Good morning, Biloxi.

The Mississippi Songwriters Alliance will host its first 'Red, White, and Blues' benefit on June 26-27 at Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort in Ocean Springs to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The event features live music with headliner Keith Johnson & fundraising for music education.

Today, the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book shows Mississippi remains 16th in national education ranking — improvements from 2019 to 2024 come from investments in early childhood education, teacher training and literacy programs.

Chief meteorologist Ryan Mahan spoke with local hurricane chaser Josh Morgerman — owner of the Hurricane House built to withstand strong storms — to urge coastal residents on Wednesday, June 10 to pinpoint the most vulnerable part of their homes and prepare for Hurricane Season 2026.

The Port of Gulfport cleared a major federal hurdle Tuesday with an engineer's report recommending authorization for its channel expansion project.

If approved, the project will deepen the channel from 36 to 46 feet & widen it from 300 to 350 feet.

Memorial Hospital in Biloxi now offers an innovative heart procedure to improve blood flow for patients with blocked arteries.

The treatment is available for eligible patients (as part of the hospital’s expanded cardiovascular care plan along the Coast) and may help ease symptoms.

Former Madison Central star Braden Montgomery made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, June 10 — hitting a walk-off home run that gave his team a 6-5 extra innings win over the Atlanta Braves, tallying two hits and three RBI in the game.

The Mississippi Association of Coaches named three local high school coaches 2026 Coaches of the Year today — Lorenzo Wright led Pascagoula Boys Basketball to its first state title, Faith Rutledge’s Hancock cheer squad won the 2025 Varsity Championship, and Trevin Burge’s Hancock Hawk Golf captured a Class 6A title.

Pascagoula’s Sean Smith Jr. is set to join West Virginia at the College World Series after an impressive run against Cal Poly; he will take the field against Troy at 2 p.m. Friday, June 12th.

At The Bandstand! A Rock 'n' Roll Review Summer Camp

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — $325 ($275 early bird) — Dive into creativity and performance with young performers aged 7-18 in a fun-filled summer camp.

The Molly Ringwalds Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Tickets start at $20 — Experience a nostalgic musical journey filled with 80s hits and a captivating light show.

Independence Day Weekend Blues and Southern Soul Concert

3-7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Admission varies — Enjoy live performances and a lively atmosphere with blues, soul, and delicious food.

Mississippi Gulf Coast King Festival

4 PM-12 AM — Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort — Free entry — Celebrate Elvis with 14 tribute artists honoring The King’s legacy and music over three days.

Bayou Stampede Band Concert

7-11:50 p.m. — The Sanctuary Biloxi — Ticket prices increase at the door — Experience the upbeat sounds of a local country and classic rock cover band.