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How To Find the Perfect Dog Bed for Your Furry Friends
As a dog owner, you want the absolute best for your furry companion. From high-quality food to the most engaging toys, every choice you make is aimed at keeping them happy and healthy. One of the most important decisions you’ll make for your dog’s comfort is choosing the right bed. After all, dogs spend a…
Read MoreGift wrapping, visiting pets, yoga and more planned for library in December
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library in December! Everyone had such a wonderful time last year with this event that we couldn’t help but do it again! The Friends of the Long Beach Public Library will…
Read MoreFamily Christmas Events at Pass Christian Library
Join us at the Pass Christian Library for our special Family Christmas Events! On December 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., families are invited to a Christmas Storytime with Mrs. Claus and the Christmas Elves. Mrs. Claus will read her favorite Christmas stories, and the Christmas Elves will sing and dance with everyone. After the…
Read MoreImproving Your Print Production Workflow: Tips That Help
A smooth print production workflow is the backbone of any successful industrial printing business. It’s the sequence of steps that takes a project from a client’s initial concept to a tangible, finished product. When this process runs efficiently, projects move seamlessly, team members meet deadlines, and clients are happy. However, a clunky or outdated workflow…
Read MoreA Century of Joy: Long Beach Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday
A Long Beach woman has reached a milestone few ever see, celebrating her 100th birthday with the same joy and spirit that have carried her through a century of life. Agnes Marie Seal marked the occasion surrounded by family, sharing laughs and stories while crediting an unexpected trio—wine, ice cream, and dancing—for her long life.…
Read MoreThis Saturday, November 29th, 2025, Mark Your Calendars to Only Shop Small!
by Tyler Teresa, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and has been officially cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) since 2011. It is an important part of the busiest shopping season for small businesses. Last Small Business Saturday in 2024, the reported…
Read MoreYazoo Delta Backwater Flooding
By: Kelley Williams, Chair Bigger Pie Forum Backwater flooding happens when the Mississippi River is higher (about 43’ at Vicksburg) than the Yazoo River and blocks its discharge. It takes less rain to raise and keep the Mississippi above 43’ than it used to. (See More Flood for Less Rain.) So backwater flooding and batture flooding…
Read MoreStay Safe While Cooking This Thanksgiving
At last check, there have been 60 fire deaths statewide in 2025. Cooking or the misuse of cooking equipment led to four of those deaths. “Many people have family and friends over for the holiday. Don’t let distractions put you and your guests in danger. Make your home safer by installing multiple smoke alarms.…
Read MorePirate Palooza 2025: Where Community Spirit and Culinary Skills Unite
The halls of Pass Christian High School were alive with excitement Monday night as the community gathered for one of the most anticipated events of the year — the annual Pirate Palooza fundraiser. The evening was a true celebration of school spirit, local talent, and community pride, featuring an abundance of delicious food, lively entertainment,…
Read MoreAct One: The Rebirth of Theater at Pass Christian High School
After several quiet years without a full arts program, Pass Christian High School is once again bringing creativity and expression to the forefront of student life. Slowly but surely, Pirate Nation is reigniting the spark of the arts that has long been part of the community’s proud history. Last year marked the first steps…
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