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Higher workforce participation requires welfare reform.
Not enough people in Mississippi work. Out of every 100 working age adults in our state, 46 are not in the labor force. Nearly half of working age Mississippians are not in …
Read MoreKing of the Gunrunners: How a Philadelphia Fruit Importer Inspired a Revolution and Provoked the Spanish-American War with Author James W. Miller
The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, March 25 th at 12 pm (Noon). Our speaker will be author James W. Miller. He will reveal the untold story of James Hart, a forgotten American whose adventures helped pave the way for United States’ emergence as an international power. The Historical…
Read MoreDo You Know How Places Got Their Names?
The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 11 th at 7 pm. Local author Mike Fitzwilliam will speak on the topic “Do You Know How Places Got Their …
Read MorePedal in the Pass
Join us on Thursday, March 14 th for “Pedal in the Pass” monthly bicycle dinner ride which takes place on the 2 nd Thursday from March through October. We meet near Scenic Drive in …
Read MoreCamp Awesome Presents a Decade of Love-$2,500 Drawdown Party with Silent Auction
Camp Awesome is pleased to announce a $2,500 Drawdown Party to be held on Saturday, March 9th at 6pm at the West Harrison County Civic Center located at 4670 Espy Avenue in Long Beach. Come and enjoy an evening of food, a silent auction and entertainment, plus a chance to win $2,500! Entertainment will be…
Read MoreFirst quarter brings Family Movie Day, Science Café to library
The Friends of the Library will hold a meeting on Monday, February 5, at 1:30 p.m. in the children’s wing. There will be no meeting for the Long Beach Library Board of Trustees in February. The library will be closed to the public from Monday, February 5, through Wednesday, February 7, to have upgrades to cabling installed…
Read MoreBattle of Pass Christian subject of Feb. 26 luncheon
The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, February 26, noon, welcoming speaker Pat Alford, who will give the history of “The Battle of Pass Christian.” Lunch will begin at noon, and the cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Those who plan to attend are asked to make…
Read MoreCoffee Time: “DELIBERATELY STOMPED ON? LEARN TO LAUGH”
You probably woke that fateful morning, assuming everything would probably run along on the accustomed track. Never dreaming – or nightmaring – that particular day would be so much …
Read MoreGovernor Reeves declares February 11-17 as Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Governor Reeves declared February 11-17, 2024, Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. Last year, Mississippi had 61 confirmed tornadoes, including one EF-4 and two EF-3 tornadoes that touched down during the March 24th outbreak. That storm system moved across the state, claiming the lives of 22 Mississippians. “We have seen just how important it is…
Read MoreFire Station #3 could be complete by February
Government officials say it won’t be long before a new fire station in west Harrison County will be serving the local area. Construction on Fire Station #3, located on Johnson Road next to the …
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