Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Biloxi.
Flo Rida will headline the Mississippi State Fair as part of the America250 celebration with his performance scheduled for Oct.15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Coliseum while the fair runs from Oct.8-18 featuring family-friendly events and live music from local bands.
Biloxi will host its annual Juneteenth 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at John Henry Park on Friday, June 19 while Biloxi Town Green hosts a community celebration on Saturday, June 20 — part of many Gulf Coast events including brunches and health walks marking the holiday.
Mississippi lawmakers are proposing the Community College Agriculture Advancement Act (with $20 million in funding) to expand agricultural workforce training at community colleges by establishing a competitive U.S. Department of Agriculture grant program.
The bill awaits approval in both houses before moving forward.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality announced that South Mississippi beaches no longer have water contact advisories after tests showed acceptable bacteria levels at Long Beach — and Gulfport Harbor beach.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is accepting proposals for coastal projects that will use Tidelands Trust Fund money to conserve, preserve, and enhance the region's environment.
Proposals are welcomed from projects in Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing a bipartisan Insulin Act that would cap insulin costs at $35 a month and create a pilot program for uninsured patients.
The bill also targets pharmacy benefit managers and promotes generic competition to help Mississippi families manage rising medication expenses.
Firefighter Jackson Logan of Pass Christian Fire Department graduated from Class 221 of the NFPA 1010 Firefighter I-II course at Mississippi State Fire Academy in Jackson, MS (a seven-week program that combined online, classroom, and hands-on training in fire behavior, rescue, and incident command).
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.
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