Local newspapers keep communities strong
By Guest Columnist Dean Ridings, America’s Newspapers Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection – residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can. In today’s…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, October 7, 2025
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, October 7, 2025 @ 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Employers and spouses do not like lazy”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Nothing wrong with relaxing. With the right timing and amount. Being lazy? Nothing wrong with it – in moderation. After a fifteen-hour workday, certainly anyone would want a chance to just do nothing for a while. But when you decide that your thirty minutes of computer work warrants the next…
Read MoreHow Long Beach Residents Can Prepare for Emergency Expenses in 2025
When money is tight and a top-up is required, most personal or family budgets can’t deliver. In 2025, Long Beach residents juggle rising prices and surprise costs that often arrive without warning. One flat tire or a surprise vet bill can flip your week (or month) upside down if you are not prepared. The best…
Read MoreChemours Partners with PCMS Sixth Grade Science Classes
Pass Christian Middle School sixth graders recently had the opportunity to bring science to life through a partnership with Chemours in Delisle in Mrs. White’s sixth grade science class. Over the past four weeks, students studied Physical Science, focusing on Newton’s Laws of Motion and the different types of forces. To put their learning…
Read MoreAG Fitch Celebrates Third Anniversary of MAMA
Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA), a free website and mobile app that connects pregnant women and mothers to private, public and faith-based resources available across the state, recently celebrated its third anniversary. Since launching the MAMA website in October 2023, over 27,000 individuals have visited the website for a total of 88,000 hits. Over…
Read MoreMovie Review: “One Battle After Another”
By Bob Garver Writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson is known as a top-tier talent without top-tier recognition. None of his movies have made more than $50 million at the domestic box office, and despite 11 nominations, he’s never won himself an Academy Award (a combined three Oscar wins have come from his films, including…
Read MoreSparklight® Opens Applications for Fall 2025 Charitable Giving Fund to Support Local Nonprofits
Sparklight®, a leading high-speed internet provider, is once again inviting local nonprofits to apply for its Charitable Giving Fund. Beginning Oct. 1, 501(c)(3) organizations across the 24 states served by Sparklight can submit applications for fall 2025 grants through Oct. 31. Each year, Sparklight awards $250,000 in grants to nonprofits that are helping communities…
Read MorePass High Pirates Celebrate an Unforgettable Homecoming Week
The halls of Pass Christian High School pulsed with energy last week as students, teachers, families, and the community came together to celebrate one of the most cherished traditions of the year —Homecoming Week. From the first bell on Monday to the last song at Saturday night’s dance, the spirit of the Pirates was on…
Read MoreA Bountiful Harvest: Facts About Fruit Trees
Growing your own fruit is a rewarding experience, bringing fresh, delicious produce right to your backyard. For residents of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Long Beach, the warm, humid climate offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a wide variety of fruit trees. With the right knowledge and care, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest year…
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