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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Heroes invites local businesses, organizations, and individuals to join its Ramp it Up 100 initiative, which will build ramps for people needing access — Erik Alvarez and Mark McAvoy are helping lead the effort. WXXV 25
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce has opened small business grants for its members to fund projects, employee training, and business development. Grants start at ($500) and must be submitted by Monday, May 4 at noon via email or mail to the designated address. WXXV 25
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Team Lightning 12272, a robotics team from the Mississippi Coast, will debut at the World Championship in Houston from April 29 to May 2. Team members Austin Benda, Joey Quick, and Alexis Noble + coach Brenden Phillips from West Harrison Middle School are preparing to compete. WXXV 25
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University released its forecast predicting the 2026 hurricane season will have fewer storms — including 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 potential majors — than averages from 1990-2001. Coastal residents, including those in Biloxi, should prepare as updates come on June 10, July 8, and Aug. 5. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office released final details for deputy Michael Jimerson’s funeral in Biloxi, with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a service beginning at 1 p.m., and a procession to follow a route from First Baptist Church to Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home that honors his memory. WXXV 25
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The City of Biloxi announced a multi-phase medical development in the Woolmarket area off North Oaklawn Lane. Phase one will build two medical buildings—a pain management clinic and a dermatology office—with future phases adding a new boulevard and several more structures. WXXV 25
- ➤ Gulf Coast man Courtez Tyler will graduate today from the MDRS EMERGE Center in Long Beach after learning essential skills for living without sight; he plans to start an apprenticeship to become an orientation and mobility instructor and help others overcome vision loss. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Mississippi State star Tolu Smith, a Bay St. Louis native, reached an agreement with the Detroit Pistons after a two-way deal; he will now join the NBA team +league officials confirm+. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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Forever My Daughter, Always My Mother
3-8 p.m. — Fontainebleau Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the heartwarming bond between mothers and daughters with stories, laughter, and memories.
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