Area News
Movie Review: “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé”
When the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 forced several movies off the fall schedule, it was a pair of musicians that came to the rescue with two of the most heavily-promoted concert …
Read MoreChristmas Carnival planned for sickle cell warriors
The Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation (MSCF) host a Christmas Carnival for sickle cell warriors and their families on Saturday, December 16.
Coordinating the event this year is Tobi Breland, …
Read MoreKara’s Bites & Sights: A bag of homemade Christmas treats might be a lifesaver
Borrowing a phrase from a former college student of mine who once said, “Wow, you lecture a LOT about stuff you’re passionate about!” I’m continuing my series (not lecture) on …
Read MoreChristmas in the Pass to feature special holiday guests
The holiday season is always a busy time of year for Santa, but Ol’ Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus are taking time out of his schedule to join one of the biggest Christmas celebrations on the Coast …
Read MoreHoliday events planned for library
In addition to their regular programming, the Pass Christian Library has several special events planned for the month of December.
On Saturday, December 16, the Visiting Pet Teams of South …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “MOM’S CANTELOUPEY BOYFRIEND TEST”
Mom and her teen-age daughter were grocery shopping together, preparing for the family dinner on Friday night. The family always enjoyed fresh fruits, so before paying out at the cash register, they …
Read MoreNew, returning sponsors sought for 2024 Summer Food Service Program
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition is seeking sponsors to operate the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in counties across the state of Mississippi. The federally funded program provides nutritious meals to children during school vacation periods, though the program operates from June through August in most areas of…
Read More27th Annual Holiday Boutique helps hundreds with holiday shopping
There were hundreds of shoppers – and also some special guests – who dropped in at this year’s 27th Annual Holiday Boutique event at the West Harrison Civic Center on November 10 and 11. Santa Claus himself made a special appearance to greet shoppers and kids at the shopping extravaganza this year, and the Holy…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “DON’T PUT FLOWERS ON THEIR GRAVE”
Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies. Then the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the funeral. The flower shop gets notified to send flowers, and they all attend the service where the bouquets are usually on…
Read MoreLocal Homeschool Honor Society Chapter Installs Officers and Inducts New Members for the 2023 – 2024 School Year
The 2023-2024 Zeta Pi Chapter of the Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society induction and installation of officers ceremony was conducted on November 8, 2023, at the Orange Grove Public Library. Membership in the Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society is an opportunity for home school scholars to be rewarded for…
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