Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Jordan Tyrik Johnson, 25, turned himself in around 9:30 p.m. Friday after a deadly Cinco de Mayo shooting outside Azteca’s Restaurant + Cantina on Highway 49 in Gulfport that occurred on May 5 and took one life, and he was booked into jail early Saturday with first-degree murder charges.
Mississippi Aquarium will open early on Saturday, May 17 for a Sensory Day designed for guests with special sensory needs, offering a calm atmosphere with reduced noise, gentle lighting, and meet and greets with ambassador animals + quiet educational talks.
Future Sensory Days are set for July 19, September 13, and November 15 with tickets available now.
Vancleave High School hosted East Central in game two of the Class 5A South State series where both teams pitched strongly as East Central scored in the 8th and Vancleave tied the game before Brooklyn Howard’s deep fly ball allowed Jayda Ferrell (track State Champion twice) to score in the 9th for a 2 to 1 win; game three will be played at MGCCC today at 7 p.m.
Southern Miss baseball swept Louisiana in three games over the weekend—keeping its national-best 12 game winning streak alive—and the team showed strong batting and pitching as it prepares for the upcoming Sun Belt tournament series.
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.
The Shawshank Redemption Stage Play
Jun 6-15, 7:30 PM — Biloxi Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful stage adaptation of the classic tale of friendship and resilience in a brutal prison setting.
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