Good morning, Biloxi.

North Bay Civitan Club invites local businesses to join My Abilities Job Fair to connect job seekers with intellectual or developmental disabilities to new career opportunities.

The fair runs this weekend at D’Iberville Community Center (10-noon) with free booth registration.

Back Bay Mission is recruiting local volunteers for the Health and Resource Fair on April 29 to help with parking, registration and general needs.

Shifts last about an hour and a half (volunteers must use vendor parking on the day of the event).

Pass Christian High School is hosting Pass Christian Night, a special community event featuring the Biloxi Shuckers at Keesler Federal Park today at 6 p.m.; students, faculty, & family are invited as Daelyn Wilkenson & Jaylin Bryan join the festivities.

Construction is underway on Biloxi's future Chick-Fil-A at the corner of Pass and Nelson Roads near Rouses.

City Councilman Paul Tisdale shared photos of the preliminary earthwork, though the project has faced delays after historic trees were removed.

Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is nearing its 100,000th passenger milestone since launching last August and averaging about 400 riders daily.

The train connects New Orleans, Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula with more growth expected this spring and summer — boosting local tourism and economic opportunities.

OLLI at Gulf Park Campus saw its largest membership growth after opening a new dedicated space last September — the program now serves 276 members and offers classes, seminars and social events for adults 50 and older.

Mississippi officials are maintaining strict rules to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer.

MDWFP’s targeted zones ban supplemental feeding and transport of high-risk carcass parts, and a full review of the plan is scheduled for later in 2026 to reflect new science.

On Earth Day the 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup saw over 150 volunteers from a local casino industry join to remove debris on Deer Island (a key coastal natural area).

Their work helped protect the island for future generations.

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport officials announced a plan to extend the secondary runway by over 1,000 feet to allow larger planes and provide an alternative for unscheduled maintenance; bidding will open mid May and construction is expected to take about 24 months with no travel delays.

A new report by the American Lung Association shows that 65,296 kids in Mississippi are breathing unhealthy air (from 2022 to 2024) with elevated ozone and particle pollution in several counties, prompting calls for state officials to improve clean air measures.

Mississippi college stars line up as the NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. CT at Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium.

Players from Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Southern Miss and Jackson State are expected—thanks to strong season performances—to be selected across rounds scheduled through Saturday.

The Pass Christian Softball Lady Pirates won 17-3 in two games last week against the Lawrence County Lady Cougars and will face Mendenhall at 6:00 p.m. Friday in the MHSAA 4A Playoffs.

After signing with the Brewers this morning, Mark Coley II delivered a 10th-inning walk-off hit to give the Shuckers a 6-5 win on Wednesday at Keesler Federal Park (their first walk-off win in 2026) while Dylan O’Rae set a single-game record with five stolen bases.

Assistant USM baseball coach Travis Creel recaps the Golden Eagles' win over Tulane at The Pete last night and previews a weekend series against South Alabama while Patrick 'Stats' McGee discusses postseason regional scenarios.

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.

Dee Snider Meet & Greet

5-8 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Ticket price varies — Meet the legendary Dee Snider in an exclusive one-on-one opportunity.

D.K. Harrell Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Cost varies — Experience the powerful blues sound of rising star D.K. Harrell with his captivating guitar and soulful vocals.