The coronavirus numbers continue to provide a mixed bag statewide and locally, but the magic number for the city is more than four dozen. Biloxi Engineering Director Christy LeBatard appears on today’s Be Prepared video to give a progress report on more than 50 public improvement projects across the city. Also reported today are the […]

Harrison County saw another slight uptick in numbers today, and although the pandemic has devastated the economy, construction continues in Biloxi. Community Development Director Jerry Creel discusses the development underway in Biloxi in today’s Be Prepared report. Facebook: See today’s updateYouTube: See today’s updateSee the overall tracking chartSee the daily comparison chartSee the Harrison County 14-day chartSee […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich met with a group of restaurteurs today, continuing to familiarize the local business community with expectations that will be in place when operations resume. The mayor also saw the latest numbers – an uptick in the state and in Harrison County in the daily positive cases of the coronavirus – and […]

As coronavirus cases continue to be reported around the state, a slowing trend is being seen in Harrison County leading to more talk about opening up Biloxi again. The latest numbers show an additional 183 positives statewide and one new positive in Harrison County, as reported in today’s Be Prepared video. Mayor Andrew “FoFo’ Gilich […]

The state today reports a decrease in new positive coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours while the numbers in Harrison County continued to show a downward trajectory. City employees will be returning to work Monday morning, but non-emergency municipal offices will remain closed to walk-in traffic. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich plans to have meetings […]

The latest numbers are out – increases statewide and decreases locally – and the mayor has begun the process of meeting with various segments of the Biloxi business community to set expectations for “Opening Up Biloxi Again.” Today’s Be Prepared report shows the trends in the numbers, the mayor’s views, and there’s a reminder: It’s […]

The latest numbers show a downward trajectory of new coronavirus cases in Harrison County, and Gov. Tate Reeves, aware of 281 new cases statewide, announced a Safer in Place order that keeps most protective measures in place. In fact, the governor’s new executive order, which takes effect on Monday morning, presents few if any changes […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, agreeing with a sentiment that “it’s time to start getting back to normal,” appeared on today’s Be Prepared report with a message: We must stay the course right now. “It’s just like the doctor tells you,” Gilich declared in the five-minute update: “Don’t stop taking your medicine because you’re feeling better. […]

Capt. Matt Powell of the Biloxi Fire Department, fresh from a relief trip to the tornado-stricken areas of central Mississippi, appears on today’s Be Prepared video to help bring perspective to life today. The coronavirus numbers from the past 24 hours: 178 newly identified cases statewide, the fourth day of declining positives statewide; and 10 […]

Here’s the latest from Col. Heather W. Blackwell, commander of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi: The base has had mitigation measures in place the past seven weeks. We have been deliberate in the actions we’ve taken to restrict the base and do our part to slow the spread of […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich told the Biloxi City Council today that the plan was to consider the guidelines needed to re-open such venues as restaurants and churches as leaders continue to look for a downward trajectory in newly identified cases of the coronavirus. Gilich was involved in an hourlong teleconference with fellow mayors and other […]

Commercial and residential construction continues to move forward despite the coronavirus threat. In fact, in a five-week period from when the pandemic began shutting down the local economy — March 16 through April 20 — the city’s Community Development Department has issued $6.57 million in construction permits. The construction numbers, along with the latest coronavirus […]

The Mississippi State Department of Health reported a new high water mark – 300 newly identified cases of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours – but no new cases were reported in Harrison County. Today’s Be prepared update has the latest on the numbers, statewide and locally, along with a new graph that compares […]

Non-emergency city departments will remain on reduced staffing next week, and today the state reported 181 new cases of the coronavirus were identified in the past 24 hours, including seven in Harrison County. Those are the key messages in today’s Be Prepared video, recorded this afternoon at City Hall. The video also includes Councilmember Paul […]

Gov. Tate Reeves announced today that beaches would open to the public Monday morning, but Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich reminds residents that social distancing should continue to be a part of their routine. The Mississippi State Department of Health, meanwhile, reports today that 169 new cases have been identified statewide in the past 24 hours, […]

Now that federal stimulus checks are beginning to arrive in banks accounts or mailboxes, the Biloxi Police Department is reminding residents to beware of scams. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, appearing on the city’s daily Be Prepared video, said police have already received a report of an individual trying to cash a bogus $3,600 stimulus […]

Mississippi saw 273 new COVID-19 cases identified in the past 24 hours, the largest increase since counting began, and there were 25 new cases in Jackson County, according to the latest from the Mississippi State Department of Health. The latest numbers and tracking chart are included in today’s Be Prepared video update, along with information […]

A drive-up COVID-19 screening and testing will take place in Biloxi Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of the Biloxi Civic Center, on Howard Avenue. The one-day testing, which is open to all ages, is primarily for those who are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as body aches, fever, coughing, sneezing, […]

The Biloxi Fire Department, which had as many as two dozen firefighters out because of the coronavirus, is expected to be back to full staff this week, except for one firefighter who has recently tested positive for the virus. Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney made the announcement this morning during a weekly teleconference among city […]

The number of coronavirus cases has increased statewide by 139 in the past 24 hours and by more than 1,100 in the past week, bringing the statewide total to 2,781, as the state of emergency, nightly curfew and other measures continue. “We’re waiting on the eye to pass,” Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich has said, but, […]

It was a proud time for Biloxi on this day 50 years ago, when Apollo 13 lifted off from Kennedy Space Center, with Biloxi native Fred Haise aboard as the Lunar Module Pilot. The mission, which lifted off at 1:13 (“13:13” in military parlance) on April 11, 1970, captured the attention of the nation, when, […]

The number of coronavirus cases statewide has increase by more than 460 over the past two days, now up to 2,469, and 82 deaths across the state. Those are the latest numbers included in today’s Be Prepared video update, which also includes a conversation with Pastor Eric Dickey of First Missionary Baptist Church and a […]

The latest numbers show a statewide spike of 257 positive coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the new total to 2,260 positive cases statewide, and 76 deaths, including nine reported since Wednesday. Those numbers – along with a look at numbers from the three Coastal counties – are among the new information […]

The Biloxi Police Department reports a 51 percent drop in property crimes compared to this time last year and a 38 percent below the average over the past five years. The nightly curfew and additional police patrols, says Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, are working. “People are staying off the streets,” Miller said, “and that […]

“Both commercial and residential construction continue to boom in Biloxi,” Community Development Director Jerry Creel says, “and as long as construction is continuing, we will issue permits and perform inspections.” The city, despite fears of the coronavirus threat, issued $1.7 million in construction permits two weeks ago, and $2.1 million last week, including permits for […]

Biloxi Police are seeing a rise in scams during the coronovirus pandemic and want the public to beware. “There have been several email scams that have been identified where it appears that the information is coming from the CDC,” Biloxi Police Chief John Miller says in today’s Be Prepared video update. “If you need information. […]

The Biloxi City Council conducts its first-of-the-month night meeting on Tuesday at 6, with an agenda of more than two dozen measures. The meeting, which will be limited to elected leaders and staff as needed, will be streamed live on the city’s website. At the outset of the gathering, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will update […]

“We haven’t seen the peak yet,” Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich says in today’s Be Prepared video message, “but praying it comes sometimes in the next few weeks.” Gilich, marking the two-week point since the city began the social-media and BTV video updates, today revealed a graph that shows the daily increase in coronavirus cases, statewide […]

The city transitions to its emergency staffing levels Monday, with about half of its 650-employee workforce at home on paid administrative leave, and most departments, except for public safety, operating at reduced levels. Many city facilities — recreation centers, public pools, libraries and parks — closed, and other city facilities, such as City Hall, Community […]

Night 1 of the curfew on Thursday night — when travel is supposed to be limited — prompted a number of traffic stops and the dispersing of a crowd at Hiller Park gathered for a party, which was later moved to a residence where Biloxi Police arrested an organizer. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, appearing […]

The City of Biloxi on Monday is shifting to its emergency staffing plan, with about half of the city’s 650 employees sheltering at home on paid administrative leave until recalled to work. However, staffing of first responders in the Biloxi Police and Fire departments and dispatchers in the city’s Communications Center will remain at normal […]

The nightly curfew begins at 11 tonight in Biloxi and surrounding communities, and Biloxi Police Chief John Miller appears on today’s video update to tell you what you need to know. Also, beginning Friday at 5 p.m. with the governor’s order, beaches will be closed; boardwalks and walking trails will be open to individuals. Hear […]

Gov. Tate Reeves signed a statewide shelter in place order for Mississippi to begin Friday at 5 pm. But what does that mean? The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has released some frequency asked questions and answers regarding the order.  Questions include “How long will this last?”, “Can I go to work?”, “Can I exerciser or […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich discusses the upcoming curfew and closures of additional businesses, what it all means, and what he’s seeing, in today’s video message, which was recorded this afternoon at 3:30 at City Hall.Facebook: See the mayor’s messageYouTube: See the mayor’s messageSee the city’s coronavirus updates

The Biloxi Municipal Court will not be in session for the month of April. The latest extension is effective through May 1 and is based on the continued risk and increased cases of the coronavirus. An administrative order has been issued to extend the court closure, but judges may still make case-by-case exceptions and consider […]