Good morning, Biloxi.

The Kroc Center pool in Biloxi is open today after crews finished maintenance and the aquatic staff ensured safety; residents are encouraged to reserve their spot online.

Residents on the Coast are urged to prepare for hurricane season ahead of June 1 as the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency emphasizes key actions during Hurricane Preparedness Week — reminders were provided by MEMA Chief Communications Officer Scott Simmons.

Local volunteers honor fallen officer Robert McKeithen with an annual memorial blood drive at the Biloxi Visitors Center (a tribute growing each year since his death on May 5, 2019).

Bikin’ the Beach festival will take over Long Beach from May 14 to 17 at Harper McCaughan Town Green, offering tattoos, stunts and free live music while local officials such as Mayor Tim Pierce, Jason Stearma and Jennifer Miller join the event.

Local Catholic parishes mark May as a month of devotion with traditional rosary recitations and May Crowning ceremonies held at local churches.

The events invite parishioners to reflect on faith and celebrate longstanding tradition.

Local drivers face rising fuel costs as AAA set the national average at $4.45 on Monday — many use apps to track prices and cut daily fuel expenses.

Pass Christian Middle School Advanced Band earned a top score for concert performance and a strong rating in sight reading at Biloxi High School during the Gulf Coast Band Directors Association Concert Festival.

Band director David Cuevas praised the students for their hard work.

Local experts at Alpha Care Urgent Care and Redd Pest Solutions said hantavirus risk remains low despite a cruise outbreak that left three passengers dead and four sick.

They advised residents to keep rodents out of homes and follow safe cleaning practices.

Mississippi Gulf Coast won the NJCAA Region 23 Men’s Tennis Championship in Ellisville on Saturday when Jan Bako saved match point to secure a 5 — 4 win over Jones in nearly five hours.

They will compete in the NJCAA Division II Championship starting May 11 in Plano, Texas.

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.

Noises Off!

June 5-14 — Biloxi Little Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy the hilarity of miscommunication and chaos in this celebrated farce.