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…
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Long Beach man sentenced to life for murder of wife
Gulfport, Mississippi – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 39-year-old Robert John Oshinski, of Long Beach, pled guilty to murdering his wife, Ashley Barbara, on the morning of January 9, 2022. After accepting the guilty plea on the…
Winners announced in Region I and IV Mississippi Science Fair
More than 120 elementary, middle, and high school students showcased their scientific research to judges in the Region I and IV Mississippi Science Fair on Thursday at USM Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The winners will advance to the…
Coffee with First Responders in Long Beach
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders at Bankhouse Coffee in Downtown Long Beach. Law enforcement officials met with the community to better foster a…
Long Beach High School teacher selected to Chick-fil-A's Leader Academy Celebration
Long Beach High School teacher Ms. Demetria Brown has been selected as one of 10 recipients nationwide to be a part of the nationwide Chick-fil-A's Leader Academy Celebration Ms. Brown was surprised with the news Friday morning by local Chick-fil-A…
Long Beach man accused of leaving dangerous debris in roadway
A Long Beach man is accused of intentionally leaving roofing nails on a roadway to damage vehicle tires. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 60-year-old Jody Barcelona is charged with leaving dangerous substance on a highway. He was taken…
Gulf Coast students win Mississippi Stock Market Game
Twice a year, Mississippi students in 4th through 12th grade can compete in the Mississippi stock market game. This game is a simulation of a real market and gives students the…
USM's head of coastal operations announces retirement
Dr. Shannon Campbell, Senior Associate Vice President of the University of Southern Mississippi Coastal Operations, announced her retirement after 28 years of public service leveraging her professional experience and expertise of which the last three have been focused on the…
Feed the Needy Christmas meal signup deadline is Dec. 15
Don't forget, the deadline to sign up to have a Christmas Day meal delivered through the 34th Christmas Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy Program is 10 a.m. Friday. Anyone who…
Celebrate Cities: Long Beach
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight continues our Celebrate Cities Series today in Long Beach. He was live in The Friendly City all morning at Harbor View Cafe. In this series, we will be highlighting cities across the Gulf Coast. Next…
Long Beach boys soccer receives championship rings
One Long Beach team got to add some more bling to the Maroon and White trophy case. The Long Beach gymnasium was filled with proud students, faculty, and family…
Long Beach residents face charges in child abuse case
Two Long Beach residents are facing felony charges related to child abuse. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 28-year-old Omar DeLuna is charged with felony child abuse and 36-year-old Angela Weigel is charged with accessory after the fact. Both…
Bay High cracks win column with a 60-41 win over Long Beach
Both Long Beach and Bay High looking to add to the win column tonight as the Bearcats host the Tigers. In the extremely high…
Long Beach falls short of Forrest County AHS with a final score of 28 to 17.
Long Beach hosting Forrest County Agricultural High school for their first home stand of the year. The Bearcats…
Blessing Ceremony for Safe Haven Baby Box in Long Beach
This morning, Long Beach dedicated the first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box for the State of Mississippi at the city’s central fire station. The City of Long…
Long Beach officials to hold ‘blessing of the Baby Box’ Wednesday
Happening Wednesday at 9 a.m., the first Baby Box in Mississippi will be receiving a blessing. Long Beach is the first city in the state to…
News 25's 25 Teams in 25 Days: Long Beach Bearcats
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Long Beach football program has a long way to go on its road back to winning ways, but it's a…
Long Beach man back in jail after fleeing police during traffic stop
A Long Beach man is back in jail after he tried to flee from police during a traffic stop. Harrison County deputies deployed a K-9 to apprehend Savarese. Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal said 34-year-old Michael Savarese was arrested…
Ribbon cutting for beach volleyball courts in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach, alongside the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, held the ribbon cutting for its newly created beach volleyball courts. The courts were financed…
First Safe Haven Baby Box in Mississippi arrives in Long Beach
Back in March, we reported that the first Safe Haven Baby Box was coming to the state of Mississippi. Less than three months later, the…
Long Beach brings small town pride to July 4th celebration
Small town patriotism was alive in Long Beach on Saturday as the Friendly City hosted its inaugural July 4th Jubilee. "We're here to celebrate and just have fun out here…
City of Long Beach applies for grant for drone for search and rescue
The City of Long Beach is looking to enhance its search and rescue operations with the help of unmanned aircraft systems. More than…
Long Beach six-year-old returns to school after being diagnosed with a brain tumor
It was a big day for Hendrix Branning, the six-year-old from Long Beach who is battling a brain tumor. Today, he was…
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…