Gulf Coast Weekend

LIST: Official 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule

The good times are rolling earlier this year in South Mississippi, with Fat Tuesday landing on February 17.

By WLOX StaffJanuary 12, 2026 at 4:03 pm EST

LIST: Events across the Coast to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Events are scheduled across the Coast to celebrate before and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday, January 19 this year.

Things to Do

Single-game tickets, game times now available for Biloxi Shuckers’ 2026 season

The Biloxi Shuckers have announced single-game tickets and game times for the team’s 2026 season.

Food

WLOX Memories: Original Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken Commercial (Gulfport, Mississippi)

Do you remember this? Take a look back in time at Cable One's commercial for Cajun's Fabulous Fried Chicken in Gulfport, Miss., produced in the early 2000s.

Things to Do

Ukrainian ballet company brings Swan Lake to Pascagoula

Producer and director Oleksandr Stoianov said the company is bringing costumes and decorations created in Ukraine for the production.

January 14, 2026 at 9:55 am EST

Soledad O’Brien named 2026 Honorary Muse for New Orleans Carnival parade

Award-winning journalist will lead Krewe of Muses parade on signature red high-heel shoe float

By Jesse Brooks

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts to perform National Anthem at College Football Playoff National Championship

Roberts, a native to Meridian, Mississippi, stole the nation’s heart throughout the American Idol season and was crowned the winner in May.

By Flora Dedeaux

Behind the Business: Woolmarket Produce

Woolmarket Produce is located at 8416 Woolmarket Road in Biloxi.

By Brandy McGill

Things to Do

Single-game tickets, game times now available for Biloxi Shuckers’ 2026 season

The Biloxi Shuckers have announced single-game tickets and game times for the team’s 2026 season.

Things to Do

Ukrainian ballet company brings Swan Lake to Pascagoula

Producer and director Oleksandr Stoianov said the company is bringing costumes and decorations created in Ukraine for the production.

Holidays

LIST: Events across the Coast to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Events are scheduled across the Coast to celebrate before and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday, January 19 this year.

Mardi Gras

Soledad O’Brien named 2026 Honorary Muse for New Orleans Carnival parade

Award-winning journalist will lead Krewe of Muses parade on signature red high-heel shoe float

Things to Do

Behind the Business: Woolmarket Produce

Woolmarket Produce is located at 8416 Woolmarket Road in Biloxi.

Things to Do

9th annual ‘Dolly Should’ celebration returns to Bay St. Louis this weekend

“We want you to come celebrate with us for her 80th birthday.”

Things to Do

Behind the Business: Woolmarket Produce

Woolmarket Produce is located at 8416 Woolmarket Road in Biloxi.

Food

Somebody said you’re not supposed to eat king cake until Jan. 6

King cake is not a year-round pastry, allegedly.

Food

New cafe opens on MGCCC’s Perkinston Campus

Southern Turnings Perk Up Cafe held a soft opening Monday, but a grand opening is set for January 21.

Food

Traditional New Year’s Day meals anchor Coast celebrations

Many restaurants on the Coast will be serving black-eyed peas on New Year’s.

Food

WEDNESDAY: Kiwanis Pancake Day returns to Gulfport

The 69th annual Kiwanis Pancake Day is back and ready to serve up hot cakes to the community on Wednesday, December 3.

Food

Behind the Business: Brick and Spoon

Kerri Paul and business partner Britni Thompson own and operate three Brick and Spoon locations.

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Single-game tickets, game times now available for Biloxi Shuckers’ 2026 season

Ukrainian ballet company brings Swan Lake to Pascagoula

LIST: Events across the Coast to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Soledad O’Brien named 2026 Honorary Muse for New Orleans Carnival parade

Mississippi native Jamal Roberts to perform National Anthem at College Football Playoff National Championship

Mardi Gras

Soledad O’Brien named 2026 Honorary Muse for New Orleans Carnival parade

Award-winning journalist will lead Krewe of Muses parade on signature red high-heel shoe float

Mardi Gras

LIST: Official 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule

The good times are rolling earlier this year in South Mississippi, with Fat Tuesday landing on February 17.

Mardi Gras

DETAILS: Jeep-a-Gras brings the party to Long Beach this weekend

Jeep-a-Gras is back, bringing two days of Mardi Gras and jeep fun to the city of Long Beach.

Mardi Gras

Saints QB Tyler Shough tapped to ride in Carnival this season

The self-described ‘makeshift New Orleanian’ will serve as Grand Marshal of Pygmalian.

Mardi Gras

City of Biloxi celebrates 12th Night, kicking off Carnival season

Carnival season is officially underway! The City of Biloxi kicked off the season Monday night with its annual 12th Night event.

Mardi Gras

Patrick Warburton to reign as Bacchus LVII in 2026 parade

Actor Patrick Warburton will reign as Bacchus LVII on Sunday, February 15, 2026. The Krewe of Bacchus will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at this year’s parade.