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Long Beach, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Long Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Long Beach school leader is taking another district to court
- Long Beach funeral home oversees arrangements for Anatole “Annie” Paquette
Also on today's calendar: NMCB 74 Desert Storm/Desert Shield Reunion 2026 and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy and nice with sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
- Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• She interviewed for head job with South MS school system. Now, she's suing (sunherald.com) — A top administrator now working in the Long Beach School District is suing Pearl River County schools, claiming discrimination and inappropriate religious practices during her superintendent interview process. Her federal lawsuit challenges how the search was conducted and seeks policy changes, back pay, and damages, making this a case to watch for Long Beach families following local education leadership. 
• Anatole 'Annie' Paquette, 77 (laconiadailysun.com) — Long Beach’s Riemann Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Anatole “Annie” Paquette, a beloved musician and sign maker who recently lived in Pass Christian. Family and friends will honor him at a June 28 graveside service in Meredith, New Hampshire, followed by a celebration of life at Hart’s Turkey Farm. Donations are encouraged to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s charities.
📸 Around Long Beach
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Upcoming Events in
Long Beach
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★ Featured events ★
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Thai Stretch
OneZen Wellness, 6121 Beatline Rd Suite 104, Long Beach
12:00 pm
Thursday April 23
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Other local events
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NMCB 74 Desert Storm/Desert Shield Reunion 2026
Long Beach Pavilion , Beach Blvd E & S Cleveland Ave Long Beach , MS , Long Beach
5:00 pm -
NAMI Family Support Group Hybrid — Coastal MS
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus , 730 E Beach Blvd , Long Beach
10:00 am -
Thai Stretch
OneZen Wellness , 6121 Beatline Rd Suite 104 , Long Beach
12:00 pm -
Matilda- 5/8/26
Long Beach High School , 300 E Old Pass Rd , Long Beach
7:00 pm -
Bikin' the beach festival 2026
Long Beach Pavilion , Beach Blvd E & S Cleveland Ave Long Beach , MS , Long Beach
5:00 pm -
NAMI Coastal MS Family Support Group Hybrid
The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus , 730 E Beach Blvd , Long Beach
10:00 am -
Matilda- 5/16/26
Long Beach High School , 300 E Old Pass Rd , Long Beach
7:00 pm
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
Thursday May 7
Saturday May 9
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
📣 Long Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homeschool Days
Mississippi Aquarium , 2100 E Beach Blvd , Gulfport
8:45 am -
Orange Grove - Computer Class (Q &A)
Orange Grove Library , 12135 Old Hwy 49 , Gulfport
9:15 am -
Margaret Sherry: Pre-K Storytime: Earth Day
Margaret S Sherry Memorial Library , 2141 Popp's Ferry Rd , Biloxi
10:00 am -
Pass Christian - Preschool Storytime - Earth Day
Pass Christian Public Library , 111 Hiern Ave , Pass Christian
10:00 am
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Turner Industries Group posted a job opening for Refractory Brick Mason - Pass Christian, MS in Pass Christian. Apply here.
- Buc-ee's posted a job opening for Assistant Deli/Food Service Manager in Pass Christian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Long Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pass Christian
- Pass Christian Hires Hayes as Head Women's Basketball Coach (thegazebogazette.com)
- Pass Christian Historical Society's Tour of Homes Returns May 3 (thegazebogazette.com)
- These MS Coast middle schools are among the best in the state. See if your child attends one (sunherald.com)
Gulfport
- ‘Eye-opening and beautiful': Local students spend spring break fixing up Mississippi home (woodtv.com)
Ok Long Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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