“A Night in Blue” Returns: Honoring Mississippi’s Fallen First Responders
On October 18, 2025, the IP Casino in Biloxi will host the annual United in Blue Gala — a night dedicated to honoring fallen first responders and supporting their families through community, music, and remembrance.
Smokin’ the Sip BBQ Festival Returns to Moss Point
Celebrate Mississippi’s culture with barbecue, bourbon, blues, and family fun at the Smokin’ the Sip BBQ Festival in Moss Point. Join us October 4, 2025, for tastings, live music, competitions, and fireworks on the riverfront.
Lighting Up the Gulf Coast: The Story of Coastal Floundering Lights
From Coleman lanterns to custom-built LEDs, Coastal Floundering Lights transformed the way Gulf Coast anglers chase flounder after dark. Their story is one of passion, innovation, and a love for the water.
From Dirt and Diesel to the Gulf Coast’s Newest Track: Mitchell’s Motorplex
Mitchell’s Motorplex is the Gulf Coast’s newest dirt track, built from the ground up by George Mitchell and his family. From spending $9,000 in diesel to rebuild the track to launching races every other Saturday night, the Motorplex is bringing fresh energy to local racing. Tickets are available at the gate, with online sales coming next season.
Preserving Gulf Coast Heritage: A Conversation with the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
Brandon Boudreaux started as a teen deckhand and is now leading the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, keeping Biloxi’s history alive for the next generation.
Mississippi’s Crab Trap Recovery Program: Keeping Our Coast Clean
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is tackling derelict crab traps with sonar, public cleanups, and recycling to protect our coast and fisheries.
How the Croaker Classic Hooked the Gulf Coast; The Marty Wilson Story
Marty Wilson never planned on starting a Gulf Coast tradition, but 14 years later the Croaker Classic is a Biloxi fishing event loved by all.