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Coast Episcopal School to Host Classic Golf Tournament March 19th
Coast Episcopal School will host the Coast Episcopal Classic Golf Tournament on March 19, 2026 at The Oaks Golf Club in Pass Christian, bringing together business leaders, families, alumni, and friends of the school for a day of golf in support of education. Designed as a four-person scramble, the Coast Episcopal Classic offers a fun,…
Read MoreProtect Your Home From Fire and Ice Threats During Cold Weather
With more extreme cold and winter weather possible in the days to come, it’s important to check the safety of your heating equipment. Most importantly, remember to keep clothes, drapes, and anything else combustible at least 3 feet away from all heating equipment, especially space heaters. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) Fire Services Division and…
Read MoreWalmart Accelerates its 2026 Health Commitment with The Wellness Event: Free Screenings, No-Cost Flu Shots and Community-Tailored Care
Building on its ongoing commitment to simplifying care, Walmart continues its 2026 health momentum with The Wellness Event — a free, nationwide health and wellness experience taking place Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart stores across the country. Designed to help customers feel informed, supported and energized,…
Read MoreOrganica Art Show Opens January 23 at Coast Episcopal’s Gail Keenan Art Center
Organica, a group art show featuring plant-based and/or plant-inspired work by six artists, will open on Friday, January 23 with a complimentary reception from 5 – 7 pm at the Gail Keenan Art Center on the Coast Episcopal School campus. will open Friday, January 23. The show is the second of three professional shows being curated…
Read MorePCHS Kicks Off Second Semester with Service, Leadership, and Pirate Pride
The second semester of the 2025–2026 school year is officially underway at Pass Christian High School, and already our Pirate community is off to an inspiring start. Just two weeks into the semester, students, clubs, and organizations have been busy making a powerful impact both on campus and throughout the community. On the very…
Read MoreLong Beach Excellence in Education Foundation awards seven grants
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation recently announced the award of five educational grants to Long Beach School District staff. The Foundation awarded the grants, each valued at up to $500, for special projects for which applicants requested funding assistance. This year’s grant recipients are Meredith Beal of…
Read MoreSit, Stay, READ! offered monthly at library
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library in January! We are excited to announce that the Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi will be partnering with the Long Beach Public Library to bring their Sit, Stay, READ!…
Read MorePreschool program offering expanded at Coast Episcopal School
Special to Long Beach Breeze Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach, which serves students ages eighteen months through sixth grade, is expanding the use of its Seemann Makerspace to the school’s three- and four-year-old preschool students. Since October of 2020, when the vision and generosity of Bill and Wynn Seeman brought to…
Read MoreNew Osher Lifelong Learning Institute space dedicated at Gulf Park
Special to Long Beach Breeze Late last fall, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Southern Mississippi celebrated the opening of its new gathering space at the university’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. The event also marked OLLI’s 10th anniversary serving members…
Read MoreJeff Davis Avenue speed limit drops from 25 to 15 mph
By Toni Miles As Long Beach settles into a new year, many motorists may have noticed that 2025 ended with a reduction of speed on one of Long Beach’s most-traveled roadways. On December 22, the speed limit on Jeff Davis Avenue officially dropped from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles…
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