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Popp's Ferry Bridge stuck in down position

The Popp's Ferry Bridge is locked in a down position for the time being. That's according to Biloxi Chief Administrative Officer Mike Leonard. Repairs are currently underway to replace about 100-feet of power cable. During this time, there will be…

Biloxi ballpark gets new name, sponsor

The ballpark in Biloxi has a new name. Keesler Federal Credit Union has bought the naming rights and the ballpark will now be called Keesler Federal Park. The signage for the new name will be coming in the next several…

Man charged on two counts of receiving stolen property

The Biloxi Criminal Investigations Division received information about stolen motorcycles on April 17. Officers found Isaac Hartwell during the investigation, who is allegedly known by investigators to be involved in past thefts of motorcycles. He was taken into custody and…

Biloxi councilman plans to change plea in federal drug case

The attorney for a Biloxi councilman indicted on federal drug charges filed paperwork Monday to say his client plans to plead guilty. W. Fred "Dub" Hornsby filed the plea change Monday in U.S. District Court. His federal trial was scheduled…

Bishop assigns nine priests to new roles in Biloxi Diocese

Bishop Louis F. Kihneman has made the following appointments of priests to new parishes within the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. The first re-assignments will be effective starting June 4, with the last of them taking place in August. Ref. Sergio…

Splash pads opening in Biloxi Friday

Some exciting news in Biloxi! Three of the four splash pads in the city are opening Friday. Splash pads at Hiller Park, Margeret Sherry, and John Henry Beck Park opens at 9 in the morning. The splash pad at Point…

Two Gulfport men charged with receiving stolen property

Biloxi Police have charged two Gulfport men with receiving stolen property. 42-year-old Kevin Mosley and 32-year-old Justin Lewis of Gulfport were arrested March 17 and charged with receiving stolen property. The charges stemmed from a burglary investigation from March 16,…

Biloxi man charged with aggravated domestic assault

A Biloxi man has been charged with aggravated domestic assault in connection with an incident earlier this month. Police say on March 15, officers were sent to the 100 block of Beauvoir Road regarding a domestic complaint. Police found the…