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LONG BEACH ROAD WORK UNDERWAY ON WEST RAILROAD STREET
The City of Long Beach is advising residents, businesses, and commuters of scheduled road improvements on West Railroad Street beginning today, Monday, August 11, 2025. Crews will start milling operations today, with paving to follow later this week. The project is anticipated to be completed by Wednesday, August 20, 2025, weather permitting. Motorists are…
Read MoreA Guide To Help You Wash Your Vehicle Correctly
Your vehicle takes you everywhere—from daily commutes to weekend adventures—so it deserves some love in return. Regular washing keeps your vehicle looking sharp while protecting its paint and maintaining its value. Plus, there’s something deeply satisfying about stepping back to admire a freshly cleaned ride. Many people think car washing is straightforward: spray, scrub, rinse,…
Read MoreCommon Visa Interview Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
Standing in front of a consular officer, your palms are sweaty, your mind goes blank, and suddenly that visa approval you’ve been dreaming about slips through your fingers. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The good news is that knowing the common visa interview mistakes and how to avoid them can make the process…
Read MoreKatrina trees: A symbol of recovery and resilience
By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Photos from gulfcoast.org / coastalmississippi.com Oftentimes, beauty comes from the tragedy of destruction, and that holds true on the Mississippi Gulf Coast – the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005. As we approach the 20th anniversary of that killer storm, instead of focusing…
Read MoreSparklight Offers Free Backpacks and School Supplies to Help Long Beach Families in Need
Sparklight® is helping families in need gear up for school by providing 400 free backpacks filled with essential back-to-school items at its retail offices across the Gulf Coast. Supplies align with K-12 supply lists to help ensure every student has the tools needed for a successful start to the new school year. Starting Aug.…
Read MoreToner achieves Chinese capstone
Special to The Pass Post Sophia Toner of Pass Christian is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Toner earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi (UM) in May and is in the UM Chinese Language…
Read MoreMemorial planned for 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
By Toni Miles For those who lived in South Mississippi or nearby areas, reminders of Hurricane Katrina are not necessary, as the heart-wrenching scenes, losses and the lives of local residents who were lost are etched forever in the minds of Katrina survivors. On Friday, August 29, the City of Long Beach will…
Read MoreTickets going on sale for library Sock Hop benefit for library computers
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library next month! We’d like to thank everyone for stopping by the Long Beach Public Library’s booth during the City of Long Beach’s 4th of July Jubilee. We extended the book…
Read MoreShould You DIY Your Trailer Truck Repair?
When your trailer truck drives headfirst into an issue, deciding whether to tackle the repair yourself or call in a professional can be a tough call. While DIY repairs might save money and provide a sense of accomplishment, they come with potential risks if you’re not fully prepared or equipped. On the other hand, professional…
Read MoreTroop 321 has epic adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch
By Guest Columnist Tommy Carroll Boy Scout Troop 321 from Long Beach recently returned from an unforgettable seven-day trek through the rugged wilderness of Philmont Scout Ranch, Scouting America’s premier high-adventure base in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Covering over 140,000 acres of breathtaking terrain, the troop’s journey, which began at Zastrow…
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