Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Biloxi.
A first-of-its-kind Banana Run will take place April 25 on the Biloxi Ocean Springs Bridge.
Check in begins at 6:30 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. for participants dressed as bananas.
Following Deputy Jimerson's funeral, hundreds of law enforcement officers joined local supporters near the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge as a procession traveled across Harrison and Jackson counties on Friday afternoon — three military helicopters flew overhead as flags waved in his honor.
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach hosted a Blessing of the Jeeps Saturday where Father Satish and Father Louis blessed many vehicles — including some electronic ones for kids, with a food festival featuring music and mimosas.
The church thanked volunteers and community groups for their support.
WXXV News 25 team earned recognition Saturday night at the 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards hosted by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.
Megan Fayard was named rookie of the year and a Friday Night showcase team received state honor for its sports coverage.
Biloxi is set to celebrate its seafood heritage with the 'Stars, Stripes & Seafood' event, which received an America250 Mississippi mini grant to honor founding seafood leaders.
The public event will be held on July 3 at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum with reenactments, free tours, and seafood tastings.
La Terre Farms in the Kiln will launch its two-day Flower Festival this weekend in partnership with Walter Anderson Museum and Arts, Hancock County, on April 18 and 19.
Singing River Health System hosted its 14th Stroke Care Symposium at the Golden Nugget ball on Friday, where health care professionals from across the Gulf South met for training on emergency response, treatment, and rehabilitation (including stroke survivor remarks).
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino will host a series of Mother’s Day events starting May 5, featuring a brunch at BR Prime on May 10 with live music, special dining menus, and a jewelry trunk show, while concerts by Chicago will run from May 8-10 at the resort theatre.
Eleven Coast athletes, including Biloxi’s Connor Lofton, are named 2026 Crossroads Baseball All-Stars — games will soon be held at William Carey University in late May, with Poplarville’s Ashley Gaeter coaching the 5A/4A team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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