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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jamie Lee, assistant director of Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department, announced that swimming lessons will be offered at Biloxi Natatorium — residents can call 228-435-6205 for more details. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The City of Biloxi is hosting its Preservation in May series today to highlight local history—historical administrator Mandy Hornsby explained the program to local reporters. The series will spotlight efforts to preserve Biloxi's unique heritage. WXXV 25
- ➤ Bishop Louis F. Kihneman III welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church—and called for prayers for his strength and wisdom. This statement marks a historic moment for the diocese and the global Catholic community. WXXV 25
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduates from Project SEARCH completed their training at a ceremony held at the hospital cafe in Ocean Springs. The program—a collaboration between Singing River Health System, Ocean Springs and Pascagoula-Gautier School Districts, and the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services—helps young adults with disabilities find work. WXXV 25
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Power met this week at its Operations Center in Lyman to finalize storm plans for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The company will improve smart devices and replace wood poles with concrete ahead of the season which starts on June 1. WXXV 25
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ East Central finished its regular season with a 5-0 record, making history as the first undefeated team in the inaugural MHSAA Girls Flag Football season—playoffs and the championship game will conclude the season this weekend. WXXV 25
- ➤ East Central's Lady Hornets won game one of the 5A South State Championship 10—0 in five innings, scoring three runs in the third, one in the second and six in the fifth. Game two takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at MGCCC. WXXV 25
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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