As a student did you ever use this one? “But, teacher, I promise, my dog ate my homework!” Or telling your mom, “I didn’t think we should, but she made me!” Or just the plain old standby …
Renie wanted a gorgeous new flower garden. So she spent some time picking the brain of a college educated agriculturalist. A man who had spent years as a high school teacher in that field. Plus, for …
With school starting back, I started thinking about all the new; new classrooms, new teachers, new routines and, especially, new friends. We have a real opportunity at the beginning of so much new to …
Everybody has heard that cliché. I am saying something a little different. Don’t use all those eggs in your basket just for you – using your gifts and abilities only for your needs and …
The boy sure had learned some choice words, no doubt about it. In the school room, on the playground, and at home, he kept getting into trouble on a regular basis for his rather colorful way of …
Many will already recognize “lagniappe” as a commonly used word; for me, the word has a whole new meaning since Hudson was born. Lagniappe (lan-yap): “Something given as a bonus or EXTRA …
Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mild-mannered easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and …
While watching tv the other night, a commercial came on that got my attention. Yeah, that’s right. Believe it or not, an ad that was worth watching. In a closeup of his face, the owner of a local …
Like so many of us, I have a lot of my family and friends’ birthdates in my phone’s calendar, and I have it set to notify me when a loved one’s birthday is on the horizon. I prefer to tell …
Andy was once approached by two of his church members, military men, who asked him to become an Army chaplain. As such, his military rank would have required them to salute him. In amusement, he …
The journey that I am on is filled with so much love, laughter and smiles that can fill you up to the brim, but not everything on this journey is easy or beautiful. Hudson is always wonderful, but …
By Andy & Renie Bowman Blackened old banana peels, egg shells, used coffee grounds, moldy grapes and dried-up orange skins. The diet of champions. Loaded with antioxidants and nutrition, and …
Demolition of Fire Station Number 3, located on Johnson Road in Long Beach, is now underway, as plans for a new and improved building are in the works. Local leaders, including …
Qualifying residents of Harrison, Hancock and Stone counties may seek legal help to obtain guardianships of children during a free Guardianship Clinic scheduled for 1 p.m. July 19 at the Harrison …
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency and Singing River Health System will partner to host a presentation to the Jeune Espirit Service and Social Club to raise awareness in hopes to gain more …
The young man’s bride of a whole six months waltzed dramatically into the den to show off her new outfit. But engrossed in the college football game of his alma mater, he never took his eyes off …
Long Beach residents have questions - leaders with the City of Long Beach have answers. The ongoing series and partnership between the Long Beach Breeze and the City of Long Beach continues, and each …
By Guest Columnist Tommy Carroll To prepare for their summer trip, Scouts from BSA High Adventure Troop 321 train how to work together to right a swamped canoe at Silver Run Lakes. In addition to …
The official start of summer is here, and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality wants to remind you that Mississippi beaches are a great destination. “Our MDEQ team is out there every …
By Toni Miles Applause and cheers shook the rafters of Long Beach High School’s (LBHS) gymnasium the evening of Thursday, May 5, but, on this night, the applause was not for an athletic team. …
By Toni Miles The good news - you’ve done it, grads! Congrats. Now, you have your whole life ahead of you, with new decisions to make at almost every turn. Some of these decisions will be …
By Toni Miles In 2020, there were 5,458 motorcycle fatalities in the United States. Louisiana, South Carolina and Mississippi have the overall highest rates of motorcycle fatalities in the …
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports recently honored Barry Dreyfus, Jr., a long-time key supporter and sponsor of Buddy Ball. Dreyfus is the CEO of United States Marine, Inc., which builds high …
Special to Long Beach Breeze The Long Beach School District Child Nutrition Program, through the United States Department of Agriculture, will provide a Summer Feeding Program at Quarles …
By Guest Columnist Renee Rayburn, LBPL Youth and Technology Services Hello, Long Beach! The weather is getting warmer. It is hard to believe it is almost June. Do not fret, though. We have …
