Good morning, Biloxi.

The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport welcomed four new African penguins (Colin, Cobra, Zandi, and Zuri) hatched in January and invites families to visit the exhibit to watch them grow.

Gulf Coast Community Ministries is hosting the Pack the Pantry event at Rouses in Gulfport on Aug.

29 and 30 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers can call 228-868-8202 to help provide food and essentials for local families.

A ceremony at the Croatian-American Cultural Center on Thursday night honored veterans with a ribbon cutting to unveil a new lodge seal, and local leaders alongside the Croatian ambassador marked 35 years of Croatian independence in a respectful tribute.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has launched a photo contest for its 2027 calendar, asking for high-resolution images that capture Gulf Coast marine life - entries must be emailed by Friday, Oct.

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Mississippi reached a record 1,196,200 total jobs in July, Governor Reeves said Friday — noting more than $85 billion in private sector investment and growth in job openings, GDP, and household income.

Pineville Elementary celebrated its designation as a Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School on Monday, Aug.

17 with students, teachers, administrators (and community members) gathering in the gym to honor a year of focused literacy efforts. The recognition marks the school’s commitment to high-quality reading instruction.

Students at Crossroads Elementary received an exercise break as Coach Larry Calhoun led simple moves to help activate their brains for learning.

The school partnered with the Bower Foundation and State Department of Education to bring the Move to Learn initiative to class.

Mississippi Commissioner Andy Gipson led a state delegation to meet with USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins in Washington, D.C. to discuss protecting Gulf Coast shrimp from cheap imports.

Rock-a-Chaws beat Bearcats 17-10 in a close contest at Lumpkin Magee Stadium, with key interceptions and a touchdown drive helping junior players secure the win.

Both teams now look ahead to Week One.

Pass Christian Pirates beat West Harrison Hurricanes 21—14 in the season opener.

Pass Christian will face Long Beach on the road while West Harrison hosts Poplarville on Friday, Aug. 28.

The Hancock Hawks lost their jamboree game to the Columbia Wildcats as rain and lightning ended play — the final score was 20 to 7.

Hancock will begin week 1 on the road against Stone Friday, Aug. 28.

Gautier won 14-7 in a Week Zero high school football test game at the Swamp, with turnovers leading to two quick touchdowns.

The Gators will host George County next Friday for their regular season opener.