What to Look for in a Primary Care Doctor as a Woman
For a lot of women, picking a doctor feels like speed dating with lab coats. You get a rushed visit, a few vague answers, then you leave wondering if this person actually heard a word you said. But when you know what to look for when choosing a new primary care doctor, that whole process…
Read MoreHow Local Sports Build Confidence in Young Athletes
When children join local sports teams, it’s not always going to be about confidence right away – in fact, it’s very often the opposite, at least at first because you might seen them hang back a bit and stay close to you, or they’ll watch what everyone else is doing before they give it a…
Read MoreWhy Fans Are Paying More Attention to the Standings Than Ever
Sports fans still care about the final score, but that is no longer where the conversation ends. More people now look at the standings right after a game because the table explains pressure, momentum, and risk in a way that one result cannot. A win can feel huge and still leave a team in trouble.…
Read MoreNational Library Week means special library activities
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! What brings you joy? Whether it’s cozying up with a new story, learning a new skill, gathering with community or something else, you can find your joy at the Long Beach Public Library. National Library Week, April 19–25,…
Read MoreLong Beach going back to its “roots,” setting the scene for the Radish Festival
By Toni Miles In an effort to bring the Friendly City “back to its roots,” the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Main Street are teaming up to resurrect a beloved Long Beach tradition that actually started in 1991. The Long Beach Radish Festival is set to take place in…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, March 31, 2026
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, March 31, 2026 @ 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreGCCF’s GivHer Circle Wine Tasting Event, April 22
Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle will host its third annual wine-tasting event, “Unwind, Uncork & Connect,” on April 22 at Coastal Kitchen in Long Beach beginning at 5 p.m. With the theme It’s a Shore Thing, the evening will feature a curated selection of wines paired with a delicious meal, creating an inviting…
Read MoreBecker receives Educator Impact Award
Long Beach High School teacher Elizabeth Becker, the Long Beach School District’s (LBSD) overall Teacher of the Year, was recently named a recipient of a Keesler Federal Credit Union Educator Impact Award. According to LBSD officials, Becker was nominated because of the powerful, everyday impact she has on her students, with her dedication, compassion…
Read MoreCelebrate the Gulf, Art in the Pass festivals set for second weekend of April
Long Beach Breeze The annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, started in 1991, is held annually to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf. Held in coordination with Art in the Pass, the festival is typically held the first Saturday in April in Pass Christian’s Memorial Park. Due to…
Read More3 Ways New Businesses Inadvertently Make Things More Difficult For Themselves
All businesses start with the hope that they’ll become an established, successful enterprise — however, it’s just a fact that a big percentage of new businesses, some 20%, fail within their first year. By the end of the fifth year, that figure jumps to 70%. There’s no way to guarantee the success of a business.…
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