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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hippie Fish, a new family entertainment center with mini golf courses — arcade games and a restaurant, is holding an in-person hiring event today at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and seeks food and beverage team members ahead of its early summer opening. WXXV 25
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for an inmate in Mississippi—one of the 10 who escaped a New Orleans jail earlier this month. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Renee Bievenour was named WXXV and Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month for May. The second-grade teacher at Woolmarket Elementary inspires her students with hands-on activities and keeps parents informed of classroom events. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Tate Reeves confirmed that lawmakers will return to Jackson today at 11 a.m. to debate a $7.135 billion state budget proposal after disagreements halted the regular session, and they plan to fund core government functions and address deficits—aiming to complete the process by week’s end. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ On Memorial Day, families and military leaders gathered at Biloxi National Cemetery for an official wreath laying ceremony to honor the sacrifices of U.S. service members. Over the weekend, hundreds of volunteers placed 30,000 American flags throughout the cemetery — a powerful tribute to the fallen. WXXV 25
- ➤ The Mississippi Legislature returns to the capitol today at 11 a.m. to work on the $7 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026—lawmakers met behind closed doors to resolve disputes over special projects as they plan a one- or two-day session. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
- ➤ We are one week away from municipal elections in South Mississippi—Gulfport’s race is between Hugh Keating and Sonya Williams Barnes while Gautier holds a rematch between incumbent Mayor Casey Vaughan and former Mayor Phil Torgusen. Mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by June 3 and municipal clerks’ offices will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon—polls open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. WXXV 25
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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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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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Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
6:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets required — Experience Minor League Baseball excitement with family-friendly entertainment and rising stars in action.
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Biloxi Shuckers vs. Montgomery Biscuits
1-4 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets vary — Catch a minor league baseball showdown with family-friendly entertainment and delicious ballpark treats.
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Grease Musical
7 p.m. — Beau Rivage Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the classic musical Grease with an energetic cast and crew.
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Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show
7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Experience the world's greatest tribute to the Rolling Stones with over 4000 performances of classic hits.
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