Buying a Used Vehicle for Your Business: What You Need to Know
For many small business owners, a business vehicle can be a game-changer, especially for ventures that require you to commute between places frequently. So, if you are a contractor or a freelancer, you know the importance of reliable transportation, and you understand how much it can affect your ability to take on work and serve…
Read More5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Family Car
Choosing your first or next family car can often feel like a big job to do. After all, it has to work with your life and tick many boxes. But it can also be something you approach with excitement and not overwhelm. Let’s take a look at five ways to do it. 1. Do Your…
Read MoreMovie review: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
By Bob Garver 2023 brought audiences “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” by far the most successful cinematic adaptation of a video game ever. It was a wonder how appealing the property was with vibrant, colorful animation and respect for both its source material and its audience. I couldn’t bring myself to recommend the…
Read MoreLocal businesses get Main Street grants for upgrades
By Toni Miles Long Beach Main Street recently awarded $15,000 in local façade improvement grants to Long Beach businesses to support their exterior enhancements and reinvestment in Long Beach. The façade grant program was made possible through a partnership with Mississippi Power, demonstrating the impact of local-private collaboration. Façade grant recipients include…
Read MoreTwo opportunities each month for community bike rides
Long Beach Breeze Cyclists who would like to join their neighbors for an easy loop around the area have two opportunities each month to meet. In Long Beach, community bicycle rides happen on the first Thursday of each month from April through October. This season’s rides are set for April 2, May 7, June…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Slow Flow in Dairy Milking Systems
Small equipment issues, worn parts, or maintenance gaps can gradually affect a dairy’s entire milking routine. Over time, that can mean longer sessions, more stress on animals, and reduced productivity. Understanding the most common causes of slow milk flow makes it easier for dairies to maintain consistent system performance. Low Vacuum Levels If the vacuum…
Read MoreThe Risks of High Temperatures in Commercial Kitchens
High temperatures in commercial kitchens create serious hazards that affect staff safety, equipment performance, food quality, and operational costs daily. Heat builds from ovens, fryers, grills, and steam equipment, then spreads through confined spaces where ventilation systems face constant pressure loads. Without proper control measures, sustained heat exposure can strain workers, damage assets, and reduce…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Learn to Backburner the Unbeautiful”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Living in a desert in the summertime, a real actual desert, you have to learn to make choices. Choices that can make or break how well you thrive in this rather harsh environment. You can focus your thoughts and attention on the unrelenting ‘cook your soul’ heat in…
Read MoreSeeds being sown for community garden
By Toni Miles The Long Beach Garden Club is breaking a lot of ground in Long Beach this year, and it has now teamed up with the City of Long Beach, Boy Scout Troop 205 and local volunteers for its latest project – a new community garden at historic Greenvale (the Quarles House).…
Read MorePlanning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, April 9, 2026
Planning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, April 9, 2026 @ 5:30 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
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