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Friday, August 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Volunteers from The Coast gathered at the Gulfport Amtrak boarding platform ahead of the train’s first Mardi Gras Service trip next week. The friendly hosts will be stationed at Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula — ready to greet passengers on Monday morning.  WXXV 25
  • Kimberly Dunn and Kathy Rogers, the founder and executive director of Adopt a Grandparent, announced that Adopt a Grandparent Day will be held on September 13th to celebrate elders in our community—local residents are invited to join and get involved.  WXXV 25
  • In two weeks, contestants including WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola will take the stage at the iMPAC Center to compete in a trivia event supporting the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast (Samantha Martin and Emily Sham provided details).  WXXV 25

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Singing River Healthcare Academy opened its first statewide apprenticeship program in Ocean Springs today—drawing community leaders and applicants eager for free, paid training in roles such as surgical techs, certified nursing assistants and pharmacy techs. Officials said the program was created to meet the need for more local medical workers with some courses already filled—offering a debt-free path to a medical career.  WXXV 25

SPORTS NEWS

  • Southern Miss men's basketball released its full 2025-26 schedule on Thursday—showing a tough nonconference slate with games at Buffalo on Nov. 3, Tougaloo on Nov. 6, Miami on Dec. 6, and Ole Miss in Biloxi on Dec. 13. Season tickets go on sale starting Aug. 18.  SuperTalk Mississippi Media
  • This Saturday at Keesler Federal Park, girls in sports will be celebrated as the Biloxi Shuckers and the Missi Wrestling Club host 'Play like a Girl Day' at 6:05 p.m.—a portion of every ticket sale will benefit the wrestling club.  WXXV 25

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Jurassic Quest

    11:59 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Tickets available — Experience the wonder of dinosaurs come to life!

    Sat, 8/16/25

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  • Chattanooga Lookouts at Biloxi Shuckers

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball game with family-friendly entertainment and delicious ballpark food.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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  • Biloxi Shuckers vs. Chattanooga Lookouts

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket required — Enjoy a thrilling Minor League Baseball matchup under the evening sky.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Becky Robinson Live

    8-11 PM — IP Casino Resort Spa — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with viral comedian Becky Robinson.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Biloxi Shuckers vs. Chattanooga Lookouts

    6:05-7:35 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch exciting Minor League Baseball action as the Shuckers face off against the Lookouts.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets required — Root for the local Biloxi team in this Southern League showdown against Pensacola.

    Mon, 9/1/25

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  • Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Biloxi Shuckers

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game featuring local teams.

    Wed, 9/3/25

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  • Biloxi Shuckers vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos

    6:35-8:05 p.m. — Keesler Federal Park — Ticket required — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball matchup under the stars.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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  • Adrien Nunez Concert Featuring Cole Goodwin

    7-8:30 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an exciting evening with live performances from Adrien Nunez and Cole Goodwin.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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  • Three Dog Night Live

    7-8:30 p.m. — The Sound Amphitheater — General admission parking $10, Premium parking $30 — Rock out to the timeless hits of Three Dog Night and Little River Band under the stars.

    Sun, 9/7/25

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