Area News
What Customers Expect From Today’s Local Businesses
There’s something really interesting about the way people choose local businesses now because it’s not always about finding the cheapest option or even the closest one, and it tends to be more about how easy doing anything and everything with it actually feels. And as a business owner, it’s wise to remember that people are…
Read MoreCoastal Chambers of Commerce Announce 2026 One Coast Award Recipients
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Hancock Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce announced recipients of the 2026 One Coast Awards on Tuesday, April 15 at the Beau Rivage during the annual One Coast Awards breakfast attended by over 400 participants.…
Read MoreChildren’s Fest set for April 25
The Pass Post The LAD Project, a faith-based 501C3 nonprofit corporation in Pass Christian, will hold its 3rd Annual Children’s Fest on Saturday, April 25. The festival will offer games, STEM activities, live entertainment, music, a raffle, food vendors and more in a celebration of community, creativity and fun. The public is…
Read MoreNational Library Week means special library activities
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Long Beach Public Library. National Library Week, April 19–25,…
Read MoreLong Beach going back to its “roots,” setting the scene for the Radish Festival
By Toni Miles In an effort to bring the Friendly City “back to its roots,” the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Main Street are teaming up to resurrect a beloved Long Beach tradition that actually started in 1991. The Long Beach Radish Festival is set to take place in…
Read MoreGCCF’s GivHer Circle Wine Tasting Event, April 22
Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle will host its third annual wine-tasting event, “Unwind, Uncork & Connect,” on April 22 at Coastal Kitchen in Long Beach beginning at 5 p.m. With the theme It’s a Shore Thing, the evening will feature a curated selection of wines paired with a delicious meal, creating an inviting…
Read MoreBecker receives Educator Impact Award
Long Beach High School teacher Elizabeth Becker, the Long Beach School District’s (LBSD) overall Teacher of the Year, was recently named a recipient of a Keesler Federal Credit Union Educator Impact Award. According to LBSD officials, Becker was nominated because of the powerful, everyday impact she has on her students, with her dedication, compassion…
Read MoreCelebrate the Gulf, Art in the Pass festivals set for second weekend of April
Long Beach Breeze The annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, started in 1991, is held annually to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf. Held in coordination with Art in the Pass, the festival is typically held the first Saturday in April in Pass Christian’s Memorial Park. Due to…
Read MoreLong Beach gears up for Blessing of the Jeeps at St. Thomas Catholic Church
By Toni Miles Jeep enthusiasts and community members are getting in gear, preparing for yet another Blessing of the Jeeps event set to roll out at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Organizers say the family-friendly event draws more and more…
Read MoreGulf Park Transfer Student Credits Southern Miss for Career-Defining Opportunities
After beginning his college career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), Connor McKee transferred to The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to turn his interest in oyster research into a career serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Now a sustainability sciences major set to graduate in May, McKee credits his transfer experience with opening the…
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