Good morning, Biloxi.

Savor the Coast, led by Clay & Aimee Barton, will launch food tours in February; pre-booking opens Friday, Jan.

16.

Local merchants in Ocean Springs report rising Mardi Gras sales as residents buy beads, costumes and supplies for parades later on Jan.

31 — the early rush tops last year’s numbers.

The Krewe of Nereids will host their annual Tableau Ball on Jan.

24 at 8 p.m. at the Coast Coliseum while Angelyn Zeringue shares details on how locals can attend.

IP Casino and Resort will host a housekeeping job fair on Wednesday at the Chill Ultra Lounge from 3 to 5 p.m. Applicants must register via the casino’s Facebook page — interviews and same-day hiring with flexible scheduling and benefits are available.

Two Mississippi Gulf Coast students were selected for the United States Senate Youth Program and will join senators for Washington Week from March 7 to March 14 in Washington, D.C.

Each student receives a $10,000 scholarship plus is recognized as a top leader committed to public service.

USM hosted an acoustic demonstration off Gulfport this week, teaming with Ole Miss, Hyperion Technology Group, BLUEiQ and SeaTrac to test autonomous platforms and advanced sensors on its research vessel R/V Ken Barbor (boosting the blue economy) into commercial shipping, coastal resilience and national defense.

The Mississippi Forestry Commission celebrates its 100th anniversary this year as it asks local residents to email stories, photos, and memories from a century of service.

The agency hopes to highlight its long legacy through these personal contributions.

Keesler Air Force (KAF) is hosting several blood drives this week.

The donation center at the Arnold Medical Annex runs today from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. while drives at the Levitow Fish Bowl, Professional Development Center, and base’s medical center occur on Jan. 14, Jan. 15, and Jan. 16.

Sam Joyner Blues Band Live Performance

7-10 PM — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Experience a soulful mix of Blues, R&B, Jazz, and Reggae with the renowned Sam Joyner.

SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training

9 AM – 1 AM — Biloxi, Mississippi — $1299 early bird, $1899 regular — Enhance your portfolio management skills with hands-on training and certification preparation.

Pre-Valentine's Day RnB Concert Featuring Fel Davis

3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Reserved seating highly suggested — Enjoy 90's RnB hits with live performances and great food before Valentine's Day.

Rehab with Abaddon's End and DJ T Swan

8:00 – 11:50 p.m. — The Sanctuary - Biloxi — Please check the event page for pricing — Enjoy live performances by multi-platinum band Rehab and more.

Biloxi Boat Show

10 AM – 5 PM — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Admission details pending — Explore the latest boats and marine accessories from local dealers.