LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) – Happy Birthday, Long Beach! The city is officially celebrating 120 years since it was founded, and leaders say the milestone is not only about honoring the past, but also looking ahead.

“Anybody that lives in Long Beach, or comes to visit Long Beach, they get hooked because the people are so nice in our city,” said Mayor Tim Pierce.

The city’s close-knit, friendly atmosphere is something residents say has defined it for generations.

“Being a small community, it’s always been a close community,” said Billy Skellie, president of the Long Beach Historical Society.

To commemorate the anniversary, the Historical Society has organized a self-guided tour of landmarks, historic homes and sites that helped shape the city. Skellie said it’s an important way to keep loc

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