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Former Gulf Park student donates flag to University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native Rebecca (Becky Brown) Karavatakis remembers her time at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach, formally known as the Gulf Park College for Women. Her history and ties to the university has inspired her to give back to the campus throughout the years. Karavatakis arrived in the…

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Celebrate the Gulf art contests open for entries

The Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, which is held the first Saturday in April in Memorial Park in Pass Christian, is holding their annual poster contest and children’s art contest. The festival, which was established in 1991 to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf of Mexico, will feature several dozen…

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Second Pediatric Flu Death Confirmed in ’23-24 Flu Season

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed a second pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2023-2024 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does not provide details of the specific age, gender, or location of the death out of…

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PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM ICE AND OTHER THREATS

Below freezing temperatures, ice and snow could damage your roof and plumbing. Severe weather could also mean a high number of insurance claims. Avoid claim denials by taking action now. If you plan to be away from home during the next week, leave the heat on, cover outdoor faucets and wrap pipes. Many insurance policies…

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Richardson named new Gulf Park Health Center provider

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Health Center recently welcomed Connie Richardson as the new provider on the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. Richardson holds twenty-seven years of experience as a family nurse practitioner in a variety of settings. “I really enjoy providing care for the university population,” said Richardson. Richardson is…

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Sit, Stay, READ! Children’s Reading Program

WHO:            Pass Christian Public Library WHAT:           SIT, STAY, READ! Children’s Reading Program WHEN:          Third Saturday of the Month, February 17, March 16, April 20 and May 18, 2024 WHERE:         Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian, MS  39571 DETAILS:       Looking for a fun and furry way to improve your child’s reading skills? Our…

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