Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association warns of a scam where someone poses as a representative to request personal and banking details — it stressed that it never calls for such information to safeguard members. WXXV 25
- ➤ Hibernia Irish Society will host the Lace, Curtain and Blarney Luncheon on Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ship Island Room at the Golden Nugget. WXXV 25
- ➤ Southern Rail Commissioner Knox Ross said Amtrak will expand service in 2026 along the Coast on the Mardi Gras train route, following its successful return in 2025. Future steps aim to sustain the momentum that reintroduced passenger travel. WXXV 25
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi lawmakers will review 16 economic development projects worth $69 million selected by a committee using funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Jame Miller (CEO of the Gulf Coast Business Council) said decisions will shape which projects advance. WXXV 25
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Several fires have affected Harrison County recently because fireworks were not properly discarded — officials advise residents to keep water nearby and be cautious with fireworks disposal, given the dry, warm conditions. Residents should follow these steps to help protect property and lives. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The West Harrison Girls basketball team hosted the Hancock Hawks on Friday night and pulled ahead in the fourth period—winning 44-28 after a tightly contested game until the final period. WXXV 25
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Sam Joyner Blues Band Live Performance
7-10 PM — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Experience a soulful mix of Blues, R&B, Jazz, and Reggae with the renowned Sam Joyner.
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SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training
9 AM – 1 AM — Biloxi, Mississippi — $1299 early bird, $1899 regular — Enhance your portfolio management skills with hands-on training and certification preparation.
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Pre-Valentine's Day RnB Concert Featuring Fel Davis
3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Reserved seating highly suggested — Enjoy 90's RnB hits with live performances and great food before Valentine's Day.
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