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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, the Gulf Coast Skateparks Association held a community yard sale in Biloxi to raise funds for a permanent skatepark at the Biloxi underpass. President Tyler Prowant said the idea came from his sister-in-law — unsold items were donated to a nonprofit as volunteers helped build a concrete park that they plan to finish in about 2 years. WXXV 25
- ➤ Gulf Coast Skateparks Association will host a youth skate clinic on April 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the DIY skatepark on Hopkins Boulevard in Biloxi — volunteers will guide young skaters and answer questions while helmets are required and pads are encouraged, with helmets provided to those who need one. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association will host the second annual Biloxi Skate Fest on May 9 and 10 at the DIY Skatepark on Hopkins Boulevard—May 9 will have a best trick contest, ramp jam and an after party while May 10 will feature youth and adult contests with live music, food trucks and skate lessons for non-skaters. WXXV 25
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lillia Fuller of Pass Christian High School was named STAR Student for the 2024-25 school year by the Mississippi Economic Council STAR program and selected Heidi Byrd as her STAR Teacher. Over 600 STAR Students and Teachers will be honored at the upcoming Education Celebration with awards and scholarships —THE JOURNEY BEGINS – 1965-2025. Gazebo Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon spill, experts in Gulfport say the disaster that killed 11 people and released 134 million gallons of oil over 87 days still harms our seafood industry and marine life. Dr. Moby Solangi of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies explains that water changes from the 2019 Bonnet Carre spillway opening have led to increased marine deaths—prompting calls to open the Morganza spillway to help protect our local ecosystem and economy. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials with the Department of Marine Resources announced shrimp season will end on May 1 at 12:01 a.m. in waters south of the intracoastal waterway + west of the Gulfport Ship Channel. WXXV 25
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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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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.
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