Good morning, Biloxi.

Susie Davis discussed this week’s episode of Living Local— a half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. on WXXV NBC 25 that explores local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

From July 31st to August 2nd, teens performed Robin Hood at the Pass Christian Randolph Center in a production written by Tim Kelly and directed by Paige Ladner—who also starred as Maid Marian.

The play received rave reviews and plans are underway to expand the teen program at Theater in the Pass.

WXXV celebrated the start of a new school year by naming Dr. Melody Smith as June Teacher of the Month as part of a Back to School Blitz.

The inclusion special needs teacher at West Wortham Elementary and Middle School was nominated by her husband Joseph and was recognized for her long hours and work with Buddy Sports.

At 10:00 a.m. on August 28, the Mississippi Legislature will hold a joint hearing at the Capitol to explore ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and PTSD in veterans and the public; lawmakers will discuss new care options + address rising opioid overdose concerns.

This hearing marks a step toward finding better solutions as veterans often face inadequate treatment and high suicide rates.

A new study from WalletHub ranks Mississippi as the worst state for having a baby—showing it scored 24th for healthcare costs, 50th for access, 44th for baby-friendliness, and 49th for family support.

The study measures include factors like medical bills and accessibility to care that put Mississippi at the bottom among all states.

The Singing River Health System will hold blood drives in honor of Kevin Chevalier—a local patient who spent six weeks in the ICU fighting a life-threatening autoimmune disorder and needed many blood transfusions—starting Monday, August 11 at the Ocean Springs Hospital board room, with additional drives on August 13 in the Gautier Lingle Building, Thursday in Pascagoula, and Friday in Singing River Gulfport. The drives will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.

Dr. Nicholas Conger at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport said Vibrio, a dangerous flesh-eating bacterium, is infecting more patients this summer and urged beach-goers with open wounds to avoid water and raw oysters—those at higher risk include people with liver disease or weak immune systems— to lower their chance of infection.

Biloxi Shuckers Vs Columbus Clingstones

6:35-10:35 PM — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience Minor League Baseball action with family-friendly fun and themed promotions.

Columbus Clingstones at Biloxi Shuckers

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game featuring the Columbus Clingstones as they take on the Biloxi Shuckers.

WICKED Rock 'N Roll Over Fundraiser

7-10 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi — Visit the Humane Society's adoptable pets in a fun fundraising event.

Jurassic Quest

11:59 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Tickets available — Experience the wonder of dinosaurs come to life!

Chattanooga Lookouts at Biloxi Shuckers

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball game with family-friendly entertainment and delicious ballpark food.

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Chattanooga Lookouts

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket required — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup under the evening sky.

Becky Robinson Live

8-11 PM — IP Casino Resort Spa — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral comedian Becky Robinson.

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Chattanooga Lookouts

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch exciting Minor League Baseball action as the Shuckers face off against the Lookouts.

Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets required — Root for the local Biloxi team in this Southern League showdown against Pensacola.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Biloxi Shuckers

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game featuring local teams.