Robert McKeithen

Hearings for accessory suspects

Following Darian Atkinson’s preliminary hearing yesterday for the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen, five suspects for accessory after the fact in the same crime will have their hearings today. Davian Atkinson, Wanya Atkinson, Joshua Kovach, Dalentez Latavian, and…

Capital murder suspect’s preliminary hearing

The suspect in the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen had his preliminary hearing today in Biloxi. Harrison County prosecutors presented their evidence against Darian Atkinson with the hope of obtaining a trial. As you may remember, there was…

Capital murder suspect’s preliminary hearing

The suspect in the murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen had his preliminary hearing this morning at the Harrison County Courthouse. Nineteen-year-old Darian Atkinson smiled as he entered the courtroom for his testimony hearing. During the hearing, Gulfport Police…

Back the Blue softball tournament

Hundreds gathered together this weekend in Ocean Springs to support a fallen hero. The inaugural Back the Blue co-ed softball tournament took the field at the Ocean Springs Sports Complex for Officer Robert McKeithen. Thirty-six teams comprised of supporters, law…

Fish fry benefit for Robert McKeithen

Merit Health in Biloxi cooked up a southern favorite to benefit the family of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen and the Biloxi Police Department. Plates of fried catfish were served for just a $10 donation. ‘Thin blue line’ bracelets and t-shirts…

Go-Ruck Challenge in honor of Officer McKeithen

The Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi challenged the community to compete in a ‘Go-Ruck Challenge’ to benefit fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The community responded with hundreds of participants lining Highway 90 to march to the lighthouse for Officer McKeithen.…

Go-Ruck challenge honoring Officer McKeithen

Sunday morning Highway 90 will be filled with community members paying tribute to Officer Robert McKeithen in a very unique way. The ‘Go Ruck’ challenge will begin at 9 a.m. and registration begins at 8. All of the proceeds from…

Officer McKeithen’s grandson honored

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School wanted to help honor the life of fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. Faculty and staff put together a framed picture of Officer McKeithen to be given to his grandson, Delmas Cox. Delmas was…

Officer McKeithen fundraiser at the Blind Tiger

To honor the memory of fallen Officer Robert McKeithen, the Blind Tiger in Biloxi is hosting a fundraiser for the McKeithen family. Donations have been collected at baseball games and other events across the Coast for the official Robert McKeithen…

Sixth arrest made in Officer McKeithen's death

Wanya Toquest Atkinson, 20 years old, of Oceans Springs was arrested today and charged with Accessory After the Fact to Capital Murder. The arrest stemmed from the ongoing investigation into the Murder of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. The Gulfport…

Support of naming building after Officer McKeithen

On Monday, fallen Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen was laid to rest and now the community is searching for a way to honor and commemorate the slain hero. Citizens have voiced their opinions via social media about the possibility of…

Officer McKeithen’s procession in Biloxi

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…

Memorial Walk for Officer Robert McKeithen

This Sunday, in honor of Officer Robert McKeithen, the Biloxi Police Department will be walking 12.6 miles along the beach from Jones Park in Gulfport to the Biloxi Town Green. 12.6 is in honor of Officer McKeithen’s badge number 126.…

Officer McKeithen’s procession

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…

Former co-workers remember Officer McKeithen

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…