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Celebrate Christmas in July by donating to kids in need
On the last week of July, we will be celebrating Christmas in July here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We celebrate Christmas a few months early to remind everyone that need has no season. The Salvation Army works hard all year to Do the Most Good but the time we shine is during the Christmas […] More
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Tales of the Plant People
Have you ever walked by a plant and thought, I wonder what that is exactly? I have. All the time actually. As a plant lover, I often find myself pondering these little life questions. Nowadays, there is an array of technology options at our fingertips that allow you to take a picture of the plant in […] More
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Sparkling Ice® to build new playground and two community gardens in Biloxi
Talking Rain Beverage Company®, the maker of Sparkling Ice® beverages, has teamed up with the city of Biloxi for its second annual Cheers to You Town Beautification program, an initiative that was created in 2020 to give back to communities across the country. The beautification project in Biloxi will include the installation of an all-new playground area […] More
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Keesler Federal donates backpacks to coastal kindergarteners
Keesler Federal Credit Union once again is providing a helping hand to Mississippi Gulf Coast kindergarteners – and their families – through its Backpacks for Bright Futures program. The credit union today distributed 6,100 backpacks and accompanying boxes of school supplies to 16 public school districts located in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone and […] More
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Top 5 Casino Pools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
This article is not about the best casinos on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Rather, it’s about the best casino pools on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Who doesn’t love a swim-up bar or a giant waterslide? Scroll to see the top five casino pools on the coast. More
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Despite slow start, shrimpers remain optimistic
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Your guide to Mississippi’s Tax-Free Weekend 2021
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Northern Gulf Institute recives $86M for Gulf of Mexico research
The Mississippi State University-led Northern Gulf Institute is receiving up to $86 million to continue its strategic research in the Gulf of Mexico. The funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will support the institute’s operations and research for the next five years. A NOAA Cooperative Institute, NGI develops, operates and maintains an increasingly […] More
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Keesler Federal donates backpacks to coastal kindergarteners
Keesler Federal Credit Union once again is providing a helping hand to Mississippi Gulf Coast kindergarteners – and their families – through its Backpacks for Bright Futures program. The credit union today distributed 6,100 backpacks and accompanying boxes of school supplies to 16 public school districts located in Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone and […] More
Sports
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Devin Booker and the Suns aren’t going anywhere
After falling short of a title despite a historic run, the Moss Point native is ready to get back to work.
J.T. Mitchell
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Don’t get me wrong. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NBA Finals Game 6 performance was absolutely incredible—so incredible that, in my opinion, it’s the best closeout performance in history. Nevertheless, this is a Mississippi publication, so we’re going to talk about the one Mississippian who played in this year’s NBA Finals: Devin Booker. Booker, a native of Moss […]
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Thunder’s, we hardly knew ye
Richard Lucas
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Say it ain’t so. As I was traveling down South Market Street in Pascagoula a couple of weeks ago, something caught my eye: bulldozers were slamming into Thunder’s Tavern, surrounded by other heavy equipment and a team of workers in what appeared to be a demolition project. I did a double-take and drove back by. […]
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Kayak Safety Course: Can you get back in your kayak after tipping?
Jessica Rankin
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Could you get back in your kayak if it tipped over in open water? How should you dress for a day spent out kayaking? Which kind of kayak should you purchase? These were a couple of the questions posed to the participants at the American Canoe Association (ACA) Introduction to Kayaking and Kayak Safety class […]
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