🌱 Why Pass Christian is called the Gulf Coast’s best-kept secret

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Pass Christian is called the Gulf Coast’s best-kept secret

Also on today's calendar: Cat Island Art Market on Scenic.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 70 degrees.
• Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
• Monday: Some sun, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 10 Towns In Mississippi That Have Lower Costs, Good Food, And Friendly Local Charm (takingthekids.com) — Pass Christian is highlighted as a low-tax, quietly welcoming Gulf Coast town where coastal scenery and fresh local seafood come without big-city prices. The piece emphasizes its small family-run restaurants, harbor views, and relaxed, close-knit community feel. It’s framed as an appealing option for retirees and families seeking affordable coastal living in Mississippi.
   

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📸 Around Pass Christian

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pass Christian

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday May 24

• Jazz in the Pass Festival →
  War Memorial Park, Highway 90 &, Fleitas Ave, Pass Christian
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Fire Drill (PCMS Evacuate)
  Pass Christian Elementary School Pass Christian, MS 39571
  8:45 am

Saturday June 6

• Cat Island Art Market on Scenic →
  301 E Scenic Dr, Pass Christian
  1:00 pm

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📣 Pass Christian Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 9

• Artisans Showcase at OLLI
  The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park- EXHIBITS Peck House
  10:00 am
• Southern Miss Piano Institute Spring Recital
  The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park- CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES Marsh Auditorium
  1:30 pm
• Student Dance Showcase
  The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park- CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES Theatre and Dance Building - Studio 115, Studio 115
  2:00 pm
• Matilda- 5/8/26 →
  Long Beach High School, 300 E Old Pass Rd, Long Beach
  7:00 pm

Monday May 11

• BFA Senior Show in Studio Art
  The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park- EXHIBITS George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
  10:00 am

Tuesday May 12

• Sit & Be Fit Exercise class →
  Waveland Public Library, 345 Coleman Ave, Waveland
  1:00 pm
• LBHS Girls Golf Tryouts 4pm-6pm
  Long Beach Senior High School Pass Christian Isles Golf Club, 150 Fairway Dr, Pass Christian
  4:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Fire Drill (PCMS Evacuate)
  Pass Christian Elementary School Pass Christian, MS 39571
  8:45 am
• Stretch & Chat →
  Waveland Public Library, 345 Coleman Ave, Waveland
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It’s bird peak migration time!
  3.5 Billion are traveling north. Light pollution can hinder that- please consider shutting your deck, crab, and other outdoor lights off at night… (Nextdoor Timber Ridge)

• Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Deli/Food Service Associate – Seasonal in Pass Christian. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05926) - 107 Live Oak Dr in Diamondhead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pass Christian here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Long Beach

• Century plant blooming in Long Beach (longbeachbreeze.com)
• Long Beach developers pitch mixed-use project at harbor (wlox.com)

Bay St. Louis

• Saint Stanislaus ranked #1 Best High School for athletes in Mississippi by USA Today (wxxv25.com)
• 11 Scenic Drives In Mississippi You Should Experience At Least Once In Your Lifetime (takingthekids.com)

Gulfport

• Discover your hometown heritage at the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Expo (wlox.com)
• MS Coast spot named highest-rated restaurant in the state, report says (sunherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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