Area News
Southern Miss GCRL Director Leads Major Seagrass Restoration Effort on Chandeleur Islands
By: Gabriela Shinskie Dr. Kelly Darnell, director of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) and the Mississippi-Based RESTORE Act Center of Excellence, is leading a major project to support seagrass restoration on the Chandeleur Islands—a barrier island chain located east of New Orleans off the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Her research,…
Read MoreNew mayor and aldermen now serving four-year terms after July 1 oath of office ceremony
By Toni Miles It was back to business as the newly-elected Mayor and Board of Aldermen held their meeting within one hour of the City of Long Beach’s oath of office/swearing-in ceremony held at City Hall on Tuesday, July 1. The swearing-in ceremony was held at 4 p.m., before the 5 p.m.…
Read MoreEvers receives Forever Young Award
The Pass Post Coast Young Professionals, a program of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, recently announced their 2025 Forever Young Awards, honoring individuals selected for “their exceptional qualities, the positive impact they’ve had on young professionals, and the significant time they have devoted to the betterment of Coastal Mississippi’s aspiring leaders.” …
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence and the Future of Manufacturing
Manufacturing is undergoing a technological revolution with artificial intelligence transforming operations, production, and supply chains. This shift goes beyond system upgrades, fundamentally changing industrial production. AI applications like predictive maintenance and advanced quality control are reshaping manufacturing processes, preventing costly breakdowns, and ensuring defect-free products. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at…
Read MoreOlaivar honored for commitment to Long Beach
By Toni Miles Among the first items of business at the City of Long Beach’s first Board of Aldermen meeting with newly elected officials and new Mayor Tim Pierce was honoring a local businessman and dedicated community volunteer. At the July 1 meeting, Frank Olaivar was honored for his dedicated service and…
Read MoreLong Beach Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking
A Long Beach man has been sentenced to serve two decades in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl. Harrison County Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois handed down the sentence to 43-year-old Robert French, ordering him to serve 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The full sentence totaled 40 years,…
Read MoreMDE encourages schools and communities to recognize Attendance Awareness Month in September
The Mississippi Department of Education urges all education stakeholders to recognize Attendance Awareness Month in September. Schools, districts and local organizations are encouraged to promote the benefits of students maintaining regular attendance at school and reducing chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% (18 days) of the school year for any reason,…
Read MoreCruisin’ the Coast 2025 is just around the corner
By Toni Miles Dubbed “America’s Biggest Block Party,” tens of thousands of visitors once again are expected to roll into South Mississippi in record-breaking numbers for the 29th Annual Cruisin’ the Coast (CTC) weeklong event, scheduled for October 5 – 12 this year. Long Beach’s Annual Cruisin’ the Coast Parade is set to…
Read MoreVoter Registration Mailers from Third Parties Alert
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office has been alerted the Voter Participation Center, a private organization, plans to send voter registration mailers to Mississippi residents. The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and county Circuit Clerks have received numerous calls about mailers from the Voter Participation Center in past years. The forthcoming mailers will provide…
Read MoreChief Seal named president of Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police
By: Toni Miles He heads up law enforcement as the Long Beach Police Chief, and now Chief William “Billy” Seal has the prestigious honor of taking the helm of leadership as president of the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). Seal officially assumed the role on Thursday, June 19, during the…
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