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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Hancock, Ocean Springs and Jackson County Chambers to announce the 2025 One Coast Award recipients on April 15 at Beau Rivage in Biloxi — more than 400 people attended. The awards, started in 2002 to honor community and young business leaders, continue a coast tradition that shows how working together helps everyone — a belief that what benefits one benefits all. Gazebo Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Romanian men, Alexandru Ionut Gheorghe and Marian Aurelian Neacsu, were sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for installing card skimmers at Mississippi stores in June and July 2024 while their codefendant, Bogdan Gabriel Radu (who pleaded guilty), awaits sentencing as part of a scheme that also defrauded over $85,000 in SNAP benefits. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today at the Biloxi Civic Center, city officials held a meeting to address the ongoing homelessness issue at Broadwater Property (a concern raised by residents and council members over several months). Lucas Warren from WXXV News 25 is live at the meeting (providing current details on the discussion). WXXV 25
- ➤ Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport now offers travelers a way to ship items prohibited by TSA instead of surrendering them at the checkpoint, with the second-floor station charging a $10 fee (the program is run by the airport, not TSA). WXXV 25
- ➤ Biloxi travelers must obtain a REAL ID by May 7 at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport’s first-floor service bureau open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. TSA Federal Security Director Kim Jackson warned that without the Gold Star on your license you will face enhanced screening and may miss your flight — travel delays could impact your plans. WXXV 25
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The defending 6A state champions lost a 6-2 lead in the 5th inning before battling back to win 9-8 on the road against the Hancock Hawks. The Hawks held a one-run lead in the second to last inning before the Rebels secured their thrilling victory. WXXV 25
- ➤ The Biloxi Shuckers overcame an early 3—0 deficit with four extra-base hits to win a 9—8 game against the Columbus Clingstones at Keesler Federal Park on April 13, and Brian Fitzpatrick earned the win in his Double-A debut. The team began a six-game road set against the Birmingham Barons on Tuesday at Regions Field. Gazebo Gazette
- ➤ Coastal Mississippi was named one of the top 10 best golf destinations in the U.S. by USA Today 10Best, and it is the only southern location on the list — offering 20 courses including high-end options such as Grand Bear, Fallen Oak, and The Bridges designed by top architects. Golfers can enjoy world-class courses set against a scenic coastline that highlights the region's reputation for quality and hospitality. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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Deep South Spirit Season Finale 2025
7:00 AM - 6:59 AM — 2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS — Entry fee varies — Cheerleading teams compete at the season's grand finale in the heart of Biloxi.
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Alliance All Hands Meeting 2025
Multiple days — Golden Nugget Biloxi Hotel & Casino — Registration required — Engage in coastal communities networking with over 500 partners from various regions.
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Pensacola Blue Wahoos vs. Biloxi Shuckers
1:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket required — Watch a thrilling Southern League baseball matchup between local rivals.
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JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience
7-9 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy tribute to the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen with shredding guitar solos and acrobatics.
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The Fab Four: USA Meets The Beatles!
8 p.m. — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi — Tickets start at $24.99 — Experience an evening of Beatles classics performed by an Emmy Award-Winning tribute band.
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