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Phones Down, Eyes Up message provides water safety reminder
Special to Long Beach Breeze The YMCA is diligent about promoting water safety this summer with its “Phones Down, Eyes Up™” campaign. When at the pool, beach, or lakeside, everyone is urged to remember: Your eyes can save lives. While responding to a text, answering an email, listening to a podcast, or making…
Read MoreUMMC pediatric experts recommend vaccination against pertussis as cases rise
By: Annie Oeth, UMMC Communications Rising cases of pertussis nationally and statewide serve as a reminder to parents to vaccinate their children against this and other highly contagious diseases, experts at the University of Mississippi Medical Center say. Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a preventable respiratory illness that can be life-threatening to infants. Spread…
Read MoreSigns It’s Time To Admit You Need To Declutter Your Garage
Your garage has slowly transformed from a functional space into something that resembles a storage unit explosion. You’re not alone in this struggle. Many homeowners face the same challenge of maintaining an organized garage while juggling busy schedules and accumulating belongings over the years. Recognizing when your garage has crossed the line from lived-in to…
Read MoreHancock Whitney Supports Educators with New Round of Leo Seal Teacher Grant
Teachers across eight Mississippi counties have an opportunity to earn up to $20,000 in grant funding through the Leo Seal Teacher Grant program. Certified K–12 educators working in public or private schools located in Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Madison, and Pearl River counties are eligible to apply. The program, funded by Hancock…
Read MoreHinds CC Jackson Campus hosting free AWS training
Anyone looking for a way to get in on the ground floor of Amazon Web Services data centers career opportunities can start with a four-week paid training program at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing $10 billion to build two data center complexes in two Madison County industrial parks,…
Read More8 Things No One Tells You About Your First Car Show
Walking into your first car show can be exciting and nerve-wracking. The gleaming chrome, the passionate conversations about carburetors, and the sea of vintage vehicles create an atmosphere unlike any other automotive event. If you’re ready to park your pride and joy among rows of shiny restorations, read this blog to learn things no one…
Read MoreCelebrating Community and Cuisine at the 16th Annual Taste of Long Beach
The 16th Annual Taste of Long Beach is set to return on Thursday, September 25, 2025, bringing an evening of flavor, community, and celebration to the Long Beach Activity & Senior Center. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., guests will enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience, featuring standout dishes and craft beverages prepared by some of…
Read MoreMSDH Issues Pertussis Alert
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has issued a health alert warning the public about an increase in pertussis cases in the state. As of July 10, 80 cases have been reported so far this year, up from 49 for all of 2024. Thankfully, no deaths have been reported. Also known as whooping…
Read MoreLong Beach High School Class of 1972 funds scholarship
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach High School (LBHS) Class of 1972 alumni, through fundraising and donations from classmates, funded a $2,000 scholarship that was recently awarded to LBHS senior Presley Wheat. This is the second year of the scholarship, and the classmates plan to continue the award annually. Wheat is…
Read MoreLong Beach Excellence in Education Foundation recognizes Mueller
Special to Long Beach Breeze At a recent meeting of the Long Beach School District (LBSD) Board of Trustees, the Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation recognized Glenn Mueller for his decades of philanthropic support of the staff and students of the school district. The Mueller family has been instrumental in the success of…
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