Good morning, Biloxi.

Amtrak will soon restart service with the Mardi Gras Express route and a local group asks Biloxi residents to help clean the train station on June 28; volunteers must check in at 7:45 AM and work from 8 AM to 12 PM (tasks include pressure washing, sanding rust, removing old signs, and repainting the platform cover).

Fred Smith, the Marks native who founded FedEx, died at 80 from natural causes on June 21 in Memphis—marking the end of a pioneering career in global shipping.

FedEx said his innovative vision built the company into a leader with more than 500,000 employees worldwide.

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Richard Jordan’s appeal for a stay of execution with two days left until his scheduled execution at Parchman—Jordan was convicted in the 1976 killing of a Gulfport woman and his petition was filed in late May.

The 2025 shrimp season in Mississippi started Monday morning as shrimpers set out and reported low catch numbers—DMR said its staff saw 33 boats catching brown shrimp near Deer and Round Islands; the season will close north of the intracoastal on January 1 and south of the intracoastal and west of the Gulfport ship channel on May 1, with closing dates subject to change if catches remain low.

Biloxi native Joseph C.

Canizaro, a respected real estate developer and philanthropist who shaped New Orleans’ skyline and led the $2 billion Tradition development, died Friday at his Louisiana home at 88 and leaves behind a legacy of building over 10 million square feet of projects and donating land for community facilities.

At Vancleave High School today, three-star offensive lineman Dalton Toothman (who received 15 offers) announced his commitment to play Division I football at Mississippi State University.

He said he chose the Bulldogs (narrowing his choice to four schools) because of their family-oriented program.

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.

96th Annual Blessing of the Fleet

11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Harrah's Gulf Coast — Free entry — Celebrate maritime traditions with a boat parade, pageant, and prizes in Biloxi.

Birmingham Barons vs. Biloxi Shuckers

6:05-7:35 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of Minor League Baseball action featuring rising stars and family-friendly entertainment.

Hardwired - A Metallica Tribute

7 PM - 12 AM — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling Metallica tribute performance that captures the essence of live rock music.

Amanda Donald: George Strait Tribute Show

8 PM – 12 AM — Island View Casino Resort — Ticket information available — Enjoy a night of exceptional music with Amanda Donald paying homage to George Strait's hits.

12 Angry Jurors

Jul 24-27 — Biloxi Little Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a compelling drama as twelve jurors grapple with a young man's fate in a tight deliberation room.