Good morning, Biloxi.

Ocean Springs' Walter Anderson Museum of Art invites K – 12 students to submit original art or poetry on the theme 'Bravuras of Birds.' Entries are open until November 1, and selected works will display at the Ocean Springs Community Center from December 18 through January 3, featuring a reception January 3.

MGCCC has been invited for the fifth time to join the Metallica Scholars Initiative (backed by a $15,000 grant) to enhance its Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology program.

The campus will benefit from renewed partnerships that support more students pursuing skilled trades training.

A Latte Opportunities is now enrolling for a vocational training program on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for adults ages 21 to 41 with intellectual and developmental disabilities — the program builds workplace readiness, communication, and daily living skills through hands-on training; interested participants can call 281-217-0003.

Meredith Billings is the new assistant principal at West Elementary School in Gulfport.

Billings (formerly the teacher academy instructor at Gulfport High School) brings a passion for education and a commitment to student success.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued beach water contact advisories for Gulfport East, Edgewater and Biloxi East Central Beaches.

The advisories will lift once bacteria levels drop to safe limits, with alerts and updates planned through Labor Day and then via posted beach signage.

US Navy Capt. Tate L.

Metlen took command of NCBC Gulfport on July 29 at the base's Training Hall in Gulfport, where community leaders and family gathered to honor his predecessor Capt. Ana I. Franco. He pledged to build on legacy improvements that support over 10,000 service members + families.

Memorial Health System is the first in coastal Mississippi to offer the 7D flash navigation system for spine and cranial surgeries; the new tool uses camera-based tech (plus machine-vision algorithms) to boost precision and lower radiation risks.

On Friday, the Biloxi Shuckers beat the Montgomery Biscuits 14-8 at Keesler Federal Park, with 19-year-old prospect Jesús Made hitting 5-for-5, 7 RBI & 2 home runs including a grand slam.

His performance marked one of the best in the franchise's history.