Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Biloxi.
🏘️ Community
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce announced today the 2026 to 2027 Leadership Gulf Coast class of 35 local business and community leaders.
The program — a key initiative to build local leadership — will equip emerging talents with tools to address local challenges and foster growth.
The North Bay Civitan Club will hold its 17th Bears on Patrol Drive-Thru in D’Iberville on Sept.
19 (from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to collect teddy bears for Gautier Police and Fire; alternative drop-offs are accepted at local sites until Sept. 18 at noon.
🏛️ Government
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) celebrated Workforce Development Month kicking off with Labor Day and will continue highlighting workers via its People Behind the Promise series and National Employ Older Americans Week from Sept.
20 to Sept. 26, while an Energy Expo and Job Fair is set for Oct. 1.
Governor Tate Reeves proclaimed September as Substance Abuse Recovery Friendly Workplace Month to recognize employers' role in helping employees and families with recovery.
Workplaces and community partners are encouraged to raise awareness and support those seeking to join, return to, or remain in the workforce.
🏥 Health
Insurance Commissioner Chaney is asking the Legislature to let the state risk pool offer short-term health insurance plans as families lose ACA coverage amid premium hikes + insurer exits.
The new option may be available later this year or in early 2027.
🏈 Sports
The No. 5 Bulldogs clinched their 600th win by overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit to beat No. 3 Northwest Mississippi 36-34, led by Josh Flowers’ 66-yard quarterback keeper.
Gulf Coast remains 2-0 and will host Itawamba next week at A.L. May Memorial Stadium.
Biloxi Shuckers scored 12 runs to beat the Birmingham Barons 12-1 at Keesler Federal Park on Sunday, Sept.
6. They finished the regular season with a 36-29 home record and will start a road series versus the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday.
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