Good morning, Biloxi.

Cruisin' Coast 2026 will bring heavy traffic along Highway 90 as classic cars head to Gulfport on Sunday while law enforcement in Biloxi and Gulfport manage lanes for emergency vehicles, so drivers should plan ahead using alternate routes (like Pass Road or I-110) to avoid delays.

Local artists and craftsmen showcased works Saturday, Sept.

26 at the free Autumn Artisan Festival at Biloxi Visitors Center (1050 Beach Blvd.) with 30 vendors and a free tour train linking local businesses. Parks and Recreation asks community groups to distribute candy for Halloween on Oct. 17 and Oct. 24.

Coast Electric will host Family Farm Day Sunday, Oct.

4 at Southern Promiseland Farm, offering fun activities for families. The event starts at 3 p.m. (movie at 6:45 p.m.).

Biloxi welcomes a new Chick-Fil-A on Pass Road opening at 6:30 a.m. Thursday; the restaurant will create 120 jobs, donate $25,000 to Feeding the Gulf Coast, + share surplus food with local nonprofits via its Shared Table program.

La Pointe Krebs House will celebrate its 269th birthday with a Cattails and Cocktails event this Friday, Oct.

2 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the museum.

The Gulf Coast Art Association celebrated its 100th anniversary with a reception on Thursday, Sept.

24, at the Harrison County Campus Fine Arts Gallery + its free Members’ Art Preview remains on display until October 9, offering local artists and students a chance to engage with a century of creative work.

Saint Stanislaus senior Blake Henley has been named a National Merit Semifinalist after taking the PSAT/NMSQT.

The Bay St. Louis student, a native of Diamondhead (with a 4.86 weighted GPA), will compete for a National Merit Scholarship and plans to study Wildlife at Mississippi State University.

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the oyster season for 2026 to 2027 will begin at legal sunrise tomorrow, Oct.

1, in approved areas including Biloxi Bay Reef. Harvesters must follow daily limits for commercial and recreational tonging with check stations at Shipyard Road, Pass Christian Harbor, and Ocean Springs.

Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is urging Governor Tate Reeves to declare an economic emergency and temporarily suspend the fuel tax to ease pressure on farmers and harvest workers amid record-high fuel prices today — AAA reported nearly $4 per gallon gas.

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said buyers of generic drugs from May 2009 to December 2019 may be eligible for compensation from a $96.5 million settlement with manufacturers accused of price fixing.

Consumers should review the list and file claims if they paid higher prices.

A local recovery advocate warns that dangerous drugs like cychlorphine and strong kratom blends are appearing in everyday places such as gas stations and online.

Families are urged to watch for unusual signs (like unexpected pill bottles or sudden drowsiness) and call 911 if an overdose is suspected.

Over the weekend, Keesler Federal Park hosted local Banana Ball games as the Loco Beach Coconuts played the Firefighters for their first series in South Mississippi — a unique display of local sports action.

On Monday, Sept. 28, the Milwaukee Brewers announced that Biloxi Shuckers infielder Andrew Fischer and pitcher Josh Knoth received Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Year awards+ marking the team’s fourth consecutive season earning Robin Yount honors.

Their achievements helped the Shuckers reach the Southern League Championship Series.