Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Harrison County Triad Program is offering free reflective address signs to help emergency responders find homes faster. The sign is placed on a mailbox at the end of a driveway, and residents must sign up + add extra safety support. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — new exhibits, live blues music and movie screenings add to the free event in Biloxi. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency on Thursday as severe winter weather moves into the region starting tonight and continuing through Jan. 25, sending supplies like generators and blankets to affected counties. Utility providers are on standby to quickly restore power amid expected outages + ice. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi state health officials are launching the 'Saving the Smallest' campaign today to teach families safe prenatal and infant care and lower infant mortality statewide. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Mississippi State Department of Health data shows the state leads the nation in gun deaths with a rate of 28.1 per 100k, with suicides now making up 55 to 58% of these deaths. Biloxi PD Lieutenant Candace Young stresses responsible gun use + calls for improved mental health support. WXXV 25
- ➤ A Gulfport doctor explains that Substance Use Disorder often develops gradually with hereditary risks reaching 40-60% while Coastal Family Health Center offers confidential medication-assisted treatment, therapy referrals, and access to community support groups during Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ D'Iberville football players earned three Division I offers after an impressive 2025 season — with Jordan Walley receiving two offers on Wednesday from Jax State and Ole Miss and KJ Washington getting one from Southern Miss. WXXV 25
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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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Mardi Gras Ball Celebration
7-11 p.m. — St. Martin Community Center — Open bar — Dance the night away at the ultimate Mardi Gras Ball filled with music and fun.
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Tab Benoit Concert
8-10 p.m. — Beach Boulevard — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blues of Tab Benoit in a night of music and fun.
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