Self-serve kiosk now available at City Hall for ease of select common transactions
By Toni Miles Residents conducting business at Long Beach City Hall now have a faster and more convenient option for handling some of their most common transactions, thanks to the recent installation of a new self-service payment kiosk, which is set to improve access for residents, citizens and business owners in the…
Read MoreLibrary gets new releases, plans more therapy dog reading sessions
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! New releases have been making their way onto the shelves in all areas of the library through the month of June. Make sure to check our new items on display when you stop by your library this summer! There is…
Read MoreCreating a Safe Sleep Environment for Growing Kids
As a parent, you work hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for your children. This focus on safety naturally extends to their bedroom, the place where they spend a significant portion of their unsupervised time. From the moment you bring your baby home to the day they’re choosing their own comforter, ensuring their…
Read MoreProtect Your Loved Ones from Extreme Heat this Summer
Most of the state is expected to see a heat index in the triple-digits this weekend. As we welcome July and all its sunny possibilities, we must prepare for the potential dangers that come with the hottest month of the year (a distinction it shares with August). The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is…
Read MoreMovie Review: “Toy Story 5”
By Bob Garver Simply put, “Toy Story” is my favorite movie franchise of all time. The 1995 original about cowboy doll Woody (Tom Hanks) fighting for relevance against hi-tech spaceman action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) was a groundbreaking first for computer animation – not to mention about the most fun a…
Read MoreChaney Calls for Fireworks Safety Ahead of Historic Fourth of July Celebrations
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day. “I expect that this year, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, fireworks use will be at an all-time high. It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home. That means using common…
Read MoreLong Beach student wins statewide art award
Special to Long Beach Breeze Miller McDaniel of Long Beach, a student at Quarles Elementary School, was recently named the first place winner in the early elementary division of the 2026 Mississippi College and Career Savings Art Contest winners. McDaniel, along with other award winners, was honored with a reception at the Mississippi…
Read MoreFourth annual 4th of July Jubilee set to light up Long Beach June 27
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach will get a head start on the Independence Day holiday with the fourth annual 4th of July Jubilee daylong celebration, set to take place this year on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Long Beach. It all starts with…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “GOD SIMPLY DOESN’T CARE”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com This middle-aged female had a calm about her, even though her face was lined and shadowed. Past years of unmistakable bitterness and disillusionment were still etched into her face. But yet, her green eyes shone with a love of life, and she carried herself with self-confidence. Intrigued…
Read MoreBlessing of the Fleet Returns to Pass Christian Harbor June 27
Coastal residents and visitors are invited to celebrate one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s longest-running maritime traditions when the 48th Annual Blessing of the Fleet takes place Saturday, June 27, at Pass Christian Harbor. The free public event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the harbor, located at 115 Market St.,…
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