Good morning, Panama City.

The Bay County History Museum hosted Smoke on the Bayou today with Sonny’s BBQ serving brisket and smoked mullet dip — part of its Bayside Bounty exhibit celebrating local food traditions and history while a pit master demonstrated barbecue techniques for neighbors sharing grilling secrets.

Dr. Richard Eubanks at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay explained aortic dissection is a tear in the aorta causing severe chest pain.

He noted that high blood pressure, smoking and trauma raise risks; his remarks followed a local crash survivor's case where prompt treatment saved a life.

Bay County schools are hosting the Big South Nationals tournament this weekend with 87 teams and 200 games for boys and girls in grades three through twelve.

Eight local teams, including the Gulf Coast Warriors (a key part of the lineup), are playing at venues like Rutherford High School with more games planned Sunday.