Area News
Railroad crossings improvement project gains steam across Long Beach
By Toni Miles The City of Long Beach’s Railroad Crossing Grade Improvements Project is well underway, as evidenced by improved and upgraded railroad crossings throughout the city. Recently, work was completed at the railroad crossing located at White Harbor Road and Railroad Street, as seen by the newly-laid asphalt at the intersection.…
Read MoreLocal P.E.O. serves as host for state convention
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi State Chapter of P.E.O. held its 57th Annual State Convention in Madison, Mississippi, this spring, hosted by Chapters B – Long Beach, U – Diamondhead, and Y – Madison. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization interested in bringing women increased opportunities for higher education. State President…
Read MoreAG Fitch Announces Completion of Operation Safe Online Summer Resulting in the Rescue of a Child Victim
Recently, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of statewide Operation Safe Online Summer, which resulted in 11 arrests and one victim rescued. “Summer break is in full swing for many Mississippians, and our children are spending more time on screens,” said Attorney General Lynn Fitch. “My office is working hard to protect our young people…
Read MoreExecutive Leadership Academy being launched by USM, GCBC
Special to Long Beach Breeze The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and the Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) have entered into a strategic partnership to launch the Executive Leadership Academy (ELA)––an education initiative designed to foster transformative leadership across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed…
Read MoreMississippians 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…
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