Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Dr. Benjamin Weldon has been named the new CEO of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and will assume his role on March 9.
A Southern Miss graduate, he brings over a decade of workforce development experience from his work at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula.
The westbound ramp at County Farm Road on I-10 will close next Monday at 7 p.m. and reopen Tuesday at 6 a.m. for paving work; drivers should use caution near workers.
St. Patrick girls soccer won a 5-1 game against Sacred Heart on Saturday, earning a spot in the South State Championship for the team from Biloxi.
Mississippi native Ben Brown, who grew up in Ocean Springs and played at Ole Miss, overcame injury setbacks before helping the New England Patriots reach the Super Bowl and sign a two-year extension.
He shared his inspiring journey with WXXV News.
Dozens of South Mississippi student wrestlers earned podium finishes at the 2026 MissHSAA Boys and Girls Individual State Wrestling Tournament last weekend (Vancleave won the boys team championship while Ocean Springs topped the girls).
Biloxi boys soccer advanced to its first South State title game with a 1-0 win in double-overtime against Gulfport on Saturday—WXXV News 25 shared match highlights.
St. Patrick boys soccer held a 3-0 lead at halftime and overcame a late push by Sacred Heart to win 4-3 in the third round and advance to the South State Championship.
WXXV News 25 provided game highlights.
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.
3rd Annual Soul Music Awards
3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Reserved seating recommended — Celebrate the best in soul music with live performances and industry honors.
George County vs Hernando
5-9 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets from $28 — Experience the exciting Battle At The Beach showdown in Biloxi.
Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition Concert
7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of Swamp Pop music with Ryan Foret and his band as they perform live.
Paws & People Community Festival and Volunteer Drive
9 AM – 4 PM — Barksdale Pavillon — Free Admission — Celebrate community and the joy therapy dogs bring with vendors, food, and prizes.
Convenience Expo Biloxi
9:30 a.m. — Biloxi, Mississippi — Admission details not available — Explore the latest in food, marketing, and convenience at this dynamic trade expo.
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