Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Mississippi Power Foundation partnered with Goodr to host a pop-up grocery market today at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport — providing free groceries to 275 families while nearly 900 registered in advance to ease summer food budgets.
Goodwill of South Mississippi is celebrating the grand opening of its new store this morning at Hardy Court Shopping Center in Gulfport (with local vendors, giveaways, and a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting).
Coast Electric launched Operation Round Up to help local organizations by letting members round up their monthly electric bills so extra cents support community needs.
April Lollar and Janelle Nolan explained the process during a recent studio session.
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosts its annual homecoming closet Saturday at In the Zone childcare services on Tucker Road in Ocean Springs.
Items cost $15 or less with students shopping from 10 a.m. to noon plus the public from noon to 2 p.m.
Biloxi Natatorium is hiring lifeguards to ensure safety at its pool facility.
Spencer is trading the anchor desk for pool duties — a move that creates fresh opportunities for local job seekers.
The Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating six years on the Gulf Coast with family events in Gulfport+ the milestone reflects on its journey while highlighting plans for future celebrations.
Master magician Lance Burton brings his signature illusions + guest acts to the Beau Rivage Theatre today at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35 and available at the Beau Rivage Box Office.
Governor Reeves named Dr. Daniel Deano Harrison as director of the Mississippi Office of Apprenticeship on Thursday, Aug.
20. He brings over 20 years of workforce development experience from local education, health and military roles and will lead efforts to expand registered apprenticeship programs statewide.
Today, SuperTalk Mississippi Media begins airing 18 high school football games per week on its 12 talk stations from 10 to 11:30 p.m. — the broadcast features recaps, analysis, and interviews with players and coaches from top local teams.
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone have unveiled the tenth annual Mississippi State Media Poll, asking reporters for their opinions on the upcoming season.
The poll shows record agreement among the press, a trend not seen in a decade.
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