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March of the Mayors closes with donated items distributed to local food pantries
By Toni Miles More than two-hundred people gathered at the Lyman Community Center on Friday, March 6, working assembly-line style to pack up donated food items for this year’s March of the Mayors initiative hosted by the non-profit Extra Table. The cities of Long Beach and Pass Christian were among the…
Read MoreBUSINESS SPORLIGHT: Elysian Salon and Spa: High-end beauty with small-town charm
By Cara Pridemore Elysian Salon and Spa, established in 2017 in Pass Christian, is a full-service, hair and nail salon that also offers contouring massage and medi-spa treatments. “We’re a small-town salon and spa, but we do high-end services for beauty and wellness,” co-owner Bach Kimball said. “It’s one of those one-stop-shops…
Read MoreReconstruction topic of upcoming luncheon
Special to The Pass Post The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, April 27, at noon, featuring political consultant and author Jere Nash. Nash will speak on “Reconstruction in Mississippi, 1862-1877,” focusing on the turbulent and eventful era in Mississippi history during the ten-year period following the Civil…
Read MoreWhat Customers Expect From Today’s Local Businesses
There’s something really interesting about the way people choose local businesses now because it’s not always about finding the cheapest option or even the closest one, and it tends to be more about how easy doing anything and everything with it actually feels. And as a business owner, it’s wise to remember that people are…
Read MoreCoastal Chambers of Commerce Announce 2026 One Coast Award Recipients
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of the 2026 One Coast Awards on Tuesday, April 15 at the Beau Rivage during the annual One Coast Awards breakfast attended by over 400 participants.…
Read MoreChildren’s Fest set for April 25
The Pass Post The LAD Project, a faith-based 501C3 nonprofit corporation in Pass Christian, will hold its 3rd Annual Children’s Fest on Saturday, April 25. The festival will offer games, STEM activities, live entertainment, music, a raffle, food vendors and more in a celebration of community, creativity and fun. The public is…
Read MoreNational Library Week means special library activities
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Long Beach Public Library. National Library Week, April 19–25,…
Read MoreLong Beach going back to its “roots,” setting the scene for the Radish Festival
By Toni Miles In an effort to bring the Friendly City “back to its roots,” the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Main Street are teaming up to resurrect a beloved Long Beach tradition that actually started in 1991. The Long Beach Radish Festival is set to take place in…
Read MoreGCCF’s GivHer Circle Wine Tasting Event, April 22
Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle will host its third annual wine-tasting event, “Unwind, Uncork & Connect,” on April 22 at Coastal Kitchen in Long Beach beginning at 5 p.m. With the theme It’s a Shore Thing, the evening will feature a curated selection of wines paired with a delicious meal, creating an inviting…
Read MoreBecker receives Educator Impact Award
Long Beach High School teacher Elizabeth Becker, the Long Beach School District’s (LBSD) overall Teacher of the Year, was recently named a recipient of a Keesler Federal Credit Union Educator Impact Award. According to LBSD officials, Becker was nominated because of the powerful, everyday impact she has on her students, with her dedication, compassion…
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