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Biloxi prepares to 'play ball' in the bond market

BILOXI -- Fans of a minor league baseball stadium in Biloxi got the call they wanted Tuesday as the push for a referendum fell short and the City Council voted to explore rates for a $21 million bond to help pay for the ball field.

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OCEAN SPRINGS

Coast ready for its close-up as filming begins in Biloxi

Two separate movies are being filmed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, one a novel-based murder mystery and the other a fictional Starz channel hurricane movie that includes Burt Reynolds.
CASINOS

$100 million makeover transforming Biloxi's oldest casino into its newest

BILOXI -- The action isn't just on the casino floor. It's everywhere, as staff and construction workers transform and re-brand the Isle Casino into the Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi in time for Friday's grand reveal.
MILITARY

Keesler Medical Center in Biloxi innovates for community health

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE -- Technology is an ever-changing realm that has contributed to the efficiency of day-to-day life.
BILOXI

Baseball fans rally in favor of Biloxi stadium

BILOXI -- True fans of baseball and of the economic benefits a stadium in the downtown could bring rallied around the idea of a home ballpark Friday at the proposed site north of U.S. 90.
ARTS AND CULTURE

Biloxi dancer competes to represent Capezio Dancewear

Biloxi dancer Alexia Waites, 17, is competing to represent one of the largest dancewear companies in the world.
BUSINESS

Baseball heats up with rally in favor of stadium

BILOXI -- More than 300 people rallied Friday around the prospect of building a minor league baseball stadium in downtown Biloxi.
EDUCATION

USA expands scholarship to Mississippians, other non-residents

The University of South Alabama is now extending enhanced scholarships to in- and out-of-area residents of up to $12,000 a year for tuition and are still available for 2013 high school graduates.
OIL SPILL

Girl, 5, among those who get messages across at RESTORE Act meeting in Biloxi

BILOXI -- One of the most effective people at Tuesday night's meeting on the RESTORE Act didn't have a great speaking voice, a polished presentation or a bunch of political connections.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

MSU players from Coast

MSU players from Coast
BILOXI

Trainer at Biloxi Civic Center urges police to have bulletproof mind

BILOXI -- A law enforcement officer needs a bulletproof mind to endure the psychological effects of dealing with aggressive persons and deadly situations, retired Army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman said Tuesday at the Biloxi Community Center.