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Movie Review: “The Marvels”
The fall from glory of the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues with “The Marvels.” This is not to say that this movie is the “worst” the MCU has ever put out (for one thing, …
Read MoreBlack Women Empowered in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Disparities
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health invites Black women aged 18-50 to participate in a crucial research survey to address the impact of healthcare providers’ implicit bias on the …
Read MoreHealth Officials Confirm First Pediatric Flu Death of 2023-2024 Season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of …
Read MoreSTAY SAFE WHILE COOKING THIS THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Unattended cooking has caused seven fire deaths in Mississippi so far in 2023. There …
Read MoreMDE seeks stakeholder feedback by Dec. 1 on Perkins V State plan to enhance CTE programs
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is seeking stakeholder feedback via a questionnaire by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, regarding development of a one-year Perkins V State plan for the 2024-25 school year to increase access to high-quality career and technical education (CTE) programs in secondary schools and community colleges that meet the needs…
Read MoreSave the date(s) for holiday events coming in December
It’s hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner, and, just like the holiday season rolls around each year, so do a number of annual holiday celebrations in Long Beach. One popular event is the Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration waterless boat parade hosted by the Long Beach Community Development Association and the City of Long…
Read MoreSave the date(s) for holiday events coming in December
It’s hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner, and, just like the holiday season rolls around each year, so do a number of annual holiday celebrations in Long Beach.
One popular …
Read MorePASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY HONORS ALL VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY
In a moving display of respect and gratitude for the nation’s heroes, Pass Christian Elementary School paid homage to veterans through a specially organized school program. With the utmost reverence for those who have served the country, students of Pass Christian Elementary orchestrated a touching event to honor and recognize the sacrifices and dedication of…
Read MoreScience Café on the Coast set for Nov. 17
On Friday, November 17, Science Café on the Coast will host a presentation on “Living Shorelines” at 2 p.m. at the Orange Grove Public Library in Gulfport. Speakers will be Dr. Eric Sparks and Sara Martin with the Coastal Marine Extension Program. Their talk will address how living shoreline projects can reduce or reverse erosion…
Read MoreUniversity Forum series set for Nov. 14
The Fleming Education Center at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus will host the final installment of USM’s fall University Forum series, offered by presenters who are defined as “equal parts passionate and fearless in the work of their callings, whether in the fields of science or politics.” Dr. Jay Hakes, an energy…
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