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83rd National Folk Festival and Mississippi Arts Commission Unveil Captivating Program for Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area
The wide-ranging program for the 83rd National Folk Festival’s Mississippi Folklife Area & Stage was announced today at a press conference inside the House Chamber at the Old Capitol Museum. This is the event’s second year of a three-year residency, scheduled to take place November 13-15, 2026, in Downtown Jackson. On hand for…
Read MoreNew boat ramps installed, work continues to restore Jim Simpson Sr. Memorial Pier at Long Beach Harbor
By Toni Miles At a recent Long Beach Board of Alderman meeting, the Board formally accepted an award of a $1.5 million grant for the continued restoration and improvements to the Long Beach Harbor. The latest milestone – new boat ramp docks were recently completed and are now in use at the east end…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Riemann Family Funeral Home’s care is personal for its community
By Cara Pridemore In the midst of the somber, black-clothed crowd stands an artificial tree decorated with bright pink flowers. A few months ago, its boughs were draped with purple, yellow and green streamers in celebration of Mardi Gras. “It’s almost a happy theme, and people comment that it’s not a dreadful, dreary…
Read MoreSending ‘em packing! Local group provides free backpacks for local students
By Melanie Buford It was a Backpack Blitz at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in Long Beach on Saturday, July 25, and the backpack giveaway came just in time, four days before the first day of school in the Long Beach School District on July 29. Hosted by the Junior Auxiliary of…
Read MorePeterson receives Silver Snoopy award
Special to The Pass Post Several employees at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis recently received the agency’s prestigious Space Flight Awareness Silver Snoopy award. Jason Peterson, originally from Pass Christian, was recently one of eight employees at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis who received the agency’s prestigious…
Read MoreLibrary extends hours, welcomes new library director
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello Long Beach! The staff would like to welcome a new face to the library, Jamie Elston, who is the new library director. Jamie was born in a small town in upstate New York. After high school, she attended the State University…
Read MoreTaking it to the streets! Aldermen, community members team up to reduce City’s streetlight costs
By Toni Miles Long Beach Ward 3 Alderman Joey Giuffria, along with two other resident volunteers, are joining forces to create the Ward 3 Streetlight Work Group. Their mission – to review City expenditures on streetlight utility bills. “One of the things that really got my attention when we were in…
Read MoreLong Beach recognized on “Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mississippi”
By Toni Miles The city of Long Beach has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Live in Mississippi, coming in at number six by HomeSnacks. HomeSnacks is a regional data analytics website that uses census data, crime rates, property values and cost of living metrics to rank…
Read MoreState of the County Address set for August 25
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. will host its annual State of the County Address on Tuesday, August 25, at the IP Casino Resort Spa. Harrison County Board of Supervisors President Dan Cuevas will serve as the keynote speaker, providing an update on the county’s accomplishments,…
Read MoreMilestone 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast set to roll out October 4-11
By Toni Miles This is a milestone year for Cruisin’ the Coast (CTC), dubbed “America’s Biggest Block Party,” as the popular, ever-growing event is set to roll out from October 4 through 11, celebrating the antique and vintage car show’s 30th anniversary. The weeklong yearly event draws in classic beauties from all…
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