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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ It has been one year since Mercy Cross Center opened in downtown Biloxi — a facility designed to help those experiencing homelessness with meals, healthcare, and job training — and the center has helped 136 people move off the streets. The center will host a Bishop’s Gala fundraiser on November 15 at Beau Rivage to support its ongoing mission. WXXV 25
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce spotlighted Joppa Shriners (Chamber Member Spotlight) for their Gulf Coast philanthropy (benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children) this month. WXXV 25
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Commissioner Sean Tindell announced that the Mississippi Most Wanted List will be relaunched to help locate fugitives with felony charges who pose a threat to public safety—compiled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and state law enforcement agencies. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Saenger Theatre in downtown Biloxi is set to reopen this August after a $5 million project restored its historic interior and updated stage systems. Mayor Andrew Gilich said crews are finishing plaster, painting, and seat work—preparing the venue for upcoming performances. WXXV 25
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a Biloxi City Hall meeting on May 20, retiring Alderman George Lawrence asked Mayor Andrew 'Fofo' Gilich about state criticism of the city's tidelands leases — the mayor said winning five court cases proves the Secretary of State is wrong. City Attorney Peter Abide said the city will let court decisions settle the issue. Gazebo Gazette
- ➤ NASA’s SLS rocket program, with its core stage built in New Orleans and engines tested in Mississippi, is at risk of ending after three flights if the Administration’s budget proposal is approved. The planned cuts will affect local companies and thousands of skilled workers at NASA’s Stennis Space Center and Michoud Assembly Facility — key drivers of the Gulf Coast economy. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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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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BLT's Summer Acting Camp: WE ARE MONSTERS!
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — $325 — Creative summer camp for young actors culminating in a performance of 'WE ARE MONSTERS'.
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Knoxville Smokies at Biloxi Shuckers
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of Minor League Baseball featuring the Biloxi Shuckers.
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