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Southern Miss Historian Andrew Wiest Receives Prestigious Morison Prize for Lifetime Contributions
Dr. Andrew Wiest has little left to prove in a nearly four-decade career as a professional military historian. Wiest, a distinguished professor of history at The University of Southern Mississippi, is the 2026 recipient of the Society for Military History’s prestigious Samuel Eliot Morison Prize, which recognizes a scholar’s “body of contributions in…
Read MoreSouthern Miss Symphony Orchestra to Present “Bars of Red,” Welcoming Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Julia Wolfe
The University of Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra will present “Bars of Red” on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus. The program centers on Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Julia Wolfe’s “Her Story,” a sweeping work commemorating the centennial of the 19th Amendment and the fight for…
Read MoreLONG BEACH ANNOUNCES KLONDYKE ROAD MILLING AND PAVING PROJECT
The City of Long Beach will begin roadway improvements on Klondyke Road from Y Not Stop to LaRosa Road this week as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance local infrastructure and improve driving conditions for residents and visitors. Work on the project will begin with milling operations on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday,…
Read MoreHow To Expand Your Business Suit Wardrobe Thoughtfully
A refined suit wardrobe reflects discipline, taste, and respect for every room you enter. Many professionals rely on a narrow rotation that meets basic needs yet limits expression and adaptability. Thoughtful expansion allows you to project authority while preserving cohesion across formal, corporate, and celebratory settings. Growth in your collection should never feel impulsive or…
Read MoreMILITARY ONE COAST TO HOST ANNUAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTING REGIONAL MILITARY INSTALLATIONS
Military One Coast, a division of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce its Annual Meeting Breakfast scheduled for March 10, 2026. The event will be held at the CTA Event Center, located at 1401 20th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501. This event serves as a platform to highlight the vital…
Read MoreRegistration open for annual Blessing of the Jeeps
By Toni Miles This year’s Blessing of the Jeeps, the sixth occurrence of the local fundraiser that grows in popularity each year, is set for Saturday, April 11. Hosted by St. Thomas Catholic Church, with proceeds benefitting the church’s Life Teen program, the family-friendly event opens at 10 a.m. with food, music, fun…
Read MoreResidents urged to save the date for upcoming Radish Festival
By Toni Miles With spring weather on the horizon, the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Main Street are reviving a celebration that was initially begun in 1991, the Long Beach Radish Festival. Planned for Saturday, April 18, the festival will be held in the downtown area at City Hall on…
Read MoreThe Best Ways To Protect Your Home From Hurricanes
Hurricanes rarely arrive as a single problem. Wind tears at roofs and garage doors. Rain finds small gaps and turns them into big leaks. Storm surge pushes water where it never belongs. Flying debris breaks windows and invites pressure changes that can lift a roof line. You can protect your home without turning preparation into…
Read MoreLong Beach School Board approves elementary school reconfiguration
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach School District (LBSD) School Board has officially approved a comprehensive reconfiguration of its elementary schools, which District leaders say is a strategic move designed to enhance instructional alignment, deepen teacher collaboration, and ensure consistent, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for all students. The decision also responds to population…
Read MoreA century across the water: Ship Island Excursions turns 100
By Meredith Biesinger, Magnolia Tribune There’s a moment that happens just after the boat pulls away from Gulfport Harbor. The shoreline softens behind you. The air changes. Phones go down. Kids press against the rail, rail, hearts pounding excitedly as they scan the water, convinced they’ll spot the first dolphin. Seagulls ride…
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