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Modifications for a Motorcycle That Make It Safer
Riding a motorcycle along Mississippi’s Gulf Coast offers incredible freedom and exhilaration, but safety remains the top priority for every rider. Motorcyclists often face significantly higher accident risks than car drivers, making safety modifications essential investments in your well-being. Smart modifications can dramatically reduce your accident risk while enhancing your overall riding experience. These upgrades…
Read MoreTroop 321 has epic adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch
By Guest Columnist Tommy Carroll Boy Scout Troop 321 from Long Beach recently returned from an unforgettable seven-day trek through the rugged wilderness of Philmont Scout Ranch, Scouting America’s premier high-adventure base in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Covering over 140,000 acres of breathtaking terrain, the troop’s journey, which began at Zastrow…
Read MoreSigns It’s Time To Admit You Need To Declutter Your Garage
Your garage has slowly transformed from a functional space into something that resembles a storage unit explosion. You’re not alone in this struggle. Many homeowners face the same challenge of maintaining an organized garage while juggling busy schedules and accumulating belongings over the years. Recognizing when your garage has crossed the line from lived-in to…
Read MoreNew City officials to be sworn in on July 1
By: Toni Miles Newly-elected officials, including incoming Long Beach mayor Tim Pierce, two new aldermen and five re-elected incumbent aldermen will officially take office on Tuesday, July 1, just one hour before the first Board of Aldermen meeting for City officials chosen in the April 1 municipal primary in Long Beach. The meeting starts at…
Read MoreLEADERSHIP GULF COAST ANNOUNCES GRADUATION 2024-2025 CLASS
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. has announced the 33rd Graduating class of local business and community leaders selected to participate in its Leadership Gulf Coast program. “Leadership Gulf Coast graduated its 33rd class of business and community leaders from across South Mississippi,” said Adele Lyons, Chief Executive Officer of the Mississippi Gulf…
Read MoreDonnie Leo-Ford Levens American Legion Post 1995 named for Long Beach hero
By Toni Miles Names, a lifetime identifier, are important ; and, for a select few, their name goes on to live in perpetuity, leaving a legacy and honor for generations to come. Such is the case for Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Donnie Leo-Ford Levens, a Long Beach native who served the nation well in his role…
Read MoreLONG BEACH RAILROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE
The City of Long Beach is announcing upcoming changes to the schedule for the ongoing railroad crossing improvement project. Due to utility lines interfering with planned work at the Nicholson Avenue intersection, Moran Hauling will shift efforts to several other railroad crossings while utility companies work to relocate their infrastructure. Engineering firm Neel-Schaffer and Contractor…
Read MoreThe hunt will soon be on! Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 12
By Toni Miles Preparations are underway for the City of Long Beach’s annual Easter egg hunt, one of the most popular events of the year for youngsters. Last year, hundreds of children waited not-so-patiently behind the lines as City leaders and volunteers spread out thousands of plastic eggs with goodies inside across the Harper McCaughan…
Read MoreCelebrate National Library Week April 7-13
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! Here is what’s happening at the Long Beach Public Library in April. National Library Week is April 7 – 13, and, along with story time on Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m., the Friends of the Library are also sponsoring Library Outreach…
Read MoreCelebrate the Gulf festival set for Saturday, April 6
Long Beach Breeze Established in 1991, the annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival is held annually to teach residents and visitors about the importance of the Gulf. Held in coordination with Art in the Pass, the festival is held the first Saturday in April in Pass Christian’s Memorial Park. The event, designed for all…
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