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The critically-acclaimed Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown production will be bringing its highly-anticipated Winter Tour 2026 to the Biloxi Saenger Theatre on Saturday, November 14 at 7pm. This unforgettable show takes the audience on a musical trip to the heart of the British Invasion, to witness the greatest concert that never was – The…

By Toni Miles     Under beautiful, clear skies, the City of Long Beach celebrated a long-awaited milestone yesterday evening with a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Long Beach Gateway Project. The multi-million-dollar undertaking has taken shape over years of efforts following Hurricane Zeta’s massive damage almost six years ago.     For…

by Robb Hicks     During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared. Our community would lose more than headlines. We would lose the public record of who voted for what, how tax dollars were spent and which promises were kept. We would lose the watchdog…

By Toni Miles     Some were equipped with Bibles, others were pushing strollers. All were unified and on the same mission – to sing, glow and march in celebration of their faith. The Lighthouse Harbor of Long Beach sponsored a walk titled “Light in the Darkness,” on Friday, September 4, along the sandy shores…

Special to Long Beach Breeze   State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm Mutual) has begun issuing payments to qualifying auto customers as part of its one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend. The rebates were first announced in February 2026. Mississippi policyholders who had an active policy as of December 31, 2025, will receive a…

by Benjy Hamm         When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country and media since 1776, it’s noteworthy that more than 5,000 newspapers are still informing their communities about what…

Special to Long Beach Breeze     The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is still accepting applications for multiple grant opportunities. Made possible through the generosity of GCCF donors, these grants support a wide range of community initiatives.   “One of my favorite things about this work is seeing the passion and creativity of the people…

  The University of Southern Mississippi School of Leadership will host the fifth annual Southern Miss Cruisin’ on Monday, October 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the South Lawn at Southern Miss Gulf  Park in Long Beach. Held on the same day as the Long Beach activities of Cruisin’ the Coast, the event invites…

  Singing River Cancer Center invites the community to join the 6th Annual Sunset on Cancer 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs. This family-friendly event honors cancer survivors and their families while raising awareness and vital funds to support those affected by cancer in…