Library joins Harrison County system, announces November programs
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! There is much to report as we head into November. The Long Beach Public Library is now officially part of the Harrison County Library System, so in the next few weeks you should notice changes taking place. Here are some of…
Read MoreSparklight® Opens Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund for Nonprofits Across 24 States
Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet and mobile provider, is accepting applications for its Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund, offering nonprofit organizations across the company’s 24-state service area an opportunity to apply for a grant. KEY FACTS Sparklight’s Fall 2026 Charitable Giving Fund application period runs from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, 2026. Eligible applicants…
Read MoreKara’s Sites and Bites: 48 hours in NYC: fall foliage, food and unexpected fun
by Kara Kimbrough A dream of visiting New York City in the fall, combined with a brief fall break, a free hotel stay and an $11 flight triggered a last-minute decision to fly to the Big Apple. Despite spending less than 48 waking hours in the city that never sleeps, I covered a…
Read MorePass Christian Students Bring Storybook Characters to Life Through Storybook Pumpkin Patch
Students at Pass Christian Elementary School are bringing their favorite storybook characters to life through the fun and creative Storybook Pumpkin Patch project! As part of this engaging literacy activity, students decorate pumpkins to represent characters from their favorite books. Using their imaginations and artistic talents, students transform ordinary pumpkins into recognizable storybook characters, creating…
Read MoreLong Beach’s push to expand city limits faces courtroom test
By Toni Miles Proposed annexation of the Long Beach Industrial Park and surrounding properties raises questions about economic growth, tax revenue, public services and the impact on residents, an issue that will ultimately be decided by a court of law. The City of Long Beach is pressing forward with an effort to annex approximately…
Read MorePass Christian Dominates West Marion; Long Beach Faces Picayune
by Charlie Rook Pass Christian continued its outstanding season Friday night with a convincing 55-12 victory over West Marion. The Pirates delivered another impressive offensive performance, scoring 55 points while holding West Marion to just 12. Pass Christian has been one of the most consistent offensive teams in its area throughout the season,…
Read MoreMaintaining Equipment in High-Temperature Environments
Industrial machinery is often expected to perform continuously while surrounded by intense heat. Foundries and metalworking operations all rely on equipment that may encounter elevated temperatures during normal production. Heat can alter material properties, degrade lubricants, affect electronic controls, and accelerate component failure. A maintenance plan that works in a climate-controlled facility may therefore be…
Read MoreTable is set for Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner in Long Beach
By Toni Miles There’s a traitor in “the Family,” someone plotting to overthrow the Godfather of the local mob. Who could it be? That’s a question for patrons at the upcoming MS SOFIA Mafia Murder Mystery Dinner to figure out, but attendees, beware! The production’s catch phrase is “You’ll die laughing!” The…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Street Fighter”By Bob Garver
By Bob Garver The biggest problem with new video game adaptation “Street Fighter” is that it’s bad on purpose. Not “delightfully over the top” or “destined to become a cult classic,” just bad. As if having a degree of self-awareness about its unapologetic badness somehow justifies wasting two hours of its audience’s…
Read MoreLONG BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST FREE CEMETERY TOUR
The Long Beach Historical Society invites the community to its Cemetery Tour on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Long Beach City Cemetery, located off Girard Avenue. The tour offers an opportunity for residents and visitors to explore Long Beach’s history and learn about the people whose lives helped…
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