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Birth certificates available for purchase online
Special to Long Beach Breeze The first day of school is right around the corner, with some school districts starting before August. To simplify the school registration process, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Vital Records is reminding parents that they can skip the lines by purchasing their children’s…
Read MoreLong Beach Middle School names Top 15
Long Beach Middle School recently recognized the top fifteen students the seventh and eighth grades. School officials say the students have truly carried out Operation: Excellence through their hard work, dedication, leadership and commitment to doing their Bearcat Best each day.
Read MoreMID to begin fortifying homes on Mississippi Gulf Coast
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…
Read MoreSpecial exhibit planned for July 22
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,…
Read MoreElementary school reconfiguration underway with LBSD
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…
Read MoreHow Driving Feel Can Reveal Hidden Vehicle Issues
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…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Returning home: Seal invests in Long Beach
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…
Read MoreMDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform
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…
Read MoreEligible senior citizens can apply to receive benefits for shopping at farmers markets
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is providing income-eligible senior citizens access to healthier foods through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP provides benefits in the form of a benefit card valued at $40 that can be used at authorized farmers markets…
Read MoreHamilton awarded P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
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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