Area News
MDOT sets new records in 2024
Another record-setting year is in the books for the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The Department achieved a new high in infrastructure project investment in 2024. Plus, major construction …
Read MoreLibrary announces events, holiday closures for January
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services
We want to thank everyone who participated in the library’s “It’s a Wrap” event that was held during …
Read MoreThe Next American Century is Now
By Douglas Carswell
Remember when Japan was predicted to overtake America?
Back in the 1980s, Japan was the coming country. Japan’s economy had enjoyed decades of rapid growth. …
Read MoreLong Beach native pens holiday book for families
Long Beach Breeze
Long Beach native Richard Sandberg released his first book, ‘Twas Christmas Night , last month.
Set to the cadence of the similarly-named classic, the book describes …
Read MoreSanta Claus officially cleared for travel
Because no one logs more travel miles on Christmas Eve than Santa Claus, the Big Guy simply insists on being well prepared. That’s why earlier this month, at Santa’s request, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) cleared St. Nick and his reindeer for all modes of travel in the state on Christmas Eve and awarded…
Read MoreLocal church offers recovery ministry for those who struggle
By Katelyn Petty
Pastors Brian and Dawn Rousse say they moved to the City of Gulfport seven years ago with encouragement from God to create a church where people would feel loved. In 2015, …
Read MoreCoast Episcopal School Offers Two-Day Class by Visiting Artist Jenny Day
Elementary students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades have the opportunity to work with and learn from acclaimed artist Jenny Day, whose works in painting and sculpture are featured in galleries …
Read MoreSandyman: a coastal snowman brings holiday cheer to Pass Christian Beach
By Guest Columnist Katelyn Petty
Along the Gulf Coast – where the winter season and Christmassy weather is not very frightful, but, rather, delightful, since it is mainly in the high 60s and low …
Read MoreCommunity enjoys successful Night Out Against Crime
By Toni Miles
Once again, the Long Beach Police Department’s Night Out Against Crime was a big hit, with hundreds of kids and their parents attending the annual event. Kids and young …
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