Good morning, Biloxi.

Caswell Springs Methodist Church in Jackson County marks 150 years of worship and will hold a homecoming service on May 4th at 10:50 a.m., with lunch, music, historical displays, and activities planned while attendees share photos and stories to honor the church legacy.

Today in Biloxi, the First Friday Block Party kicks off the new month as reporter Marco Bitonel from WXXV News brings live coverage—marking the start of a festive weekend.

The Biloxi Police Department partnered with the American Red Cross to host the sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive today at the Biloxi Visitors Center from 11 to 6.

Donors received food and a commemorative t-shirt as they honored the fallen officer in a memorial event.

Mississippi Audubon Coastal Bird Stewardship Program has ramped up nesting activities on local beaches by placing pink flags in areas where Least Terns are nesting—this measure is designed to protect sensitive nesting spots from disturbance.

The program will continue to monitor and adjust its efforts as nesting progresses.

Governor Tate Reeves declared May 4-10 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi to help residents prepare for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and remember Hurricane Katrina.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will share daily tips on building disaster kits & checking flood insurance to guide residents as severe storms approach & keep everyone safe.

Governor Tate Reeves declared Hurricane Preparedness Week for May 4th — May 10th to remind residents to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said citizens will prepare by assembling emergency kits and planning evacuation routes ahead of the season.

Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United has filed a lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 2648 that lets the Department of Marine Resources lease up to 80% of public oyster reefs — the group argues this move is unconstitutional and will harm local fishermen's livelihoods by restricting their access without proper public input.

On Tuesday, two female flag football players from St. Martin High School earned college scholarships from John Melvin Christian College in Pensacola (quarterback Jalyn Nguyen and middle linebacker Yvette Nathan), marking a milestone for Gulf Coast sports.

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.

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.

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.

Happy Together Tour

7-9:30 p.m. — IP Casino Resort Spa — Ticketed event — Celebrate legendary hits from the 60s and 70s with a stellar lineup of iconic musical acts.

2025 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic

June 2-8 — Golden Nugget Biloxi Hotel & Casino — Cash prizes available — Experience the excitement of the Gulf’s top billfish tournament with spectacular offshore fishing.