Long Beach given $4.3M to spruce up its 'front door' to the city
Long Beach will finally be able to spruce up the front yard of the city, after Congress approved more than $4 million for the city's gateway harbor project. Mayor George Bass and…
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Long Beach mayor explains why work was done on private property
Long Beach Mayor George Bass on Friday released a statement to explain how he ended up on the State Auditor's annual exceptions report. On Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, State Auditor Shad White issued his annual report for fiscal year 2021…
Long Beach Mayor George Bass Wins Primary, Will Serve Four More Years as Mayor
In Long Beach, the race for mayor and four Board of Aldermen spots was decided through the Republican Primary. In the mayoral race, current mayor George Bass squared off against fellow Republican John Ruth in his bid for another four years…
Find out what’s Going on in Long Beach with Mayor George Bass
It is a chance for you to find out what's happening in the city of Long Beach and hear from the man himself, Mayor George Bass! News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood joined us live from Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park campus…
Swearing in of new offices in Long Beach
Rain and flooding didn’t stop the City of Long Beach from swearing in their new mayor and seven new aldermen. George Bass will assume the office of mayor in Long Beach. He takes this office after serving the city as…
Long Beach mayor elect wants to see economic growth
Long Beach Mayor Elect George Bass says he’s ready to get to work growing the city economically. The retired fire chief of 35 years pulled 61 percent of the vote in the beginning of May, avoiding a runoff. Bass tells…
George Bass in as new mayor in Long Beach
One Coast city has decided on a new mayor tonight. Five candidates, all Republican, went head to head for Long Beach Mayor Billy Skellie’s seat. News 25’s Kristen Durand joins us from Long Beach City Hall. Retired Fire Chief George…
Five Republicans Run For Mayor
In Long Beach, all five candidates running for mayor are republicans George Bass, Leonard Carrubba, Ronnie Hammons, Kevin Nelson, and Gary Ponthieux (pon-chay). In order to avoid a runoff, the winning candidate would need to secure 50 percent of the…
Long Beach Mayoral Candidate Forum
Tonight...Long Beach residents have an opportunity to meet all the candidates running for mayor. Last fall, long-term Mayor Billy Skellie announced after 13 years he would not be running for re-election. Starting at 6 at USM Gulf Park's Fleming Education…