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Hudson’s Journey: EXTRAordinary
By Mika Hartman
In 1959, the iconic Barbie doll went on display at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Since this time, over a billion Barbies have been sold. I grew up with …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “THE USA – ENDLESSLY LOVED AND PROTECTED”
Our country. Home sweet home. The United States of America since 1776. To us citizens, it is the best country in the world. At least, to the citizens who still believe in the values of our great, great, great grandparents’ ancestors who started this country years ago. Values like loving and following our Creator. Working…
Read MoreNew LBSD CTE Center slated to open for 2024-25 school year
“Two roads diverged in a wood…and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost, in his poem “The Road Not Taken” While a majority of graduating seniors choose the common “road” to pursue a college or university degree, others opt for the “road not taken.” Among…
Read MoreLBHS Bearcat Band captures sweepstakes award
By Marilou D. Horton Long Beach High School Director of Bands Zac Cannon recently shared several outstanding moments he had witnessed while overseeing the overall band program at the three Long Beach School District schools. There have been many highlights, Cannon said, but scoring the Sweepstakes Award this year ranks at the top. “This was…
Read MoreA sign of progress in the City’s Gateway Project
There is literally a sign of progress when it comes to the City of Long Beach’s Gateway Project, as the Streetscape Signage Project is now well underway. A new sign heralding the different types of businesses, such as a skin care studio and antiques, operating in the hub of the Friendly City now welcomes those…
Read MoreClean up and rebuilding continues at Long Beach Harbor
Those who have weathered hurricanes and other storms throughout South Mississippi’s hurricane seasons know how long it can take to clean up the damage and rebuild. The Long Beach Harbor is no exception, say City officials, especially considering the additional work, surveys and protocols that have to be followed to secure funding from the government…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “ATTACK-MODE ANGRY MALE”
My husband was walking recently on a sidewalk near our home, when he saw a male who was definitely not in good humor, coming toward him. The dude was quite a bit smaller in size, weighed a lot less, and would be no match if they were to get into a physical fight. But his…
Read MoreCES celebrates commencement, honors beloved chaplain
Trinity Episcopal Church in Pass Christian was filled with worship, reverence, joy and happy-yet-bittersweet tears on Thursday, May 25, when Coast Episcopal School (CES) honored its sixth-grade graduating class for academic excellence, creativity and spiritual growth. In addition to honoring the thirteen graduating students, Head of School Jake Winter presented the school’s chaplain, the Reverend…
Read MoreCHOOSE LIFE MISSISSIPPI RAISES $4 MILLION
In the 20 years since their inception, Choose Life Mississippi has raised $4 million to protect
unborn children. 166,510 car tags have been sold to people across the state who share …
Read MoreRester honored with Red Rose Award
Brook Rester, co-owner of the Dolce Bakeshop, was recently presented with the Red Rose Award by the local Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG). The Red Rose Award is presented annually to a female leader who resides or works in the chapter area and whose accomplishments benefit education and the status of women…
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