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Movie Review: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire”

            What has happened to the “Ghostbusters” movie franchise? For over a quarter century Hollywood resisted the temptation to spoil the one-two punch …
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Special Olympics Mississippi Area 3 Gulf Coast games set for April 12

Some special athletes in South Mississippi are warming up and ready to return to the field as the Special Olympics Track and Field Games for the area are scheduled to take place on Friday, April 12, …

Statement by Attorney Christopher A. Collins on Behalf of Keith Jackson

Dear Members of the Press, As legal counsel for Keith Jackson, I would like to address the recent criminal charge brought against my client. This charge is serious, and we understand the …

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 …
Prom night is one of the highlights of the school year, and memories from the special night are often cherished throughout one’s life time - but what about students whose families are struggling and can’t afford to purchase sparkly evening gowns or tuxedos for the special occasion?

Long Beach High School students are in luck. The Long Beach High School Prom Closet project will provide students in need with evening wear for prom night, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, at 7 p.m. for Long Beach High School.

The group is now collecting slacks, suits, dress shoes, belts, ties, tuxedos, heels, gowns and dresses of all sizes to help meet the needs of local students who cannot afford to buy prom attire. 

To donate, or for more information, contact Abigail Smith at Abigail.Smith@lbsdk12.com.

Donations being collected for LBHS students in need of prom attire

Prom night is one of the highlights of the school year, and memories from the special night are often cherished throughout one’s life time - but what about students whose families are …

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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Beautiful Cooper Falls at Pickwick Lake in J. P. Coleman State Park is one of the most scenic spots in Mississippi.

Kara's Sights & Bites: Mississippi's state parks are some of the best in the U.S.

    It’s officially spring, which means our electric bills will soon skyrocket as air conditioners began operating at full capacity. Scratch that…on a more positive note, …

Kara's Sights and Bites: Easter lunch should be special, not stressful

 Sitting down to a bountiful lunch on Easter Sunday has been an American tradition for decades. However, for many, it can be a stressful day, juggling church services, family time and other …

Kara's Sights & Bites: Start planning now for (some form of ) Easter cheesecake

   Easter is on the horizon and that means it’s time to start thinking about cheesecake. Some think about (and make) cheesecake all year long, but for the most part, the thick, cream …
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Coffee Time: “SPRINGTIME LILACS OR SKUNKY MEMORIES”

Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who instantly reminds you of someone …

Coffee Time: “TRAPPED WITH NOWHERE TO RUN”

Enjoy feeling anxious and blue? Concentrate on what is happening in the world now, that’ll do it for you. The impossible price of food and housing. Crooked politics. Illegal drugs. Riots. …

Coffee Time: “YOU DEFINITELY ARE NOT GIBBS”

How do you navigate in this scary world? The way I see it, for most of us it is a matter of one of three possibilities. You either walk by sight - looking at what is in front of you and making a …
Movie Reviews
         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 …
          I wasn’t the biggest fan of the first installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s take on the Frank Herbert sci-fi classic “Dune” back in …
Prior to “Hashira Training,” my exposure to the “Demon Slayer” anime series was limited to the 2020 film “Mugen Train.” Well, that and all the cosplayers I see …
Hudson's Journey
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 …
Happy 2024!     As we all plan for the coming year, the possible and impossible resolutions made, the highest hope for a better tomorrow, I know whose hands our future falls in: …
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(BPT) - Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton. But according to Toni, the discomfort is worth it to …