Biloxi News
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Top story
Biloxi garbage fee to rise to $27.40 a month
Biloxi's monthly garbage fee would go from $25.50 to $27.40 on Nov. 1. The council hears the ordinance Tuesday, then holds a workshop on the tabled water rates.
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Biloxi Shuckers
Shuckers to host free World Series watch party Tuesday
Keesler Federal Park opens at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, for a free World Series watch party. 14 former Shuckers are on the Brewers and Rays rosters.
Home prices
Biloxi home values hit a record for 11th month in a row
The typical Biloxi home was worth $241,021 in September, a record and up 3.2% in a year. North Biloxi's ZIP code rose 4%; Ocean Springs slipped a fourth month.
City Council
Biloxi water rate increase tabled again; workshop Oct. 27
A home using 5,000 gallons would pay $41.25 a month for city water and sewer, up from $24.57. The council tabled the vote Oct. 20 and holds a rates workshop Oct. 27.
Things to do
Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour turns 20 with 'Where Royalty Rests'
Free costumed tour of Biloxi's kings and queens, from Mardi Gras to Elvis in 1957: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday and 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1166 Irish Hill Drive.