Saturday 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,…
Read MoreHOW CAN I PROTECT MY HOME FROM WILDFIRES?
MAY IS NATIONAL WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH Although wildfires seem more common in other parts of the United States, Mississippi is not immune to the disaster. Wildfires can happen anywhere. They can spread quickly, traveling up to 14 mph. In their wake, wildfires cause erosion and loss of vegetation, which can lead to other problems, like…
Read MoreLocal animal welfare organizations receive grants
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) has announced the 2025 recipients of grants from the Jack A. and Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund, with $100,500 awarded to local animal-welfare organizations this year. Established in 2001, the fund has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to organizations…
Read MoreSecretary Michael Watson Launches New Elections Resource “TextMyGov”
In an effort to enhance the Secretary of State’s accessibility and efficiency, Secretary Michael Watson has announced the launch of a new elections resource “TextMyGov.” Utilizing smart technology, Mississippi voters may now access important election information and report issues via text message. By texting “HI” to (601) 586-7600, users can initiate a conversation with the…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, May 19, 2025
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda, May 19, 2025 @ 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Ave Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreMovie Review: “Clown in a Cornfield”
By: Bob Garver “Thunderbolts*” certainly scared off the competition in its second weekend at the domestic box office. This sometimes happens the weekend after the opening of a huge blockbuster. Other studios will know that they can’t compete against the powerhouse, so they hold off on releasing anything that they think has the…
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