Area News
Library extends hours, welcomes new library director
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! The staff would like to welcome a new face to the library, Jamie Elston, who is the new library director. Jamie was born in a small town in upstate New York. After high school, she attended the State University…
Read MoreTaking it to the streets! Alderman, community members team up to reduce City’s streetlight costs
By Toni Miles Long Beach Ward 3 Alderman Joey Giuffria, along with two other resident volunteers, are joining forces to create the Ward 3 Streetlight Work Group. Their mission – to review City expenditures on streetlight utility bills. “One of the things that really got my attention when we were in…
Read MoreLong Beach recognized on “Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mississippi”
By Toni Miles The city of Long Beach has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mississippi, coming in at number six by HomeSnacks. HarborSnacks is a regional data analytics website that uses census data, crime rates, property values and cost of living metrics to rank…
Read MoreState of the County Address set for August 25
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host its annual State of the County Address on Tuesday, August 25, at the IP Casino Resort Spa. Harrison County Board of Supervisors President Dan Cuevas will serve as the keynote speaker, providing an update on the county’s accomplishments,…
Read MoreMilestone 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast set to roll out October 4-11
By Toni Miles This is a milestone year for Cruisin’ the Coast (CTC), dubbed “America’s Biggest Block Party,” as the popular, ever-growing event is set to roll out from October 4 through 11, celebrating the antique and vintage car show’s 30th anniversary. The weeklong yearly event draws in classic beauties from all…
Read MoreResidents invited to celebrate with special march on Sept. 4
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Lighthouse Harbor of Long Beach will sponsor a celebratory march on Friday, September 4, beginning with a gathering at 6 p.m. Individuals can join host groups at various locations along Harrison County beaches to, according to organization officials, “sing, ‘glow’ and march in celebration of the Lord’s…
Read MoreLong Beach officials attend MML conference
The City of Long Beach was recently represented at the 95th Annual Mississippi Municipal League in Biloxi by (left to right) Police Chief Billy Seal, Grant Writer Catherine Collins, Deputy City Clerk Tina Dahl, Community Affairs Director Courtney Cuevas-Welch and Mayor Tim Pierce. The representatives engaged in sessions on infrastructure, public safety and community…
Read MoreSparklight upgrades Coast services
Special to Long Beach Breeze Sparklight®, a broadband provider serving the Gulf Coast, has invested nearly $36 million over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network in Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Long Beach, Moss Point and Ocean Springs, in an effort to help deliver faster connectivity and greater capacity for…
Read MoreLong Beach High School Class of 1972 funds scholarship
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach High School (LBHS) Class of 1972 alumni have funded a $2,000 scholarship awarded to LBHS senior Davarion Lee. Through fundraising efforts and donations from classmates, the Class of 1972 established this scholarship three years ago and plans to continue offering it annually. Lee, a…
Read MoreLong Beach represented in 2026 Magnolia Girls State
Special to Long Beach Breeze The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls State is referred to as a highly regarded, week-long summer leadership and citizenship program for upcoming high school seniors. Participants create and run mock municipal, county, and state governments to learn firsthand how the American democratic process works. The Long Beach…
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