Area News

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…

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, …

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 …

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 …

By Toni Miles

There was standing room only at the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Breakfast with the Mayor event held at the recent Gulf Park Campus of the University of Southern …

The Mississippi Egg Marketing Board (MEMB) works to promote and expand the market for Mississippi produced eggs. Every year, the MEMB and the American Egg Board (AEB) combine efforts to educate communities on the versatility and cost-effective nutrition source that eggs provide. As part of those efforts, the American Egg Board’s Eggcelerator Lab® is excited…

By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services

December will be packed with lots of holiday fun, so let’s get right to it!

Stop by the library to vote on your …