Long Beach Mayor George Bass diagnosed with cancer
Long Beach Mayor George Bass made a public announcement last week that he has cancer. The cancer he is diagnosed with is Non-Hodgkin’s B Cell Lymphoma, which affects part…
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200-year-old Live oak cut down in Long Beach to make way for boutique hotel
After surviving storms like Hurricanes Camille and Katrina, this Long Beach tree has been reduced to a stump. On Earth Day, the 200-year-old Live oak tree on Jeff Davis Avenue…
Long Beach tabs Matthew DeFillips as next head boys soccer coach
The Long Beach boys soccer program has been one of the best around over the last half-dozen years, having played for the 5A state championship…
Two charged with stealing vehicle in New Orleans, fleeing in Long Beach
Two men from out of state have been charged in connection to a stolen vehicle out of Louisiana. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 19-year-old Danny Lumar of Cypress, Texas and 19-year-old Dalton Pierre of Slidell, Louisiana, were each charged…
Pass man sentenced to 40 years in 2021 road rage incident
A Pass Christian man was sentenced to 40 years in prison stemming from a 2021 road rage incident. 42-year-old Rudy Desmond Toler was sentenced last week by Judge Christopher Schmidt. Testimony in the January trial revealed that Toler threatened and…
The first Safe Haven Baby Box is coming to Mississippi
A Safe Haven Baby Box is now in the process to save babies on the Gulf Coast. Long Beach Mayor George Bass joined aldermen and Caitlin…
Kevin Hunt named Long Beach boys basketball head coach
A new head basketball coach at Long Beach High School in the form of Kevin Hunt, who was approved by the board of trustees last night. Hunt…
Jester’s Wine and Spirits moving to different location in Long Beach
A step in the right direction was made for Jester’s Wine and Spirits in Long Beach. Jester’s will soon be moving to a different location…
Young philanthropist from Long Beach gives back to community
A young philanthropist from Long Beach is trying to make the Gulf Coast a better place with his own t-shirt business called ‘Traveling American.’ Inspired by the…
Tensions rise during meeting to discuss Live oak tree in Long Beach
Tensions continued to rise as residents attend the Long Beach aldermen meeting to fight for a 200-year-old oak tree. The residents in favor of…
Long Beach residents hold prayer session for future of oak tree
Long Beach residents gathered at the large oak tree on Fourth Street and Jeff Davis Avenue earlier tonight for a prayer. The residents found out…
Long Beach residents put together petition to save oak tree
Long Beach residents are putting together a petition to save a 200-year-old live oak tree on Fourth Street and Jeff Davis Avenue. A couple of months…
Juicy Caboosy food and juice post opening in Long Beach this weekend
If you like pressed juice and healthy food options, then the Juicy Caboosy in Long Beach is the place for you! Tomeka Bryant and…
Long Beach man faces federal charges of manufacturing child porn
A Long Beach man was arrested and charged on a federal warrant with manufacturing child pornography. 45-year-old Jason L. Rhodes was arrested on February 8, 2023, after a joint investigation with the FBI, the state Attorney General's Office and Long…
Long Beach sending five to the next level
Over at Long Beach High School this afternoon, the Bearcats sending five student-athletes to the next level. Starting with Landon Ahrens, signing with Blue Mountain College for cross…
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…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Long Beach Bowling’s Lilly Sprinkle
You’ve probably heard of a closing pitcher coming in to seal the deal on a baseball win, but have you ever heard of an anchor in…
Long Beach High wins Class II Girls Bowling State Title
Shoutout to Long Beach High School, home of the Class II Girls Bowling State champions yesterday. That makes the Lady Bearcats the best of the best…
Welfare check leads Long Beach police to drug arrest
A Long Beach man was arrested Thursday on drug charges. Long Beach Police say 34-year-old Michael A. Savarese was charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. His bond was set…
Long Beach cleaning up spilled fuel on railroad tracks
Long Beach Police and Public Works are in the process of cleaning up a fuel leak on the tracks at Lang Avenue. Assistant Chief Bruce Carver said…
200-year-old Oak Tree on Jeff Davis Ave in Long Beach to be cut down
Long Beach Aldermen decided to allow developers to cut down a nearly 200-year-old tree to make room for an $8 million development,…
Long Beach man charged with stabbing man during argument
A Long Beach man is in jail, charged with stabbing a man during an argument at a home on 28th Street. Sheriff Troy Peterson said 29-year-old Kino Davis is charged with one count of aggravated assault. His bond is set…
$60M infrastructure grant awarded to widen I-10
Senator Roger Wicker announced a $60 million grant awarded for infrastructure between Long Beach and Diamondhead. The fund is reserved for widening I-10 from four to six lanes starting…
Long Beach man charged with aggravated assault domestic violence
A Long Beach man spent Christmas behind bars following his Christmas Eve arrest on an aggravated assault domestic violence charge. Long Beach Police arrested Kendal Keyes, 39, on the charge stemming from a Nov. 28 incident in which an argument…