Good morning, Biloxi.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of 25 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for community college excellence + the contest awards $1 million every two years for achievement in learning and credential completion.

Memorial Health System is hosting a free seminar for girls aged 9 to 12 (registration required) to help them navigate growing up with confidence and support.

The event is set for May 13 at 6 p.m. at the chapel in Centennial Plaza.

The Biloxi Police Department will honor fallen officers during its annual ceremony on May 13 at 10 a.m. at the police station on Porter Avenue, inviting the public to pay respects.

Governor Reeves declared Hurricane Preparedness Week from May 3-9 to help residents get ready for the Atlantic hurricane season; state agencies like MEMA will share daily safety tips and local teams at WXXV Weather Authority are preparing a storm special scheduled to air later this month.

The Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, May 5 from Noon to 6 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center, with donors receiving a commemorative t-shirt + honoring a fallen local officer.

Singing River Health System welcomes Dr. Anna Pavlov (board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery), who is now scheduling patients at Singing River Plastic Surgery in Gulfport.

Southern Miss swept its series in Hattiesburg, winning three close games & now heads to James Madison, while Mississippi State dropped its series and will host Nicholls Tuesday and Ole Miss lost its series & prepares for Texas A&M after a midweek break.

Forever My Daughter, Always My Mother

3-8 p.m. — Fontainebleau Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the heartwarming bond between mothers and daughters with stories, laughter, and memories.

Dee Snider Meet & Greet

5-8 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Ticket price varies — Meet the legendary Dee Snider in an exclusive one-on-one opportunity.

D.K. Harrell Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Cost varies — Experience the powerful blues sound of rising star D.K. Harrell with his captivating guitar and soulful vocals.

Mississippi Summer Firefighters Conference 2026

8 AM – 5 PM — IP Casino Resort Spa — Check website for details — A week of education, networking, and fun activities for fire service professionals in a coastal setting.

Nike Baseball Camp at Keesler Federal Park

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — $325 for a 3-day camp — Enhance your baseball skills while having fun and building friendships with professional instruction from the Biloxi Shuckers.