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Mayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, October 24, 2023
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, October 24, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read More“Old Broads” offer advice, along with a few chuckles
Bankhouse Coffee, a popular hangout in Long Beach, takes on a different vibe when four University of Southern Mississippi graduates sit down to dish out servings of both wisdom and laughter at a corner table. All four ladies graduated from Long Beach High School, and each holds a degree in education. The seasoned and often…
Read MoreSeats available for Oct. 10 Breakfast with the Mayor
Spots are available for this year’s Breakfast with the Mayor meeting, hosted by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. The annual event will be held in the Hardy Ballroom at the University of …
Read MorePass Christian third-graders toast sweet science lesson
Pass Christian third-grade teacher Mrs. Jacobs used a sweet treat as part of her lesson plans to teach her science students. Mrs. Jacobs’ students spent the early part of their year learning …
Read MoreAmericans depend on newspapers to stay informed about their communities
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities. That readership number is based on a recent national study by independent research firm Coda Ventures for the America’s Newspapers organization. Most likely,…
Read MoreRevived cemetery tours breathe life into the past
After a brief hiatus, historical Pass Christian figures will come to life during the town’s Live Oak Cemetery Tour, set for Friday and Saturday, November 3-4. With the aid of the Pass Christian …
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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