Long Beach

Driver in fatal Long Beach pedestrian accident identified

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On 11-11-18, Long Beach Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Long Beach Fire Department, and Harrison County Fire Services, responded to the area of 28th Street and Simmons Drive for a report of a vehicle accident involving two pedestrians. Upon…

Veterans Day celebration in Long Beach

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The Gulf Coast always has special ways to honor our veterans and Long Beach is no different. A sea of red, white, and blue took the streets of Long Beach as a way to celebrate Veterans Day with patriotism running…

Suspect wanted for vehicle burglary in Long Beach

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The Long Beach Police Department is asking for help in finding a suspect involved in a vehicle burglary. Police responded to a complaint of a vehicle that had been burglarized in the area of Pine Street. The victim’s personal property…

Cajun Gourmet opens doors in Long Beach

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The holidays are right around the corner which means it is time to start stocking up on gifts. If you are searching for that one-of-a-kind gift for your loved one than Cajun Gourmet in Long Beach is the ideal spot.…

Collecting supplies ahead of Hurricane Michael

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If you’re looking for a way to donate to relief efforts in Florida, the City of Long Beach is already taking up donations. They are collecting water, Gatorade, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, five gallon buckets, gift cards, and Advil or…

Cruisin’ the Coast Parade in Long Beach

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The City of Long Beach started their Cruisin’ festivities with a parade that started over 20 years ago. Hundreds of Cruisers strolled through the City of Long Beach to show off their hot rods. This year, 600 cars hit the…

High School Football: Long Beach vs. Pearl River Central

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Elsewhere in region 4 class 5A, Long Beach returns home to host a much improved Pearl River Central team. Pearl River wins 33-31 Hattiesburg-40 Gautier-13 Picayune-61 Wayne County-33 Madison Ridgeland Academy-59 St. Stanislaus-41 Sumrall-21 Pass Christian-13 Bogue Chitto-40 St. Patrick-20…

Pineville Road sidewalk project complete in Long Beach

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This morning, Long Beach city officials cut the ribbon on the Pineville Road sidewalk project. This project was funded by MDOT Federal Highway Administration and Gulf Regional Planning Commission and made improvements along Pineville Road beginning at the intersection of…

New handicap beach access in Long Beach

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There is a new and easier way for those with disabilities to enjoy the beaches in Long Beach. Today, Long Beach cut the ribbon on their wheel way handicap beach access. Ann Wright and her son Bert have been living…

High School Football: Long Beach vs. Pass Christian

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Oysters can be prepared a lot of different ways, fried, chargrilled, Bienville, Rockefeller, or on the half shell just to name a few. For the second year in a row, Long Beach and Pass Christian are kicking things off for…

Long Beach community comes together to help theft victim

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A stolen swing prompted a new Long Beach resident to reach out to her community in frustration. Now, she says the events that followed her post have restored her faith in humanity. A swing with sentimental value was stolen off…

Long Beach Harbor Market update

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If you’re looking forward to Cruisin’ the Coast, there will now be a new spot to hit up while cruising through Long Beach. Today, News 25 spoke to Quentin Denny, the general manager of the Long Beach Harbor Market, who…

Long Beach community pep rally

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Bearcat pride was running high this evening at the Long Beach community pep rally. The event held at the Long Beach Town Green was the first of its kind and was organized in order to get the community ready for…

Community pep rally in Long Beach

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The residents of Ocean Springs aren’t the only ones enjoying some pep rally fun this evening. The City of Long Beach will also be hosting a community pep rally to ring in the new school year. News 25’s Veronica Bayona…

Drive thru coffee shop opens in Long Beach

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Today a Long Beach resident opened a drive thru coffee shop in the City of Long Beach, something she says is the first of its kind. “I’m tired. I’ve just worked really hard for other people and I just wanted…

Sun bleached street signs to be replaced in Long Beach

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Faded street signs will soon be a thing of the past in the City of Long Beach. The City of Long Beach reports new street signs have officially arrived and will soon replace the sun bleached signs currently spotted around…

Finally First Friday

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It’s the first Friday of the month which means Long Beach residents got to enjoy some free live music on the Long Beach Town Green. Long Beach Live hosts Finally First Friday once a month. For seven years now locals…

Bicycle Ride and Dine in Long Beach

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For those who wanted to burn off the Fourth of July calories or simply wanted to exercise and meet new friends, look no further than the First Thursday Ride and Dine in Long Beach. Cruisin’ down the street on a…

Multipurpose Harbor Market coming to Long Beach

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You may have seen a big red sign on East Beach Boulevard in Long Beach that says a harbor market is soon coming to town. A big banner hanging on the facility that was previously Brackish on the Long Beach…