Good morning, Biloxi.

The Long Beach Carnival Association will host two Mardi Gras events to kick off carnival season—Jeep-A-Gras on January 9-10 and the King Cake Crawl 5K on January 10 at Harper McCaughan Town Green, with Joey King and Catherine Collins offering details.

Fifteen Mississippi sites, including the Hystercine Rankin House in Lorman and the Greater Biloxi Subdivision Historic District, are featured in the 2025 National Register of Historic Places.

The list was finalized by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History - spotlighting landmarks from Jackson to Bay St. Louis.

Monday night, the Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition held its annual celebration at the Good Deeds Community Center, where neighbors honored African American and Pan-African heritage and values.

The week-long festival runs Dec. 26 - Jan. 1.

Sen. Brice Wiggins+R-Pascagoula is set to reintroduce a bill that requires a civics course for high school graduation; the proposal will be reviewed in the legislative session starting Tuesday, Jan.

6 in Jackson. His effort follows unanimous support in his chamber last session.

Residents can recycle their Christmas trees at five drop off locations in Harrison County through a partnership with Mississippi Power — drop off sites include Biloxi, Gulfport, Long Beach and Pass Christian.

Trees must be brought by Jan. 10, 2026.

Fireworks are allowed tonight after 6 p.m. through 1 p.m. tomorrow in Biloxi + the Fire Department urges residents to use them outdoors and keep them away from children and buildings.

The Humane Society of South Mississippi warns that fireworks can stress pets — causing some dogs to run from home.

Experts advise using calming sprays from local pet stores to ease anxiety during celebrations.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded nearly $206 million to boost rural healthcare across Mississippi.

The award follows a state plan submitted last month that aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the rural health workforce by 2031.

Bay High Boys Basketball won 53 – 25 against St. Patrick in their final Christmas Classic Tournament test at Bay High.

The Tigers showed a dominant performance in a game that kept spirits high.

Eli Manning, a former Ole Miss star with two Super Bowl wins, was named one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

The committee will vote on his candidacy by Feb. 5 at NFL Honors (final decisions could see him join the Hall).

Sam Joyner Blues Band Live Performance

7-10 PM — Ground Zero Blues Club & Restaurant Biloxi — Ticket prices vary — Experience a soulful mix of Blues, R&B, Jazz, and Reggae with the renowned Sam Joyner.

SAFe® 5.1 Lean Portfolio Management Training

9 AM – 1 AM — Biloxi, Mississippi — $1299 early bird, $1899 regular — Enhance your portfolio management skills with hands-on training and certification preparation.