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Easter baskets for shut-ins and senior citizens
St. Thomas the Apostle’s Service and Social Justice Committee put together Easter baskets which were delivered to shut-ins and senior citizens in their parish. Each basket contained items donated by parishioners including religious items, chocolates, puzzles, a stuffed animal and a small canned hams as well as Easter cards and greetings from different parish groups. …
Read MoreAnnouncing Lara Bowman: Director of Development at HCPHC
Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team: Lara Bowman, in the position of Director of Development. “We are excited to add an experienced and passionate professional like Lara to our team and welcome her back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Lara’s experience working in Mississippi…
Read MoreMayor & Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, April 18, 2023
Mayor & Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, April 18, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, Mississippi 39560
Read More2023 Long Beach High School Tennis Season, April update
TEAM UPDATE: The LBHS Bearcats Tennis team finished their regular season with an amazing 11-1 record, defeating perineal tennis power houses like Biloxi High, Stone High, St. Stanislaus/Our Lady Academy, and Pass Christian High. Their only loss being a closely fought match at Gulfport High School coming down to a 3rd set tiebreaker in Boys…
Read MoreHistorical Society to learn about Lexington’s first shot
The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, April 24, at noon. Author Jeff Wallace will give a presentation titled “April 19, 1775 – A Tale of Two Cannons.” The subject of the talk is who fired the first shot at the battle of Lexington at the beginning of the Revolutionary…
Read MoreLong Beach High Class of 1975 plans reunion
The Long Beach High School Class of 1975 will hold its 48-year class reunion on June 2 and June 3. A Friday night social (location to be announced) will be held at 7 p.m., and the Saturday night beach party will be at the Long Beach Harbor Pavilion from 6 until 10 p.m. All classmates…
Read MorePCMS students win geography bee
Pass Christian Middle School students recently participated in a geography bee in their social studies’ classes. The winners from each class period then competed in a school-wide geography bee. Twenty-one students answered random geography questions, with each round of questions becoming more challenging. Winners (l to r) included Marcella Hoffman, third place; Eli Allen, first…
Read MoreAll-star line-up ready for Buddy Ball baseball’s 2023 spring season
On Wednesday, March 15, more than one hundred forty players took to the baseball fields at the Gulfport Sportsplex to open the fourteenth year of Buddy Ball baseball on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This year’s spring season has grown to record participation, and leaders with the non-profit host, Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports, say they…
Read MoreOnline map aids in locating pets
By Marilou Horton Long Beach Animal Control Officer (ACO) Quentin Denney uses his extensive training in technology and biological sciences, along with his love for animals, to help residents reconnect with “man’s best friend.” By combining Google Maps services and social media, ACO Denney has created a program that allows neighbors to learn about each…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “NOTHING FUN ABOUT IT, USUALLY”
“I am not stupid! Ignorant maybe, but certainly not totally stupid.” The rallying cry of most of us. Everyone feels better when they have at least a little bit of knowledge concerning …
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