Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities. That readership number is based on a recent national study by independent research firm Coda Ventures for the America’s Newspapers organization. Most likely,…
Read MoreRevived cemetery tours breathe life into the past
After a brief hiatus, historical Pass Christian figures will come to life during the town’s Live Oak Cemetery Tour, set for Friday and Saturday, November 3-4. With the aid of the Pass Christian …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “DIRT SWEPT UNDER THE RUG IS STILL DIRT”
In our country there are entire families who will suffer through a severe issue that eventually severs family relationships for many years. Eventually, someone might tentatively extend an olive branch, and another will cautiously reach out to accept it. Filled with anxiety, dread and hope, the family will then arrange to meet together for the…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “COURAGE IN A CRUMBLING CULTURE”
No credit taken for this column’s title today. Before it hit File Thirteen, I read it on the front of a magazine that was promoting one of the articles inside and it stuck with me. Courage in a …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “LONELY AND HURTING”
She finally looked up from her computer and stretched her neck after several hours of working nonstop. As she glanced around the room, she noticed the blinds were still open on the window of her home office, giving her a clear view of the falling evening twilight. Realizing her workday should definitely be finished,…
Read MoreUSM Gulf Park Announces 2023-2024 Ambassador Series on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
The Ambassador Series, a cultural outreach project of The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park campus, will present musical performances along the Mississippi Gulf Coast throughout the 2023-24. The eclectic series, with concerts ranging from jazz and blues to classical soloists and choral ensembles, includes something for everyone. The events span the Mississippi Gulf…
Read MoreSouthern Chorale Presents Concerts in Long Beach, Mobile
The Southern Chorale, the premiere vocal ensemble from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), will be previewing their new repertoire on Oct. 8 in two exciting concerts.
The first is set …
Read MoreMcElrath named to helm of Coast Chorale
Following the retirement of Allen Henson from the helm of Coast Chorale, the organization’s Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Dan McElrath as their new artistic director. McElrath and his wife, Christy, along with their family, moved from Alaska to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in October of 2022. He joined the Coast Chorale…
Read MoreUpdated COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available
Updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines are available now, and locations currently offering the updated COVID-19 vaccine can be found on vaccines.gov. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) recommends the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines for all individuals 6 months of age and older. Dosing recommendations vary by age, but healthy individuals 12 and older are…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Alderman Meeting Agenda, October 3, 2023
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, October 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
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