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  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…

  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…

  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…

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…

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,…

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…

Special to Long Beach Breeze     The Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF) has announced the 2025 recipients of grants from the Jack A. and Gertrude W. Wilson Animal Welfare Fund, with $100,500 awarded to local animal-welfare organizations this year. Established in 2001, the fund has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to organizations…

In an effort to enhance the Secretary of State’s accessibility and efficiency, Secretary Michael Watson has announced the launch of a new elections resource “TextMyGov.” Utilizing smart technology, Mississippi voters may now access important election information and report issues via text message. By texting “HI” to (601) 586-7600, users can initiate a conversation with the…

  May 17 -23, 2025: We are celebrating the National Safe Boating Week! This 26th annual awareness campaign is lead by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the National Safe Boating Council. This effort encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventures by always boating responsibly and wearing a life jacket. What…