Johnson takes the bronze in Department of Mississippi’s Southern Area Oratorical Contest
By Toni Miles Pass Christian High School senior Jacoby Johnson was awarded the Bronze Medal at the Department Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the American Legion and held recently at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. Observers say that Johnson’s presentation, “The Beauty of The Constitution,” was delivered with both passion and enthusiasm. “It…
Read MoreRailroad crossings improvement project gains steam across Long Beach
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach’s Railroad Crossing Grade Improvements Project is well underway, as evidenced by improved and upgraded railroad crossings throughout the city. Recently, work was completed at the railroad crossing located at White Harbor Road and Railroad Street, as seen by the newly-laid asphalt at the intersection.…
Read MoreMovie Review: “How to Train Your Dragon”
By: Bob Garver After three weeks of domination by the Disney live-action remake “Lilo & Stitch,” it’s time for the top spot at the domestic box office to be taken over by the Dreamworks live-action remake “How to Train Your Dragon.” It feels like it’s too soon to do a remake of a…
Read MoreLocal P.E.O. serves as host for state convention
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi State Chapter of P.E.O. held its 57th Annual State Convention in Madison, Mississippi, this spring, hosted by Chapters B – Long Beach, U – Diamondhead, and Y – Madison. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. State President…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Help me to forget what you can’t remember”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com That would definitely be wonderful, wouldn’t it? To have total amnesia regarding the awful things you have said or done in your past. To not remember the hurt you have caused, and the shame you have brought on yourself. If everyone had that rare ability to be totally honest…
Read MoreAG Fitch Announces Completion of Operation Safe Online Summer Resulting in the Rescue of a Child Victim
Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of statewide Operation Safe Online Summer, which resulted in 11 arrests and one victim rescued. “Summer break is in full swing for many Mississippians, and our children are spending more time on screens,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “My office is working hard to protect our young people…
Read MoreExecutive Leadership Academy being launched by USM, GCBC
Special to Long Beach Breeze The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) have entered into a strategic partnership to launch the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA)––an education initiative designed to foster transformative leadership across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Biloxi’s Beau Rivage has it all, plus the beach
By Kara Kimbrough It’s June, considered by many to be the perfect vacation month. And, it is technically summer, but without the oppressive heat that typically arrives next month. Even so, the thought of packing the car, unloading everything in a beach rental, then traveling to and from restaurants and entertainment can be overwhelming. Here’s…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, June 17, 2025
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, June 17, 2025 @ 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreMississippians to save soon on groceries, school supplies and clothes, and hunting gear
Shoppers in Mississippi will get some considerable tax breaks in July and August, with one of them going into effect permanently in the Magnolia State on July 1st. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) is slashing the sales tax rate on groceries purchased in the state by two-percent, from seven-percent to five-percent, effective July…
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