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Mississippi Celebrates Three 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars, Including Two from the Gulf Coast
L to R: Alexis Griffith and Jackson Pearce Three Mississippi students have been named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The students are Alexis Griffith of Long Beach High School, Nichols E. Katsaboulas of Jackson Prep, and Jackson Pearce of Gulfport High School. On Sept. 26, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced…
Read MoreMississippi Gulf Coast Soccer Secures Consecutive Player of the Week Titles
Last week, sophomore midfielder Alexander Mink of Long Beach shifted into a more defensive role against Georgia Military but still made his mark on the match. Mink scored a hat trick, proving just how valuable he is to the No. 14 Bulldogs. His performance helped him earn MACCC Player of the Week, an honor voted…
Read MoreSock hop, Cruise In, yoga and scam prevention highlight Oct. library offerings
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library next month! On September 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., the library will be having a Sock Hop at the Long Beach Recreation and Senior Center to raise funding for new…
Read MoreKara’s Sight and Bites: Finally…a new food trend I can embrace
By Kara Kimbrough Covered in red sauce (or gravy, as Italians lovingly call it); paired with sauteed vegetables, shrimp and more red sauce for a delicious Shrimp Creole; stirred together with chopped vegetables and pepperoni and doused in a vinaigrette dressing for a zesty pasta salad and perhaps my favorite method, topped with…
Read MoreCannon named Lion’s Band director
Special to Long Beach Breeze Long High School band director Zac Cannon was recently named assistant concert director for the Mississippi Lion’s All-State Band for summer 2026. School officials say that the appointment “reflects Mr. Cannon’s outstanding leadership and dedication to music education — not just in Long Beach, but across the entire…
Read MoreCrews paving the way for better and smoother connectivity along 3rd Street
By Toni Miles Crews continue to pave the way towards completion of the City of Long Beach’s 3rd Street Sidewalk Project. Framing work for the project began back in early July, and visible work continues to be seen eastward on 3rd Street, as workers continue to lay the foundation and concrete for…
Read MorePlanning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, September 25, 2025
Planning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, September 25, 2025 @ 5:30 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreFourth Graders Bring Weather to Life
Fourth graders at Pass Christian Elementary School have been hard at work exploring the fascinating world of weather through hands-on experiments designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. As part of their science unit, students modeled the water cycle using water sealed in Ziploc bags, observing evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in real time. The…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Cruisin’ Rolls into Gulf Park Campus Oct. 6
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Leadership will host the fourth annual Southern Miss Cruisin’ on Monday, Oct. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Gulf Park Campus South Lawn in Long Beach. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their vehicles and lawn chairs for…
Read MoreKara’s Sights and Bites: Gulf Coast visit on emotional anniversary brought renewed hope; restaurant and hotel finds
By Kara Kimbrough Visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina proved to be an emotional journey. Highlights were moving commemorative ceremonies and candlelight vigils; riveting documentaries and personal stories from those who lost everything but never considered not rebuilding. I discovered a hidden gem hotel as well as…
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