Good morning, Biloxi.

The Humane Society of South Mississippi in Gulfport is offering a February adoption special (Have a Heart) that sponsors full heartworm treatment and waives fees for every dog with heartworm, also giving a goody bag for each new pet.

YMCA leaders began construction on two new pools at the Ocean Springs facility today with a $3.7 million investment; the project replaces an aging indoor pool & adds a larger outdoor pool to serve local swimmers, with work set to finish by year-end.

Girl Scout Cookie season will begin on Feb.

13 as Girl Scouts offer cookies and share a new flavor with Joanna O’Conor in studio.

Biloxi Public Works crews prepared on Friday as residents get ready for the annual Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade today, which starts at 10 a.m. under the I-110 overpass on Howard Avenue and ends at city hall (In Search of Lost Legends theme).

CASA of South Mississippi will swear in 15 volunteer advocates on Tuesday, Feb.

10 at 6:00 p.m. at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport (each has completed 30 hours of training and will serve children in foster care); the ceremony will be led by Judges Michael Dickinson and Sean Courtney.

Executive director Matt McDonnell will retire from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on February 28 after 40 years of service, including 11 years in the role.

The Church of the Good Shepard in Long Beach will host the African Children’s Choir free concert on February 18 at 7 p.m., sharing customs, food, and culture while Ugandan Tour Leader Daniel Tamale joins via Zoom (call 228-452-9318 for details).

MDOT released parade safety tips ahead of the upcoming Fat Tuesday carnival.

The guidance advises drivers to watch for pedestrians, avoid drinking and driving, and check parade road closures (details available on the MDOT traffic app).

Mardi Gras Ball Celebration

7-11 p.m. — St. Martin Community Center — Open bar — Dance the night away at the ultimate Mardi Gras Ball filled with music and fun.

Tab Benoit Concert

8-10 p.m. — Beach Boulevard — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blues of Tab Benoit in a night of music and fun.

3rd Annual Soul Music Awards

3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Reserved seating recommended — Celebrate the best in soul music with live performances and industry honors.