Good morning, Gulf Coast! With the weekend on the horizon, there’s plenty to be excited about on our beautiful coast. Whether you’re thrilled by Mississippi State’s new $8M grant, curious about a gourmet gas station in Gulfport, or eager to check out the latest food spots in D’Iberville, today’s edition has something for everyone.

In today’s Gulf Coast Scoop:

• MSU lands $8M grant to enhance state’s tech and research

• New beachfront gas station brings gourmet food to Gulfport-Biloxi

• Empanola expands, and a new pizza spot opens in D’Iberville

• Coach Lebby gears up for his debut with MSU Football

Let’s dive in!

Quick Quirk ❓

Question: “Why was the math teacher suspicious of the graph paper?”

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

🖼️ Today’s Giggle