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Seeds being sown for community garden

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Members of the Long Beach Garden Club and scouts with Troop 205 recently broke ground on a new community garden.

By Toni Miles     The Long Beach Garden Club is breaking a lot of ground in Long Beach this year, and it has now teamed up with the City of Long Beach, Boy Scout Troop 205 and local volunteers for its latest project – a new community garden at historic Greenvale (the Quarles House).…

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Bikin’ the Beach chooses Long Beach for 2026 event

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By Toni Miles     Yet another event is moving to Long Beach for 2026. This May, the 2nd Annual Bikin’ the Beach will move its hub from Biloxi to the Friendly City, bringing four days of activities, live concerts and exhibitions to downtown and the Town Green. Organizers say last year’s inaugural event drew…

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10 Strategies Your Local Company Can Use in a Busy Market

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A hand reaches over behind a business's window and flips a hanging sign so it reads the words "Welcome" and "Open."

A growing business community brings opportunity, but it also creates pressure. Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, especially in places like Long Beach, small and mid-sized companies face increasing competition as new ventures enter the market and consumer expectations continue to evolve. Ultimately, their success depends on more than simply offering a good product or service.…

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Apartment Living: Tips for Protecting Your Dog’s Health

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A Jack Russell Terrier puppy wearing a bow tie sits on a colorful welcome mat inside an apartment, looking up at the camera.

Living in an apartment on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has its perks, including warm weather and a laid-back community vibe. However, sharing that apartment with a dog requires you to prioritize their health and well-being. Smaller living spaces, intense outdoor heat, and limited yard access all create unique challenges for dog owners. The following tips…

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Don’t Know What to Say in Therapy? Start With These 5 Topics

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A woman sits with her hands clasped, looking down during a therapy session as a therapist takes notes in the background.

Starting therapy takes real courage, and showing up to your first session already puts you ahead. But sitting across from a therapist and knowing exactly what to say? That’s where many people freeze. Whether you’re brand new to therapy or returning after a long break, that blank-slate feeling is far more common than you might…

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Historic Greenvale celebrates Arbor Day with pecan tree planting

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: Debbie Cox the Long Beach Garden Club (left) and Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce (right) hold a discussion at the Arbor Day tree planting at Greenvale.

By Toni Miles     In a meaningful tribute to both conservation and local heritage, community members, the Long Beach Garden Club, Long Beach Public Works employees and Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce gathered at Greenvale (the historic Quarles family home) in Long Beach for a ceremonial planting of a pecan tree in honor of…

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