Long Beach Breeze

08/01/2025

Join us for a unique Military One Coast event on Wednesday, August 13 from 8:00AM - 10:00AM at the Hospitality Resort Management Center, This gathering brings veterans and the community together over coffee, fostering open discussions, sharing experiences, learning about resources, and discovering ways to support each other. Let's come together to acknowledge the sacrifices made by our veterans and honor their dedication to shaping our great nation.

Register now and be part of this meaningful gathering! https://mscoastchamber.com/events/details/military-one-coast-coffee-with-a-veteran-33212?calendarMonth=2025-08-01

07/31/2025

Oftentimes, beauty comes from the tragedy of destruction, and that holds true on the Mississippi Gulf Coast – the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005.

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By: Susan Marquez, Magnolia Tribune Photos from gulfcoast.org / coastalmississippi.com     Oftentimes, beauty comes from the tragedy of destruction, and that holds true on the Mississippi Gulf Coast – the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall on August 29, 2005. As we approach th...

07/31/2025

Southern Miss announced Wednesday that Dr. Charleen McNeill has been selected as dean of the University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) following a nationwide search.

The school said McNeill comes to Southern Miss from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where she currently serves as executive associate dean of academic affairs and holds a professorship in its College of Nursing.

She will join the Southern Miss administrative team on October 1, pending approval of the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning.

(Photo from USM)

07/30/2025

Sparklight® is helping families in need gear up for school by providing 400 free backpacks filled with essential back-to-school items at its retail offices across the Gulf Coast. Supplies align with K-12 supply lists to help ensure every student has the tools needed for a successful start to the new school year.

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  Sparklight® is helping families in need gear up for school by providing 400 free backpacks filled with essential back-to-school items at its retail offices across the Gulf Coast. Supplies align with K-12 supply lists to help ensure every student has the tools needed for a successful start to the...

07/30/2025

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is celebrating Taylor Garretson, a senior who was recently crowned the 2025 Mississippi Miss Hospitality.

The school said the Greene County native emerged at the top of a highly competitive field of 47 contestants from across the state, following a rigorous week of interviews, speeches and stage presentations.

Now serving as the 76th Mississippi Miss Hospitality, Garretson, a digital journalism major and dance minor, will spend the next year traveling the state as a goodwill ambassador for economic development and tourism.

(Photo from USM)

07/30/2025

Sophia Toner of Pass Christian is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Toner earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi (UM) in May and is in the UM Chinese Language Flagship Program.

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Special to The Pass Post     Sophia Toner of Pass Christian is headed abroad to hone her language skills after being accepted for the Chinese capstone year program. Toner earned a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and Chinese from the University of Mississippi (UM) in May and is in the UM ...

07/30/2025

Coast Episcopal School, located in Long Beach, serves students 18 months through Sixth Grade. Early Childhood features a child-driven curriculum and Elementary School, a STEAM-based curriculum supported by robust music and art programs and the Seemann Makerspace.

For more information: 228-452-9442, ext 102; coastepiscopalschool.org

07/29/2025

For those who lived in South Mississippi or nearby areas, reminders of Hurricane Katrina are not necessary, as the heart-wrenching scenes, losses and the lives of local residents who were lost are etched forever in the minds of Katrina survivors. On Friday, August 29, the City of Long Beach will be hosting a special memorial on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

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By Toni Miles     For those who lived in South Mississippi or nearby areas, reminders of Hurricane Katrina are not necessary, as the heart-wrenching scenes, losses and the lives of local residents who were lost are etched forever in the minds of Katrina survivors. On Friday, August 29, the City of...

07/29/2025

Looking to buy, sell, or invest in Mississippi real estate? Don’t wait—Dom Fimiano with Epique Realty has the tools, insight, and experience to help you succeed. The right time is now, and the right agent is ready.

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07/27/2025

"O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever." 1 Chronicles 16:34

O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good! No matter the season or the struggle, His mercy endures forever. When everything else shifts, He remains faithful and kind. Take a moment today to pause and give thanks—not because everything is perfect, but because He is.

07/26/2025

Southern Miss head basketball coach Jay Ladner has added Bryce Garris to his staff for the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach and director of player personnel.

The school said Garris is making his second stop in Hattiesburg after previously serving as a graduate assistant under Ladner during the 2019-20 season.

Prior to coming back to Hattiesburg, Garris was coaching with Bab Elite AAU. Garris has also made stops at Kentucky Wesleyan, Georgetown College and Tallahassee Community College.

(Photo from Southern Miss Athletics)

07/25/2025