Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Mississippi Gulf Coast firm Gulf Blue LLC became the sole local recipient of SBA SCALE funding to launch its Unmanned Systems Supplier Acceleration Program to boost maritime unmanned systems production.
The two-year program, which began Sept. 30, will help small businesses overcome supply chain + production barriers.
Mississippi’s largest European car show has announced new dates after bad weather forced it to move from its original October weekend.
The event will take place soon in Biloxi.
Preserve Biloxi celebrates the 20th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour this weekend with two free events at the Old Biloxi Cemetery (1166 Irish Hill Drive) on Oct.
18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m., showcasing local history and culture.
Cruisin’ the Coast wrapped up with 10,712 registered vehicles — nearly 400 more than last year.
Car enthusiasts from across and around the world joined the weeklong celebration, and organizers thanked volunteers and supporters for their role in the event.
Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning extended Dr. Al Rankins Jr.'s contract as commissioner, with his new term running from Sept.
1 to Aug. 31 plus a 5% boost to his salary, raising it to $463,050. He will continue to lead the state’s university system.
Community members rallied on Thursday at Sunkist Country Club for the first ever Jay Ladner Golf Classic benefitting Southern Miss men’s basketball, as the 30-team tournament sold out + Head Coach Jay Ladner hopes to make it an annual coastal event ahead of the season opener on Monday, Nov. 2.
The D’Iberville Warriors secured the Game Ball of the Week by defeating the Ocean Springs Greyhounds 35-14 on Thursday night.
Their win marked the team's seventh consecutive victory and featured a presentation sponsored by Ball Heating and Air.
Our Lady Academy's Lady Crescents won the Class 3A South State Championship by defeating the Bobcats, and they will face Kossuth at Mississippi College on Friday at 10 a.m.
Pearl River Community College’s women’s golf team made history in its third season by earning its first team trophy with a second-place finish at Cherokee Ranch Golf Club in Jacksonville.
The team will build on its success next week in Columbus—boosted by standout rounds from Carissa Hester and Kelsey Mason.
The Hancock Lady Hawks beat George County 24+14 in the Class 6A South State Championship match, clinching their ticket to the state final.
They will face Center Hill Thursday at 2 p.m. in Biloxi.
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