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Pop art collage workshop set for June 25
The Pass Post Pass Christian Library’s summer library programs are for ALL ages, and Wednesday, June 25, is an example, when the library will host a special adult program. Entitled “Modern Pop Art Experience and Collage Workshop,” the evening program, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will be led by New York author and…
Read MoreLong Beach Town Green is the site for summer seasonal activities
By Toni Miles With summer just around the corner, Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green has set the stage for a number of seasonal, summer-time activities. From free concerts to kids frolicking at the splash pad, there’s plenty for the entire family to enjoy. The City of Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan…
Read MoreTheatre in the Pass presents The Lady with All the Answers
The Pass Post Theatre in the Pass, with a goal of bringing live theatre to Pass Christian residents and neighbors in surrounding coastal communities and cities, will present The Lady with All the Answers, the story of Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer, more commonly known as the advice columnist “Ann Landers.” Set for May 29…
Read More2025 Municipal General Election Day Reminders
Mississippi’s 2025 Municipal General Election Day is less than one week away. The June 3 ballot features municipal offices across the state. Polls for the Municipal General Election will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is legally entitled to cast a ballot. To familiarize…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Coastal Summer Camps Lineup to Provide Unforgettable Experiences for All Ages
Southern Miss summer camps provide an experience like no other right along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Housed at the Marine Education Center (MEC) in Ocean Springs, Miss., young participants can enhance their knowledge of the coast through shark research, marine technologies and fisheries in five different unique camps for a summer they will never…
Read MoreVan Norden inducted into U.S. Hydrographer Hall of Fame
Special to Long Beach Breeze Maxim van Norden, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hydrography adjunct professor was recently inducted into the Hydrographer Hall of Fame by the Board Trustees of the Hydrographic Society of America at the U.S. Hydro Conference in Wilmington, North Carolina. Van Norden’s fifty-three years of dedication have provided…
Read MoreSaturday In-Person Absentee Voting Begins; Upcoming Deadlines for the 2025 Municipal General Election
As a reminder, Mississippians need to be aware of upcoming important dates and deadlines. In-Person Absentee Voting Municipal Clerk’s Offices will be open this Saturday, May 24, from 8:00 a.m. until noon for in-person absentee voting for the Municipal General Election. The last day to vote in-person absentee is Saturday, May 31. Municipal Clerk’s…
Read MoreSouthern Miss celebrates completion of Friendship Oak Beautification Project
Special to Long Beach Breeze The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently celebrated the completion of the historic Friendship Oak Beautification Project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach. The event marked a significant milestone in preserving and enhancing one of the university’s most cherished landmarks. Speakers…
Read MoreLBHS band performs at D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival
By Toni Miles The Long Beach High School Band marched down Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade last month. Members of the Long Beach High School (LBHS) band put their talent on display in the nation’s capital during the National Cherry Blossom Festival parade, held on Saturday,…
Read MoreHOW CAN I PROTECT MY HOME FROM WILDFIRES?
MAY IS NATIONAL WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH Although wildfires seem more common in other parts of the United States, Mississippi is not immune to the disaster. Wildfires can happen anywhere. They can spread quickly, traveling up to 14 mph. In their wake, wildfires cause erosion and loss of vegetation, which can lead to other problems, like…
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