Good morning, Biloxi.

A fishing tournament and free block party supporting local veterans, active military and first responders will take place in Pass Christian on Sept.

11 and Sept. 12. Organized by Millcrick Charity, the event will feature live music, food and vendor booths at Nine Toes Brewing Company.

Tickets are on sale for Musicians with a Mission, a benefit for Back Bay Mission on Sept.

24 at 6 p.m. The event features Titus Gillard Blues Power Band, the 1 Accord Band, a silent auction, wine pull and wheel of fun that aid residents facing hardship.

MDMR is hosting a photo contest for its 2027 calendar, and photographers must email high-resolution JPEG images (minimum 3 MB, 300 dpi) of Gulf Coast marine scenes by Friday, Oct.

16 with contact and photo details.

Mississippi’s Academic Assessment scores for last school year showed mixed results in science, math, and English.

Bay-Waveland and Ocean Springs ranked among four statewide districts in the top ten in all subjects — the scores will help set accountability grades on Oct. 15.

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties for those who could not work after Tropical Storm Arthur damaged areas from June 18 to June 20; applications must be submitted online or by phone by Monday, Oct. 2.

The Knights of Columbus will host a blood drive at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi on Sunday, Aug.

30 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donors can schedule an appointment or walk in to receive a $20 Amazon gift card (via email) and a sweet treat.

MGCCC Bulldogs won their season opener 4 to 0 against No. 13 St. Louis in Daphne, Ala by scoring three goals in a 12 minute span of the first half.

The team will face No. 10 Pearl River Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Coach Handy said the win boosted confidence.)