Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of October.
Good morning, Biloxi.
The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened a new urgent care clinic in Gulfport, holding a ribbon cutting for the Bill and Wynn Seeman Veterinary Urgent Care (aimed at helping pet owners access timely veterinary care).
Fly Llama Brewing held Llamapalooza on the streets this weekend with new beer + seltzer releases and live music, and the annual Boot Race awarded a $50 gift card, a trophy, and bragging rights while Spencer Reid Pullen hosted.
Families gathered at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on Monday night for Trunk-Or-Treat, with decorated car trunks handing out candy and kids (and one dog) in costumes.
Safety officials urge families and drivers to stay alert this Halloween, which falls on Saturday, Oct.
31, as trick-or-treaters and partygoers will be out late. Drivers should slow down and avoid distractions, and families should use flashlights or reflective gear and cross at intersections.
Fight CMD will hold its inaugural charity golf tournament On Course for a Cure on Nov.
16 at Windance Country Club in Gulfport, with registration at 8 a.m. + tee time at 10 a.m.; the group has raised nearly $200,000 for research and is seeking more support.
Dr. Kollin Napier (MAIN), chief AI officer at MGCCC, graduated from the Gulf Coast Business Council’s Masters Leadership Class on Oct.
22. He led AI sessions, including a ChatGPT workshop, to help the class develop the Mississippi Coast Forward framework focused on workforce and education.
Several South Mississippi communities have burn bans: Stone County through Nov.
2, Gulfport and Harrison County through Nov. 9, and Bay St. Louis effective now; open burning of leaves, brush, bonfires, and fire pits is prohibited, while gas and charcoal grills are allowed with care.
Pass High beat West Marion 55-12 on Friday, Oct.
23 to improve to 9-0 and move within one win of an unbeaten regular season; the Pirates return home Thursday, Oct. 29 to face Bay High at 7 p.m. (a victory would make coach Jeff Stockstill the program's winningest coach).
Gulfport (7-1) beat Biloxi 35-3 on Friday, Oct.
23 at Indian Stadium, holding the Indians to 128 yards and no red-zone trips; Gulfport will host D’Iberville at Admiral Stadium Friday, Oct. 30 to decide Region 4-7A playoff seeding.
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