Good morning, Biloxi.

On March 31 a home invasion took place on Cypress Bayou Drive in Gulfport—two unknown individuals with a machete attacked a resident in his driveway, tied him and his wife up, stole cash, jewelry, and a black 2018 Dodge Charger, and the victim later received treatment at a local hospital in stable condition.

A new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce showed Mississippi ranked second in real GDP growth for 2024 with a 4.2% increase that added $1.27 billion to the state’s economy — agriculture and manufacturing sectors drove much of the boost.

The Mississippi Aquarium will release seven rehabilitated turtles on Thursday at 4 p.m. from the beach in front of Edgewater Mall and officials will be on site to provide details and answer questions.

Leaders with Mississippi Veterans Affairs have put the final touches on a $60 million, 133,000 square foot veterans home on Tradition Parkway that will soon house up to 100 veterans.

The VA secretary is expected to attend the April 11 ribbon cutting — about 20 veterans will move in later this summer as the home fills gradually.

The City of Biloxi is preparing a traffic plan for Spring Break from April 10th through April 13th to manage heavy traffic along Highway 90.

Biloxi Police will use cone barriers and reserve lanes for emergency vehicles as scheduled events are set to draw thousands to the beaches.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Biloxi Shuckers announced the team’s initial roster for their 10th season and set an exhibition for April 2—6:35 p.m.—a road opener on April 4 and a home game on April 8.

The roster features top prospect Cooper Pratt and four other Brewers Top-30 prospects along with experienced players returning for the season.

Both Ole Miss and Southern Miss baseball stayed in the D1Baseball Top 25 for the sixth week, with Ole Miss moving to No. 9 after a home series win over Florida and Southern Miss holding No. 13 after a loss to Nicholls and wins at South Alabama.

Ole Miss plays Jackson State in Oxford today before a four-game road swing, while Southern Miss will host Tulane in a midweek rivalry game ahead of a road series at Marshall.

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.

2025 Ribbon Walk

8 AM – 2 PM — Point Cadet — $20+ — A vibrant day filled with family fun events to support the fight against cancer.

Crawfish Music Festival

April 23-27 — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — $10 entry — Enjoy live music, delicious crawfish, and family fun in Biloxi.

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.

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.

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.