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Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ingalls Shipbuilding launched the guided missile destroyer George M Neal on Wednesday in Pascagoula, Miss. The ship will move into outfitting and testing as the U.S. Navy prepares it to counter 21st century threats. WXXV 25
- ➤ On April 2, leaders from Mississippi State University, the Air Force and local partners raised the final beam for the Cyber and Technology Center near Keesler Air Force Base. Construction will finish in March as the center prepares offices, classrooms and event spaces for cyber training + workforce development. Gazebo Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jake Cook, CEO at Climb CDC in Gulfport, completed the 2024 to 2026 YouthBuild Leadership Fellowship on March 19, joining 16+ peers to build leadership skills and support opportunity youth. The fellowship program unites leaders from YouthBuild programs worldwide and fosters sustainable community impact. Gazebo Gazette
- ➤ Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and USM have joined forces to offer freshmen and sophomore courses at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach—this partnership will ensure a smoother path to a four-year degree as students earning an associate degree with a 2.0 GPA will be guaranteed admission to USM. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At 9:30 a.m. today, representatives from the Mississippi Sound Coalition (with scientists from the Northern Gulf Institute, USM, and MSU) will present two new studies on Bonnet Carre Spillway impacts at the Harrison County Courthouse in Gulfport, followed by a press conference. WXXV 25
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Home of Grace Women's Campus held a ribbon cutting today to open its new state of the art fitness center that supports holistic health in addiction recovery. The $10,000 project was funded by community donations and alumni families. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pass Christian Pirates hosted the annual Cory McGee Classic Saturday in honor of a local Olympian. Dozens of athletes from 13 schools competed in 19 track events, with Pass Christian earning top scores on both the girls' and boys' sides. WXXV 25
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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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Michael Vincent Band Live
7-11 PM — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Tickets available — Experience a night of captivating blues music from the Michael Vincent Band.
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2026 Crawfish Music Festival - Sunday
12-4 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Enjoy live music and delicious crawfish at this outdoor festival, rain or shine.
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John Clayton White Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticketed event — Experience the blues talent of 14-year-old prodigy John Clayton White as he captivates with his guitar skills.
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K-POP WARRIORS Live Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Dr. Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center — Family-friendly — Experience a high-energy performance filled with K-Pop music, dance, and colorful characters.
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Rockin' Dopsie Jr and the Zydeco Twisters Live
7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy Zydeco show with the legendary Rockin' Dopsie Jr and his talented band.
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