Good morning, Biloxi.

Local businesses and organizations are invited to join the Biloxi Police Department’s annual Festival Against Crime on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza, where families can enjoy games, free food, and officer demonstrations. Vendor setup begins at 9:30 a.m. (participation is free).

Bernie, this week’s Pet of the Week, is at Jackson County Animal Shelter (check with the shelter for adoption details) and is looking for a forever home.

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service marked its first anniversary, running twice daily between New Orleans and Mobile with stops in Gulfport, Bay St. Louis, Biloxi, and Pascagoula.

It is expecting 150,000 trips this week and has received high customer satisfaction and revenue ratings (Amtrak Director Todd Stennis noted strong local impact).

A community prayer rally at Greater St. John AME Church is holding today at 7 p.m. to honor what would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) and invite local faith and community leaders to call for justice, truth, and transparency.

Debut fantasy novel 'Legends from the Ashes: Book One' by Cortney S.

Lamar, released on July 14, blends Aztec mythology with a tale of an outsider who receives no animal spirit. She held a book signing on August 1 at Markham Hotel in Gulfport and is preparing a sequel.

On Friday, Aug. 14, Lil Wayne energized the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with a sold-out show for his '20 Years of Carter Classics' tour.

The concert, which began in Bangor on June 30 and will continue through Oct. 23 in Knoxville, featured lively hits and guest performances that thrilled fans.

On Monday, Aug. 17, Pineville Elementary earned the 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award from the Mississippi Department of Education for its work building strong readers.

It joins two Gulf Coast schools as one of 15 recognized statewide (a milestone for its teachers and students).

Donors gave blood yesterday at Central Bible Church during the 21st Katrina Memorial Blood Drive, with events scheduled through August 27 at sites including Randolph Building, Pascagoula Senior Center, Mandal GMC Showroom, Edgewater Mall, Memorial Hospital, and Ocean Springs Civic Center. Organizers urge volunteers to help ease the blood shortage.