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Kara’s Sights & Bites: 2023 was a very good year for new supermarket products
As promised, I compiled a list of my “favorites” from 2023 – included are new supermarket products and hidden gem restaurants that deserve a look in 2024. Without further ado, …
Read MoreCoast Episcopal School’s Art Center plans new shows
Coast Episcopal School’s (CES) Gail Keenan Art Center (GKAC) will feature the South Mississippi High School Art Exhibit beginning January 19. The show, curated by Gulf Coast artist Ann Dinwiddle Madden, with continue through February 8. It will be followed by “Call of the Coast,” also curated by Madden, which will begin February 23 and…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “ASKING, ASSUMING OR DEMANDING”
A gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady, who was recently overheard in a public place.
“I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years. …
Read MoreSawyer named Ole Miss First scholar
Lenwood Sawyer of Long Beach, a freshman majoring in biochemistry at the University of Mississippi, was named an Ole Miss First scholar this fall.
Students selected for the scholarship …
Read MoreMayor and Board of Alderman Meeting Agenda, January 2, 2024
Mayor and Board of Alderman Meeting Agenda, January 2, 2024 @ 5:00 PM
City Hall Meeting Room
201 Jeff Davis Avenue
Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreMovie Review: “Migration”
With the holiday season coming to an end, I can only talk about what “made” a movie like “Migration” a relative hit, as opposed to talking about its future. And that reason is that it was a “compromise” movie for families looking for a way to kill time together during the holiday break. “Wonka,” while…
Read MoreLong Beach native continues a 123-year tradition of service under the sea
Submariners make up only ten percent of the U.S. Navy’s personnel, but they play a critical role in carrying out one of the Defense Department’s most important missions: strategic …
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: Favorite recipes of ’23
In case you were waiting for it.…my annual “Favorite foods, supermarket products, restaurants and destinations of 2023” is coming next week. I’m still trying to pare the list …
Read MoreThird annual Jeep-a-Gras rolling into Long Beach January 12 and 13
The third annual Jeep-a-Gras, hosted by the Carnival Association of Long Beach, is just around the corner, set to take place January 12 and 13 in the Friendly City. The weekend includes several events, beginning with Jeep-a-Greet, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, January 12. That will be followed by a parade on…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”
2023 has not been good for the DC Extended Universe. The year will end without “The Flash” as one of the top 20 highest money-earners at the domestic box office. “Blue Beetle” will finish out of the top 30, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” out of the top 40. Newest offering “Aquaman and the Lost…
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