Good morning, Biloxi.

Marsha, an 11-year-old dog rescued from the Bayou Bernard area in Gulfport, is recovering well after fluids and care from the Humane Society team.

The pet will be available for adoption starting next week.

On Wednesday, Ingalls Shipbuilding employees volunteered to pack 1,000 Backpack Buddy food bags for Jackson County students ahead of the new school year.

The bags will be given to local schools to help families with extra nutrition.

Due to renewed fighting in the Middle East, gas prices in Mississippi jumped by 15 cents on Thursday, with the state average now around $3.65 a gallon compared to $2.71 a year ago, while the national average topped $4 as crude oil surged.

Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the USDA will spend up to $20 million on farm-raised catfish — a purchase under a $76.5 million Section 32 program to supply food banks and charities that supports nearly $2 billion in local economic activity.

Harrison County School District will launch new bus safety measures ahead of the school year; parents can use a new app (Stop Finder) to track buses while cameras on buses capture drivers breaking traffic rules, officials said.

Keesler Medical Center Satellite returns to normal hours with both lobby and drive-thru open.

Visitors picking up heavy items should use lobby windows and expect longer pharmacy wait times due to temporary HVAC equipment — ducting is installed in the lobby area.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is raising water safety awareness ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25.

It is offering free swim lessons in Pascagoula and Gulfport this summer + launching a life jacket drive as its indoor pool reopens for lessons in September.

Biloxi Gift Show

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Free entry — Explore a vibrant marketplace showcasing unique gifts and home décor.