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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ D’Iberville Police took part in the annual Baby Cruisin’ Parade at Beautiful Minds Daycare this week, where children lined up with bikes, jeeps, or other rides to enjoy the tradition. The event brightened the day for both the kids and the officers—each sharing in the community spirit. WXXV 25
- ➤ Crowds gathered in Pass Christian on Thursday night for the annual Burn ‘em up in the Pass competition where vintage cars and hot rods performed burnouts amid heavy smoke. Attendees cheered as winners were chosen for Mayor’s Choice and People’s Choice—marking a lively night that highlighted local car culture. WXXV 25
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, WXXV featured a stunning classic car as the Cruisin’ Car of the Day on its 5 o'clock show. The program displayed a range of vintage vehicles and drew local enthusiasts — a highlight of the recent Cruisin’ the Coast event. WXXV 25
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Roberson argued that Mississippi’s public schools show real gains in early literacy and accountability and warned that expanding school choice might drain resources needed to serve every child—public education is a shared cornerstone—while calling for more investment in the current system. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ State Treasurer David McRae announced that Mississippi is now accepting PayPal, Venmo and cryptocurrency for college savings plan contributions—this change gives families more options to fund education expenses with less red tape. SuperTalk Mississippi Media
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. George Loukatos of the American Cancer Society said Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is a culinary fundraiser to support cancer efforts and will be held on November 6 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport — the event will offer a variety of dishes — to benefit cancer research. WXXV 25
- ➤ Memorial Health completed its first CardioMEMS procedure at Memorial Biloxi as a major step in heart failure care—this tiny wireless device sits inside the body to monitor lung pressure and alert doctors before symptoms worsen. WXXV 25
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ocean Springs defeated d'Iberville 42-21 at Warrior Stadium — marking d'Iberville's first loss of the season. Soloman Baggett scored four touchdowns while both teams now stand at 6-1, with Ocean Springs on a bye next week and d'Iberville set to play St. Martin. WXXV 25
- ➤ Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi will host Banana Ball games in the 2026 season as The Firefighters and Loco Beach Coconuts play on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 (ticket lottery is open until Oct. 31). Biloxi Shuckers and local tourism agencies partnered to bring this reimagined baseball experience to the Gulf Coast (featuring rules such as fan-caught foul balls counting as outs). SuperTalk Mississippi Media
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Llamapalooza 2025
3 PM — Fly Llama Brewing — Special beer releases and food trucks — Experience a lively street festival with music and fun activities!
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Kevin Gates Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch Kevin Gates live and enjoy an unforgettable night of music.
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Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Mary C O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing candlelit concert featuring iconic songs from Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a string quartet.
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