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38th ARBOR DAY SK-1/4 MILE RUN/WALK/ROLL
Join this fun event promoting healthy lifestyles to individuals of all ages with and without disabilities. The goal is to encourage participation in a run with the Gulf Coast Running Club, the most respected running club in South Mississippi, and to just have FUN! All Registration for Individuals is through the Gulf Coast Running…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES DR. BENJAMIN WELDON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Dr. Benjamin Weldon to serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective March 9, 2026. “We are confident that Dr. Weldon’s experience, vision, and collaborative leadership style will position the Chamber for continued growth and impact,” said Mississippi…
Read MoreLocal students named to State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Four Long Beach High School (LBHS) students and one Pass Christian High School (PCHS) student are serving as representatives to the Mississippi State Superintendent’s Students Advisory Council …
Read MoreLBSD recognized for top rankings in subject area scores
The Long Beach School District is one of only three districts in the state of Mississippi to have finished Overall Top 10 in all four subject areas: math, ELA, science, and U.S. history. The State Board of Education announced the district recognition at its August meeting. Long Beach Superintendent Dr. Talia Lock says she is…
Read MoreNight Out Against Crime planned for Oct. 21
On Saturday, October 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green, it will be all about badges and building relationships at the Annual National Night Out Against Crime. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie throughout the nation. The aim is to…
Read MoreKennedy Kuntz named Luckyday Scholar at MSU
Kennedy Kuntz of Long Beach, a graduate of Long Beach Senior High School, has been selected as a Luckyday Scholar at Mississippi State University. Kuntz is a new Architecture major in the College of Architecture, Art and Design. The Jackson-based Luckyday Foundation is continuing its pledge of student support and assistance to university students as…
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…
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