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MISSISSIPPI BRACES FOR SAHARA DUST STORM
As the Sahara dust plume travels across the Atlantic and moves into the southeastern United States, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is advising residents to take precautions, particularly those with respiratory conditions. Each year, this mass of dry, dusty air originating from the Sahara Desert makes its way into the Gulf Coast region, carrying…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Center for Veterans, Services Members and Families Named Department of Defense SkillBridge Partner
Dr. David Tisdale, USM Communications The University of Southern Mississippi Center for Veterans, Service Members and Families recently partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program to provide real-world job experiences to military service members transitioning into civilian careers. The program is available at no cost during the final 180 days…
Read More4th of July Jubilee to light up Long Beach
By Toni Miles Sparks – and fireworks – will begin to fly in Long Beach before the Fourth of July holiday rolls around this year. The City of Long Beach’s Third Annual 4th of July Jubilee is set for Saturday, June 28, in downtown Long Beach. The daylong activities start…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESENTS BREAKING BARRIERS: A DIVERSITY GRANT SHOWCASE>
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council presents Breaking Barriers: A Diversity Grant Showcase on June 10, 2025, at the Knight Nonprofit Center Regions Room, located at 11975 Seaway Rd. Gulfport, MS 39503. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for networking and lunch, with the program beginning at 12:00 p.m. This event will…
Read MoreLEADERSHIP GULF COAST ANNOUNCES GRADUATION 2024-2025 CLASS
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has announced the 33rd Graduating class of local business and community leaders selected to participate in its Leadership Gulf Coast program. “Leadership Gulf Coast graduated its 33rd class of business and community leaders from across South Mississippi,” said Adele Lyons, Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi Gulf…
Read MoreAnother round of amenities now available at War Memorial Park
By Toni Miles Upgrades and new amenities are now in use at War Memorial Park in Long Beach, as a citywide parks improvements and upgrades project continues. Recently, work to build a new pavilion was completed at the park, just west of the downtown area. The new pavilion provides residents and…
Read MorePop art collage workshop set for June 25
The Pass Post Pass Christian Library’s summer library programs are for ALL ages, and Wednesday, June 25, is an example, when the library will host a special adult program. Entitled “Modern Pop Art Experience and Collage Workshop,” the evening program, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will be led by New York author and…
Read MoreLong Beach Town Green is the site for summer seasonal activities
By Toni Miles With summer just around the corner, Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green has set the stage for a number of seasonal, summer-time activities. From free concerts to kids frolicking at the splash pad, there’s plenty for the entire family to enjoy. The City of Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan…
Read MoreTheatre in the Pass presents The Lady with All the Answers
The Pass Post Theatre in the Pass, with a goal of bringing live theatre to Pass Christian residents and neighbors in surrounding coastal communities and cities, will present The Lady with All the Answers, the story of Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer, more commonly known as the advice columnist “Ann Landers.” Set for May 29…
Read More2025 Municipal General Election Day Reminders
Mississippi’s 2025 Municipal General Election Day is less than one week away. The June 3 ballot features municipal offices across the state. Polls for the Municipal General Election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot. To familiarize…
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