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MS Governor Tate Reeves Signs “Hudson’s Law” to Protect Babies from Lethal Discrimination Abortions
The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) today celebrated as Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Down Syndrome Information Act, legislation that would require doctors to provide accurate and up-to-date educational information to parents of children newly diagnosed with Down syndrome. The legislation passed with wide bipartisan support in both legislative chambers.…
Read MoreLong Beach voters make choices, one runoff set for April 27
By Andy Kanengiser Long Beach Mayor George Bass cruised to victory on April 6 to keep his post in City Hall for another four years. He defeated challenger John Ruth by a 1,755 to 458 vote tally. The Republican incumbent mayor racked up 79 percent of the vote, compared to 21 percent for his GOP…
Read MoreLBSD opens 2021-22 online registration
Special to Long Beach Breeze Online registration is now open for families enrolling children in Long Beach’s public schools. Registration is available for both returning and new students. Registration links are available on the school district’s web page. All students enrolling in kindergarten must have reached his/her fifth birthday on or before September 1, 2021.…
Read MoreBearcats Ready Themselves for 2021 Football Season
By Datti Jinkiri Fall is just around the corner, and that means that Mississippi high school football is nearing its start! The Long Beach Bearcats football team will open their season on August 27th with a road game against Pass Christian High School. The Bearcats haven't made the playoffs since 2011 and will be looking…
Read MoreSeptember 23rd Planning & Development Commission Meeting Agenda Available
The agenda, for the September 23, 2021 meeting of the Planning & Development Commission is available to download and view. Download Agenda Here.
Read MoreWilliam Carey University breaks fall enrollment record
Special to Long Beach Breeze With 5,362 students enrolled for the fall trimester, William Carey University has broken its all-time enrollment record, again, with a two percent increase over last fall’s 5,260 students. “Two percent may not sound like a large increase, but keep in mind, William Carey’s enrollment has been rising steadily throughout the…
Read More34th Arbor Day 5k-1/2 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for Disability Awareness
The 34th annual Arbor Day 5K-1/2 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for disability awareness is Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi. Individuals with disabilities can also participate remotely by calling Disability Connection (228) 604-4020. The Run is a partnership between Disability Connection and the Gulf Coast Running Club to encourage people with disabilities to enjoy…
Read MoreMayor & Board of Aldermen Work session
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022, AT 5:00P.M. CITY HALL MEETING ROOM 201 JEFF DAVIS AVENUE LONG BEACH, MISSISSIPPI 39560 Work session statement.
Read MoreSurvive January with a quick (and affordable) trip to New York City
By Kara Kimbrough Struggling through an unseasonably warm Mississippi Christmas with sunny skies and near-80 temperatures was made bearable by incorporating elements of a chilly December 2019 trip to New York City. Reminiscing about the trip filled with magical sights like the Rockefeller Christmas tree, ice skaters at Bryant Park and the famed Rockettes’ Christmas…
Read More34th Arbor Day 5k-1/2 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for Disability Awareness
The 34th annual Arbor Day 5K-1/2 Mile Run/Walk/Roll for disability awareness is Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi. Individuals with disabilities can also participate remotely by calling Disability Connection (228) 604-4020. The Run is a partnership between Disability Connection and the Gulf Coast Running Club to encourage people with disabilities to enjoy…
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