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TrueCare Mississippi Hosts “Calling All 228” Health Fair, Drawing Hundreds in Biloxi
TrueCare, in partnership with Magnolia Medical Foundation, hosted “Calling All 228: Ring in a Healthier You” on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Gruich Community Center in Biloxi. The event welcomed an estimated 350 attendees for a morning focused on heart health, movement, and community wellness. Held in recognition of American Heart Month and timed…
Read MoreDisability Connection and the Biloxi Visitors Center presents three free movies: the Mississippi Coast Heritage Trilogy
Disability Connection will host a free public showing of the MS Coast Heritage Tours Film Trilogy, offering attendees an in-depth look at more than 160 remarkable destinations across South Mississippi. The three documentaries will be screened at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center Theater, located at 1050 Beach Blvd in Biloxi, on Wednesday, March 4. Showtimes are…
Read MoreYouth Harmonica Class to be held at Pass Christian Library
Register now for the Youth “Mississippi Saxophone” 3 Day Workshop, A Blues Harmonica Class with Musician “Bayou” Shannon Williford. This workshop is designed for students in 5th to 8th grade. It will take place at Pass Christian Public Library on April 6, April 8, and April 10, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm. The…
Read MoreTrueCare Mississippi Hosts “Calling All 228” Health Fair, Drawing Hundreds in Biloxi
TrueCare, in partnership with Magnolia Medical Foundation, hosted “Calling All 228: Ring in a Healthier You” on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Gruich Community Center in Biloxi. The event welcomed an estimated 350 attendees for a morning focused on heart health, movement, and community wellness. Held in recognition of American Heart Month and timed…
Read MoreCity dedicates Harbor Master Building in honor of Danny Kaletsch
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach officially dedicated its Harbor Master Building in honor of longtime public servant and community leader Danny Kaletsch during a ceremony attended by City officials, family members, and residents on January 28. The dedication recognizes Kaletsch’s years of service and his lasting impact on the…
Read MoreLocal veteran surprised by party for milestone birthday
By Toni Miles He served his country well in the Korean War, trained by the U.S. Army as a Tracking Radar Operator on the M51 Skysweeper, an anti-aircraft, combined gun, radar and fire director, fitted with a radar system computer on a single mount, defending American troops from enemy aircraft and…
Read MoreSaturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins, Upcoming Deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines for the 2026 Primary Election for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on March 10. Visit the My Election Day portal to receive election information tailored to your specific address, including a sample ballot. As you type your address into the system,…
Read MoreCanine visits, officer swear-ins, storytime in library’s March plans
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library in March! Preschool Story Time will continue through March. It is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s wing. This program is geared towards the 4…
Read MoreSpring bike rides planned for second Thursdays
The Pass Post As spring weather begins to roll in, organizers are making plans for the year’s Pedal in the Pass bike rides. Beginning on Thursday, March 12, the monthly bicycle dinner ride “Pedal in the Pass” will take place on the second Thursday of each month through September. Described as an easy, no…
Read MorePass High Students Earn Statewide Honors in Mississippi Poetry Project
Two Pass Christian High School students are earning recognition across Mississippi for their powerful poetic voices after receiving top honors in this year’s Mississippi Poetry Project, a statewide writing initiative that celebrates student creativity and self-expression. Last fall, Mississippi’s Poet Laureate invited students across the state to participate, encouraging teachers and administrators to help…
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