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Milestone 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast set to roll out October 4-11

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The City of Long Beach is gearing up for the 2026 Cruisin’ the Coast. (Photo credit: Toni Miles)

By Toni Miles     This is a milestone year for Cruisin’ the Coast (CTC), dubbed “America’s Biggest Block Party,” as the popular, ever-growing event is set to roll out from October 4 through 11, celebrating the antique and vintage car show’s 30th anniversary.   The weeklong yearly event draws in classic beauties from all…

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Residents invited to celebrate with special march on Sept. 4

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Special to Long Beach Breeze     The Lighthouse Harbor of Long Beach will sponsor a celebratory march on Friday, September 4, beginning with a gathering at 6 p.m.  Individuals can join host groups at various locations along Harrison County beaches to, according to organization officials, “sing, ‘glow’ and march in celebration of the Lord’s…

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Pass Christian Historical Society luncheon set for August 24

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Special to The Pass Post     The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, August 24, at noon, featuring Dr. Ishrat Syed, who will speak on My Silk Road:  A Historical Journey in Photographs.  Dr. Syed is a pediatric and general surgeon, photographer and author who resides in Long Beach.…

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Long Beach officials attend MML conference

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  The City of Long Beach was recently represented at the 95th Annual Mississippi Municipal League in Biloxi by (left to right) Police Chief Billy Seal, Grant Writer Catherine Collins, Deputy City Clerk Tina Dahl, Community Affairs Director Courtney Cuevas-Welch and Mayor Tim Pierce. The representatives engaged in sessions on infrastructure, public safety and community…

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Pass Christian Elementary Named Beta School of Distinction

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  Pass Christian Public Schools is proud to announce that Pass Christian Elementary is a 2025-2026 National Beta School of Distinction. The school earned this recognition by increasing their club’s membership by at least 10% from last year. National Beta School of Distinction is an honor for Beta clubs striving towards academic achievement, exemplary character,…

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Sparklight upgrades Coast services

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Special to Long Beach Breeze     Sparklight®, a broadband provider serving the Gulf Coast, has invested nearly $36 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network in Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Long Beach, Moss Point and Ocean Springs, in an effort to help deliver faster connectivity and greater capacity for…

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Long Beach High School Class of 1972 funds scholarship

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Special to Long Beach Breeze       The Long Beach High School (LBHS) Class of 1972 alumni have funded a $2,000 scholarship awarded to LBHS senior Davarion Lee. Through fundraising efforts and donations from classmates, the Class of 1972 established this scholarship three years ago and plans to continue offering it annually. Lee, a…

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Long Beach represented in 2026 Magnolia Girls State

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Special to Long Beach Breeze     The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State is referred to as a highly regarded, week-long summer leadership and citizenship program for upcoming high school seniors. Participants create and run mock municipal, county, and state governments to learn firsthand how the American democratic process works.   The Long Beach…

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Kids and firefighters team up for Summer Splash Day

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By Toni Miles     For several months now, youngsters have been cooling off at the Splash Pad located at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in downtown Long Beach. On Saturday, July 11, local kids beat the heat alongside members of the Long Beach Fire Department for the City of Long Beach’s Summer Splash Day.…

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