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LBHS Class of 1975 awards scholarships
Special to Long Beach Breeze In celebration of their 50th class reunion last fall, the Long Beach High School (LBHS) Class of 1975 made a donation to the Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation to support current Long Beach High School seniors in their pursuit of higher education. This gift funded two $1,000 academic…
Read MoreLong Beach School District Elementary schools roll out updated car rider patterns
Special to Long Beach Breeze As the Long Beach School District prepares to kick off another, district officials are asking all families with students at Quarles Primary, Harper McCaughan Elementary and Reeves Upper Elementary to review the district’s updated morning and afternoon car rider traffic patterns. This year, traffic flow at some…
Read MoreExcellence in Education scholarship recipients named
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach Excellence in Education Foundation (LBEEF) has funded five $1,000 scholarships to 2026 Long Beach High School (LBHS) graduating seniors. To be eligible for consideration, applicants had to possess strong leadership skills, academic achievement, strong work ethic and community involvement. The LBEEF scholarship honoring…
Read MoreBirth certificates available for purchase online
Special to Long Beach Breeze The first day of school is right around the corner, with some school districts starting before August. To simplify the school registration process, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Office of Vital Records is reminding parents that they can skip the lines by purchasing their children’s…
Read MoreLong Beach Middle School names Top 15
Long Beach Middle School recently recognized the top fifteen students the seventh and eighth grades. School officials say the students have truly carried out Operation: Excellence through their hard work, dedication, leadership and commitment to doing their Bearcat Best each day.
Read MoreMID to begin fortifying homes on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) is set to begin fortifying homes along the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program (SMH). Senate Bill 2409, passed during the 2026 Legislative Session, allows the MID to administer the program designed to help homeowners install stronger, storm-resistant roofs. The program…
Read MoreSpecial exhibit planned for July 22
Long Beach Breeze The City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Historical Society have partnered to host a series of special exhibitions at Greenvale, celebrating and preserving the rich history of the community. The second exhibition in the special series is titled “Tide and Tackle: A Long Beach Coastal Archive.” The exhibit,…
Read MoreElementary school reconfiguration underway with LBSD
Special to Long Beach Breeze Beginning this fall, Long Beach School District (LBSD) elementary campuses will be organized by developmental stages, and district officials say that staff are hard at work preparing classrooms and learning spaces to support the move. Quarles Elementary will serve as the district’s pre‑kindergarten through first grade facility. Harper‑McCaughan Elementary…
Read MoreHow 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…
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