Good morning, Biloxi.

On Sept. 26, locals gathered at Coastal Daiquiri Bar & Grill for Jeepin’ for a Christmas Wish, a silent auction and raffle that supported 250 foster children.

The nonprofit will host a Christmas with Heart event on Dec. 5 with festive activities and gifts.

The Mississippi Aquarium will host Family Fin Night on November 13 (6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) with live music, special guests and characters bringing fun for all ages.

Nicole Martz provided event details to help families plan a memorable evening.

Oyster fishermen will head out in the Mississippi Sound today as the 2026-27 season begins; the industry hopes for a bountiful harvest after tough years (Rick Burris of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources explained the outlook).

Roy Anderson III of Ander Corp has been tapped as the new chairman of the Gulf Coast Business Council.

He will work with Jamie Miller and board members to implement council priorities over the next few years.

The 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast starts this Sunday, Oct.

4 in Gulfport with View the Cruise kicking off a week of vintage cars and live entertainment. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard shares her preview of the event.

Alexandra Rieke from Pass Christian was named as one of 20 outstanding Mississippi State students to receive the prestigious 2026-27 Presidential Endowed Scholarships.

The freshman majoring in Natural Resource & Environmental Conservation earned the Ottilie Schillig award that supports her four-year college studies.

NOAA reported that Mississippi recorded its hottest August ever as heat index readings reached triple digits in many areas following a record-hot July, and the summer of 2026 became the warmest in 132 years of tracking.

Mississippi State University Extension scientists ask Biloxi residents to watch for the spotted lanternfly (an invasive pest threatening local fruit crops and gardens) and report any sightings to the Extension office so managers can act before the pest spreads further.

Governor Tate Reeves appointed PJ Waldrop as the new director of Mississippi Development Authority to take over Thursday following Bill Cork’s retirement + Waldrop previously served as deputy executive director and COO and will build on state investments and job growth.

After a woods fire on Sunday kept firefighters busy, Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan urged residents to follow safety steps this fall.

He advised careful burning and removing dry brush — essential measures — to help prevent dangerous wildfires.

Pass Christian remained unbeaten after beating East Central 42-28 Friday night behind a strong performance from quarterback Paris Trivillion (the team's first road game since Long Beach) with multiple touchdowns.

The Pirates will return home to face Greene County Friday night in district play.