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Friday, April 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen years after a fire destroyed three businesses, Biloxi Community Development will build a new entertainment space on the vacant lot at 781 Howard Avenue. Community Director Jerry Creel said the project will feature a two-story building with a balcony, walkways leading from Howard and George Ohr, and a courtyard with a fountain — all designed to help revitalize downtown. WXXV 25
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the April General Membership meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center, the University of Southern Mississippi and the Gulf Coast Business Council announced a new executive leadership academy—set to provide a nine-month curriculum at Southern Miss Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach for current and emerging business leaders. USM President Dr. Joe Paul said the academy will offer upskilled training to boost the region’s professional growth. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Crawfish Music Festival has returned to the Coast Coliseum this week, offering top musical acts, rides, games, and plenty of crawfish—Wednesday featured special deals on rides. WXXV 25
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A nationwide study by the American Lung Association shows air quality in three Mississippi metro areas worsened since 2024—Jackson’s ozone rating dropped from an A to a B, Tupelo’s clean record shifted, and Gulfport-Biloxi’s ozone grade fell from a B to a C despite strong marks for particle pollution. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality noted that all locations meet federal standards and warned that the new grading method might not accurately reflect true air quality. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting this summer, Amtrak will launch its Mardi Gras Service—twice daily train trips between New Orleans and Mobile with stops in Bay Saint Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula. The state-sponsored service will offer morning and evening departures and provide riders direct connections to other long-distance trains. WXXV 25
- ➤ Nearly six weeks after 18 tornadoes hit 25 counties and killed seven people, Mississippi still has not heard from the White House on FEMA aid—Governor Tate Reeves requested assistance for 20 counties on April 1. MEMA said it submitted all damage reports and paperwork—now awaiting FEMA’s response. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Susie visited The Cornerstone Boutique in downtown Biloxi to get vacation packing tips from owner Rachel Kelley. The store offers new spring/summer 2025 resort wear for women in sizes small — 3XL. WXXV 25
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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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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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