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Canine visits, officer swear-ins, storytime in library’s March plans
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library in March! Preschool Story Time will continue through March. It is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s wing. This program is geared towards the 4…
Read MoreSpring bike rides planned for second Thursdays
The Pass Post As spring weather begins to roll in, organizers are making plans for the year’s Pedal in the Pass bike rides. Beginning on Thursday, March 12, the monthly bicycle dinner ride “Pedal in the Pass” will take place on the second Thursday of each month through September. Described as an easy, no…
Read MorePass High Students Earn Statewide Honors in Mississippi Poetry Project
Two Pass Christian High School students are earning recognition across Mississippi for their powerful poetic voices after receiving top honors in this year’s Mississippi Poetry Project, a statewide writing initiative that celebrates student creativity and self-expression. Last fall, Mississippi’s Poet Laureate invited students across the state to participate, encouraging teachers and administrators to help…
Read MoreCamp Awesome’s Biggest Night Returns to Long Beach
Camp Awesome, an organization that provides overnight camps for individuals with disabilities, is having a $2,500 Drawdown Party on Saturday, March 7. Set to start at 6 p.m. at the West Harrison County Civic Center located at 4670 Espy Avenue in Long Beach, the evening will include food, a silent auction and entertainment, and a chance to…
Read MoreSpeed limit reductions on two popular roadways now in force
By Toni Miles The speed limit along two of Long Beach’s most popular roadways has been reduced and is now being enforced. On December 22, the speed limit officially dropped from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour on Jeff Davis Avenue. The Long Beach Board of Aldermen voted in…
Read MorePCES STUDENTS GET MENTORSHIP FROM LOCAL ARTIST
Local Artist Partners with PCES 3 Graders for Future Production Pass Christian Elementary School (PCES) is proud to announce a special collaboration between its third-grade students and local artist Denise Hopkins, owner of Denise Hopkins Fine Art in Pass Christian, MS. Over the course of two weeks, Hopkins is working hands-on with students to create a…
Read MoreProgress continues on harbor restoration and improvements, Gateway Project
By Toni Miles Restoration after damage from Hurricane Zeta in 2020 and improvements at the Long Beach Harbor are really starting to take shape. “I think we’ve had a great amount of progress done here at the harbor,” says Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce. “We’ve almost completely finished with the inner wall…
Read MoreWelcome to the Real World: Pass High Students Tackle Life Beyond Graduation
Last week, students across all grade levels at Pass High School stepped outside the classroom and into adulthood during the school’s annual “Welcome to the Real World” Simulation, an interactive event designed to give students a firsthand look at the responsibilities that come with life after high school. Instead of textbooks and lectures, students…
Read MoreToner joins elite ranks with Marshall Scholarship win
Special to The Pass Post The British government has awarded University of Mississippi senior Sophia Toner of Pass Christian a prestigious Marshall Scholarship. Established in 1953 to show appreciation for the United States’ assistance following World War II, the Marshall Scholarship funds two years of graduate study at a British university of…
Read More38th ARBOR DAY SK-1/4 MILE RUN/WALK/ROLL
Join this fun event promoting healthy lifestyles to individuals of all ages with and without disabilities. The goal is to encourage participation in a run with the Gulf Coast Running Club, the most respected running club in South Mississippi, and to just have FUN! All Registration for Individuals is through the Gulf Coast Running…
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