Good morning, Biloxi.

Harrison County Fire Rescue rescued Rascal—a dog who fell into a 20-foot well while a homeowner was remodeling—by breaking up the floor with a sheet of plywood to stop debris and, after nearly an hour and some treats, reunited him with his family.

The Biloxi Visitors Center invites local artists to create original artwork featuring the Biloxi Lighthouse with a festive Christmas theme for the 2025 Biloxi Christmas T-shirt Art Contest—submissions are due Saturday, Nov.1 and the winner will be announced Friday, Nov.7.

Biloxi residents can look forward to the second annual Smokin’ the Coast event on Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1 at Harrah’s Great Lawn—Daniel Damico and Madison Rosonet shared the details.

The inaugural Gospel Explosion will take place next Saturday, November 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. at John Henry Beck Park in Gulfport; it offers free food & music & guest speakers for families.

Two schools from the Pass Christian Public School District were honored on October 27 by the Lieutenant Governor’s Office for high attendance rates — Pass Christian Elementary and Middle Schools joined 130 Mississippi schools recognized for keeping chronic absenteeism below 15%.

Residents in Biloxi are reminded to change their clocks at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov.

2 as daylight saving time ends—giving them an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time will resume on March 8 when clocks are set forward again, keeping the twice-yearly change in effect for now.

The Mississippi Insurance Department Fire Services Division has been awarded a $500K grant from FEMA to install 40,000 free smoke alarms—local firefighters and volunteers will install them and provide fire safety education including home escape planning to help residents stay safe.

Biloxi Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration held a Drug Take Back Day over the weekend to help residents dispose of old medications.

Officials collected about 308 pounds of expired drugs—these were turned over to the DEA for safe destruction.

Singing River Health System’s Colorectal Program earned national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons for rectal cancer, with Dr. Ramon Brown leading the program—making it the only health system in Mississippi to achieve this honor and him the only accredited colorectal surgeon in the state. The program now serves as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, showing a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs lost 3—0 to Jones County Junior College on Monday evening.

The Bulldogs, a nationally ranked top team in the MACCC, will try to bounce back in their playoff run later this week.

Bart Edmiston, a punter at University of Wyoming and an Ocean Springs alum, was named to the Ray Guy Award watchlist—an honor given to college football’s top punter—and earned a spot on Ray’s Eight on Monday after averaging over 50 yards per punt in the team's shutout win over Colorado State on Saturday.

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.

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.

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.

Lone Star Skynyrd Tribute Concert

6:30-10:30 p.m. — The Sanctuary Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd by the ultimate tribute band.

2025 GCCA Annual Run For the Beads 5k

8:45 AM — Point Cadet — $16.90-$27.50 — Join a festive community run featuring a Beer Mile and awards for top finishers.

The Sound of Dreams

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Biloxi Little Theatre — $5 for students, BOGO offer — Watch talented young artists perform their dream songs on stage.

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures

10:00-11:30 a.m. — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical journey with Mickey Mouse and friends in an exciting ice show adventure.

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center — Cost varies — An enchanting ice-skating adventure with Mickey Mouse and friends awaits!