Kara’s Sights and Bites: ‘Secret’s in the sauce’ this summer
By: Kara Kimbrough I’m stealing this phrase…”Secret’s in the sauce” from an old TV commercial and claiming it as the motto for Summer ’25. More specifically, I’ll use it anytime I’m serving burgers, steaks, pork chops or basically any type of grilled meat that need a “little something extra.” I’ll also utter it when preparing…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Coastal Summer Camps Lineup to Provide Unforgettable Experiences for All Ages
Southern Miss summer camps provide an experience like no other right along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Housed at the Marine Education Center (MEC) in Ocean Springs, Miss., young participants can enhance their knowledge of the coast through shark research, marine technologies and fisheries in five different unique camps for a summer they will never…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session, Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, @ 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MorePlanning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, May 22, 2025
Planning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, May 22, 2025 @ 5:30 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreVan Norden inducted into U.S. Hydrographer Hall of Fame
Special to Long Beach Breeze Maxim van Norden, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hydrography adjunct professor was recently inducted into the Hydrographer Hall of Fame by the Board Trustees of the Hydrographic Society of America at the U.S. Hydro Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. Van Norden’s fifty-three years of dedication have provided…
Read MoreSaturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Deadlines for the 2025 Municipal General Election
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. In-Person Absentee Voting Municipal Clerk’s Offices will be open this Saturday, May 24, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the Municipal General Election. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, May 31. Municipal Clerk’s…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Already Unlocked Prison”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com The angry and resentful young man sat sullenly on the edge of his narrow cot in the cell. He had no idea how long he had been sitting there, body motionless but with his brain racing in high gear. Ben’s pulse rate and stress level had shot through the roof when…
Read MoreSouthern Miss celebrates completion of Friendship Oak Beautification Project
Special to Long Beach Breeze The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently celebrated the completion of the historic Friendship Oak Beautification Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The event marked a significant milestone in preserving and enhancing one of the university’s most cherished landmarks. Speakers…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: ‘Beach food’ (and vacations) are on my mind
Counting the days until it’s time to pack the car and head to the beach? Nothing’s quite as therapeutic as a vacation of sun, sand, shimmering water and seafood. As much as I enjoy dining at restaurants while on vacation, taking a few ready-made meals to bake in the condo, beach house or RV…
Read MoreLBHS band performs at D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival
By Toni Miles The Long Beach High School Band marched down Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade last month. Members of the Long Beach High School (LBHS) band put their talent on display in the nation’s capital during the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade, held on Saturday,…
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