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Southern 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…
Read MoreMovie Review: “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie”
Standard disclaimer for any and all “PAW Patrol” media: I am not the target audience for “PAW Patrol.” The target audience for “PAW Patrol” is young children and only young children. This is not a “fun for all ages” property that adults can enjoy as much as kids. At best, adults…
Read MoreLet the fall comfort food commence!
It’s fall, a sign that we can begin dreaming of cozy evenings gathered around the table filled with hot dishes of our favorite comfort foods. Or maybe we’re curled up before a crackling fire …
Read MoreBrooks named self-advocacy coordinator for USM IDS
Gunner Brooks has been named self-advocacy coordinator at The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS) Gulf Coast offices. He is the second employee to serve in this …
Read MoreUSM’s Gulf Park food pantry in need of donations
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park Pantry is running low on donations and is asking the coastal community to help USM students and staff in need.
Kristen Seymour, …
Read MoreCities revvin’ up for Cruisin’ the Coast Oct. 1-8
It’s the final countdown to what’s become known as “America’s Biggest Block Party.”
The 27 th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast revs up on Sunday, October 1, as …
Read MoreLBSD heads into second year of Pre-K4 program
Thousands of students filed into schools throughout the Long Beach School District (LBSD) for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year, and, for the first year ever, some kindergarteners returned …
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “GOD-FEARING PEOPLE LIE PERFECTLY”
Don’t kid yourself. It’s not just criminals attempting to escape punishment. It’s not just a teenager who missed curfew and is coming up with excuses. Not just the employee who …
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