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Biloxi| City and port in Harrison County, southeast Mississippi, USA, on the Gulf of Mexico coast; population (1990) 46,300. Its chief industries include tourism, boat building, fishing gear, and seafood canning. |
| Named after a local American Indian people, Biloxi was founded in 1719 by French settlers; it was incorporated as a city in 1896. The city suffered heavy damage from Hurricane Camille in 1969, but was quickly rebuilt. Keesler Air Force Base is nearby. |
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| Biloxi, Mississippi is known for its 24-hour gambling, concert entertainment shows and casino resort hotels Located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Biloxi is next to coastal beaches and offers world-class golf courses, fishing, museums, local restaurants with fresh seafood and many travel destinations Biloxi, Mississippi is known for its 24-hour gambling, concert entertainment shows and casino resort hotels. Summary: NEW YORK - Shares of MGM Mirage surged nearly 40 per cent on Monday following reports that the Las Vegas-based company is in talks to sell two prime resort-style properties in Detroit and Biloxi, Mississippi. Bogard, who has been suspended by the Biloxi School District, waived her right to a preliminary hearing where details of the case are made public. |
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