Hope Night at Biloxi Shuckers Game Shines Light on Mental Health

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Friday night was Hope Night at the Biloxi Shuckers game, with proceeds from the game going to support Hope Squads and mental health organizations.

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Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Paige Roberts threw out the first pitch for the game against the Chattanooga Lookouts at Keesler Federal Park.

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Roberts has been instrumental in implementing Hope Squads in school districts across South Mississippi.

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“Our emotional well-being is so important,” said Roberts.

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“What we’re trying to do is help people cope better, resolve conflict in a healthy fashion, and build resiliency. All the things that go with us feeling well and good.”

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For more information on Hope Squads, you can watch WLOX’s documentary “Hope in the Hallways.”

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Originally published at https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/23/hope-night-biloxi-shuckers-game-shines-light-mental-health/