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By: Kelley Williams, Chair Bigger Pie Forum     Backwater flooding happens when the Mississippi River is higher (about 43’ at Vicksburg) than the Yazoo River and blocks its discharge.  It takes less rain to raise and keep the Mississippi above 43’ than it used to. (See More Flood for Less Rain.) So backwater flooding and batture flooding…

  At last check, there have been 60 fire deaths statewide in 2025. Cooking or the misuse of cooking equipment led to four of those deaths. “Many people have family and friends over for the holiday. Don’t let distractions put you and your guests in danger. Make your home safer by installing multiple smoke alarms.…

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Mississippi have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now during National…

By Toni Miles     History recently came to life – in a cemetery, of all places.   On Thursday, September 18, the Long Beach Historical Society hosted its 29th Annual Historical Cemetery Tour at the Long Beach Cemetery, located off Girard Avenue.   Members of the Long Beach Historical Society joined up with members…

By Toni Miles     They rolled in on their motorcycles, but don’t think for a moment that this group of bikers is taking issues that plague veterans and Gold Star families sitting down. On Sunday, September 28, a group of bikers, including members of Flags of Honor Escorts, rolled into the Friendly City en…

The Pass Post   The MS Coast Mustang Club will have a Fall Festival Open Car Show at the Pass Christian Harbor on Saturday, November 22. The group is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year.   The car show will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Registration, which is $25, will take place from…

By Toni Miles       It’s long been said, “Location, location, location,” when it comes to business. When Chuck Ryan Cars, an auto dealership, debuted back in the 1970s, Long Beach resident Chuck Ryan picked an ideal spot – the locally-owned and run business is still located at 18012 Pineville Road in the heart…

AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, and Hinds Community College, on Friday, established a strategic partnership designed to set a new statewide standard for how Mississippi supports new, expanding, and existing industries. The announcement, held at the Hinds Community College Jackson Campus, was attended by local and state leaders, workforce and…

It may be time to donate that ’84 Mustang that has been sitting in the driveway for ten years. Many properties have vehicles collecting dust in the front yard, but donating these vehicles can make a positive difference. Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge (MHATC), headquartered in Georgetown, gladly accepts old, rundown vehicles through its…

By Toni Miles     Life can change in the blink of an eye, so imagine what can unfold in one hundred days! Mayor Tim Pierce has been in office as Long Beach Mayor for more than one hundred days now (October 9 was one hundred), going on four months. We checked in with him…