Daily
Biloxi
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement carried the Mississippi Special Olympics Flame of Hope to Pascagoula today, where local leaders and residents welcomed the torch runners. The flame will continue its journey across the state to boost support for Special Olympians ahead of the games on May 22 in Louisiana. WXXV 25
- ➤ Jeepin the Coast returns on May 27 at the Coast in south Mississippi, offering a fun community event for locals with details from Jennifer Moran; residents can expect a festive celebration that marks the start of the season. WXXV 25
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Leaders in South Mississippi's blue economy will gather in Gulfport for Gulf Blue Innovation Week, set for May 19-21. Natalie Guess from the University of Southern Mississippi says the event will explore future technology and innovation on the Coast. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Keesler Air Force Base is celebrating National Police Week with a police expo and Battle of the Badges event (9 a.m.-11 a.m.) at the BX Parking Lot today, then a bowling tournament (1 p.m.-4 p.m.) at Gaude Lanes; additional competitions and a closing ruck will follow May 14 and 15. WXXV 25
- ➤ A training exercise at Keesler Air Force Base began Monday and will run all week, so residents and workers may notice intermittent loudspeaker announcements, sirens, gate delays, and disruptions to on-base services (a routine drill). WXXV 25
- ➤ NASA Stennis Space Center — in Hancock County — is testing RS-25 engines for Artemis missions at the Fred Haise Test Stand. WXXV’s Megan Fayard captured the behind the scenes work supporting NASA’s plans for space exploration. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ West Harrison High School senior Hayden Boggs signed with Pearl River Community College to further his basketball career after an impressive season with the Hurricanes. He now joins a program known for strong junior college development and will begin competing this season. WXXV 25
- ➤ Pearl River lost the Region 23 championship 3-2 to Copiah-Lincoln in extra innings on Sunday. The softball team now prepares to compete in the NJCAA Division II Softball World Series in Spartanburg from May 19 to 24. WXXV 25
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Biloxi
Welcome to the Daily Biloxi, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Biloxi, Mississippi community. If you like the Daily Biloxi, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Biloxi.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Biloxi and across Mississippi. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Biloxi
A free Biloxi community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailybiloxi.com/sitemap