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One Book One Pass Community Read Project Announces 2023 Author and Book Selection
What if everyone in Pass Christian read the same book and then joined together to talk about it? That is the idea behind One Book, One Pass. The 2023 selected author is Kiese Laymon and the book selection is Heavy: An American Memoir. Over the next several months, the community is encouraged to read the…
Read MorePlanning & Development Commission Meeting Agenda, July 13, 2023
City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, Mississippi 39560
Read MoreMayor & Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, July 2023
Mayor & Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, July 11 & 25, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, Mississippi 39560
Read MoreRamos Awarded a Program for Continuing Education Grant
Long Beach announces the award of a Program for Continuing Education (PCE) grant to Michett Ramos. P.E.O. is an international philanthropic educational organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. Michett was born and raised in Puerto Rico and began her pursuit of higher education at Puerto Rico University. Her education was interrupted…
Read MoreMagnolia Gulf Coast Beta Club/Beta Members Place in National Competition
The last few months, National Beta members from Magnolia Gulf Coast Beta Club have been working hard to prepare their entries for National Beta Convention. In June, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced as winners of the following competitions: Senior Division– 3rd place for club Technology entry and 7th place for club Create…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “CUSTOMER SERVICE, A LOST ART”
“Customer Service” – the belief that every person walking in through the door of the store needs to be treated as vital to the financial life blood of that business. When did it become “Customer To Be Tolerated Or Ignored?” Why have customers seemingly become a nuisance to many businesses? Some of their employees are…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
By Bob Garver It has been 15 years since famed archeologist/adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) was onscreen in “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” and even longer since he was onscreen in a decent movie. Fans were worried if that creative flop would be the last they’d ever see of Indy, but…
Read MoreHere’s what I’m loving in Summer ‘23
By Kara Kimbrough It’s hard to believe, but half of 2023 has slipped away. The halfway point is a good time to reflect on the food and travel-related items are on my favorites list. So, without further ado… Here’s what I’m loving: 1. Blue Bell Sherbet – I’m not sure how I overlooked this product…
Read MoreBear Point Bayou adds unique features to USM’s Gulf Park Campus
Those who walk through the scenic University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach may find themselves stumbling upon Bear Point Bayou. The body of water is home to many plants and animals, not to mention its rich history to the area. Looking closer, observers may see bluegill sunfish, bass and catfish.…
Read MoreAmerican Legion honors top of class LBHS grads
American Legion Post 1995 in Long Beach recently recognized Long Beach High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. Valedictorian Jillian Navi LaRosa and salutatorian Lenwood Stokley Sawyer IV were recognized for receiving the highest and second highest academic ranking in their graduating class. American Legion Post 1995 awarded each recipient a medal…
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