More than a month after his death, support continues to pour in for Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen and his family. This Saturday and Sunday, there will be a softball tournament at the Ocean Springs Sports Complex to benefit the McKeithen family.
If you plan on driving anywhere in Biloxi this month, be warned! Police will be on the lookout for drunk drivers and other violations throughout the month of June. The Biloxi Police Department will be conducting random safety and sobriety…
It’s really heating up out there and sometimes our furry friends end up feeling the burn. There is a city-wide ordinance in Biloxi that states if you leave an animal unattended in a vehicle and the animal appears to be…
It takes just two seconds to buckle up when going for a drive, but for whatever reason, many people skip this potentially life-saving step. Which is why, starting today, the Biloxi Police Department will be taking part in the ‘Click…
This morning, the Biloxi Police Department honored their brothers in blue who have been killed in the line of duty. Five flags with five names of fallen officers across them hung over the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center during Biloxi’s annual…
After 24 years of service, Officer McKeithen is in his final resting place. People from across the state gathered at the Biloxi National Cemetery to pay respect to the fallen officer. Biloxi resident William Hill said, “The men in blue…
Following Officer McKeithen’s service at First Baptist Church in Biloxi, hundreds of members of law enforcement manned their vehicles to escort their brother in blue to his final resting place. New Orleans Police Officer Vaughn Valeary said, "Times like this…
Today the Coast buried one of our brothers in blue, 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…
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.
The Coast is bracing to bury one of our brothers in blue, 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. News 25’s Caroline…
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller sat down with Officer McKeithen’s family to remember and reflect on Officer McKeithen’s life. The city created the six minute video after requests to interview the family. The video was recorded yesterday afternoon, shortly before…
The Coast is in mourning today after the tragic loss of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Today, friends and family gathered at the Biloxi police headquarters for a prayer. Biloxi resident Phyllis Bulaock said, “It is the time now to…
The Coast is still in mourning after the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen from Sunday night’s shooting. Two men are in custody, but the pain they left is still felt heavily. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood joins us from the Biloxi…
Nineteen-year-old Darian Tawan Atkinson, the suspect in the shooting death of Officer Robert McKeithen, is now in custody following a nearly 24 hour manhunt. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller held a press conference with updates.
Biloxi Mayor ‘FoFo’ Gilich joined Biloxi police officials at a press conference this morning to discuss the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a 24-year veteran Robert McKeithen. Mayor Gilich described this day as a family loss and says everyone…
The Gulf Coast community has come together to mourn the loss of Officer Robert McKeithen. Officer McKeithen was killed Sunday night. “He is going to be missed by everybody.” A community devastated at the loss of the one of their…
A memorial is growing for the fallen officer over at the site of the horrific shooting. News 25’s Caroline Eaker has more.
A sad day for the City of Biloxi as a police officer was shot outside the city’s public safety center building Sunday night before being transported to Merit Health Hospital where he was pronounced dead in the emergency room. A…
Do you want to protect and serve? The City of Biloxi is currently searching for individuals to join Biloxi’s finest. The police department is hiring up to six new officers. Sergeant Grandver Everett says they are looking for people with…