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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ StartUP Gulf Coast is hosting their second Pitch Competition on Tuesday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center; fourteen competitors will pitch ideas for a share of $15,000 as explained by organizer Alexa Curtrer. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CPR Fest 22 will move indoors on Saturday because rain is expected. The festival will feature headliner Staind along with Sleep Theory, From Ashes to New, Nonpoint, Zero 9:36, and Royale Lynn at a local venue. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A cyberattack on Canvas disrupted final exam activities in several Mississippi schools as hackers threatened to release student data by May 12 — Mississippi State and others reported assignment delays and said they will provide updates as the situation unfolds. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ Saint Stanislaus was ranked the No. 1 high school for athletes in Mississippi by USA Today in a study that evaluated athletic programs and student success. The Catholic school offers 13 varsity sports + has won 27 state championships since 2009. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stennis International Airport on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Strategic Multi-Modal Investment Fund to upgrade Hangars 3 and 4; planned improvements include installing new HVAC systems, industrial cranes, and renovated office spaces to boost MRO capabilities. Gazebo Gazette
- ➤ Mississippi Power reminds residents to sign up for outage alerts ahead of hurricane season amid severe weather threats. Customers can text REG to 67797, pack a storm kit, and plan an evacuation route. WXXV 25
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Memorial Health celebrated Nurses Week on Wednesday with a Nurses Oath Renewal and Blessing of the Hands event at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi. Dozens of nurses renewed their commitment (with similar vows at its Gulfport campus) to uphold patient care and ethical standards. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WXXV celebrated local student athletes with its annual Student Athlete Banquet at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport on Wednesday night. Athletes received plaques & a video tribute, and Barry Lyons delivered the keynote address. WXXV 25
- ➤ Thirteen Biloxi High student athletes signed with colleges on signing day. Adelyn Fontenelle will play volleyball at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and Na’Kenya Terry will join Jones College, while others signed with Holmes Community College, Pearl River Community College, East Mississippi Community College, University of Southern Mississippi, and more. WXXV 25
- ➤ Pass Christian High School track teams finished as state runner ups at the Class 4A Championships. The boys excelled in throwing and jumping while the girls shined in relays and track races in Pass Christian. WXXV 25
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Noises Off!
June 5-14 — Biloxi Little Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy the hilarity of miscommunication and chaos in this celebrated farce.
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Riverdance Performance
2-5 p.m. — Beau Rivage Resort & Casino — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of traditional and contemporary Irish dance in a world-class show.
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