Good morning, Biloxi.

Today, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation is accepting applications for the GivHer Circle Grant to help local nonprofits boost their big ideas + applications must be submitted by August 17.

Mississippi schools are forming Attendance Teams—teachers, School Attendance Officers, and staff working to curb chronic absenteeism as legislatures increased officer salaries and added positions to boost attendance.

The MS Department of Education is running the ‘2 Days a Month’ campaign in September to help every child stay in school.

The MDEQ issued water contact advisories for Pass Christian Central, Long Beach, and Gulfport West Beaches due to higher bacteria risks after recent rainfall.

The advisories will remain until Labor Day and updates are posted on the Beach Monitoring website.

The Mississippi State Department of Health advises schools, athletes, and parents to take extra precautions to prevent head injuries and heat-related illnesses as high school football season nears — officials recommend pre-participation physicals, Guardian Caps, and access to fluids and cooling stations.

Humane Society of South Mississippi warns pet owners to avoid midday walks as heat climbs into the 90s *keep walks to 10 minutes and offer water and shade*.

Their vet clinic is open Wed-Fri from 5 p.m. to midnight and Sat-Sun from noon to 8 p.m.

On July 30 at Keesler Federal Park, the Biloxi Shuckers edged a 9-8 win over the Montgomery Biscuits when Mark Coley II hit a three-run walk-off home run in the 10th inning.

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.