Notice of Special Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, December 13, 2023 @ 2:45 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560

As we immerse ourselves in the festive spirit of the season, it's important to acknowledge that the holidays can bring both joy and challenges. The whirlwind of shopping, parties, cooking, travel, …

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Health Center is now offering a lifesaving medication to reverse the effects of opioid overdose. Gulf Park faculty and staff can now head over …

The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation announces the award of three educational grants to Long Beach School District staff. The foundation awarded the grants, each valued up to $500.00 for …

We hope you will join us for Sweet Life Canna Co ground breaking in the Long Beach Industrial Park this Saturday, December 9th at 11 AM.   Sweet Life Canna Co., innovating in …

Happy holidays to all! The Friends membership drive went well during National Friends of the Libraries Week, taking in several new members and volunteers for story time. Thanks to all who joined …

When the writers’ and actors’ strikes of 2023 forced several movies off the fall schedule, it was a pair of musicians that came to the rescue with two of the most heavily-promoted concert …

In addition to their regular programming, the Pass Christian Library has several special events planned for the month of December. On Saturday, December 16, the Visiting Pet Teams of South …

National Beta members from the elementary, junior and senior divisions of the Magnolia Gulf Coast Beta Club (MGC Beta) recently participated in the Mississippi State Regional   Leadership …

Mom and her teen-age daughter were grocery shopping together, preparing for the family dinner on Friday night. The family always enjoyed fresh fruits, so before paying out at the cash register, they …

With the holidays approaching, Coast locals are encouraged to take time out of their holiday schedules on Saturday, December 16, to help honor the military men and women who dedicated their lives to …

Borrowing a phrase from a former college student of mine who once said, “Wow, you lecture a LOT about stuff you’re passionate about!” I’m continuing my series (not lecture) on …

Attorney General Lynn Fitch today warned Mississippians to be aware of unsolicited “missed delivery” notification scams as they increase this holiday season.   …

For some holiday fun, Long Beach residents can join the Long Beach Concert Choir Association for its annual Christmas on the Avenue and Santa Breakfast on Saturday, December 9. The Santa …

After enjoying turkey on Thanksgiving, the First Graders at Coast Episcopal School focused their attention on a different bird when they returned from the holiday break on Monday, November 27.  …

Mayor and Board of Alderman Meeting Agenda, December 5, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M. City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS  39560

The Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation (MSCF) host a Christmas Carnival for sickle cell warriors and their families on Saturday, December 16. Coordinating the event this year is Tobi Breland, …

Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” did rather well for itself over Thanksgiving weekend, opening in the #2 position at the domestic box office behind the second weekend of the new …

  During this Christmas season, we all get overwhelmed with all the “things to do” to have the most “perfect” Christmas. “Perfect" is subjective, …

The holiday season is always a busy time of year for Santa, but Ol’ Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus are taking time out of his schedule to join one of the biggest Christmas celebrations on the Coast …

Here’s what happens so often. A person becomes an adult, marries, has children, grows ill or old, and dies. Then the family of the deceased comes together to grieve, and to then plan the …

 The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of Child Nutrition is seeking sponsors to operate the 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in counties across the state of Mississippi. …

There were hundreds of shoppers - and also some special guests - who dropped in at this year’s 27 th Annual Holiday Boutique event at the West Harrison Civic Center on November 10 and 11. …

  It’s time for my annual “Please stop sending all your hard-earned money to large out-of-state conglomerates with no interest in Mississippi” plea. On a more …

The 2023-2024 Zeta Pi Chapter of the Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society induction and installation of officers ceremony was conducted on November 8, 2023, at the Orange Grove Public …