Notice of Special Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, October 15, 2025
Notice of Special Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, October 15, 2025 @ 12:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: North Carolina trip highlighted by fresh Appalachian cuisine with a Southern flair
By Kara Kimbrough A week in western North Carolina offered breathtaking views of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains as well as a chance to explore charming towns like Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Clyde and Canton, all within scenic Haywood County. Seeing the mesmerizing stacked blue layers of the Blue Ridge was…
Read MoreScam prevention and internet safety tips presentation planned
Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach Public Library and the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to co-host a scam prevention and internet safety tips presentation. Set for October 16 at 10 a.m., the presentation will be held at the Long Beach Senior Center and is free to attend.…
Read MoreGautier Overpowers Long Beach 28–6 in Friday Night District Clash
The Long Beach Bearcats ran into a determined Gautier Gators squad on Friday night, falling 28–6 in a district matchup dominated by the Gators’ passing game. Gautier quarterback Keon McNeil delivered an impressive performance, throwing for 235 yards and four touchdowns. His favorite target, Devon Garrett, turned in a standout night of his own, hauling…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Solenoid Valve for Hazardous Areas
Solenoid valves play a critical role in controlling the flow of liquids and gases across many industries. When these valves operate in hazardous locations—where flammable gases, vapors, or dust pose an explosion risk—selecting the correct component is a matter of both safety and operational integrity. Making the right choice involves understanding complex classification systems, material…
Read MoreSchool Choice in the Delta: Navigating Opportunity and Risk in Mississippi’s Next Education Debate
This article is written by Lora Delohm. Editor of our sister papers, The Leland Progress. It was funded by a grant from Press Forward. Mississippi could see a school-choice special session within weeks. Governor Tate Reeves has not ruled out calling lawmakers to take up school choice, and House Speaker Jason White has signaled the…
Read MoreA Coffee Connoisseur’s Tips for Beginners
Welcome to the wonderful world of coffee! If you’re ready to move beyond your morning cup and start exploring what makes a truly great brew, you’re in the right place. Here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, we have a growing coffee scene, especially in places like Long Beach, where local shops serve up some seriously…
Read MoreMovie Review: “The Smashing Machine”
By Bob Garver A popular criticism I’ve heard about “The Smashing Machine” is that it tries too hard to subvert expectations. I assume that this is a reference to the way the film follows mixed martial artist Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) on his journey not to a major win, but to his first…
Read MoreLong Beach History: Glad Farm Property’s storied roots
By Beth Hanson (March 25, 1942 – March 4, 2024) Harper McCaughan is one of the City of Long Beach’s Founding Fathers, but his brother, William, first owned the property known as the Glad Farm Property, located where North Cleveland Avenue is today, and east of it, too. Later, the land would…
Read MoreMain Street hosted Commercial Development Possibilities Tour
Long Beach Breeze Long Beach Main Street, in partnership with Mississippi Power, hosted a Commercial Development Possibilities Tour in Long Beach on October 1, from 3 until 7 p.m. The event was designed to give potential investors, developers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to explore available properties and envision the future of their businesses…
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