Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Walmart will remodel 16 Mississippi stores in 2025, including a Biloxi location at Keesler—updating store designs, pickup and pharmacy features, and product offerings while also boosting employee benefits and supporting local communities.
Today the Crawfish Music Festival hosts its family ride night at the Coast Coliseum complex—families pay $25 for carnival rides as gates open at 5 p.m. This 32nd festival will feature musical acts including Gavin Adcock and Puddle of Mudd—more events and crawfish festivities continue through Sunday, April 27.
Nine Mississippi high school students were named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists by the Mississippi Department of Education on Tuesday after being selected from thousands of candidates for their academic and artistic achievements.
This summer, William Carey University Tradition Campus in Biloxi will have a new vice president when Dr. Ladd Taylor replaces retiring Dr. Cassandra Conner—Dr. Taylor brings a long career in education and plans to support campus growth.
Incumbent council members lost Tuesday’s municipal primary runoffs as Robert “Mike” Nail won 61.7% over Dixie Newman in Biloxi Ward 3 and Kendal Buckner beat Kenneth “Truck” Casey with 60.3% of the vote in Gulfport — election commissions will certify the results next week while Pass Christian’s Betty Sparkman suspended her campaign and new leaders emerged in races in Moss Point, Pascagoula, Bay St. Louis, and Diamondhead.
Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts is hosting its annual conference at the Beau Rivage to share ideas and form partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
The event will continue until Saturday — sessions include the exchange of best practices and staff training.
Katie King from the Humane Society of South Mississippi said every other Wednesday morning they feature a pet up for adoption + this week Marlin is looking for a forever home.
The City of D’Iberville opened a new outdoor sports center at the Rusty Quave Sports Complex in partnership with the National Fitness Campaign— the facility offers a seven-minute workout featuring exercises like lunges and pulls, is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is available for users 14 and older.
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.
Shuck Yeah Saturday
1-4 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of family fun with baseball and a special poster giveaway.
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