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Jimmy Buffett has the right idea when it comes to summertime food
By Kara Kimbrough “Nibbling on sponge cake, watching the sun bake,” has to be one of the most hummable summertime lyrics. Penned by Mississippi native Jimmy Buffet, the line from the song “Margaritaville” is the perfect hot weather ballad except for one tiny detail. Something more substantial than sponge cake is necessary to get…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Little Mermaid”
By Bob Garver Back in 1989, the animated version of “The Little Mermaid” ushered in what came to be known as the “Disney Renaissance,” an era of creative and commercial prosperity where the company reclaimed its position as the king of animated family entertainment. Now in 2023, the company is looking to a live-action version…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “THE ‘I JUST LOVE THAT OL’ BOY’ DUDE”
Recently we were in a lot of different churches, where we were introduced to a bunch of people and made a lot of new friends. Met a lot of smiling, friendly folks – but also a few who probably wouldn’t remove their frown if they were standing in front of Jesus, face to face. But…
Read MorePedal in the Pass is June 8
June 8 will be the next Pedal in the Pass, a community bicycle dinner ride. Pedal in the Pass, a free event, takes place on the second Thursday of each month. Future ride dates include July 13, August 10, September 14 and October 12. The activity is described as “an easy, no drop bicycle ride”…
Read MoreZombies spread kindness message at CES
Coast Episcopal School’s (CES) sixth grade class recently presented Roger Emerson and John Jacobson’s Zombies The Musical to parents and the school’s student body. The story, which includes a script filled with funny zombie references and six pop and Broadway-style songs, was created to inspire an anti-bullying theme for school communities. The production’s overall message…
Read MoreHudson’s Journey: EXTRA Perfect Day
After sailing on the 2022 Buddy Cruise, I knew it was not only something that every family on this journey deserves, but I also recognize that this journey has more expenses for some and vacations this big can be hard to go on. So I thought outside the box; if I could raise awareness,…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be conservative?
By Douglas Carswell I have just finished reading a rather good book about Mississippi politics. ‘The Switcher’, by Judge Jim Herring, is a biographical account of Mississippi’s colorful election campaigns and candidates. First elected as a District Attorney in 1971, Herring ran for Lieutenant Governor in 1976 and then for Governor in 1979 –…
Read MoreCITY OF LONG BEACH WELCOMES JEEPIN THE COAST
Join us in the beautiful city of Long Beach for a weekend full of festivities for Jeepin the Coast! Featuring a slow-roll Jeep parade through downtown Long Beach, live music, jeep beach crawl, local vendors selling crafts, drinks, food and MORE. 3C Band will take the stage Friday Night 7 PM – 11 PM, and…
Read MoreCoastal Living names Pass as 2023 Best Place to Live on the Coast
The Spring issue of Coastal Living has named Pass Christian on its list of Best Places to Live on the Coast for 2023. It is the first time a Mississippi Gulf Coast community has been named to the list. Citing Pass Christian’s natural beauty, including “picket fences, historic cottages and moss-decked Spanish oaks,” the article…
Read More200-year-old historic oak leveled by developers on Earth Day
After months of heated debate, both inside and outside of Long Beach City Hall, on April 22, also Earth Day, developers moved forward with plans to remove a nearly 200-year-old oak tree perched downtown at the corner of 4th Street and Jeff Davis Avenue. Many residents say they were shocked by the sudden removal of…
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