Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
Good morning, Biloxi.
On Saturday, Keesler Air Force Base hosted the Special Olympics after weather concerns pushed the ceremony from Friday night to Saturday morning—yielding a major success.
Agencies including the DEA and local interdiction units are working to stop traffickers from smuggling illegal drugs, guns, and cash along I-10—one of the busiest routes linking South Mississippi with other areas—by making frequent busts that disrupt cartel operations.
WXXV and Floor Trader Gulfport will honor local heroes who died in the line of duty this Memorial Day by asking residents to send a photo and details about loved ones lost, in training, or missing in action.
The entries will be featured in a remembrance segment next week—Veterans Day in November will also honor all service members.
Former Ole Miss tennis star Lucie Devier launched Rising Rackets, a program at Goose Creek Tennis Club that teaches kids ages 3 to 12 the fundamentals of tennis using a goal-oriented progression system inspired by European methods—registration for the summer program is open with no membership required.
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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