Area News
Physician assistant program launching soon at USM
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) new physician assistant program, announced last summer, is progressing expeditiously, with plans to matriculate the initial cohort in fall 2025. …
Read MoreNASA Administrator Names New Stennis Space Center Director
By Abbey A. Donaldson
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday named John Bailey as director of the agency’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, effective immediately. …
Read MoreNot-so-typical senior prom hosted by LBHS Student Council
St. Patrick’s Day in Long Beach didn’t only recognize its Irish roots, it also brought the opportunity for those in their “golden years” to gather for a “senior …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: More than antebellum homes: 10 things to do in Natchez
Visitors from around the world flock to Natchez during all seasons, for every reason imaginable. It’s true, the city’s beautiful antebellum homes are a major tourism draw, but Natchez is much more than the sum total of its pilgrimages. You don’t have to look far to find 10 additional things to do in one of…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Challengers”
Since “Challengers” begins practically at the end of its story, I think I’ll begin this review by talking about the movie’s ending. It ends, as we see in early scenes and is …
Read MorePass Christian breaks ground on pedestrian walkway
A crowd recently gathered in Pass Christian’s harbor to celebrate the groundbreaking for the first of four phases of Pass Christian’s portion of a Highway 90 boardwalk that will …
Read MoreFree live concert series kicks off in Long Beach
The Lisa Albritton band took to the stage at the Harper McCaughan Town Green Pavilion on Friday, April 5, marking the first installment in the City of Long Beach’s annual Long Beach Live …
Read MoreLegislative briefing set for April 30
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will hold its 2024 Post Legislative Briefing on Tuesday, April 30, at Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi.
Confirmed legislators include Senator …
Read MoreCoffee Time: “LOCKED UP AND SECURE – OR SCARY?”
Do they bother you? Do walls and fences cause claustrophobia in you? How about locked doors and gates? Do they bring about a fierce need to find the key and escape?
The obvious answer for most …
Read MoreTommy Rice Unveils Heartfelt New Songs “All My Love I Give To You” and “Little Girl on the Corner,” with More Music on the Horizon
Renowned singer-songwriter Tommy Rice is set to captivate audiences once again with the release of his latest singles, “All My Love I Give To You” and “Little Girl on the Corner.” These …
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