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New City officials to be sworn in on July 1
By: Toni Miles Newly-elected officials, including incoming Long Beach mayor Tim Pierce, two new aldermen and five re-elected incumbent aldermen will officially take office on Tuesday, July 1, just one hour before the first Board of Aldermen meeting for City officials chosen in the April 1 municipal primary in Long Beach. The meeting starts at…
Read MoreMovie Review: “28 Years Later”
By: Bob Garver It has been 23 years (not 28, somewhat frustratingly) since British audiences were first introduced to the mind-and-body-ravaging Rage virus in “28 Days Later.” The virus turned everyone it affected into zombies, known as The Infected, obsessed not so much with feeding as with turning more people into zombies. The…
Read MoreNew school year, new School Board President just around the corner
By Toni Miles It won’t be long before students fill the halls of schools throughout the Long Beach School District (LBSD), as the 2025-26 school year is set to begin on July 30, but parents are advised that students must be registered for the new school year by July 18. Just…
Read MoreMayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, Monday, June 23, 2025
Mayor and Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda, Monday, June 23, 2025 @ 5:00 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Avenue Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MorePlanning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, June 26, 2025
Planning and Development Commission Meeting Agenda, June 26, 2025 @ 5:30 PM City Hall Meeting Room 201 Jeff Davis Ave Long Beach, MS 39560
Read MoreCoffeeTime: “Raising our kids as pigs”
Send responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com Sick and tired of trying to teach little Johnny how to be potty trained, instead of leaving a tell-tale path of stain everywhere he goes? Exhausted from the constant battle to teach your two little warrior-siblings to learn to love each other and not try to kill each other every…
Read MoreSimpson wins first place in statewide art contest
Special to The Pass Post Gaston “Gus” Simpson from Pass Christian High School was recently awarded first place in the 2025 Mississippi College and Career Savings Art Contest, held annually by Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae. Simson was one of three students recognized in the high school category, and he received a $1,000 scholarship in…
Read MoreAvoid Firework Injury This Independence Day
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023. “It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home,” said State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. “That means using common sense, never…
Read MoreFree breast and cervical cancer screenings available at Singing River Cancer Center
Special to Long Beach Breeze Singing River Cancer Center is now offering free mammograms and pap smears for eligible women through the Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and expand access to life-saving cancer screenings, which helps more women detect breast and cervical cancer…
Read MoreJohnson takes the bronze in Department of Mississippi’s Southern Area Oratorical Contest
By Toni Miles Pass Christian High School senior Jacoby Johnson was awarded the Bronze Medal at the Department Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the American Legion and held recently at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. Observers say that Johnson’s presentation, “The Beauty of The Constitution,” was delivered with both passion and enthusiasm. “It…
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