Gulf Coast Weekend

South Mississippi Crawfish Map & Price Check

The days of wondering where you can buy live and boiled crawfish— and how much they cost— in South Mississippi are over.

By Flora DedeauxApril 03, 2026 at 11:17 pm EDT

Things to Do

Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s Flower Fest features local vendors, educational booths focused on environmental learning

The festival featured local vendors and educational booths designed to spark discovery, imagination and community connection.

Lifestyle

Speed, family and legacy roll down Main Street at Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby in Moss Point

Moss Point came alive with speed and hometown pride as the annual Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby sent racers of all ages flying downhill.

Things to Do

Pine Hill Social brings flea market, music to downtown Wiggins

The family-friendly event features live music, local vendors, food and shopping, including clothing and handmade items, throughout the Pine Hill area.

Coast Life

Coast Life: Birthplace of Barq’s Root Beer repurposed into bed-and-breakfast

No drink captures the Coast Life experience more than Barq’s Root Beer. It was first bottled in 1898, and soon you’ll be able to taste it in the place where it all started.

April 06, 2026 at 5:43 pm EDT

Audubon’s Goldring Woldenberg Park to open first major phase

Nearly 2.25-mile stretch of riverfront park will open to public April 16

By Jesse Brooks and Maddie Kerth

Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advances to American Idol’s Top 11

American Idol contestant and Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth is moving one step closer to stardom after being voted through to the Top 11 on Monday night.

By WLOX Staff

Fans counting down to Biloxi Shuckers home debut

The Biloxi Shuckers host the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at Keesler Federal Park, with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m.

Things to Do

Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s Flower Fest features local vendors, educational booths focused on environmental learning

The festival featured local vendors and educational booths designed to spark discovery, imagination and community connection.

Lifestyle

Speed, family and legacy roll down Main Street at Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby in Moss Point

Moss Point came alive with speed and hometown pride as the annual Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby sent racers of all ages flying downhill.

Things to Do

Pine Hill Social brings flea market, music to downtown Wiggins

The family-friendly event features live music, local vendors, food and shopping, including clothing and handmade items, throughout the Pine Hill area.

Things to Do

Audubon’s Goldring Woldenberg Park to open first major phase

Nearly 2.25-mile stretch of riverfront park will open to public April 16

Things to Do

Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advances to American Idol’s Top 11

American Idol contestant and Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth is moving one step closer to stardom after being voted through to the Top 11 on Monday night.

Things to Do

Psychic medium Matt Fraser to perform at Biloxi casino

Matt Fraser will perform at IP Casino Resort and Spa in Biloxi on Friday, May 1.

Food

South Mississippi Crawfish Map & Price Check

The days of wondering where you can buy live and boiled crawfish— and how much they cost— in South Mississippi are over.

Food

The Downtowner restaurant prepares for late spring opening in Gulfport

New cafe seeks community photos, memorabilia to showcase city’s history from 1900s to present

Food

Gulfport firefighter opens first Kajun Kick storefront in Pass Christian

Brandon Necaise has opened his first retail location for Kajun Kick, a seasoning brand that has expanded to more than 1,500 stores.

Food

Phoenicia Gourmet Restaurant closes Government Street location, moves to Bienville Boulevard

Food

Bacchus on the Bluff opens in Gulfport

Bacchus on the Bluff opened Thursday on Lorraine Road.

Food

Harrah’s Gulf Coast opens Coast Chophouse, featuring steaks and seafood

The restaurant offers an upscale menu featuring prime steaks and Gulf seafood.

Latest Articles

Walter Anderson Museum of Art’s Flower Fest features local vendors, educational booths focused on environmental learning

Speed, family and legacy roll down Main Street at Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby in Moss Point

Pine Hill Social brings flea market, music to downtown Wiggins

Audubon’s Goldring Woldenberg Park to open first major phase

Moss Point native Daniel Stallworth advances to American Idol’s Top 11

Mardi Gras

Krewe of PAWseidon parade returns to Bay St. Louis for third year

Dog owners tossed beads, moon pies, and other throws during the parade to maintain the traditional Mardi Gras feel.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras travelers leave New Orleans with memories and throws

Visitors praise city's Carnival experience

Mardi Gras

Biloxi celebrates Fat Tuesday with 118th annual Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade

This year’s theme was pop art, an artistic style blurring the lines between pop culture and fine art.

Mardi Gras

Bay St. Louis celebrates Mardi Gras with Krewe of Real People parade

The city traded its workday routine for beads, music and Mardi Gras spirit Tuesday as the Krewe of Real People the Next Generation held its annual Fat Tuesday parade.

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

Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade celebrates pirate spirit in Bay St. Louis

For more than a decade, the streets of Bay St. Louis have been filled with the swashbuckling pirate spirit for the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade.

Things to Do

Psychic medium Matt Fraser to perform at Biloxi casino

Matt Fraser will perform at IP Casino Resort and Spa in Biloxi on Friday, May 1.

Things to Do

9 Toes Brewing Company brings family-friendly atmosphere, good brews to Pass Christian

9 Toes Brewing Company is officially open on Scenic Drive, pouring craft beer and building community along the Coast.

Things to Do

Caiden’s Corner to host autism awareness walk on Mississippi Coast

The event will include vendors, bounce houses, and sensory stations.

Food

The Downtowner restaurant prepares for late spring opening in Gulfport

New cafe seeks community photos, memorabilia to showcase city’s history from 1900s to present

Food

Celebrate Easter with treats from Sugar Tribe Sweets in Ocean Springs

Sugar Tribe Sweets is located at 2961 Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs.

Things to Do

Hip-hop legend to perform at Choctaw Indian Fair

A hip-hop legend is set to perform at the 76th Choctaw Indian Fair.

Things to Do

Biloxi Mudbugs announced as new alternate identity for Shuckers’ 2026 season

The Biloxi Shuckers have announced the team’s new alternate identity for 2026, the Biloxi Mudbugs, highlighting the crawfish industry on the Gulf Coast.