Good morning, Biloxi.

The University of Southern Mississippi starts its 78th Summer Field Program at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory to give students hands-on coastal research experience.

The program offers two sessions — one from May 27 to June 25 and one from June 26 to July 30 — and students must apply by May 1.

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced on April 18 that starting May 1 at 12:01 a.m. shrimping will be closed in all waters south of the Intracoastal Waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel, while waters east of the channel will remain open as required by state rules — all shrimp boats must carry a valid license.

On Friday, April 18, the Pass Christian boys baseball team defeated Mendenhall 12-1 while the Lady Pirates softball team won 5-4 on a walk-off at Philip Terrell Complex—both teams advanced in the MHSAA playoffs.

Pass Christian will host the Lawrence County Cougars on April 24 at 6 p.m.—the next round game is set to follow these wins.

Crawfish Music Festival

April 23-27 — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — $10 entry — Enjoy live music, delicious crawfish, and family fun in Biloxi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gulf Coast on Broadway Benefit for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of Broadway tunes performed by top local talent in support of children's health care.