Area Breaking News
Residents asked to check water as hydrant testing continues
By: Toni Miles As the Long Beach Fire Department continues its state-mandated fire hydrant testing, which began on April 1, residents may notice temporary discoloration in their water. This occurs when sediment in the water lines is stirred up as hydrants are flushed. City leaders say while the water remains safe, it may…
Read MoreMDHS Commits $5 Million in TANF Funds to Expand Child Care Assistance for Mississippi Working Families
The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) today announced a $5 million investment of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) direct funds to child care assistance for low-income working families in Federal Fiscal Year 2026. The new funding will be administered through MDHS’s Division of Early Childhood Care and Development (DECCD) and distributed through the…
Read MoreCES students headed to a different Long Beach for international competition
Special to Long Beach Breeze Four sixth graders from Coast Episcopal School (CES) are traveling from Long Beach, Mississippi, to Long Beach, California, to compete at the Western Edge FIRST Robotics Invitational, May 28-31. The students, competing as the CES Robo-Raiders, will join approximately ninety teams at this First® event featuring both…
Read MoreMemorial Day weekend brings Jazz in the Pass to town
Special to The Pass Post Pass Christian’s War Memorial Park will once again be filled with toe-tapping, live music echoing over the Mississippi Sound on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. The annual Jazz in the Pass returns to Pass Christian’s Memorial Park Sunday, May 24, from noon until 8 p.m. The family-friendly event…
Read MoreUSM Gulf Park and MGCCC partner to help degree-seekers stay local
By Toni Miles South Mississippians seeking college degrees now have more opportunity and options, thanks to a recent agreement with University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Gulf Park campus in Long Beach and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC). In early April, leaders from USM and MGCCC announced the new agreement, which will allow…
Read MoreLaw camps for high school students scheduled in June and July
Law camps that will introduce high school students to the legal profession are scheduled for June and July in Brandon, Gulfport, Indianola, Natchez, Starkville, Tupelo and Vicksburg. The Mississippi Court of Appeals also will conduct a one-day appellate law camp in Jackson. Planned programs are…
Read MoreDoors now open at LIFT Resource and Referral Network
By Toni Miles Residents and students in the area have more access to resources and opportunities now that the Mississippi State University Extension Service Lift Resource and Referral Network is open. Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce and other local leaders were on hand for the official ribbon cutting ceremony held recently for…
Read MoreTurri to speak on women’s suffrage at luncheon
Special to The Pass Post The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, May 18, at noon. May’s speaker will be Dr. Rebecca Tuuri from the University of Southern Mississippi. Her discussion is titled “The Challenges of the First 50 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Mississippi.” The Historical…
Read MoreCangelosi brings ballet, love of dance to the Coast
By Cara Pridemore Kris Cangelosi, a dance instructor and owner of Cangelosi Dance Project, is having a growing influence in towns such as Long Beach and Pass Christian, with a goal of further strengthening the dance community along the Coast by supporting young dancers’ love for the art. Cangelosi is so dedicated…
Read MorePass Christian Public School District Named National Beta District Of Distinction
National Beta proudly recognizes Pass Christian Public School District as a 2025–2026 National Beta District of Distinction, an honor awarded to school districts that demonstrate a strong commitment to academic achievement, leadership development, and service engagement. This distinction is reserved for districts in which every eligible school offers National Beta and actively inducts…
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