Kara’s Sights & Bites: Cold weather rekindles cornbread’s popularity
One thing you can always count on when frigid temperatures envelope Mississippi – grocery store shelves are swept bare in mere hours and everyone begins sharing photos of whatever it is they’re cooking. In the case of most of my acquaintances last week, it was soup, stew, chili and without fail, a skillet of cornbread.…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Mean Girls”
Of all the pop culture institutions to be cancelled, ended, or otherwise shut down by the pandemic in 2020, the permanent closure of the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical was perhaps the one that disappointed me the most. I’m not sure why it wasn’t brought back post-pandemic – ticket sales…
Read MoreFormer Gulf Park student donates flag to University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native Rebecca (Becky Brown) Karavatakis remembers her time at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, formally known as the Gulf Park College for Women. Her history and ties to the university has inspired her to give back to the campus throughout the years. Karavatakis arrived in the…
Read MorePreparing for Bitterly Cold Temperatures, Atmos Energy Offers Safety Tips
As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the coming days, Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging our employees across our system. Colder weather may impact the amount of natural gas you use. Using energy wisely and making a few household changes may produce a big difference in how…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, January 16, 2024
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, January 16, 2024 @ 5:00 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room201 Jeff Davis AvenueLong Beach, MS 39056
Read MoreCelebrate the Gulf art contests open for entries
The Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, which is held the first Saturday in April in Memorial Park in Pass Christian, is holding their annual poster contest and children’s art contest. The festival, which was established in 1991 to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf of Mexico, will feature several dozen…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: What’s old in the food world is new again
Just when I think there’s no way on earth anyone can create a new recipe, the internet surprises me. I own and regularly peruse many cookbooks, but similarly spend time checking out …
Read MoreSecond Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in ’23-24 Flu Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed a second pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does not provide details of the specific age, gender, or location of the death out of…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “BAD MEMORIES HAVE A LONG SHELF LIFE”
Have you ever had a bad day, when everything you touched just soured? Sure, we all have had those kinds of days, nothing new to any of us. And when you had one, didn’t you find that it was …
Read MorePROTECT YOUR HOME FROM ICE AND OTHER THREATS
Below freezing temperatures, ice and snow could damage your roof and plumbing. Severe weather could also mean a high number of insurance claims. Avoid claim denials by taking action now. If you plan to be away from home during the next week, leave the heat on, cover outdoor faucets and wrap pipes. Many insurance policies…
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