GCCF receives Community Foundations National Standards® reaccreditation
Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Susie Nelson, board chair of National Standards. “This accreditation is a significant accomplishment that indicates…
Read MoreWedding Venue Tips for a Smoother Celebration
Choosing the perfect wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your planning journey. It sets the tone for your big day and influences everything from logistics to guest experience. While aesthetics matter, functionality and thoughtful preparation are what truly create a smooth and memorable celebration. With the right wedding venue…
Read MoreHow To Reduce Distractions While Working Remotely
Remote work offers flexibility, but it also introduces new challenges that can disrupt focus. Many professionals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast balance home life, weather shifts, and digital noise during the workday. Distractions can quietly reduce productivity and increase stress if you don’t address them early. You can create a more focused work environment with…
Read MoreThe Biggest Packaging Challenges for Dairy Producers
Dairy plants work inside a narrow margin for error. Milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, and cultured products move through production on strict timelines. Packages must protect quality, support sanitation, carry the right labeling, and reach stores without delay. When packaging falls behind, the problem does not stay at the end of the line. It can slow…
Read MoreBaleyev assists at State Capitol
Svetlana Gray Baleyev (left) of Long Beach recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Baleyev is pictured with Lieutenant Governor C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr. (right), who sponsored her visit. She is the daughter of Kelley and Oleg Baleyev and attends Long Beach Senior…
Read MoreAirplanes, Hotels, and Road Trips: Bible Study Anywhere
Travel changes routines, but it doesn’t have to push Scripture to the margins of the day. Whether the journey involves a quick flight, a family road trip, or a weekend hotel stay, it’s possible for you to do Bible study anywhere. An unfamiliar place may create space for you to pause and see the Bible’s…
Read MoreSchool district honored with Beacon award
Pass Christian School District (PCSD) was recently given the Beacon Award from the Mississippi School Board Association at the Lighthouse Awards luncheon. The award was earned by the District’s high performance and was accepted on behalf of the entire Pirate Nation by School Board President Margaret Jean Kalif, Board Secretary Walter “Skip” King, Pass…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Restful Road Trip
Road trips are a great way to see more of a place in your own time on your own terms getting off the beaten track and seeking out those hidden gems that most tourists never see, but they are not always the most relaxing trip because you have long drives, packed schedules and trying to…
Read MoreFive mobile games to play on the beach this summer
There are some glorious beaches to spend a day on in the local area, including the likes of Henderson Point Park Beach and Long Beach Beach. From pristine sand to relax on and clear waters to swim in, to plenty of cool things to see and do, a beach day is a favorite for many…
Read MorePlanning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, April 23, 2026
Planning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, April 23, 2026 @ 5:30 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
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