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Biloxi, Mississippi Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Biloxi! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Headed to Scrapin’ the Coast? Know what Biloxi Police will enforce.
  • Need ServSafe certified? See how to grab a free Biloxi spot.
  • Why an endangered sea turtle’s Biloxi release matters for our Coast.

Also on today's calendar: MSJW Presents People Over Politics - Biloxi! and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 79.
  • Sunday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Reminders from Biloxi Police Department ahead of Scrapin' the Coast 2026 (wxxv25.com) — Biloxi Police are warning Scrapin’ the Coast visitors that pop-up events will not be allowed in the city and that Mississippi’s squatted vehicle law will be strictly enforced. Officers say vehicles with front fenders raised four or more inches over the rear risk stops, citations, or on-the-spot corrections when the show hits the Coast Coliseum June 26–28.
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• The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Offering Free 2026 ServSafe Course (perishablenews.com) — Seafood workers in and around Biloxi can sign up now for a free, all-day ServSafe food safety certification course on Tuesday, July 7 at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum on 1st Street. Space is limited to 25 Mississippi seafood industry participants, so advance online registration is strongly encouraged, and a valid ID will be required at check‑in.
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• Hundreds gather to watch South MS release of one of world's rarest sea turtles (sunherald.com) — In Biloxi, hundreds watched as a rare Kemp’s ridley sea turtle named Goose was released into the Mississippi Sound after rehabilitation by IMMS and Mississippi State University. Scientists say our shallow, crustacean-rich waters are prime habitat for this endangered species and urge local fishermen to report accidental catches through IMMS’s community hotline to protect both turtles and people.
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šŸ“ø Around Biloxi

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Biloxi

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Ribbon Cutting - Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers
    Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 1554 East Pass Road Gulfport MS
    10:00 am
  • Long Beach Chamber Table- Uncle Joe's Pizza & Wings
    Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. 20156 Pineville Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560
    11:30 am
  • Adult Beginner Classical Ballet with Renee →
    Gulf Hills Hotel & Resort, 13701 Paso Rd, Ocean Springs
    12:00 pm
  • Woolmarket - Super STEM: Oobleck
    Harrison County Library System 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
    2:00 pm
  • Friday Night Bingo
    Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Biloxi Elks Lodge #606
    6:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please instruct your kids, employees, friends, and neighbors on what ā€œNo Solicitingā€ and ā€œNo Trespassingā€ means.
    Now that school’s out, it seems like there are more young people going door to door trying to sell products and services. Times are tough for many,… (Nextdoor Bay Vista)
  • Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager - Biloxi, MS in Biloxi. Apply here.
  • Golden Nugget Hotel & Casinos posted a job opening for Maintenance Clerk / Coordinator in Biloxi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Biloxi here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

D'Iberville

  • Popular Coast restaurant's owners expanding into location that once was an IHOP (sunherald.com)
  • All-South Mississippi Team celebrates top players from 2026 softball season (sunherald.com)
  • How Do You Vote for 'Love Island USA'? Process Explained After Network Error (sunherald.com)

Gulfport

  • Popular Gulfport Mexican restaurant announces reopening after 10-year closure (sunherald.com)

Ok Biloxi! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Biloxi

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.