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Inaugural Mother’s Day Sip, Shop & Stroll planned for May 4

On Saturday, May 4, local businesses in Long Beach will participate in the city’s first Mother's Day Sip, Shop & Stroll. Residents are encouraged to bring their mom and/or their …
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Movie Review: 'Civil War"

   “Civil War” presents one of the most intriguing premises of the year, maybe of the last several years: what if Texas and California were to secede from the United States and …
April’s Yoga in the Park session drew a crowd.

Free Yoga in the Park on May 4

The City of Long Beach will offer a free outdoor yoga session on Saturday, May 4. Set to start at 8:30 a.m., the Yoga in the Park hour-long session will be held in downtown Long Beach at the …

Coffee Time: “EXHAUSTED WINGS BRINGS ON CLIPPED WINGS”

If you work and work hard, you will understand this topic.  Exhaustion. Too much constant physical or mental work, with no relaxation for your body and brain can bring on serious …

Plant swap planned for May 9

Residents who have unneeded plants in their yards or gardens, who like to “pass along” plants and who would like to pick up some new plants for their yard are invited to a plant swap at …
It’s easy to make funnel cakes at home, just like the fair treat that’s only offered one time during the year.

Kara's Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast's history, funnel cakes are just two reasons to visit

The history of the Mississippi Gulf Coast has always intrigued me. When I briefly (emphasis on brief) entertained the thought of earning a Ph.D., the origin on the area's founding and its first …

Kara Kimbrough
he All-American Rose Garden at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is open to the public seven days a week for browsing and photo shoots.

Kara's Sights & Bites: Hattiesburg offers history, hummus, hot chicken and hundreds of roses

   One of the most amazing things about Mississippi is that there’s always a hidden gem just around the corner. A place I didn’t know existed until recently is the amazing …

Kara's Sights & Bites: Forget pricey vacations: Enjoy free picnic areas during balmy spring

Dilemma: a tight budget doesn’t allow room for a flight to an expensive vacation spot. But here’s a thought: there are still plenty of ways to enjoy the beauty, warm sun and cool breezes …

Kara's Sights & Bites: It's OK to have fun with the Easter meal

 Christians celebrate Easter for one reason: to commemorate the resurrection of Christ three days following his death. As long as we remember this important fact and celebrate its true meaning, …
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Coffee Time: “YOU FAILED, BUT YOU AREN’T DEAD”

Yes, you failed. It ended badly for you. Bankruptcy, nervous breakdown, divorce, the loss of any relationship with your kids, or maybe a physical adventure that went sideways and ended in you getting …

Coffee Time: “THE EARS AND MEMORIES OF BABY ELEPHANTS”

Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a  habit  like we refer to today. But he …

Coffee Time: "BICKERING SNOWFLAKES"

We were created by our God to be different from each other. We all have different personalities, likes, loves, dislikes and downright detests. Unfortunately, too much of the time the detests are each …
Movie Reviews
          “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is really a tale of two movies. No, not a Godzilla movie and a King Kong movie, rather a movie that follows the …
            What has happened to the “Ghostbusters” movie franchise? For over a quarter century Hollywood resisted the temptation to spoil the one-two punch …
         I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this was not a good week for new releases. The battle for the top spot at the domestic box office was a fierce one, with …
Since Po (Jack Black), the main character of the “Kung Fu Panda” movies, is known for his corpulent eating habits, it makes sense to compare the animated franchise to a sort of comfort …
Hudson's Journey
It has been in the news a lot about promoting abortion for disabled babies, even in the State of the Union Address. A lady in Texas crossed the border to secure her abortion of her disabled daughter, …
March is here and the old saying, “out like a lion, in like a lamb” may be true about the weather; but it’s also about everything that was cold finding a new warmth. Blooming, …
As a parent, we fear so many things while raising our children. We understand the underlying risks in most of our daily adventures, but we always think “not us” and we choose to live. We …
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