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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Biloxi. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Undergraduate students Shakiya Ingram and Vandell McGill returned from a nine-day ocean mapping research cruise on NOAA’s vessel Nancy Foster in Charleston, S.C.—collecting survey data over 560 square nautical miles and learning shipboard safety and communication skills—while preparing for careers in oceanography. Gazebo Gazette
- ➤ D'Iberville High students built judo-bots last week in their computer science and engineering class using four key components — the base, stand, arm, and hydraulic system — and competed directly with each other in the STEM project. WXXV 25
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality issued a beach water contact advisory for East Courthouse Road Beach, warning that swimmers may face an increased risk of illness until safe bacteria levels return—advisories remain for Gulfport West Beach and Biloxi East Central Beach. Gazebo Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent survey by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety shows that seatbelt use has reached 86.6% today, up from 81.2% in 2024 and 77.9% in 2016—indicating a strong move toward safety on local roads. Child restraint for youth under seven has also hit 91.8%—demonstrating steady progress in vehicle safety measures. WXXV 25
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Lighthouse College Makos vs. Mississippi Community Christian College
7-11 p.m. — Biloxi Municipal Stadium — Check for ticket info — Experience a thrilling road battle as the Makos face off against the Canes in a highly anticipated football matchup.
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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: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Mary C O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience a magical, multi-sensory concert featuring Halloween classics under candlelight.
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Jessica Riley Craig Live
7 p.m. — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of soulful music from Mississippi's own Jessica Riley Craig.
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Cannonball 5K & Fun Run
1-3 p.m. — Beauvoir — Check the event page for registration fees — Participate in the inaugural run on the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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LSU Tigers vs Samford Bulldogs Baseball Exhibition
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Keesler Federal Park — Tickets from $33 — Experience the excitement of college baseball with LSU Tigers taking on Samford Bulldogs.
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