Southern Miss Cruisin’ Rolls into Gulf Park Campus Oct. 6
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Leadership will host the fourth annual Southern Miss Cruisin’ on Monday, Oct. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Gulf Park Campus South Lawn in Long Beach. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their vehicles and lawn chairs for…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast visit on emotional anniversary brought renewed hope; restaurant and hotel finds
By Kara Kimbrough Visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina proved to be an emotional journey. Highlights were moving commemorative ceremonies and candlelight vigils; riveting documentaries and personal stories from those who lost everything but never considered not rebuilding. I discovered a hidden gem hotel as well as…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, September 16, 2025
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, September 16, 2025 @5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreFrom stray to “soulmate,” and yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks!
By Toni Miles Here I – we – go again! It was just another sweltering South Mississippi summer day – you know, the kind that envelops you in sweat from the time you walk out the front door to your car in the driveway. The mission – to push…
Read MoreMPB Medgar Evers documentary “Everlasting” premieres September 18
Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) will premiere Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers, a powerful new documentary exploring the life, impact, and enduring legacy of civil rights icon Medgar Evers. The film debuts on MPB Television at 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 18. An MPB original production, Everlasting features in-depth interviews with Evers’ family, including his wife Myrlie…
Read MoreLong Beach Main Street seeking grants and planning for Christmas parade
By Toni Miles Building stronger communities together – that’s what Main Street America is all about, and the City of Long Beach is a member of this nation-wide organization that fosters economic and community development by enhancing the city’s historic charm, local businesses and public spaces. Through engagement, pride and quality…
Read MorePCMS Volleyball Teams Continue Winning Streak
The Pass Christian Middle School volleyball teams are proving to be unstoppable this season, with both A team and B team showcasing incredible skill, determination, and Pirate pride. Last night, the Lady Pirates faced Gulfport Central Middle School at home and came away with another impressive win, keeping their undefeated home record intact. The…
Read MoreLONG BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY CEMETERY TOUR
The Long Beach Historical Society invites the public to step back in time at the Annual Cemetery Tour on Thursday, September 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Long Beach City Cemetery located at the intersection of Girard Avenue and 1st Street. This community event brings history to life as members of the…
Read MoreDAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION WEEK
Communities throughout our nation will be celebrating the spirit and meaning of the country’s Constitution beginning September 17. On this day in 1787, at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, 39 delegates at the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States of America. Nearly 170 years later, in 1955, DAR spearheaded an effort to…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites”
By: Bob Garver A few days before I saw “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” a friend of mine asked me about my plans for the weekend. I told her that I planned to see the film, and I was excited. When she asked me why I was excited to see yet another entry in…
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