Area News
Trip to Mobile to see an old ship becomes trip down memory lane
By Toni Miles The sentiment “Life’s a journey, not a destination” is something 91-year-old Long Beach resident and business owner Norma Weeds knows all too well. A recent journey to Mobile, Alabama, turned out to be a welcome trip down memory lane, as Weeds recalled taking a trip across the Atlantic in her twenties aboard…
Read MoreMoroyoqui completes Fire Academy course
Special to The Pass Post Firefighter Alberto Moroyoqui of the Pass Christian Fire Department recently graduated Class 215 from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter I-II course held at the Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson. The intense seven-week course includes online, classroom and hands-on instruction in the areas of fire behavior, fire…
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…
Read MoreHYDE-SMITH ANNOUNCES $3.0 MILLION IN RESTORE ACT GRANTS FOR COASTAL WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today [July 27] announced the award of two RESTORE Act grants worth more than $3.0 million for wastewater improvement projects in Jackson and Hancock counties. The U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund grants to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to continue…
Read MoreNew 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…
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