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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army Kroc Center will host the Frosty Kroc Race this weekend for local runners+families to enjoy a fun community event. WXXV 25
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill of South Mississippi opened its 13th outlet store in Gulfport on Thursday morning along Highway 49 with a ribbon cutting; the bin store sells items by the pound + proceeds support local job training and employment programs. WXXV 25
- ➤ Chris Rhodes has taken over as Coast Electric CEO following Ron Barnes’ retirement, with the change announced last June. Rhodes, who previously led Southern Pine Electric, now oversees a cooperative serving 90,000+ members in Harrison, Hancock + Pearl River counties. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today marks Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday; he was born in Tupelo to Vernon and Gladys Presley, stayed at the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs, and performed in Biloxi in 1955, though he missed a scheduled appearance at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in 1977. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Saenger Theatre in Biloxi, work crews are adjusting carpet tiles (to align them properly), leveling the auditorium floor, and upgrading stage rigging and AV systems. The city said officials still must finalize the management plan before the facility reopens. WXXV 25
- ➤ Biloxi Police Chief John Miller will retire mid-January after more than 30 years on the force; he began his career on Dec. 19 and became chief in 2009. Miller said he will miss his team but is confident the department will continue serving the community well. 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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Rehab with Abaddon's End and DJ T Swan
8:00 – 11:50 p.m. — The Sanctuary - Biloxi — Please check the event page for pricing — Enjoy live performances by multi-platinum band Rehab and more.
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Biloxi Boat Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Admission details pending — Explore the latest boats and marine accessories from local dealers.
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