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Biloxi Ward 4 Council Forum Meeting

Thursday night in Biloxi, there was an election commission meeting for the vacant ward 4 council seat candidates. The meeting helped qualify those who have submitted their qualifying statements for…

Gulfport man charged in Biloxi rape case

A Gulfport man has been charged in connection with a rape that was reported in October. Biloxi Police on Friday arrested 31-year-old Austin Goff on a charge of rape. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…

Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer

A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…

Biloxi man charged with capital rape of minor

A Biloxi man has been charged with capital rape in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say 25-year-old Decruis Furre Tatum was arrested Monday on the charge after an investigation into a report came in regarding the sexual assault of a minor. He…

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…