Area News
New City officials to be sworn in on July 1
By: Toni Miles Newly-elected officials, including incoming Long Beach mayor Tim Pierce, two new aldermen and five re-elected incumbent aldermen will officially take office on Tuesday, July 1, just one hour before the first Board of Aldermen meeting for City officials chosen in the April 1 municipal primary in Long Beach. The meeting starts at…
Read MoreNew school year, new School Board President just around the corner
By Toni Miles It won’t be long before students fill the halls of schools throughout the Long Beach School District (LBSD), as the 2025-26 school year is set to begin on July 30, but parents are advised that students must be registered for the new school year by July 18. Just…
Read MoreSimpson wins first place in statewide art contest
Special to The Pass Post Gaston “Gus” Simpson from Pass Christian High School was recently awarded first place in the 2025 Mississippi College and Career Savings Art Contest, held annually by Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae. Simson was one of three students recognized in the high school category, and he received a $1,000 scholarship in…
Read MoreAvoid Firework Injury This Independence Day
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) encourages firework safety this Independence Day. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023. “It’s up to you to implement safety standards when shooting fireworks at home,” said State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney. “That means using common sense, never…
Read MoreFree breast and cervical cancer screenings available at Singing River Cancer Center
Special to Long Beach Breeze Singing River Cancer Center is now offering free mammograms and pap smears for eligible women through the Mississippi Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and expand access to life-saving cancer screenings, which helps more women detect breast and cervical cancer…
Read MoreJohnson takes the bronze in Department of Mississippi’s Southern Area Oratorical Contest
By Toni Miles Pass Christian High School senior Jacoby Johnson was awarded the Bronze Medal at the Department Oratorical Contest, sponsored by the American Legion and held recently at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi. Observers say that Johnson’s presentation, “The Beauty of The Constitution,” was delivered with both passion and enthusiasm. “It…
Read MoreRailroad crossings improvement project gains steam across Long Beach
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach’s Railroad Crossing Grade Improvements Project is well underway, as evidenced by improved and upgraded railroad crossings throughout the city. Recently, work was completed at the railroad crossing located at White Harbor Road and Railroad Street, as seen by the newly-laid asphalt at the intersection.…
Read MoreLocal P.E.O. serves as host for state convention
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi State Chapter of P.E.O. held its 57th Annual State Convention in Madison, Mississippi, this spring, hosted by Chapters B – Long Beach, U – Diamondhead, and Y – Madison. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. State President…
Read MoreAG Fitch Announces Completion of Operation Safe Online Summer Resulting in the Rescue of a Child Victim
Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of statewide Operation Safe Online Summer, which resulted in 11 arrests and one victim rescued. “Summer break is in full swing for many Mississippians, and our children are spending more time on screens,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “My office is working hard to protect our young people…
Read MoreExecutive Leadership Academy being launched by USM, GCBC
Special to Long Beach Breeze The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) have entered into a strategic partnership to launch the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA)––an education initiative designed to foster transformative leadership across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed…
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