Developer changing site of proposed casino to Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans for a casino that have long been in the works in Long Beach have once again been changed as the…
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Progress continues on the Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach will soon begin construction on the next phase of the Long Beach Harbor. A private showing was held for city officials,…
The City of Long Beach moves forward with inner bulkhead wall project
On February 27th, the City of Long Beach approved the inner bulkhead wall project.This $5.8 million project will replace the deteriorating break wall damaged by…
FEMA sticking with decision on Long Beach Harbor
The City of Long Beach announced a judge’s decision on the rebuilding of its harbor this morning. Mayor George Bass said in a press conference Friday morning that FEMA is sticking with the decision they originally made. Mayor Bass said…
"It's on FEMA.": Long Beach makes last effort to save harbor after FEMA denial
It's been nearly four years since Hurricane Zeta surprised the coast with its power and wiped out multiple piers -- including Long…
Federal funding needed to work on upgrades for Long Beach Harbor
The mayor of Long Beach, who says he’s frustrated with federal agencies, will once again travel to Washington to fight for the completion of upgrades…
Construction work begins at Long Beach Harbor
Construction work at the Long Beach Harbor has begun on the outer wall. Construction started Tuesday, pulling out rip rap and they will test pilings by the end of…
Work to repair Long Beach Harbor begins
Long Beach city leaders say work to repair the harbor is finally starting. The harbor was severely damaged during Hurricane Zeta three years ago. The city was just awarded…
City of Long Beach receives grants to fix harbor damaged in storm
Three years after the Long Beach Harbor was destroyed by Hurricane Zeta, the city has received money to move forward with restoring it. The…
Long Beach Harbor still in need of reconstruction
The Long Beach Harbor has remained in ruins since Hurricane Zeta. The City of Long Beach has been waiting 28 months for FEMA to approve paperwork to fix…
Mandatory evacuation for Long Beach Harbor
A mandatory evacuation for the Long Beach Harbor has been called as of this morning in the wake of Zeta. City officials say all vessels, lines, hose and dock boxes must be removed no later than 6…
Long Beach Harbor is under mandatory evacuation
The National Hurricane Center has predicted a 4 to 6 foot tide surge for our area. Effective immediately Long Beach Harbor is under a mandatory evacuation. All vessels, dock boxes, hoses, and lines must be removed. All vessels must be…
Post-storm damage at Long Beach Harbor
The City of Long Beach was one of the hardest hit areas in Harrison County during Cristobal. The Long Beach Harbor took some significant damage. It’s been a hectic weekend at the Long Beach Harbor, just ask Harbor Master William…
Long Beach Harbor expansion
The Long Beach Harbor expansion continues to push forward. The project is in its first stages of being mapped out and city leaders are actively working for funding. The project is designed to give the harbor another 500 feet and…
Waterspout causes damage at Long Beach Harbor
Long Beach Harbor residents continue cleanup after Saturday’s storms. A waterspout that moved over the harbor caused damage to multiple vessels. Crews were out this afternoon using a crane on a barge to pull debris out of the water. There…
Long Beach residents raise questions about new harbor signs
After problems with juveniles, new signs have popped up at Long Beach Harbor and some residents aren’t too happy about it. Some Long Beach residents took their concerns to social media about the recently put up “no loitering” signs now…