Government Street, all he could say was, “It’s all about daddy. I’m just trying to keep it going.” The year 2007 was the first year for the business without its legendary founder, Curmis Broome, who passed away in September of 2006 at age 78. Mr. Broome opened the business in 1960, but over the years garnered a reputation of being a philanthropist over and above his status as a successful businessman. He was involved in many civic organizations, though the most popular stories from his life were those in which he provided free groceries for the poor without any fanfare. Today, Barry Broome is simply trying to keep going what his daddy started.