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Biloxi bank robbery suspect accused in two other bank holdups

BILOXI -- A Wiggins man suspected of robbing a Biloxi bank on May 10 has been taken into custody in Texas, where he is accused of robbing other banks, Biloxi police said. 37 minutes ago

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ELECTIONS

Gulfport Ward 2 election results called into question, but no challenge filed

GULFPORT -- Inspection of Ward 2 ballots by candidate David Andre' shows a dead tie in the City Council race, his campaign says.

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GRADUATIONS

Biloxi High grads aim to conquer

BILOXI -- As the Biloxi High School class of 2013 was ready to seize the future, armed with the life lessons gained during their high school years.
HARRISON COUNTY

South Mississippi ceremony in Biloxi remembers 32 fallen officers

BILOXI -- Law enforcement officers from across the Coast placed red roses on 32 white crosses during a roll call Sunday in memory of the region's officers who have died in the line of duty.
HEALTH

Food irradiation business at airport expected to increase trade through Gulfport

GULFPORT -- A $5 million food-irradiation facility at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is expected to increase business by officials who say it increases food safety and extends shelf life of perishable foods.
EVENTS

Biloxi festival dishing up a world's worth of delicious food

BILOXI -- From Greek gyros to Croatian pusharatas, the food available at the 11th annual Our Lady of Fatima International Spring Festival is as diverse as the parish itself.
SPORTS

Red Rebels beat Oak Grove, head to first state baseball finals

HATTIESBURG -- Harrison Central took a 5-4 victory over Oak Grove on Friday night in Game 2 of the Class 6A South State championship series, and swept their best-of-3 series.
GRADUATIONS

Long Beach grads looking toward future

BILOXI -- The 192 graduates of Long Beach High School proceeded carefully and slowly to the stage Friday to get their diplomas.
GRADUATIONS

Christian Collegiate in Gulfport graduates 11 seniors

GULFPORT -- Christian Collegiate College graduated a small class with big purposes Friday. CCA Pastor Dr. Rick Carter celebrated and encouraged the 11 graduates.
GRADUATIONS

Pass Christian High seniors remembered as 'class that cares'

PASS CHRISTIAN -- The Pass Christian High School graduation took place Friday night in their school gymnasium, with students leaving their stamp on the school as the "class that cares."
LONG BEACH

Long Beach man facing felony DUI charge has had two prior convictions in five years

LONG BEACH -- A Long Beach man faces prosecution on a felony DUI charge, Police Chief Wayne McDowell said.