Good morning, Biloxi.

The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport has named Jeff Gibula interim CEO as outgoing CEO Kurt Allen will leave at the end of the month.

Gibula has over 30+ years aquarium experience, has worked at the facility since Oct. 2019, and will support staff during the search for a permanent leader.

WXXV’s Megan Fayard revisits the early 1900s in a Hometown History feature that details the Great Southern Hotel—once a famed resort in Gulfport—in an exploration of a changing Mississippi Coast.

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has issued water contact advisories for four Gulf Coast beaches, including Bay St. Louis and Pass Christian beaches, while advisories remain at Long Beach and Biloxi East Central Beach (Station 12B); swimmers should avoid water contact after heavy rain until bacteria levels become safe.

A military exercise called Sentry South 26-2 began Friday at south Mississippi bases, with over a thousand active duty, National Guard and Reserve Forces taking part at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center and Camp Shelby.

Residents might hear more aircraft and helicopter noise until March 6.

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport warns local residents about scam calls that impersonate its official number and promise free airline tickets.

Officials advise hanging up immediately and not sharing personal or financial information (authorities are investigating the issue).

Mississippi 4th Congressional District Representative Mike Ezell received the inaugural Main Street Policy Impact Award last Friday in Washington, D.C.—recognizing his push for economic growth in business districts from Pascagoula to Gulfport.

Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital is hosting a vaccine fundraiser Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to support Rhett, a five-year-old boy battling DIPG (a rare cancer) by raising funds for his family’s medical expenses; vaccine bundles cost $70 for three vaccines.

South Mississippi fastpitch softball standouts were named to the 2026 MAC Rising Star and Junior All-Star teams — selected athletes from local schools such as Harrison Central, West Harrison, and Ocean Springs will represent the region later this year.

OLA Crescents of Our Lady Academy won their first basketball division title after beating the Lady Irish 58-46 last Friday.

They advance to a home playoff game as coach Bill Henley praised the team for reaching a new milestone.

Saint Stanislaus College Prep won a Division 8-3A title with a 70-31 win over Presbyterian Christian last Friday and outscored Hazlehurst on Tuesday to secure playoff advancement.

The team will face St. Andrew’s Episcopal on Saturday at Brother Peter Memorial Gymnasium with tip-off at 6 p.m.

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.

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

7:30-11:30 p.m. — Mary C O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting music of Fleetwood Mac illuminated by candlelight.