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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Biloxi Pearls are hosting a cheer clinic for kids and teens this weekend to choose the next Pearlettes; selected participants will perform before a Shuckers game (offering a stage opportunity). WXXV 25
- ➤ At Sunkist Golf Club the Never Quit Foundation hosted its 29th annual Spiders’ Charity Golf Classic where 36 teams of four competed to raise funds for Rebecca Craighead, who is facing orbital meningiomas. In just two minutes the tournament raised $1,347— a milestone that highlights strong local support— and the proceeds will help with her treatment and recovery. WXXV 25
- ➤ On Saturday, the Gulf Coast Dream Program hosted its 19th annual charity golf tournament at a local course to support free programs for athletes with disabilities; local businesses, including Planet Fitness, helped run the event—officials said it boosted exposure for new participants—and community leaders praised the strong local effort. Organizers plan to use the momentum to enroll more athletes and secure additional volunteers in the coming months. WXXV 25
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested for the murder of Joyce Gomez in Pass Christian and is charged with tampering with physical evidence—38-year-old Brett Huntley Keel now faces a bond of $1,500,000 as the investigation continues. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country singer Billy Currington will perform at The Sound in Gautier on September 26 with special guest Owen Riegling as he sings hit songs and new numbers. The outdoor concert takes place for local country music fans — venue officials released the details. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies kicked off their spring conference at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi as state and federal officials gathered and the Mississippi Highway Patrol's honor guard opened the proceedings (guest speakers included FBI Director Kash Patel, DEA acting director Jarod Forget, Governor Tate Reeves, and Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell) while the event is set to run until Wednesday. WXXV 25
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Pearl River Wildcats clinched back-to-back MACCC titles after losing an 11-inning game to Northwest Mississippi Community College and winning the decisive contest, marking their fourth conference title in five years. The team now prepares to host the Region 23 tournament next week at The Dub. WXXV 25
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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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The Purple Madness: A Tribute to Prince
7-9 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — $25-$80 — Experience the electrifying tribute to Prince with Bobby Miller and an ensemble of talented performers.
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