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  After beginning his college career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC), Connor McKee transferred to The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to turn his interest in oyster research into a career serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast.   Now a sustainability sciences major set to graduate in May, McKee credits his transfer experience with opening the…

  In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the Gulf Council is inviting photographers of all skill levels to participate in a special Gulf Fisheries Photo Contest highlighting the people, places, and marine life that define fisheries in the Gulf region. For five decades, the Council has worked to manage federal fisheries in the Gulf of…

  The City of Long Beach Public Works will be conducting a planned project that will temporarily result in a loss of water pressure. As a precaution, a boil water notice is being issued until further notice for the following area: Affected Area: • N. Nicholson Avenue (from E. Railroad Street to Allen Road) Important:…

Special to Long Beach Breeze     Travel writer Erin Austen Abbot recently visited the Coast Episcopal School (CES) campus’ Gail Keenan Art Center (GKAC), where she met with GKAC Curator Ann Madden and CES Head of School Jake Winter. The visit was conducted to familiarize Abbot, as an author, with the impact the GKAC…

By Toni Miles   Preparations are underway for the City of Long Beach’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, one of the most popular events of the year for youngsters.   Last year, hundreds joined the hunt for plastic eggs with goodies inside scattered across the Harper McCaughan Town Green, and organizers expect they’ll be lining up…

By Toni Miles       Long Beach officials have approved plans for two additional projects to be funded with money left over from a Downtown Revitalization Grant.   During the Long Beach Board of Aldermen’s regular meeting on February 3, the Board reviewed the two projects, proposed improvements aimed at strengthening the City’s historic…

  The USA International Ballet Competition (USA IBC) is proud to announce the launch of a special Official Artist & Poster Contest in honor of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated during the next competition cycle, June 12–26, 2027, in Jackson, Mississippi. This milestone event marks five decades of artistic excellence and the 13th time the official USA IBC will be hosted in…

  The Peoples Bank will host its annual Community Shred Day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., giving residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents. The free event will take place at two locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast: The Peoples Bank Cedar Lake Branch at 1740…

By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune     Have you ever stood beneath something older than America? On the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park in Long Beach, you can do exactly that. Rising from the front lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is one of Mississippi’s most beloved living landmarks — a…