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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Harrah's Gulf Coast will soon open Sizzle and Salt—an upcoming restaurant in the hotel lobby overlooking the pool deck—that will serve Southwestern dishes including eggrolls, smash burgers and a variety of margaritas. WXXV 25
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 60 middle school students competed on March 18 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in a math tournament, and the top winners will advance to the state competition on April 12 at the Mississippi School of Mathematics and Science in Columbus. Gazebo Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ MEMA released its damage report from this weekend’s severe weather system. The agency recorded damage to 24 homes and two farms statewide—five on the Coast—without any injuries or deaths reported. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With Spring Break approaching, the Department of Marine Resources offered boating safety tips for those heading to the Mississippi Gulf Coast — the advice stresses that vessels must be sea-worthy and equipped with all required safety gear. Captain Michael Strickland said boaters must have a personal flotation device per person and boaters born after June 30th must carry a valid water safety certificate — guidelines aimed at preventing accidents on the waterways. WXXV 25
- ➤ On March 31, HB 598 cleared its final vote and will become law on July 1 — raising rates for public notice ads for the first time in 27 years. The bill, filed by Rep. Jason Barnett, passed the House vote by 117 to 1 and allows newspaper publishers to charge 25 cents per word for first notices and 23 cents per word for repeat insertions while also permitting annual rate increases based on the consumer price index. Gazebo Gazette
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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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