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MID to begin fortifying homes on Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) is set to begin fortifying homes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program (SMH).   Senate Bill 2409, passed during the 2026 Legislative Session, allows the MID to administer the program designed to help homeowners install stronger, storm-resistant roofs. The program…

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Special exhibit planned for July 22

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Long Beach Breeze         The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Historical Society have partnered to host a series of special exhibitions at Greenvale, celebrating and preserving the rich history of the community.  The second exhibition in the special series is titled “Tide and Tackle: A Long Beach Coastal Archive.” The exhibit,…

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Elementary school reconfiguration underway with LBSD

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Special to Long Beach Breeze   Beginning this fall, Long Beach School District (LBSD) elementary campuses will be organized by developmental stages, and district officials say that staff are hard at work preparing classrooms and learning spaces to support the move. Quarles Elementary will serve as the district’s pre‑kindergarten through first grade facility.  Harper‑McCaughan Elementary…

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How Driving Feel Can Reveal Hidden Vehicle Issues

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A man driving a car with one of his hands on the steering wheel while looking at the road in front of him.

Every vehicle communicates with its driver through steering, braking, acceleration, and overall ride quality. Small changes in driving feel often signal problems before warning lights appear on the dashboard. Drivers who pay attention to these changes can identify issues early and avoid costly repairs. Understanding how driving feels can reveal hidden vehicle issues, helping protect…

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Business Spotlight: Returning home: Seal invests in Long Beach

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By Cara Pridemore     Eddie Seal’s Auto Service Center has been a part of the Long Beach community since 2020, providing both high-quality service and strong local support. As a small, veteran-owned business, the Auto Service Center is centered on honesty and communication.   “A lot of it is just being upfront and honest…

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MDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform

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  The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being provided to teachers through a digital wallet platform. Each eligible teacher has…

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Hamilton awarded P.E.O. STAR Scholarship

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Andria Hamilton

Special to Long Beach Breeze     Long Beach High School (LBHS) senior Andria Hamilton has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, an international philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting women’s educational advancement. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach. Hamilton is the daughter of Josh and…

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Long Beach High School Concert Choir plans reunion concert

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  The Long Beach High School Concert Choir is planning a “reunion concert,” which will include a weekend of rehearsals and time for choir alumni to socialize and share laughter and memories.   Set for August 6-8, the schedule currently offers a mixer on Thursday, August 6, with the time and place to be determined;…

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