Good morning, Biloxi.

Coast Electric is hosting an energy fair at their Gulfport and Biloxi offices today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at local locations on Highway 49 + Cedar Lake Road where energy and fiber experts will help members learn to manage energy use.

Mississippi Songwriters Festival will take place from Sept.

17-20 at venues in Ocean Springs & Gautier, featuring hit songwriters, music legends & workshops. The event opens with a Mississippi Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 17 at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center.

The 35th annual MS Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival will take place on Sept.

12 at 7 p.m. at the Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport — doors open at 6 p.m. for local music fans.

Cruisin’ the Coast will mark its 30th anniversary as America’s Largest Block Party nearly a month from today, with Executive Director Woody Bailey confirming that final preparations are underway to celebrate this milestone.

The event promises a festive atmosphere for community members.

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will host its 41st annual $10,000 drawdown on Sept.

19 (celebrating the Gulf Coast and raising funds for its mission) in a fun-filled evening.

Shipbuilding company Gulf Ship will invest $43.81 million to modernize its Gulfport facility and add 121 jobs by 2028.

The project upgrades include automation and new welding systems, with completion expected by fourth quarter, 2027.

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality lifted water contact advisories for Long Beach and Biloxi East Central Beach after tests showed safe bacteria levels + one advisory remains active on the Gulf Coast.

Gov. Tate Reeves has proclaimed September as Substance Abuse Recovery Friendly Workplace Month to encourage employers to support recovery-friendly practices.

The initiative, led by the Mississippi Recovery Friendly Workplace Coalition (a program by the Mississippi Business Alliance Foundation), will offer training and guidance to strengthen the workforce across the state.

During suicide prevention month, Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Biloxi offers guidance on recognizing warning signs and connecting with local healthcare programs.

Clinical Director Wayne Cullinan explains dos & don'ts to start important conversations.

The Biloxi Shuckers clinched a winning record at home with an 8-7 comeback win over the Birmingham Barons at Keesler Federal Park on Tuesday, Sept.

1. Andrew Fischer hit his 43rd home run of the season — tied for the 11th-most in the Modern Era.