Good morning, Biloxi.

In May, the University of Southern Mississippi Research Foundation's Gulf Blue Navigator received the Rising Tide Award from the GCBC at the State of the Coast Symposium in Gulfport, recognizing its four-month accelerator program that has helped startups grow and generate $17 million in economic potential along the coast.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J.

Allen Automotive Group signed an agreement Wednesday at the West Harrison County Center to launch a new diesel technician apprenticeship program — giving students a faster path to careers with salary and benefits.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will offer a free ServSafe food safety certification course for seafood industry workers on Tuesday, July 7 at the Maritime - Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with testing and space limited to the first 25 registrants who must show valid ID.

Biloxi Police Department reminds drivers that pop-up events are prohibited during Scrapin’ the Coast from June 26 to 28 at Mississippi Coast Coliseum — officers will enforce a law against vehicles with front fenders raised four or more inches.

Officials warn residents as rising temperatures and high humidity increase the risk of heat illness later this week — National Weather Service forecaster Rob Frye advised checking on vulnerable neighbors, staying hydrated, and wearing light clothing to beat the heat.

Coach Lorenzo Wright was named MAC Boys Basketball Coach of the Year after surpassing 300 wins and leading Pascagoula High School to its first Class 6A state title; he (now at Harrison Central) is proud and determined to keep winning.

MGCCC football will open a 10-game season for the first time since 2000 by hosting Coahoma on Aug.

27 at A.L. May Memorial Stadium. The Bulldogs will also play homecoming on Sept. 19 against Copiah-Lincoln (HC) and continue with games through Oct. 29.

At The Bandstand! A Rock 'n' Roll Review Summer Camp

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — $325 ($275 early bird) — Dive into creativity and performance with young performers aged 7-18 in a fun-filled summer camp.

The Molly Ringwalds Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Tickets start at $20 — Experience a nostalgic musical journey filled with 80s hits and a captivating light show.

Independence Day Weekend Blues and Southern Soul Concert

3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Admission varies — Enjoy live performances and a lively atmosphere with blues, soul, and delicious food.

Mississippi Gulf Coast King Festival

4 PM-12 AM — Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort — Free entry — Celebrate Elvis with 14 tribute artists honoring The King’s legacy and music over three days.

Bayou Stampede Band Concert

7-11:50 p.m. — The Sanctuary Biloxi — Ticket prices increase at the door — Experience the upbeat sounds of a local country and classic rock cover band.