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How Driving Feel Can Reveal Hidden Vehicle Issues
Every vehicle communicates with its driver through steering, braking, acceleration, and overall ride quality. Small changes in driving feel often signal problems before warning lights appear on the dashboard. Drivers who pay attention to these changes can identify issues early and avoid costly repairs. Understanding how driving feels can reveal hidden vehicle issues, helping protect…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Returning home: Seal invests in Long Beach
By Cara Pridemore Eddie Seal’s Auto Service Center has been a part of the Long Beach community since 2020, providing both high-quality service and strong local support. As a small, veteran-owned business, the Auto Service Center is centered on honesty and communication. “A lot of it is just being upfront and honest…
Read MoreMDE to make teaching supply funds available to districts July 15 through new digital wallet platform
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will make available state Education Enhancement Funds (EEF) to all public-school districts on July 15 for teachers to purchase instructional supplies for their classes throughout the school year. For the first time, EEF funds are being provided to teachers through a digital wallet platform. Each eligible teacher has…
Read MoreEligible senior citizens can apply to receive benefits for shopping at farmers markets
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) is providing income-eligible senior citizens access to healthier foods through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP provides benefits in the form of a benefit card valued at $40 that can be used at authorized farmers markets…
Read MoreHamilton awarded P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Special to Long Beach Breeze Long Beach High School (LBHS) senior Andria Hamilton has been selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, an international philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting women’s educational advancement. She was recommended by P.E.O. Chapter B of Long Beach. Hamilton is the daughter of Josh and…
Read MoreLong Beach High School Concert Choir plans reunion concert
The Long Beach High School Concert Choir is planning a “reunion concert,” which will include a weekend of rehearsals and time for choir alumni to socialize and share laughter and memories. Set for August 6-8, the schedule currently offers a mixer on Thursday, August 6, with the time and place to be determined;…
Read MoreAnother successful year for Jeepin’ the Coast rolls out in Long Beach
By Toni Miles The rumble of engines, rubber ducks, and the spirit of adventure filled the streets of downtown Long Beach as thousands of Jeep enthusiasts from across the nation gathered for this year’s Jeepin’ the Coast (JTC) event, which took place May 27-31 this year. According to JTC, the official number…
Read MoreRotary Club volunteers at Humane Society
Special to Long Beach Breeze Recently, several members of the Rotary Club of Long Beach, along with community members, volunteered at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. They spent the morning walking dogs, and were also able to donate much needed dog food, toys, blankets and towels. Additionally, club members gave a monetary donation from…
Read MoreRespect for the American flag practiced year-round by Boy Scouts Troop 321
By Toni Miles Members of Boy Scouts Troop 321 in Long Beach have been busy not only distributing and putting up American Flags throughout the Friendly City, but also collecting retired U.S. flags for proper and dignified disposal. Members of the Long Beach Boy Scouts Troop 321 recently set up a collection drop…
Read MoreLong Beach families and veterans groups recognize service members on Memorial Day
By Toni Miles The core mission of Memorial Day is to be a solemn day of remembrance to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Members of the Donnie Levens American Legion Post 1995 and the Eddy Blake VFW Post 3937 did just that, placing flags on…
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