GCVA plans annual run/walk for Nov. 8, followed by parade
The Pass Post The Gulf Coast Veterans Association (GCVA) is hosting its second annual GCVA 5K run and walk on Saturday, November 8. The scenic race begins and ends at Pass Christian’s War Memorial Park, and organizers say it promises a morning of fitness, community and celebration to honor local veterans. …
Read MorePresidential Fitness Test coming back to schools next school year, by order of Governor
Governor Tate Reeves today issued Executive Order 1589 to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle and high school students across Mississippi. Executive Order 1589 comes after President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order that reestablished the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition and reinstituted the Presidential Fitness Test. “Students across…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Sneaky Black Ice”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com It really is innocent looking, because it looks just like wet pavement. But it can be dangerous as a rattlesnake. And just like that reptile, it strikes when you least expect it, with the intent to cause you a lot of pain and destruction. Truly unseeable, hiding in plain sight. …
Read MoreWM and DeLisle Elementary Students Plant Microhabitat at Pecan Grove Landfill
WM, a leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, is proud to announce its latest sustainability initiative aimed at enhancing the local environment and fostering community engagement. In partnership with fifth-grade students from DeLisle Elementary School, Tandem Global, Mississippi Native Plant Society and local elected officials, WM established a vibrant microhabitat at its Pecan Grove…
Read MoreElection Day Reminders for the November 4 Elections
Mississippi’s next Election Day on Tuesday, November 4, is one week away. Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot. To view the list of counties that may have an election on November 4, click here. Visit the My…
Read MoreLibrary announces new program, gears up for November
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library next month! Here at the library, our staff is grateful for many things this year. Whether it is family, friends, or personal health and wellbeing, we are all appreciative of…
Read MoreMDHS Announces Temporary Pause in SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Shutdown
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced today that due to the ongoing federal shutdown, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November will not be issued. This pause in benefits is a direct result of the federal shutdown and is not a state-level decision. The United States Department…
Read MoreSea Santa Sail-a-Bration set for Saturday, December 6
Long Beach Breeze Long Beach’s annual holiday waterless boat parade, dubbed the “Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration,” will roll along Long Beach streets on the evening of Saturday, December 6. Sponsored by Long Beach Main Street and the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, the twelfth annual parade will roll through the downtown area at 5:15…
Read MoreCity celebrates completion of railroad crossing projects
By Toni Miles Friday, September 12, marked a milestone in the Railroad Crossing Grade Improvement Project, as the last of the City of Long Beach’s nine-designated crossings opened once again to travel by the public. To mark this achievement, the City of Long Beach held a ribbon cutting at that intersection, the…
Read MoreSaturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins, Upcoming Deadlines for the November 4 Elections
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the November 4 elections. To view the list of counties that may have an election on November 4, click here. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type…
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