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Library prepping for summer reading program
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Summer Reading is just around the corner, and, this summer, our theme is “Unearth a Story.” Registration begins on May 1 and can be done one of two ways. The first way to register is to visit the library’s website…
Read MoreCommunity BINGO Night set for April 28
Long Beach Breeze The Rotary Club of Long Beach is hosting a community BINGO Night on Tuesday, April 28, at the Long Beach Activity and Senior Center. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m., with games set to begin at 6 p.m. Tables can be reserved for $25, and games will be…
Read MoreCommunity invited to gather for National Day of Prayer on May 7
By Toni Miles Residents, faith leaders and community members in Long Beach will gather on Thursday, May 7, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. to observe the annual National Day of Prayer, a nationwide event encouraging Americans to come together in prayer for their communities and the nation. This year’s event is scheduled to take…
Read MoreGCCF receives Community Foundations National Standards® reaccreditation
Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) recently received reaccreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations everywhere. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Susie Nelson, board chair of National Standards. “This accreditation is a significant accomplishment that indicates…
Read MoreHow To Reduce Distractions While Working Remotely
Remote work offers flexibility, but it also introduces new challenges that can disrupt focus. Many professionals along the Mississippi Gulf Coast balance home life, weather shifts, and digital noise during the workday. Distractions can quietly reduce productivity and increase stress if you don’t address them early. You can create a more focused work environment with…
Read MoreThe Biggest Packaging Challenges for Dairy Producers
Dairy plants work inside a narrow margin for error. Milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, and cultured products move through production on strict timelines. Packages must protect quality, support sanitation, carry the right labeling, and reach stores without delay. When packaging falls behind, the problem does not stay at the end of the line. It can slow…
Read MoreBaleyev assists at State Capitol
Svetlana Gray Baleyev (left) of Long Beach recently served as a page for the Mississippi Senate. Pages generally run errands for officials and Senate staff. Baleyev is pictured with Lieutenant Governor C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr. (right), who sponsored her visit. She is the daughter of Kelley and Oleg Baleyev and attends Long Beach Senior…
Read MoreSchool district honored with Beacon award
Pass Christian School District (PCSD) was recently given the Beacon Award from the Mississippi School Board Association at the Lighthouse Awards luncheon. The award was earned by the District’s high performance and was accepted on behalf of the entire Pirate Nation by School Board President Margaret Jean Kalif, Board Secretary Walter “Skip” King, Pass…
Read MoreCity establishes temporary permit process for existing business containers
Special to Long Beach Breeze At the recent Board of Aldermen meeting, the Long Beach Board of Aldermen voted to implement a temporary permitting solution for businesses currently utilizing shipping or storage containers within the City limits. The action allows existing businesses with containers already in place to apply for a permit…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OPENS 2026 SMALL BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2026 Small Business Grant Program, offering financial support to local businesses across the Coast. Applications officially opened March 25 and will remain open through 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026. This year’s program includes grant opportunities through the Biloxi, Gulfport, Long…
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