Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Biloxi.
The Rotary Club of Pass Christian awarded 2025-2026 grants to three local organizations supporting youth programs — an after-school project, school music classes, and Boys and Girls Clubs scholarships.
The club, which celebrated 100 years last May, meets Thursdays at the Yacht Club.
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics is in full swing today at Harrison County Fairgrounds — drawing horse owners and riders from across the country for a premier equestrian event.
Dave Elliott spoke with the founder during his visit.
Students at Harrison Central High School attended a career fair on Friday that brought together over 35 businesses (spanning finance, medical, media, construction, and law enforcement) with 70 professionals offering real-world advice to help shape their futures.
Our Lady Academy senior Elizabeth Simpson was named a National Merit Finalist after scoring highly on the PSAT — a test that honors academic excellence — and she will now compete for scholarships awarded this spring.
Dr. Barbara Thomas from Harrison County was elected by the MSBA Delegate Assembly on Nov.
18 to represent the Fourth Congressional District on the Board of Directors for a one-year term, joining a team that will guide local school board training and public education policies.
Mississippi Power partnered with Mississippi State University to safely tag two bald eaglets from a nest on private property in Biloxi today.
Scientists fitted the birds with GPS trackers so they can track their flight and growth over time.
D'Iberville received $1.14 million in funding from MDOT to build a new sidewalk corridor on D'Iberville Boulevard connecting Lamey Bridge Road and Auto Mall Parkway with a safe crossing at I-110.
Project development will begin after design and bidding phases — construction will follow in phases.
Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is inviting local community leaders to join its 2026 Ambassadors Leadership Class, aimed at driving change in cancer support.
Nominations are now open and further details were shared by Jesse Sunderman and Susie Davis.
D.R. Horton’s Mississippi division will hold a ribbon cutting for its new model home at Magnolia Walk in Pass Christian on Feb.
27 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The model home features 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, smart home technology, and exclusive Emerald Series details + easy access to I-10.
High school baseball returns to Keesler Federal Park today as St. Patrick High School hosts Vancleave High; gates open at 4:30 p.m. with games starting at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and tickets cost $10.
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.
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