Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Epic Pivot and Edit Media announced they will combine their resources to help mid-size and large businesses in Mississippi understand customers and boost growth.
The partnership aims to deliver integrated strategies—based on research and innovation—that increase customer loyalty and market performance.
U.S. Homeland Security and ICE agents arrested around 20 people on the Gulf Coast Saturday after raiding a barn in the Lizana community where a large cockfighting ring was operating—officers seized illegal guns, drugs, and evidence linking the operation to underground gambling and other crimes.
U.S. Border Patrol and partners conducted Operation Magnolia along the I-10 corridor in Mississippi during the last week of April that resulted in the apprehension of 48 illegal aliens from several countries and three U.S. citizens facing federal charges—authorities said offenders will be processed for removal or prosecution while $104,000 in cash, multiple firearms, and contraband were seized.
Over the weekend, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum hosted a reception for the new Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives Exhibit in Biloxi—an event that shared local Vietnamese stories.
The Building Official hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 14 at the Municipal Building at 676 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to consider cases involving Tuyen V.
Tran (509 Roy Street, Parcel No. 1410G-04-014.000) at 1:30 p.m. and Joseph Albert Yoakum of DR Horton, Inc (761 Baybreeze Drive, Parcel No. 1309E-01-008.023) at 2:00 p.m.
The Biloxi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Municipal Building Auditorium (676 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) to consider a preliminary subdivision application (Case No. 25-022-PC) for a new 220-lot single-family residential subdivision and two commercial lots on parcels along Popps Ferry Road and Tribe Drive.
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.
Bikin' the Beach Festival 2025
5-11 p.m. — The Sanctuary - Biloxi — $50-$149 — Celebrate the ultimate bike festival with music, motorcycles, and mayhem on the beautiful Gulf Coast.
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