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Memorial Hospital offering drive-up COVID testing sites

Memorial is offering the following temporary drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing sites: Wednesday, August 5, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Thursday, August 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., D’Iberville Civic Center, 10452 Lamey…

Intruder shot and killed by Biloxi homeowner

On July 19, 2020, at 01:10 a.m., the Biloxi Police Department received a 911 call in reference to a shooting at a residence located in the 2400 block of Old Bay Road, Biloxi, Mississippi. The caller advised that a family…

Police in search of suspect in shooting in Biloxi

The Biloxi Police Department is currently in search of a suspect in a shooting that occurred in Biloxi earlier today. Police told News 25 they responded to a call about a shooting in Biloxi near Crawford Street and Division. Two…

Wanted for questioning regarding credit card fraud

The Biloxi Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying an individual  wanted for questioning regarding a credit card fraud which occurred near the 2600 block of CT Switzer Drive, Biloxi, MS on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The individual is described…

27,000 masks given out in Biloxi today

This morning, the City of Biloxi gave out 27,000 face masks in four hours during their drive-thru mask giveaway. Earlier this week, Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich announced the city’s new campaign ‘Mask up, Biloxi’ in efforts to get everyone…

Biloxi mayor encourages everyone to wear a face mask

The mayor of Biloxi is getting serious about having everyone wear a mask. Last night, Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich took to Facebook to voice his concerns and he launched a new campaign called ‘Mask up Biloxi,’ encouraging all citizens to…

City of Biloxi offering free face masks on Friday

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich today announced that when City Hall re-opens to the public Thursday morning, city staff working with the public will be wearing facemasks. In fact, Gilich said, he has advised city department directors to make sure that…

Keesler elevates health protection conditions on base

Keesler Air Force Base has taken its Health Protection Condition to Charlie in response to COVID-19. HPCON Charlie measures are mandatory for all Keesler service members, DoD civilian and contractor employees and family members. These measures are required to ensure…

Biloxi’s Elijah Sabbatini commits to Ole Miss

Biloxi football star Elijah Sabbatini made his announcement on Monday to commit to Ole Miss. Sabbatini pledged his commitment to the Rebels, saying on Twitter that he is ‘100 percent committed.’ The Biloxi rising senior gives Ole Miss its sixth…

New hotels and apartment buildings in the works in Biloxi

The City of Biloxi continues to think of ways to improve residential housing and attract more tourists. So, be on the lookout for a new development in the works. The old Breakers Inn property near Grandview Drive and Beach Boulevard…

Biloxi man arrested in connection with embezzlement case

A Biloxi man has been arrested in connection with an embezzlement case. Maj. Christopher DeBack said Michael Keith Walls, 37, was arrested Tuesday after an investigation into a missing vehicle. De Back said it was alleged that Walls borrowed the…