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Cangelosi 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…
Read MoreSigns installed at Hotel Whiskey
By Toni Miles Construction is steadily moving forward on the Hotel Whiskey development in downtown Long Beach, where signs have recently been installed on the front of the development. Located near the corner of Jeff Davis Avenue and Fourth Street, the boutique hotel project has been in development for several years and officially broke…
Read MoreFrom Eggs to Chicks: A Hands-On Lesson in Growth
Our Pre-K students recently experienced the excitement of watching baby chicks hatch right inside their classroom as part of their “Things That Grow” unit! Over the past few weeks, students learned about the life cycle of chickens, cared for the eggs, and patiently waited for the big day. The classroom was filled with smiles…
Read MoreBikin’ the Beach rolling into a new hub this year
By Toni Miles “Ride. Rock. Revel.” This is the theme for the 2nd Annual Bikin’ the Beach event set to be held in South Mississippi during the third week of May. Hundreds of bikers are expected to roll into the City of Long Beach, the new hub for this year’s Bikin’ the Beach event, scheduled…
Read MoreLighthouse tower nearing completion as work continues on City’s Gateway Project
By Toni Miles One of the busiest corridors is about to get brighter – literally! Progress continues on the City of Long Beach’s ongoing Gateway Project, as seen at the intersection of Highway 90 and Jeff Davis Avenue. Crews are getting closer to completing work on the City’s lighthouse perched at the…
Read MoreYoga in the Park offers free mindfulness option for community
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach continues to roll out its Yoga in the Park, a refreshing experience and opportunity to get in touch with nature and one’s inner self, as local residents take advantage of these free outdoor sessions by stretching, breathing, and connecting with neighbors under the open sky…
Read MoreFormer Harrison County Firefighter Needs a New Heart
Zachary Layton worked as a firefighter for Harrison County Fire Service giving his heart to this community through dedication, courage and service. He began to experience recurring episodes or atrial fibrillation and over time his cardiac condition worsened to the point that he could no longer work in the fire service due to severe…
Read MoreLONG BEACH INVITES COMMUNITY TO ENJOY WEEKEND EVENTS
The City of Long Beach invites residents and visitors to take part in several exciting community events happening this week and weekend in downtown Long Beach and at the Harper McCaughan Town Green. On Thursday evening, the community is invited to participate in the First Thursday Bike Ride in downtown Long Beach. This monthly…
Read MoreCentury plant blooming in Long Beach
Reader Judy Mann recently alerted the Long Beach Breeze about a special plant that is putting on a show in the area. Those who drive down Red Creek Road past the Shaggy Chic Pet Salon will notice a nearly twenty-foot-tall stalk towering in the sky, which will soon be adorned with pale yellow or white flowers. The…
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