Good morning, Biloxi.

The third Hook’em for Heroes charity event returns in September to support local first responders, veterans, and their families, kicking off Sept.

11 with a captains meeting at Nine Toes Brewing Company before hosting a block party on Sept. 12 at Pass Christian Harbor with live music, food, and prizes.

Integer Technologies and USM announced they were awarded a $9.8M contract modification from the Office of Naval Research for the next phase of their Intelligent Autonomous Systems for Seabed Warfare program, which will expand unmanned vessel operations and bring high-skill jobs to the Gulf Coast.

Biloxi residents can look forward to Cruisin’ the Coast’s 30th anniversary classic car event happening Oct.

4-11 on the Gulf Coast. Organizers plan record turnout & special sponsor activities at venues like Jones Park in Gulfport.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is hosting a job fair to help former Hood Industries employees, flood victims, and others seeking work.

The event will run Friday, Aug. 14 (12 to 6 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 15 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the Hayden Student Union on the Perkinston campus.

A Latte Opportunities will launch a new vocational training program for adults with intellectual and development disabilities soon in Biloxi, with Angele Mills and Billy Beckman providing details (call 281-217-0003 for more information).

MDEQ has lifted water contact advisories for Gulfport East + Edgewater Beaches after tests showed acceptable bacteria levels; the agency will update advisories through Labor Day.

Swimmers should avoid entering water during and within 24 hours of heavy rainfall.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced that $81.7 million is now available through the state's rural healthcare initiative to support grants for addressing gaps in care in underserved areas.

Details on requirements will be released later to help expand telehealth and mobile clinic services.

Attorney Ben Crump spoke out against an anonymous nursing complaint filed against Christine Wells Wonsley, a veteran nurse on leave after her son Nolan died.

He called the filing — an attack on her reputation — an unfair effort to pressure a grieving mother amid years of dedicated service.

Mississippi State University Extension Service warns pet owners to check for cuts and scrapes on dogs and cats (small wounds may invite New World Screwworm) even though the pest remains limited to Texas and New Mexico.

Manager Mike Guerrero earned his 1,500th win on Tuesday when the Biloxi Shuckers rallied for an 11-9 comeback against the Columbus Clingstones at Synovus Park.

He became the sixth active Minor League manager to hit this milestone.

The Pass Christian Lady Pirates won 3-1 against the Long Beach Lady Bearcats in their season opener on Tuesday, Aug.

4 at Pass High Gymnasium, with key plays from Peyton Laney. They host West Harrison Lady Hurricanes today at 6:30 p.m.