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Groundbreaking held for downtown hotel

: City leaders and developers of the Whiskey Hotel turned dirt at an official groundbreaking ceremony on January 16. The hotel is slated to be built at the intersection of Fourth Street and Jeff Davis Avenue, on the west side.
By Toni Miles Dozens of people gathered at the corner of Fourth Street and Jeff Davis Avenue in downtown Long Beach on Wednesday, January 15, for the official groundbreaking ceremony for Hotel …
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Pass Christian Public School District Hosts Career Fair to Recruit Top Talent

The Pass Christian Public School District (PCPSD) is excited to announce its Career Fair 2025, taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Pass Christian High School …

COAST YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PRESENTS CYP LAUNCH 2025

Coast Young Professionals presented their annual meeting, CYP Launch 2025, on February 6, 2025 at the Biloxi Visitor Center from 5:30pm-7:30pm. This event highlighted the organization’s …

MILLIONS IN LIFE INSURANCE BENEFITS FOUND FOR MISSISSIPPIANS

Nearly 1,700 Mississippians used the Life Insurance Policy Locator to find lost life insurance policies valued at more than $37 million in 2024. The Life Insurance Policy Locator is a free tool, …

CITY OF LONG BEACH WORK ROAD

Long Beach, MS, February 7, 2025– The City of Long Beach would like to inform residents and visitors about upcoming road work scheduled for North Island View and Pineville Road. North …

University of Mississippi Celebrates December 2024 Graduates

More than 630 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2024. Undergraduate and graduate candidates received degrees from the College of Liberal Arts, General Studies and …
Kara Kimbrough
Just a few ingredients are needed to create these delicious strawberry treats for Valentine's Day.

Kara's Sights and Bites: Take a simple (and fresh) route to a Valentine's Day treat

By: Kara Kimbrough Valentine’s Day is almost here and we can’t let the day go by without making a heart-shaped treat of some kind. I know…store shelves are filled with …

Kara's Sights and Bites: January trip to NYC brought exciting things…including a famous recipe

By Kara Kimbrough       The northeastern U.S. in the middle of January might not seem like an obvious vacation choice. However, I’ve never been one to follow the rules AND …

Kara's Sights and Bites: Time to get your dip on: Super Bowl LIX is near

By: Kara Kimbrough  14 billion hamburgers...12 million pizzas...3.8 million pounds of wings and the snack food without which no Super Bowl party is complete - 28 million pounds of chips - …
CoffeeTime

CoffeeTime: “Hobbled Milk Cows and Tethered Horses”

Send responses to:  andybowman839@gmail.com Recently sidelined, I know how a hobbled old milk cow looks at life, or what a horse tethered to the fence feels. Imprisoned, caged, confined. …

CoffeeTime: "Headlights That Bend"

Send responses to:  andybowman839@gmail.com Sarah and Travis were trying to make it to his mom’s house that night before the storm hit. They had driven nonstop from Denver, except for …

CoffeeTime: "We are not unisex, people!"

Send responses to:  andybowman839@gmail.com Have you ever walked down the sidewalk, determined to be friendly and cheerful that particular day, and looked up to see someone coming toward …
Movie Reviews
By Bob Garver For whatever reason, the studios decided that what America wanted this Valentine’s season wasn’t romantic comedies or sweeping dramas, but violent R-rated fare with …
By Bob Garver              All January long, I’ve been mentioning (okay, “whining”) that the month is a dead zone for new movie releases. So …
By: Bob Garver             I notice that I’ve given a “C” rating to every movie I’ve reviewed in 2025. That’s …
By Bob Garver It’s an odd choice to do a sequel to the 2018 heist movie “Den of Thieves” in 2025. The first film made less than $50 million at the domestic box office and to my …
Hudson's Journey
By Mika Hartman As humans, we often offer pats on the back, kiss away booboos, donate to causes to make us feel good, and grab tissues for heartwarming and heart wrenching infomercials. While …
By Mika Hartman Christmas is here and we are counting our blessings. When I was a little girl, I started collecting Precious Moments figures. My Granny Joy and I shared love for these …
It’s October! This is Down syndrome Awareness Month; so, grab those crazy socks, go join a local Buddy Walk, wear blue and yellow and celebrate our buddies the way I do every day. My …
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Congress has the authority to spend the nation's money. Presidents try to get around that limitation.
Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that power, as he slashes government programs and staff.
Smart ways to budget your tax refund
(BPT) - Tax season is here, and many Americans are eagerly awaiting their tax refunds. While it might be tempting to splurge on something fun, there are other clever ways to use this extra cash to …
Make Your Car Your Valentine: Mercury Insurance Advises How to Save on Auto Repairs
(BPT) - Regularly Showing Your Car Some Love Can Save on Auto RepairsValentine's Day is the perfect time to show your trusty vehicle some love, and maintaining it is the best and most cost-effective …
Beyond the classroom: How schools are getting creative to help struggling families
Chalkbeat reports on how teachers are looking out for the tens of thousands of migrant and/or homeless families across New York City whose children often lack essential items needed for school.