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Sights and sounds of the holidays to highlight Christmas on the Avenue
By Toni Miles There will be plenty to sing about this holiday season in Long Beach, and those who decide to take part in this year’s Christmas on the Avenue will be treated with live holiday musical performances by the Long Beach High School Concert Choir Association, among other things. The festivities will kick off…
Read MoreVeterans laid to rest in Long Beach to be honored December 14
By Toni Miles
It’s not unusual to see decorative wreaths hanging from doors during the holiday season, and, thanks to local and national efforts, wreaths are now a common sight in …
Read MoreState Board of Education seeks high school sophomores to apply for 2025-26 junior representative position
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking applications from high school sophomores to serve as the new high school junior student representative on the SBE Board for the 2025-26 …
Read MoreSouthern Miss to Award Full-Tuition Scholarships to Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Graduating Class
By: Jennifer Rigney
Graduating seniors at The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) have been offered full-tuition academic scholarships over four years to The University of …
Read MoreSanta to trade his sleigh for a boat for annual Long Beach Sail-a-Bration
By Toni Miles
In true Coast style, Santa Claus himself will be taking a quick break from his work at the North Pole to make a special appearance in Long Beach at the Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration …
Read MoreAnnual Jingle Bells 5K planned for Dec. 7
Long Beach Breeze
Long Beach residents can spread some holiday cheer while they burn off some calories ahead of Christmas at the annual Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5K on Saturday, December …
Read MoreWinter Weather Preparedness Day is December 4, 2024
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, encourages Mississippians to prepare for the upcoming …
Read MoreWinter wonderland, holiday spirit to fill downtown Dec. 6
The Pass Post
Pass Christian will once again be visited by the Grinch for the annual Christmas in the Pass celebration, but he is not expected to be able to put a damper on any of the holiday …
Read MoreAnnual bike drive is rolling for local children in need
By Toni Miles
This holiday season, members of the Long Beach 2024-2025 Mayor’s Youth Council are heading up an annual bike drive to collect bicycles for local children and youth in need.
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Read MoreSHOP Small and DINE Small This Holiday Season…Small Business Saturday is November 30th!
by Allen Thomas, Regional Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Did you know that more than 80% of Americans trust small businesses and believe it’s important to support them? …
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