Area News

By Toni Miles     South Mississippians seeking college degrees now have more opportunity and options, thanks to a recent agreement with University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park campus in Long Beach and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). In early April, leaders from USM and MGCCC announced the new agreement, which will allow…

                 Law camps that will introduce high school students to the legal profession are scheduled for June and July in Brandon, Gulfport, Indianola, Natchez, Starkville, Tupelo and Vicksburg.                 The Mississippi Court of Appeals also will conduct a one-day appellate law camp in Jackson.                 Planned programs are…

By Toni Miles     Residents and students in the area have more access to resources and opportunities now that the Mississippi State University Extension Service Lift Resource and Referral Network is open.   Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce and other local leaders were on hand for the official ribbon cutting ceremony held recently for…

By Cara Pridemore       Kris Cangelosi, a dance instructor and owner of Cangelosi Dance Project, is having a growing influence in towns such as Long Beach and Pass Christian, with a goal of further strengthening the dance community along the Coast by supporting young dancers’ love for the art. Cangelosi is so dedicated…

By Toni Miles Construction is steadily moving forward on the Hotel Whiskey development in downtown Long Beach, where signs have recently been installed on the front of the development.   Located near the corner of Jeff Davis Avenue and Fourth Street, the boutique hotel project has been in development for several years and officially broke…

By Toni Miles   “Ride. Rock. Revel.” This is the theme for the 2nd Annual Bikin’ the Beach event set to be held in South Mississippi during the third week of May. Hundreds of bikers are expected to roll into the City of Long Beach, the new hub for this year’s Bikin’ the Beach event, scheduled…

By Toni Miles       One of the busiest corridors is about to get brighter – literally! Progress continues on the City of Long Beach’s ongoing Gateway Project, as seen at the intersection of Highway 90 and Jeff Davis Avenue. Crews are getting closer to completing work on the City’s lighthouse perched at the…

By Toni Miles     The City of Long Beach continues to roll out its Yoga in the Park, a refreshing experience and opportunity to get in touch with nature and one’s inner self, as local residents take advantage of these free outdoor sessions by stretching, breathing, and connecting with neighbors under the open sky…

  Zachary Layton worked as a firefighter for Harrison County Fire Service giving his heart to this community through dedication, courage and service. He began to experience recurring episodes or atrial fibrillation and over time his cardiac condition worsened to the point that he could no longer work in the fire service due to severe…

  The City of Long Beach invites residents and visitors to take part in several exciting community events happening this week and weekend in downtown Long Beach and at the Harper McCaughan  Town Green. On Thursday evening, the community is invited to participate in the First Thursday Bike Ride in downtown Long Beach. This monthly…