Jackson County will be observing Police Memorial Week in the county’s traditional placing of the wreaths on the graves of fallen officers this Thursday, May 16th at 2 p.m. Deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will simultaneously place wreaths…
Officer McKeithen lost his life one week before the start of National Police Week which starts today and runs through Sunday. McKeithen was the fifth fallen officer in the Biloxi Police Department’s history. We take time to honor the memory…
Following the service for Officer McKeithen, hundreds lined up for his funeral procession to Biloxi National Cemetery. The procession featured hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the country. The over 12 mile route featured hundreds of Coast residents who…
This morning, the Biloxi Fire Department Honor Guard and Biloxi police officers led a small procession from Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home to First Baptist of Biloxi where thousands of people gathered together to honor Officer McKeithen. One of the thousands…
During the morning procession, officers from out of town traveled to the Coast to pay their respects to Officer McKeithen. Some traveled as far as Bellevue, Washington to South Mississippi in support of the brotherhood between those in blue. Officer…
Today, the Coast buried Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, a 24-year veteran law enforcement officer who was gunned down in the parking lot of police headquarters last Sunday night. It was an emotional day in Biloxi as thousands gathered to…
The community says its final goodbye to fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen today. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is at the Biloxi National Cemetery with more.
This weekend’s weather didn’t stop Audubon of Mississippi from educating the Gulf Coast. The second annual Tern Fest was hosted at Jones Park on Saturday. The event focuses on education of the environment and conservation. Vendors from various wildlife groups…
The Feed my Sheep organization decided to collect food on Mother’s Day for those in need. The group collects food year round to keep their pantry stocked. The Feed my Sheep feeds Coast residents around the clock and they have…
Hoping to help out in any way that they can, a Vancleave bar and grill hosted a benefit for fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The Just One More Bar and Grill hosted a fundraiser on Saturday to raise funds…