March Madness Recap: What This Year’s Tournament Taught Us About Next Season
March Madness isn’t just a basketball tournament; it’s a whirlwind of emotions, surprises, and lessons for college basketball fans and bettors alike. The 2025 NCAA Tournament delivered everything we hoped for—from underdog victories to nail-biting finishes. But as we step away from this unforgettable season, what can it teach us about the landscape for next…
Read MoreAre Smokers Trading One Health Risk for Another with E-cigarettes?
The popularity of electronic cigarettes has sparked an ongoing debate in the health community: are smokers who switch to vaping simply trading one set of health risks for another? As millions of traditional smokers turn to e-cigarettes in hopes of finding a less harmful alternative, understanding the comparative risks becomes increasingly important. Let’s explore what…
Read MoreBlessing of the Jeeps celebrates 5th anniversary
Long Beach Breeze On Saturday, April 12, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will host the 5th Annual Blessing of the Jeeps, and organizers are planning the event to be bigger and better than ever. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the family event will include music, activities, entertainment, fun, community and, for…
Read MoreCuevas adds Main Street Director to current roles for City
By Toni Miles Long Beach Community Affairs Director Courtney Cuevas hit the ground running (again) as the new year rolled around – new year, new title. Now, the Long Beach native has added yet another role and title to her resume – Main Street Director for the City of Long Beach. “I found…
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Divorce and dealing with your ex”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Years ago, right after I began CoffeeTime Column, a friend suggested I write an article addressing ‘Dealing with your ex after the divorce.’ Now, I don’t know much, but I do know that a writer is foolish to attempt to write about an unfamiliar subject. And as I have never…
Read MoreLONG BEACH RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
The City of Long Beach is announcing upcoming changes to the schedule for the ongoing railroad crossing improvement project. Due to utility lines interfering with planned work at the Nicholson Avenue intersection, Moran Hauling will shift efforts to several other railroad crossings while utility companies work to relocate their infrastructure. Engineering firm Neel-Schaffer and Contractor…
Read MoreDriver Service Bureaus opening extra hours ahead of Real ID deadline
By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Driver Service Bureau will open select locations on Saturday, April 12; Saturday, April 26; and Saturday, May 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The extra hours are to accommodate Mississippians still needing to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the federal deadline of May 7.…
Read MoreGroundbreaking signals Gateway Project is becoming a reality
By Toni Miles Though seven years in the making and with plenty of obstacles along the way, on March 11, there was a groundbreaking for the City of Long Beach’s Gateway Project. The Long Beach Gateway Project was established to revamp the appearance of the city along Highway 90 and to better connect…
Read MoreKara’s Sights & Bites: General Tso lives on through his namesake dish
By Kara Kimbrough I’ve shared my favorite cuisines in the past as well as those that I can do without. Specifically, I prefer to skip over the multitude of Mexican restaurants that seem to pop up on every corner of our state. One exception: I enjoy a sizzling plate of fajitas, but that’s often too heavy…
Read MoreThe hunt will soon be on! Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 12
By Toni Miles Preparations are underway for the City of Long Beach’s annual Easter egg hunt, one of the most popular events of the year for youngsters. Last year, hundreds of children waited not-so-patiently behind the lines as City leaders and volunteers spread out thousands of plastic eggs with goodies inside across the Harper McCaughan…
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