Good morning, Biloxi.

Gulfport native Dr. Jarvis McInnis released his new book, Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South—he joined a studio session to discuss its key themes.

Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s opened Monday in Pass Christian after slight delays — officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 74,000 square foot store at 8245 Firetower Road.

The store has 120 fueling positions and 24 EV charging stations — and it operates 24 hours a day while offering competitive wages and full benefits to local hires.

Over the weekend, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride celebrated Pride Month on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with live music, food trucks, and local vendors.

GCAP, the nonprofit behind the event, featured guest speakers who shared inspiring stories of self-love and acceptance + free hugs were given to show community unity.

Mississippi earned a No. 16 ranking in education as the Kids Count Data Book showed a major jump from a 48th place ranking in 2014, and state officials credited strong policies and dedicated educators for this improvement.

The report also noted lower rates of child poverty and teen disengagement while health challenges—in areas like low-birthweight babies—remain a concern.

On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, Brock Wilken’s first-inning grand slam helped the Biloxi Shuckers beat the Montgomery Biscuits 6-4 at Keesler Federal Park—extending their South Division lead to six games with 12 remaining in the first half.

Minor League Baseball named Luke Adams as Player of the Week and Coleman Crow as Pitcher of the Week, and the team will begin a six-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.

On Monday, Minor League Baseball named Luke Adams as Southern League Player of the Week for his .471 average and three home runs, and Coleman Crow as Pitcher of the Week for striking out nine batters in six shutout innings against the Montgomery Biscuits.

The Biloxi Shuckers will travel this week to face the Knoxville Smokies — marking their first sweep of weekly honors since 2019.

Grease Musical

7 p.m. — Beau Rivage Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the classic musical Grease with an energetic cast and crew.

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.

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'.

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.

Scrapin' the Coast 2025

9 AM – 6 PM — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling weekend of custom cars, competitions, and family fun at this premier automotive event.

Kenny Neal Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Tickets $30-$65 — Experience the vibrant swamp blues of Grammy-nominated Kenny Neal as he brings his soulful sound to Biloxi.

On-Site Tour of Senior Living Community

9 AM – 7 PM — SummerHouse Bay Cove — Free entry — Explore senior living options with a focus on nutrition and exceptional care.

WE ARE MONSTERS! The BLT Summer Camp Musical

2-3:30 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — Ticket information available — An exciting musical adventure featuring quirky monsters discovering harmony in their differences.

Biloxi Shuckers Fireworks Extravaganza

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Independence Day with baseball and a spectacular postgame fireworks show.

The Chee Weez Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Ticket required — Celebrate Independence Day weekend with high-energy music from The Chee Weez and a continuing party afterward.