Area News
CoffeeTime: “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 MoreMovie Review: “The Flash”
By Bob Garver It’s been a whole two weeks since “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened, so it’s about time we had another superhero multiverse movie. This one takes place in the DC Extended Universe, which means we’re sure to get some fun takes on Batman and Superman. It’s enough to make one forget that “The…
Read MoreA little island time can be enjoyed in The Bay
By Kara Kimbrough Lounging under shady palm trees with a tropical drink watching the waves roll in. Feeling the cool breeze floating in from the water. Standing under the refreshing waterfall of an infinity pool while gazing at the shimmering water. Sound like an island paradise vacation in another country? You might be surprised…
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…
Read MoreSafe Haven Baby Box bill signed into law
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed several bills into law on April 24, including one (House Bill 1318) known as the Safe Haven Baby Box bill, legislation driven greatly in part by Caitlin Kelly, a South Mississippi nurse who has adopted and fostered children herself. Kelly was among dozens on hand for the signing ceremony held…
Read MoreShaw celebrates 44 years on Gulf Park campus
Many have utilized the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Coast Library and seen the smiling face of Karen Shaw. Shaw has been at the Gulf Park Campus since 1979 and has seen decades of transformation. University officials say that each part of the library runs smoothly because Shaw has worked in almost every department,…
Read MoreBLOOD EMERGENCY READINESS CORPS ACTIVATED TO RESPOND TO THE EXTREME WEATHER IN TEXAS
Oklahoma City, Okla., June 16, 2023 – Today, the national Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) was activated to send needed blood to the hospitals in and around Perryton, Texas, scene of Thursday’s tornados that swept through the town and claimed at least three lives and left dozens more injured. Perryton is approximately 115 miles northeast of Amarillo,…
Read MoreMayor & Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, June 20, 2023
Mayor & Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, June 20, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, Mississippi 39560
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