Thursday, March 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two players at Pearl River Resort won over a million dollars on the Buffalo Power Play slot machine—one from Gordo, Alabama won $1,140,689 on March 10 at Silver Star Casino while a Mississippian later won $1,036,457 at Golden Moon Casino. The resort staff celebrated the remarkable jackpots that brought extra excitement to the gaming floor. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Luke Bryan will perform in Biloxi on September 6 — his fall concert will showcase his popular country hits for local fans. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at 4 p.m., the Mississippi Aquarium will release eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles off Biloxi Beach across from Edgewater Mall—each named after a Taylor Swift song. They arrived in December through a partnership with a New England aquarium—inviting the public to join in the turtle season. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new $951 million contract modification was announced for Bollinger Shipyards in Pascagoula on Wednesday to build America’s first heavy polar icebreaker in almost 50 years. The project will boost national defense and create quality jobs for the Mississippi Gulf Coast — the first vessel is expected to be completed by May 2030. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ After six months of deployment, Gulfport's Naval Construction Battalion Center welcomed home one of its largest groups of Seabees—WXXV reporter Lucas Warren greeted the returning workers. WXXV 25
- ➤ Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law Tuesday that gives state employees who have worked a full year six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for newborn or newly adopted children—this law will take effect Jan 1st, 2026. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Transportation warns residents about a text scam claiming an outstanding toll fee since Mississippi has no toll roads and MDOT does not collect fees from other states—messages that use MS-DOT are not from the department. WXXV 25
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Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and ABBA
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Mary C O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience a unique candlelight performance of beloved hits by Queen and ABBA.
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2025 Ribbon Walk
8 AM – 2 PM — Point Cadet — $20+ — A vibrant day filled with family fun events to support the fight against cancer.
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Crawfish Music Festival
April 23-27 — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — $10 entry — Enjoy live music, delicious crawfish, and family fun in Biloxi.
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Crawfish Music Festival
Apr 24-27 — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Various pricing options — Enjoy rides, delicious crawfish cooked in every imaginable way, and live music at this family-friendly festival.
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Newsies Musical
7:30 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — Ticket availability varies — Experience the inspiring story of young newsboys fighting for justice in a dazzling Broadway musical.
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Justin Furstenfeld Live
7-8 p.m. — The Sanctuary - Biloxi — $25-$99.50 — Experience a personal journey through music and storytelling with Blue October's frontman.
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