Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Biloxi.
A Golden Skillet Cook Off will take place on November 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Biloxi Bay RV Resort to benefit a local charity — BBQ team members Zach Hotchkiss and Matthew Johnson provided event details.
Rich Chase and Chef Joey Amann previewed Bud and Burgers in the Bay — a competition scheduled for November 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis County Courthouse.
Keesler Federal Credit Union donated over $100,000 to local food banks to support families without access to SNAP benefits during the government shutdown—volunteers and employees worked at Good Deeds Community Center with Feeding the Gulf Coast.
Southern Miss hosted its first TEDx event on Thursday at the Gulf Park campus—nine speakers explained how the blue economy will help shape the coast's future.
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is celebrating its 6th anniversary by tripling all Cash 3 prizes in November—raising the top prize to $1,500.
Drawings are held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.—giving players more chances to win.
St. Dominic Health celebrated a milestone as Dr. Paul Seago completed his 3,000th robotic surgery.
He first used the da Vinci system in 2005 and has mentored many surgeons across Mississippi+ the hospital now operates three suites with the latest da Vinci 5 systems.
A free golf tournament for veterans will be held at Hickory Hill Country Club and Resort on November 10 with tee off at 8 a.m.—Ricky Decoteau explained the event will offer veterans a chance to participate in the game.
At West Harrison High School, seniors Cameron Sandel and Dezi Curley signed Baseball scholarships Friday evening—Sandel accepted a deal with Southwest Mississippi Community College while Curley signed with Holmes Community College, and both are set for their final season with the Hurricanes.
Biloxi Indians beat West Harrison 42-35 in overtime to keep their playoff hopes alive; they led 14-7 early and West Harrison fought back to force extra time—leaving a tight race for the final Class 7A spot with St. Martin.
The Indians will face rival D'Iberville next Thursday at 7 p.m. as other game results decide the final standings—Biloxi fans watch closely.
The East Central Hornets won the Pascagoula River Bowl 27-24 over Vancleave in a high school football game in Jackson County.
Vancleave led early but the Hornets rallied and will play the Stone Tomcats in Wiggins next week while the Bulldogs travel to Purvis.
Picayune Maroon Tide won a close class 6-A region 4 game against Gautier Gators with a score of 35-31 to earn their 5th straight region title.
Picayune will play their last regular season game at home against Pearl River Central while Gautier will face Pascagoula on November 6th.
Buddy Mills, a 1986 D'Iberville High School graduate, was honored at the Warriors game against the Gulfport Admirals last Friday — the school presented him with a football and a jersey at the pre-game ceremony and declared the event as his special game night at halftime.
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!
Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony - Peppermint Pops
3:30-6:30 p.m. — Immersive Media Performing Arts Center (iMPAC) — Tickets $36.60 - $86.60 — Experience the joy of live holiday music with the Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony.
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