http://www.wkrg.com/news/ Biloxi Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/biloxi/ http://www.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg Biloxi - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast Biloxi Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com Biloxi,mobile alabama, mobile al, mobile news, mobile alabama news, mobile al news, wkrg mobile, WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, news, weather, sports no http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tropics_gustav/17254/
Gov. Haley Barbour issues state of emergency due to threat posed by Gustav. LATEST UPDATE AND PUBLIC ADVISORY More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/tropics_gustav/17254/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:20:48 +0000 Associated Press/NWS/NHC http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mema_making_gustav_evacuation_plans/17358/
The decision for Mississippi evacuation could come as early as today. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mema_making_gustav_evacuation_plans/17358/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:54:25 +0000 WKRG.com: Steven Norris http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mississippi_coast_not_taking_chances/17339/
A tropical storm not yet in the Gulf already has some Mississippi coast residents concerned. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/mississippi_coast_not_taking_chances/17339/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:38:48 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney Mississippi Coast Not Taking Chances WKRG.com biloxi,diberville,gustav,hurricane,hurricane katrina,jessica taloney,katrina,mississippi coast,tropical storm,tropics, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/biloxi_student_contracts_meningitis/17296/
Parents are being notified about the viral case of meningitis diagnosed this weekend. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/biloxi_student_contracts_meningitis/17296/ Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:31 +0000 The Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/catfish_grabblers_needed/16971/
Mississippi State wants to know why people risk injury by catching catfish by hand. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/catfish_grabblers_needed/16971/ Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:20:36 +0000 Associated Press 33.45894275368764 -88.82583618164062 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/jackson_co_jail_vote/16844/
Vote will decide whether to approve or reject a bond to build a new jail. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/jackson_co_jail_vote/16844/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:09:51 +0000 Associated Press 30.37169036980603 -88.5498046875 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/well_known_crime_fighter_murdered/16521/
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Frederick Gaston, a detective with the Jackson County, Mississippi Sheriff's office after he was shot and killed during an attempted robbery Saturday night in North Carolina. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/well_known_crime_fighter_murdered/16521/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:02:06 +0000 WKRG.com: Diana Lucio Well Known Crime Fighter Murdered WKRG.com air force reserve,arlington virginia,frederick gaston,gastonia north carolina,gulfport police department,jackson county mississippi sheriffs office,mary lafferre,mississippi crime fighter,mississippi deputy murdered,moss point interim chief of police,moss point police department,rakcam jamall fleming,sergeant chris ryles,tommy dean barnette, WKRG.com: Diana Lucio no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/
Long-time voice man Chris Clausen dies in Florida after suffering a stroke. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/voice_of_news_5_passes_away/16436/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:50:24 +0000 WKRG.com: WKRG Staff Voice of News 5 Passes Away WKRG.com alabama,chris clausen,florida,mobile,news 5,orlando,stroke,voice,wkrg, WKRG.com: WKRG Staff no http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/one_lane_of_interstate_10_reopened/16372/
Latest Update: 11:55 The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving at least 3 18-Wheelers, leaving one of the semi trucks hanging off the Pascagoula River Bridge. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/one_lane_of_interstate_10_reopened/16372/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:52:27 +0000 WKRG.com: Steven Norris One Lane Of Interstate 10 Reopened WKRG.com Latest Update: 11:55 The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving at least 3 18-Wheelers, leaving one of the semi trucks hanging off the Pascagoula River Bridge.]]> 18 wheeler,interstate 10,mississippi,pascagoula,pascagoula river bridge,wreck, WKRG.com: Steven Norris no 30.43801807352744 -88.5992431640625 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/billy_goat_bandit_indicted/16300/
A federal grand jury indicts a suspected serial bank robber known as the Billy Goat Bandit. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/billy_goat_bandit_indicted/16300/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:37:37 +0000 WKRG.com: Jamie Burch http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/margaritaville_casino_hits_sour_note/16212/
Harrah's Entertainment says it's going to slow construction plans for its Margaritaville Casino & Resort in Biloxi More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/margaritaville_casino_hits_sour_note/16212/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:41:53 +0000 The Associated Press 30.408413059145214 -88.93157958984375 http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/close_encounters/15562/
Traveling has gotten a lot more expensive the last few months...so close-by vacations, weekend getaways, and day trips seem like a good idea. Meteorologist Jere Hough thinks they're a great idea...because of where we live. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/countyroad5/article/close_encounters/15562/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:04:00 +0000 WKRG.com: Jere Hough Close Encounters WKRG.com alabama,backpacking,big lagoon state park,biloxi,camping,dauphin island,five rivers,fort morgan,gulf shores,little river state forest,meaher state park,mississippi,mobile,orange beach,pensacola,spanish fort,state forests,state parks,state recreation,staycation,theodore, WKRG.com: Jere Hough no 30.638207424507982 -87.03472137451172 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/rise_or_fall_check_out_todays_gas_and_oil_prices/15675/
Did gas set new records along the Gulf Coast Monday? Check out prices by cities. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/rise_or_fall_check_out_todays_gas_and_oil_prices/15675/ Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:01:04 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/billy_goat_bank_bandit_busted_in_mobile_county/15532/
A suspect the FBI believes robbed four Gulf Coast Banks is behind bars. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/billy_goat_bank_bandit_busted_in_mobile_county/15532/ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:11:11 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/grand_old_building_scheduled_for_face_lift/15246/
On Monday, Biloxi is holding a celebration for the 100th anniversary of the City Hall building. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/grand_old_building_scheduled_for_face_lift/15246/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:03:56 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deputies_find_ice_chest_lined_with_ecstasy/13536/
Deputies find $160,000 worth of Ecstasy in an ice chest during a traffic stop on Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge. The pills were picked up in Biloxi. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/deputies_find_ice_chest_lined_with_ecstasy/13536/ Mon, 05 May 2008 16:31:57 +0000 The Associated Press 30.44867367928756 -91.18927001953125 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/former_president_to_visit_this_week/13495/
Jimmy Carter will help rebuild homes through Habitat For Humanity More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/former_president_to_visit_this_week/13495/ Sun, 04 May 2008 16:27:25 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/soldier_laid_to_rest/13230/
Biloxi is the final resting place of Spc. Benjamin Brosh, who was killed in Iraq More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/soldier_laid_to_rest/13230/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:24:59 +0000 Associated Press 30.40959743218008 -88.93295288085937 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/14_charged_with_fema_fraud/13204/
See who's been indicted for making false claims to FEMA and the Small Business Administration. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/14_charged_with_fema_fraud/13204/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:20:34 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/state_farm_wins_hurricane_lawsuit/13058/
Judge dismisses fraud claim against State Farm for claiming Biloxi couple's damage was caused by flooding More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/state_farm_wins_hurricane_lawsuit/13058/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:53:04 +0000 Associated Press 30.40959743218008 -88.93569946289062 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/oil_closes_at_new_record_high/12860/
Crude oil closes Tuesday at record high. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/oil_closes_at_new_record_high/12860/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:49:21 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/2008_regional_edward_r_murrow_awards/12757/
WKRG.com wins prestigious Edward R. Murrow award. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/2008_regional_edward_r_murrow_awards/12757/ Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:41:12 +0000 WKRG.com: Robert Blomquist http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gasoline_price_predictions/12650/
Cities across the Gulf Coast set new records at the gas pumps. What will they be like this summer? More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gasoline_price_predictions/12650/ Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:38:50 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/beauvoir_grounds_reopen/12557/
Grounds of last home of Confederate president reopen to tourists. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/beauvoir_grounds_reopen/12557/ Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:00:07 +0000 Associated Press 30.41078179084589 -88.93157958984375 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/attracting_teachers/12165/
Mississippi school districts, including Biloxi, offering incentives to attract teachers More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/attracting_teachers/12165/ Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:38:08 +0000 Associated Press 30.415519081811506 -88.93157958984375 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/all_lanes_of_biloxi_bay_bridge_to_open_in_early_april/12113/
All six lanes of the Biloxi Bay Bridge will be open by April 7 -- another sign of recovery on the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/all_lanes_of_biloxi_bay_bridge_to_open_in_early_april/12113/ Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:48:11 +0000 The Associated Press 30.402490978446035 -88.84986877441406 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/keesler_afb_gets_a_post_katrina_makeover/11811/
36 new homes have been unveiled at the Air Force Base in Biloxi. Hurricane Katrina leveled most of the homes in 2005. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/keesler_afb_gets_a_post_katrina_makeover/11811/ Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:53:10 +0000 Associated Press http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/new_record_gasoline_prices/10798/
Getting around town is getting more expensive by the day. See which city hit record gasoline prices. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/new_record_gasoline_prices/10798/ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:42:14 +0000 WKRG.com: Emily Forrester http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/biloxi_man_killed_by_train/8828/
Authorites have ruled out suicide in Mississippi freight train death. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/biloxi_man_killed_by_train/8828/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:23:15 +0000 The Associated Press 30.4060442699695 -88.93020629882812 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/cold_weather_shelters/8664/
As temperatures dip to their coldest lows of the season, area shelters are opening up their doors. Here is contact information for several cold weather shelters across the News 5 viewing area More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/cold_weather_shelters/8664/ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:00:54 +0000 WKRG.com: Steven Norris http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/nyc_firefighters_bring_christmas_to_mississippi/8073/
More than 1200 miles separate New York City and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but Thursday the two seemed much closer. Watch Video ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/nyc_firefighters_bring_christmas_to_mississippi/8073/ Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:45:49 +0000 WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney NYC Firefighters Bring Christmas To Mississippi WKRG.com biloxi,christmas toy drive,fdny,hurricane katrina,katrinas kids,moss point,new york city,new york firefighters deliver toys, WKRG.com: Jessica Taloney no 30.4060442699695 -88.9398193359375 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/pay_up_or_raise_up/7665/
New flood maps could mean skyrocketing flood insurance prices. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/pay_up_or_raise_up/7665/ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:20:17 +0000 The Associated Press