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Mississippians to save soon on groceries, school supplies and clothes, and hunting gear
Shoppers in Mississippi will get some considerable tax breaks in July and August, with one of them going into effect permanently in the Magnolia State on July 1st. The Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) is slashing the sales tax rate on groceries purchased in the state by two-percent, from seven-percent to five-percent, effective July…
Read MoreRetired Circuit Judge Jerry Terry of Biloxi died on June 6
Retired Circuit Judge Jerry O. Terry Sr. of Biloxi died on June 6, 2025. He was 91. A funeral service was conducted on June 11 at Riemann Family Funeral Home in Biloxi, with entombment at Southern Memorial Park in Biloxi. Judge Terry served for 22…
Read MorePublic assistance sought to report whale shark sightings
Special to Long Beach Breeze The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) is collaborating on a project to study whale sharks – currently listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature – and is asking the public to report any sightings in the Gulf. …
Read MoreLocal art and artwork showcased on Sundays
By Toni Miles If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much more is the value of locally-crafted and homemade works of art by skilled artists and artisans? The answer to this question can be found on any given Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Long Beach Art…
Read MoreGrand opening of Pass Christian Buc-ee’s Monday
By: Magnolia Tribune Buc‑ee’s—Texas’s cult‑favorite highway convenience store—opened its first Mississippi location Monday morning at 6 a.m. A celebratory ribbon‑cutting will be held at 10 a.m. Building the mega station was an $80 million dollar investment that included some $15 million in public funds for infrastructure improvements. The travel center sits off I‑10 at…
Read MoreSecuring safety one load at a time
Whether you’re moving, going on an adventure or starting a project, everything you need to pack sometimes just won’t fit inside the vehicle. That’s when it’s important to know how to properly secure your load. Improperly secured, or unsecured, objects in the back or on top of a vehicle can cause accidents, injuries and…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI BRACES FOR SAHARA DUST STORM
As the Sahara dust plume travels across the Atlantic and moves into the southeastern United States, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is advising residents to take precautions, particularly those with respiratory conditions. Each year, this mass of dry, dusty air originating from the Sahara Desert makes its way into the Gulf Coast region, carrying…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Center for Veterans, Services Members and Families Named Department of Defense SkillBridge Partner
Dr. David Tisdale, USM Communications The University of Southern Mississippi Center for Veterans, Service Members and Families recently partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program to provide real-world job experiences to military service members transitioning into civilian careers. The program is available at no cost during the final 180 days…
Read More4th of July Jubilee to light up Long Beach
By Toni Miles Sparks – and fireworks – will begin to fly in Long Beach before the Fourth of July holiday rolls around this year. The City of Long Beach’s Third Annual 4th of July Jubilee is set for Saturday, June 28, in downtown Long Beach. The daylong activities start…
Read MoreMISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DIVERSITY COUNCIL PRESENTS BREAKING BARRIERS: A DIVERSITY GRANT SHOWCASE>
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council presents Breaking Barriers: A Diversity Grant Showcase on June 10, 2025, at the Knight Nonprofit Center Regions Room, located at 11975 Seaway Rd. Gulfport, MS 39503. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for networking and lunch, with the program beginning at 12:00 p.m. This event will…
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