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Respect for the American flag practiced year-round by Boy Scouts Troop 321
By Toni Miles Members of Boy Scouts Troop 321 in Long Beach have been busy not only distributing and putting up American Flags throughout the Friendly City, but also collecting retired U.S. flags for proper and dignified disposal. Members of the Long Beach Boy Scouts Troop 321 recently set up a collection drop…
Read MoreLong Beach families and veterans groups recognize service members on Memorial Day
By Toni Miles The core mission of Memorial Day is to be a solemn day of remembrance to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Members of the Donnie Levens American Legion Post 1995 and the Eddy Blake VFW Post 3937 did just that, placing flags on…
Read MoreLong Beach Main Street recognized for Radish Festival revitalization
Special to Long Beach Breeze Long Beach Main Street has been recognized for the successful revival of the Long Beach Radish Festival, a cherished celebration honoring the city’s rich agricultural heritage as the former “Radish Capital of the World.” The award recognizes Long Beach Main Street’s efforts to bring back a beloved…
Read MoreLogan graduates from Fire Academy
Special to The Pass Post Firefighter Jackson Logan of the Pass Christian Fire Department (PCFD) has graduated from Class 221 of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1010 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, Mississippi. The intense seven-week course combines online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the…
Read MoreSelf-serve kiosk now available at City Hall for ease of select common transactions
By Toni Miles Residents conducting business at Long Beach City Hall now have a faster and more convenient option for handling some of their most common transactions, thanks to the recent installation of a new self-service payment kiosk, which is set to improve access for residents, citizens and business owners in the…
Read MoreLibrary gets new releases, plans more therapy dog reading sessions
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! New releases have been making their way onto the shelves in all areas of the library through the month of June. Make sure to check our new items on display when you stop by your library this summer! There is…
Read MoreProtect Your Loved Ones from Extreme Heat this Summer
Most of the state is expected to see a heat index in the triple-digits this weekend. As we welcome July and all its sunny possibilities, we must prepare for the potential dangers that come with the hottest month of the year (a distinction it shares with August). The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is…
Read MoreChaney Calls for Fireworks Safety Ahead of Historic Fourth of July Celebrations
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) encourages fireworks safety this Independence Day. “I expect that this year, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, fireworks use will be at an all-time high. It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home. That means using common…
Read MoreLong Beach student wins statewide art award
Special to Long Beach Breeze Miller McDaniel of Long Beach, a student at Quarles Elementary School, was recently named the first place winner in the early elementary division of the 2026 Mississippi College and Career Savings Art Contest winners. McDaniel, along with other award winners, was honored with a reception at the Mississippi…
Read MoreFourth annual 4th of July Jubilee set to light up Long Beach June 27
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach will get a head start on the Independence Day holiday with the fourth annual 4th of July Jubilee daylong celebration, set to take place this year on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Long Beach. It all starts with…
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