Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cecilia Dobbs Walton of the City of Biloxi said that the Biloxi Lighthouse Fair will be held on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitor Center — free admission is offered — for residents to attend. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jurassic Quest dinosaur exhibit will visit Biloxi from August 15th-17th at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on Beach Blvd—featuring life-size models including a T.rex, interactive rides, and a raptor training experience. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality discovered the largest mosasaur fossil in Mississippi on April 15th in Oktibbeha County, a 30-foot sea dragon bone now housed in the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson—offering new insights into the region's ancient marine life. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Transportation is working on hundreds of millions of dollars’ road projects across South Mississippi — from Diamondhead to Woolmarket along I-10 and Highway 49 — as Anna Ehrgott from MDOT gives a progress report. WXXV 25
- ➤ Representative Jill Ford said Mississippi will use the new AIR Task Force—created after Gov. Tate Reeves signed SB 2426—to guide fair AI rules that boost business and job growth. The task force will work with tech experts and business leaders to ensure smart innovation without heavy regulation. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Mississippi Congressman Trent Kelly retired from the military with a ceremony hosted by Gov. Tate Reeves in the state capitol rotunda on Saturday — marking his decades-long career that began in 1985 — and received honors for his service. Kelly served in various roles, deployed for Operation Desert Storm and the global war on terrorism, and won a runoff for Congress in 2015. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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Anissa Hampton & The H Funk Band
7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Free general admission — Experience the soulful sounds of Anissa 'Bigg Sexyy' Hampton as she showcases her musical journey.
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