Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The North Bay Civitan Club will host its 18th annual Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch on Saturday outside D’Iberville City Hall. The free event, which coincides with World Down Syndrome Day, invites families to register at 10 a.m. for an Easter Bunny visit, craft booths, games, and prizes. WXXV 25
- ➤ Camp Awesome held its $2,500 drawdown party on Saturday, March 7 at West Harrison Civic Center in Long Beach to raise funds for overnight camps serving children with special needs. Community members volunteered and provided culinary support from the McBride family and The Island View. Gazebo Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rap icon Lil Wayne will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday, August 14—bringing 20 years of Carter classics to the Gulf Coast. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. WXXV 25
- ➤ Residents on the Coast are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with festivities such as wearing green, enjoying festive food, and parades — a day that honors Irish culture and spreads local cheer. WXXV 25
- ➤ The America250 Mississippi Commission and the Mississippi Arts Commission announced public art grant recipients to celebrate local heritage with new murals and sculptures — awarding $12,000 or $8,000 to 10 projects in the Delta, Capital-Rivers, Gulf Coast, Pines, and Hills regions. Gazebo Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ First grade teachers at DeLisle Elementary are running a bracket-style reading challenge for 16 books that runs through March & features daily guest readers who read one competing title as students vote until one Champion Book is chosen. Gazebo Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gulfport All-Star guard Morris Robertson Jr. signed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College basketball, staying close to home as he builds on his success. He recently played in the Mississippi-Alabama all-star game, reached 1,000 career points, and earned several MVP honors, with games planned at Danzler Arena. WXXV 25
- ➤ Southern Miss (Golden Eagles) beat Nicholls 4-0 Tuesday, March 17 at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi during the Hancock Whitney Classic. They ended a two-game losing streak by using eight pitchers. Gazebo Gazette
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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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The Cure Marriage Weekend
6:30 p.m. — Hospitality Resort Management Center — Dinner provided — A transformative encounter exploring the marriage covenant awaits attendees.
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Dancing With The Stars Live
8-11 p.m. — Beau Rivage Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dazzling, high-energy live production featuring your favorite dance stars.
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Dancing With The Stars Live
8-11 p.m. — Beau Rivage Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Experience a dazzling, high-energy, brand-new live production of Dancing with the Stars.
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Kamenar & Pop Evil Live Concert
5-10 p.m. — The Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of electrifying performances with Kamenar and Pop Evil live on stage.
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2026 Crawfish Music Festival - Friday
12-7 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Ticket pricing varies — Enjoy live music and delicious crawfish in a festive atmosphere.
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