Good morning, Biloxi.

The Jackson-George Regional Library System received a grant through America250 and is starting the next phase of its oral history project + Laura Thompson from Singing River Genealogy provided the details.

Coast mayors are calling for donations for the March of the Mayors food drive while Martha Allen Price from Extra Table appears in studio to explain what each mayor is collecting & encourage community support.

Long Beach will host the Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival on March 13 and 14 at the Town Green.

Organizers Katherine Sutton and Eric Alvarez provided details for the upcoming community event featuring beer and bacon.

Biloxi Little Theatre presented Trouble in Mind (a meta play) by Alice Childress directed by Eric Funches in its 79th season.

The show featured a set arranged like a theatre's backstage with dressing rooms and explored racial roles and acting challenges among a diverse cast on stage.

State marine leaders met in D'Iberville Tuesday to review data, update projects and discuss strategies for sustaining coastal resources.

They examined a recent oyster report to check if local water conditions improved for harvest and cultivation.

The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting mental health first aid training for first responders on February 21 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) at Empowerment Ministries Christian Center in Gulfport.

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.

George County vs Hernando

5-9 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets from $28 — Experience the exciting Battle At The Beach showdown in Biloxi.

Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition Concert

7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of Swamp Pop music with Ryan Foret and his band as they perform live.