Good morning, Biloxi.

East Biloxi will host the Resilient East Biloxi Festival on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Henry Beck Park to celebrate local community, culture, and history.

Neighbors Tap and Table in Gulfport hosted a tribute to Dolly Parton with her greatest hits & themed drink specials donating $1 per drink to Dolly’s Imagination Library.

Guests also brought books for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence to honor her legacy and boost community support.

Adopt a Grandparent Day will be celebrated Saturday, Sept.

12 to honor local seniors and their special role in the community (details were shared during a studio discussion).

Gulf Coast Community Ministries held a food drive outside Rouses in Gulfport over the weekend to gather nonperishable donations and support families with essential items — Mississippi Power’s Community Connection contributed $500.

Organizers urge locals to donate or volunteer to help sustain the effort.

Golfers competed in the third annual Pars for Penguins tournament Monday morning at Windance Golf and Country Club in Gulfport to help fund a new penguin habitat at the Mississippi Aquarium.

Prize awards and a silent auction supported the effort to meet a $40,000 goal.

Author Ricky Mathews launched his first book (Finding Hope) at a community gathering at the Great Southern Club in downtown Gulfport over the weekend.

The book (offering 25 lifelines) reflects on Hurricane Katrina’s legacy and provides guidance for sharing hope.

Mississippi organizations can now apply online for opioid settlement grants through the state’s 2026 program (applications opened Monday and will accept submissions until October 5) as the state funds about $400 million in settlements over 18 years.

MS Gulf Coast YMCA is launching its tenth annual Diabetes Prevention Program designed to help community members reduce their risk of diabetes & adopt healthier lifestyles.

The program will be available at local YMCA centers to support community wellness.

The Gulfport Admirals earned Game Ball of the Week during a Monday morning celebration at Gulfport High School following a 35 to 0 win over the Picayune Maroon Tide.

Ball Heating and Air will cater the pre-game meal for their next game as voting opens for week two teams.