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Contractors Warned to End Illegal Activity
The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has been made aware of contractors acting as unlicensed public adjusters by filing claims on behalf of insureds. This practice is illegal in the State of Mississippi. Any contractor caught filing claims for insureds without a signed contract and proper licensure as a public adjuster will be referred to the…
Read MoreTables being set at Town Green for Beer, Bacon & Beyond Festival
By Toni Miles On March 13 and 14, the savory smell of bacon and barbeque will fill the air at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in downtown Long Beach as the tables are prepared for the Friendly City to host this year’s Gulf Coast Annual Beer, Bacon & Beyond Festival. The best…
Read MorePass Christian Public Library to Host “Make Art, Not Landfills” Exhibition Featuring Two Local Artists
The Pass Christian Public Library is excited to announce an art exhibition featuring two local artists, Donna Mellot and John Walrod. Their artwork, titled “Make Art, Not Landfills: The Wild and Curious Assemblages of Mellott and Walrod,” will be on display in the conference room of the library from February 6 to April…
Read MoreLong Beach Senior Center to sizzle with Flavor Throwdown Fundraiser on February 21
By Toni Miles Grill masters, Cajun cooks and pastry chefs will be among those lighting things up at the Long Beach Activity and Senior Center for a Flavor Throwdown fundraiser being put on by the Rotary Club of Long Beach. Winners will walk away with not only trophies, but also bragging…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES DR. BENJAMIN WELDON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Dr. Benjamin Weldon to serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective March 9, 2026. “We are confident that Dr. Weldon’s experience, vision, and collaborative leadership style will position the Chamber for continued growth and impact,” said Mississippi…
Read MoreCity of Long Beach, Garden Club to celebrate Arbor Day in February
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Garden Club will join the nation in February, celebrating Arbor Day – what more fitting venue for such a celebration than an historic home with deep roots in the Friendly City? On Thursday, February 19, the public is…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Graduate Training and Education Center Now Accepting Applications for 2026 GTEC Scholars Program
The University of Southern Mississippi Graduate Training and Education Center (GTEC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 GTEC Scholars Program, a competitive, two-year program designed to prepare graduate students for impactful careers in cardiovascular disease research. The GTEC Scholars Program aims to strengthen the research pipeline by equipping graduate students with advanced skills,…
Read MoreMath Class Turns Floor Into a Hands-On Geometry Lab
Mrs. Vincent and Mrs. LaRosa’s math class at Pass Christian Middle School recently stepped off the page and onto the floor for an engaging, hands-on lesson in geometry. Instead of simply solving problems at their desks, students worked with large composite figures taped out across the classroom floor — transforming the space into a…
Read MoreLOVE IN LONG BEACH EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE QUARLES HOUSE
The City of Long Beach is proud to partner with the Long Beach Historical Society to host a special community exhibit, Love in Long Beach, taking place this Wednesday, February 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the historic W.J. Quarles House (Greenvale), located at 179 E. Old Pass Road, Long Beach,…
Read MoreBUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The legacy behind Roberts Place Cafe
By Cara Pridemore Between 8 and 8:30 a.m., one table remains unoccupied at the Roberts Place Café until a particular customer arrives. “We don’t seat anyone at her table, even on a Saturday,” said Dorothy Roberts, the owner of Roberts Place Café. This level of comfort and familiarity defines the atmosphere at…
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