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Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features a spring break recap from Biloxi Police Chief John Miller, details on where to see the latest road and bridge closure online, and a reminder about the Biloxi Community Market. Also in this week’s video: the weekend forecast, weekend events including Summer Playground registration, and some fresh […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features details on the connector road being installed along the railroad tracks from Porter to Querens, the inoperable lights at Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park, and a reminder about the expected spring break traffic and special events traffic plan. Also in this week’s video: the weekend weather forecast, a […]

Registration for the city’s popular summer camp – officially known as the Summer Playground and Enrichment Program – begins this weekend and the Biloxi Parks and Recreation leaders want to make sure parents are ready. Registration for Biloxi residents living in the Woolmarket community will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Woolmarket […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video update features Tuesday’s City Council meeting where a spring break special event application appeal took place. And, since spring break is promoted by organizers to take place on April 11-14, the video includes a look at the spring break traffic plan. Also in this week’s video: Eagle Point […]

The Mississippi Supreme Court handed another Tidelands defeat to Secretary of State Michael Watson today, with a unanimous ruling in favor of the Aldrich family, the City of Biloxi, and other local governments. In this appeal, the Secretary claimed ownership of waterfront property at the site of the former Fisherman’s Wharf, even though the Aldrichs […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features a look at the April BNews Monthly, a recap of Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich’s presentation during the Biloxi Chamber’s Breakfast event, and an announcement regarding the reopening of the city’s splash pads. The April BNews Monthly is arriving in mailboxes this weekend and it features a copious […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features details about the work taking place at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex, upgrades at the Todd Migues and Savarro parks, youth softball and baseball leagues, and Crafts & Drafts at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. Also in this week’s video: St. Patrick’s Day parade details and route, […]

While renovations continue at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex, the Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department is preparing two other city fields for youth baseball and softball play. Registration is complete and play is set to begin later this month. With the upgrades taking place at the sports complex, the department is moving the leagues to […]

This week’s video features highlights of the annual State of the City Address and the Hibernia Marching Society’s kick-off for Irish Heritage Month. On Thursday, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich presented his annual State of the City Address to a Biloxi Bay Area Chamber crowd at the Beau Rivage. Mayor Gilich highlighted the accomplishments of city […]

This week’s video features the March BNews Monthly. The issue includes a look at the accomplishments of city departments, details on the St. Patrick’s Day parade and Grillin on the Green event, a look at the latest promotions and new hires in the Biloxi Police Department, an overview of the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation, […]

David Shoemaker received the majority of the votes in the special election to fill the Ward 7 seat of the Biloxi City Council. Shoemaker took the lead Tuesday night after the polls closed at the Woolmarket City Center. Shoemaker received 260 votes or nearly 70 percent of the 380 votes that were accepted. Kevin Kostmayer […]

This week’s video features: areas of Kuhn Street and Howard Avenue to reopen this weekend; in-person absentee voting for Ward 7 Special Election is Saturday; areas of Reynoir and Fayard to temporarily close in March; the annual Arbor Day 5K walk, run, or roll is Saturday in downtown; and there is a look at the […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video includes a parading birthday cake, the work of the Mardi Gras cleanup krewe, Ward 7 special election absentee voting reminders, a ceremony for some of Biloxi’s finest, weekend weather and events, and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade.Facebook: See this week’s videoYouTube: See this week’s videoFebruary […]

Biloxi celebrates its birthday on Tuesday, Mardi Gras day, during the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade in Downtown. The city turns 325 years old on Feb. 13, 2024, the anniversary of Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville first setting foot on the shores of present-day Biloxi. “We are celebrating with, what else, a birthday cake,” Mayor […]

Biloxi A to Z: Neptune and Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade routes and reminders headline this week’s video. As final preparations are being made by city crews and Mardi Gras krewes for the upcoming Neptune and Gulf Coast Carnival Association parades, city leaders are asking parade-goers to have a plan. “Mardi Gras is one […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features the 24-page February BNews, the Biloxi Shuckers’ alternate identity for the 2024 season, and the numbers from Pafford’s first day on the job. The February issue of BNews Monthly, which has just arrived in Biloxi mailboxes includes the list of Mardi Gras parades and routes, a look […]

Biloxi A to Z: Headlining this week’s video is Pafford EMS and the Ward 7 Special Election.  Beginning Monday, Jan. 29 at noon, Pafford EMS, the city’s new ambulance service, will be embedded in several Biloxi fire stations, and ready to work in union with Biloxi firefighters and Police officers. Pafford EMS will receive emergency […]

The Biloxi City Council has scheduled a special election for Tuesday, Feb. 27 for Ward 7 residents. The special election is for residents of that ward to elect a new city council member to fill the unexpired term of Ward 7 Councilmember Nathan Barret, who resigned after being elected as the Harrison County Supervisor for […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features Biloxi Fire Assistant Chief Jason Earl Davis with some winter fire safety tips. The video also includes a look at this week’s city council meetings, weekend weather, a lineup of weekend events, and an aerial view of the iconic Biloxi Lighthouse.Facebook: See this week’s videoYouTube: See this […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features a look at the Twelfth Night celebration, details on how parents can sign up youngsters to participate in the annual Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, and an Infinity Space Day with Biloxi Excel by 5. Also in this week’s video: weekend weather forecast and a list […]

The City of Biloxi, Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum, and Gulf Coast Carnival Association invite children ages 12 and younger to be part of the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. in Downtown Biloxi. Participants may walk, bike, skate, or be pushed or pulled in strollers […]

Here is a list of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events set to take place in Biloxi. Each event is open to the public. Saturday, Jan. 13, MLK Breakfast Reflection, Salvation Army Kroc Center, 575 Division St., 9:06 a.m. To view the flyer, click here. Sunday, Jan. 14, Dreams in Harmony, Biloxi Civic Center, 587 […]

Mark your calendars for Mardi Gras happenings in Biloxi! Carnival season officially kicked off in Biloxi with the Twelfth Night celebration at Biloxi City Hall on Jan. 10. And with Fat Tuesday set for Feb. 13, 2024, more Mardi Gras events are set to take place throughout January and February. Here is the lineup of […]

Update: The event has been moved to Wed., Jan. 10 because of inclement weather. Twelfth Night festivities are set for Friday, along with a special First Friday event, despite high rain chances. The Twelfth Night is celebrated on Jan. 5 each year and with more than a 70 percent chance of rain forecast for Friday […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video includes Christmas and New Year’s reminders while cooking, shopping, and celebrating as well as closings and schedule changes for non-emergency municipal offices, Waste Management, Pelican Waste, and Coast Transit Authority. Also in this week’s video: Christmas Cardboard Recycle Event, weekend weather and events, New Year’s events, and holiday […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features some details on the new ambulance provider, Pafford, soon to serve the residents and visitors of Biloxi, and information on the lane closure on Popp’s Ferry Road and weekend closures on the bridge. This week’s video also includes the weekend weather forecast, Holiday Open House at the […]

Pafford Medical Services has been selected as the new ambulance service provider for Biloxi. In June, the city created a new emergency medical services district and requested proposals for a new ambulance service to address the specific needs of Biloxi residents and visitors. Proposals were received in October and after evaluations, Pafford EMS was selected. […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features the December BTV programming. All this month, viewers will see replays of Christmas parades in Biloxi, the December episode of “Biloxi Cooks!” from the Toasted Yolk Café, Shuckers Insider, replays of city council meetings, and videos from the Biloxi Public Schools and Keesler Air Force Base. Also […]

The Biloxi Police Department reminds you to keep these safety tips in mind this holiday season.   At home –Lock doors and windows when you leave home, even if you plan on being gone for a short time. –Have a neighbor or family member watch your home and collect your newspapers and mail if you’re […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s edition features the December BNews Monthly. The issue is being delivered to all Biloxi mailboxes and includes a status report of development taking place in Biloxi, restoring the Keegans Bayou, the West Biloxi Library reopening, and the Biloxi Shuckers and Schooner holiday happenings. The issue also includes a list […]

Christmas trees are a holiday tradition for many, a tradition that is often accompanied by holiday decorations. The Biloxi Fire Department is asking residents to keep fire safety in mind while choosing a tree and decorating. “Although Christmas tree fires are not common, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious,” said […]

Family gatherings are often associated with lots of cooking. It can also mean more fires. Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. So the Biloxi Fire Department is asking residents to keep an eye on what they cook this Thanksgiving. “Cooking safety is essential to prevent accidents,” Biloxi […]

Biloxi A to Z: Thanksgiving is next Thursday, Nov. 23, and this week’s video features reminders to help keep the holiday safe and joyous. The Biloxi Fire Department advises residents to be cautious and mindful when cooking in the kitchen and when decorating with holiday lights. Waste Management and Pelican Waste will not run on […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features November “Biloxi Cooks!” from Salt & Ivy at the Beau Rivage, photos from the Biloxi Chamber Breakfast with the Mayor event, the Biloxi Visitors Center Christmas shirt and ornament, pickleball courts on Howard Avenue, and the Christmas City gift show. This week’s video also includes a look […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich addressed a Biloxi Chamber audience this morning during the last Breakfast with the Mayor event of 2023. During the breakfast at the Edgewater Mall, Mayor Gilich spoke on future projects and praised continuous development in the city. Gilich opened his presentation in the food court with one of his top priorities, […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features the November issue of BNews Monthly which has just arrived in Biloxi mailboxes. The 24-page issue includes funding information on the future Popp’s Ferry Causeway and Popp’s Ferry bridge projects, a look at the city’s water tank maintenance plan, and reminders for duck hunters – it is […]

This week’s video includes details on the special events ordinances that were approved at City Council on Tuesday, and a reminder about the I-110 closure on Oct. 29. Also, hear about the National Take Back event and Festival Against Crime taking place on Saturday from Biloxi Police Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy. Find out what Halloween events […]

This week, the Biloxi City Council approved three special events ordinances pertaining to parades, rental of municipal facilities, and mobile food vending that occur with small and large events in Biloxi. After a lengthy discussion, and the thrice tabling of the ordinances, the special events ordinances were passed. The rental of municipal facilities ordinance is […]

Dozens of people are expected to gather for the Biloxi Community Festival Against Crime on Saturday at Point Cadet Plaza, 121 Cadet St. The Biloxi Police Department will offer home and personal safety tips during a free festival from 2 to 6 p.m. This popular festival allows the public to get a close-up look at […]

It’s that time of year again when the Biloxi Police Department teams up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to offer the public a chance to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs, which often become sources of abuse. The two agencies will offer another free drug take-back session at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features cooking safety tips from the Biloxi Fire Department during fire prevention month, the future northbound and southbound evening closure of I-110, funding for the Popp’s Ferry Bridge draw project, Halloween on Howard, Haunted Firehouse 13, a fall muster, a fish fry fundraising event, Bus Stop at the […]

The Biloxi Fire Museum has been transformed into a haunted house that’s dead on. No kidding. “Join us if you dare for a Halloween scare,” screams the new poster advertising the Haunted House No. 13, formerly known as West End Hose Co. No. 3, which will be operated by a skeleton staff from 6 to […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features the Popp’s Ferry Causeway loop pier. The pier was damaged in 2020 by Tropical Storm Cristobal and Hurricane Zeta.  Earlier this week, the secretary of state’s office announced $500,000 in tidelands funds for the demolition and repair of the pier. The video also includes a brief look […]

Biloxi A to Z: Biloxi Police Chief John Miller appears on this week’s video to talk about Cruisin’ The Coast and give advice to visitors and spectators partaking in the event. The video also includes a look at the weekend weather, weekend events, and footage from the Biloxi Block Party that took place in downtown […]

Cruisin’ The Coast 2023, America’s Largest Block Party, is rolling along Coast roadways and an increase in traffic is expected in town this weekend. Biloxi Police are reminding everyone to be patient, expect heavy traffic, and plan ahead. “You are going to see traffic start to really back up on Friday and expect to see […]

Here is the list of Halloween events taking place in Biloxi throughout the month. Saturday, Oct. 14 – 65th Annual Nativity BVM School Halloween Carnival, 1-8 p.m., 1046 Beach Blvd. Event includes games, a presentation, and a costume contest. Details: nbvmcarnivalchair@gmail.com Saturday, Oct. 21- Halloween on Howard, 5-6:30 p.m. Howard Avenue. Vehicles enter Howard Avenue […]

City assets go online today as the city hosts its first online auction. The auction is being conducted through GovDeals, an online marketplace that provides services to government, educational, and related entities for the sale of surplus items to the public. The auction opened this morning and will run for fourteen days. “This is the […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features details on the Main Street railroad crossing work and shows the roadway that is now open to traffic, and details reminders for I-110 southbound traffic. Today’s video also includes information on the Crusin’ the Coast Downtown Biloxi Block Party taking place on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 […]

Biloxi A to Z: Biloxi Police Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy appears on this week’s video to talk about a raffle benefit, a bingo benefit, and future community events of the Biloxi Police Department. Also in today’s video: a look at the trailer and underside of I-110 after a fire that has caused the shutdown of the […]

The staff at the Biloxi Visitors Center is asking the community to get involved and submit a design for the 2023 Biloxi Visitors Center Christmas shirt art contest. “In the past, the center has made our own Christmas shirts,” said Erica Pustay of the Biloxi Visitors Center. “This year, we are asking local artists to […]

Some much-needed improvements are taking place at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex. Visitors to the 68-acre complex located at 765 Wells Drive can see contractors clearing areas to make way for more parking. But that is only one part of the massive 270-day project. Contractors with J.E. Talley Construction, Inc. have been awarded the $5.16 […]

The lineup includes the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony that took place on Aug. 27, a new episode of “Biloxi Cooks!” with Capt. Jason Gable at Fire Station 10, and updates from the Biloxi Shuckers season and on the infrastructure work. The video also features information on the work taking place at the […]

The Biloxi City Council held a special called meeting or workshop Tuesday afternoon to discuss the proposed special events ordinances. During the workshop, proposed ordinances were discussed relating to special events that are held in the city that affect public safety. The ordinances cover parades, mobile food vendors, recreational vehicle parks, special events, and the […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features the September issue of BNews Monthly. The 24-page issue includes an update on the improvements set for the A. J. Holloway Sports Complex, a reminder on the golf cart rules and regulations in Biloxi, and a status report on the city youth sports. It also features a […]

Biloxi A to Z: Includes information on the temporary close of the Dog Park on Popp’s Ferry Road, the timeline for the road work taking place in front of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, and a call to artists for design submissions for the Biloxi Visitors Center Christmas shirts. Today’s video also includes the weekend […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features an update on road work east of Oak Street and a look at the plans for a new East Biloxi Community. Crews with Necaise Brothers Construction have begun preparing roads east of Oak Street and north of Beach Boulevard for the final layer of asphalt. The new pavement […]

For several months now, 28 to be exact, Biloxi has seen record sale tax collections, with July being a record-breaking month. The numbers were reported earlier this week showing more than $1.4 million in sales tax collections in July, making it the highest reported monthly sales tax revenue in decades, possibly even in the history […]

Biloxi A to Z: The latest on the sports fields at the Popp’s Ferry Recreational Area, sports registrations, Biloxi Natatorium closures for swim meets, a preview of weekend events, a look at the weather forecast, and tranquility with some pelicans.  Facebook: See today’s videoYouTube: See today’s videoAugust BNews MonthlyAugust Community Calendar News & notes: Weekly […]

The daytime or international fields at the Popp’s Ferry Recreational Area will close Monday, Aug. 7 while the Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department crews conduct field maintenance.   The closure of the fields, located north of the pickleball fields, will remain in effect for about a month. This means all the fields at Popp’s Ferry […]

Crews began tearing down the tennis courts at Hiller Park this week. Today’s Biloxi A to Z report takes a look at the removal of the courts and addresses the department’s future plans for the site. Today’s video also features a preview of the August BTV lineup, recordings of the Biloxi City Council meetings, a […]

August is the anniversary month of Camille and Katrina, and this month on BTV the public is reminded to stay prepared with replays of “Camille: The original monster storm”. The city’s municipal TV channel, BTV, is airing Mississippi filmmaker Rex Jones’s hour-long documentary of the storm that ranks as the second-most intense hurricane to strike […]

Biloxi A to Z: Nick Dubuission, Fire Deputy Chief of Training, appears on this week’s video to share tips for staying cool and safe in the excessive heat. This week’s video also includes a look at the August BNews monthly which arrives in all Biloxi mailboxes early next week, information on a football and cheerleading […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features a recap of the Breakfast with the Mayor event. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich addressed a sold-out chamber audience Wednesday morning and briefly discussed the status of city projects such as the Popp’s Ferry Road extension, Saenger Theatre, A.J. Holloway Sports Complex, sand beach renourishment, pickle ball restrooms off […]

Update: MGM Park parking garage is not yet open to the public but should open for the next homestand. Headlining today’s video is the Biloxi Police Citizen’s Academy and public parking at the MGM Park parking garage. The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for its third annual Citizen’s Police Academy and those interested […]

Two Back Bay piers, Forrest and Porter Avenue, have closed and are being rebuilt. Crews with J.E. Borries, a firm that specializes in marine construction, begin work on the Forrest Avenue pier last week. “The Forrest Avenue Pier has not been renovated in over twenty years,” Port Manager Larry Sablich said. “The entire structure was […]

The Greenville Fire Department was in Biloxi recently to take delivery of two aging Biloxi Fire trucks. Biloxi Asst. Chief Jason Davis met with firefighters of the Greenville Fire Department last week to hand off the keys and to do a walk around before they hit the highway to their new home. Greenville Fire Department, […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video includes a recap of the fireworks fire on Deer Island, a list of registration dates for Biloxi Public Schools, a Biloxi Soccer League call for members and volunteers, and where to see more about Biloxi City Council. This week’s video also includes the weekend forecast, a list of weekend […]

Biloxi A to Z: In this week’s video, Biloxi Asst. Fire Chief Jason Earl Davis talks about fireworks and heat safety while celebrating the Fourth of July. Also in today’s video: Woolmarket Road closure, non-emergency municipal office holiday closures, Coast Transit Authority Fourth of July schedule, weekend weather and events, and an aerial view of […]

There will be two big ways to commemorate America’s Independence in Biloxi this year, and while celebrating, the public is asked to keep safety in mind. On Monday, July 3, the Biloxi Shuckers host an Independence Day Patriotic Fireworks Extravaganza at MGM Park, 105 Caillavet St., after the Shuckers vs. Mississippi Braves game. Then, on […]

Leaders from across the state, about 2,500, are in town this week for the annual summer meeting of the Mississippi Municipal League. Delegates, guests, vendors, and family members in town to attend the three-day conference for training, leadership development, and fellowship taking place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center today through Wednesday. Speakers […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features Jamie Lee, assistant director with the Biloxi Parks & Recreation. Lee discusses the Splashing the Coast swim meet, Biloxi Natatorium amenities, and Juneteenth celebrations. Lee also gives an update on the Popp’s Ferry Recreational Area soccer fields. Also in today’s report: the weekend weather forecast, Biloxi Bombers All-Star […]

The City of Biloxi will join the Movers and Shakers Social Club in hosting the annual Juneteenth celebration set to take place this weekend. The Juneteenth Weekend Celebration, which is free and open to all ages, begins on Friday with a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament at the John Henry Beck Park basketball court, 671 […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features a bird’s eye view of a Least Tern colony on Biloxi Beach. Also included are details on a city job fair set to take place next week, upcoming Popp’s Ferry Bridge maintenance work, the weekend forecast and weekend events, and the Billfish Classic parade of boats and weigh-in […]

Biloxi A to Z: Storm preparations headline this week’s video. Also in this week’s video: June BNews Monthly, the Storm and Flood issue; R U Ready, the 2023 hurricane preparedness outreach video; city job openings and job fair; city council events ordinance workshop; Saints Hall of Fame weekend, First Friday, and other weekend happenings; weekend […]

Hurricane season begins today and runs through Nov. 30, and a host of disaster preparation and response authorities offer how-to advice in the new edition of “R U Ready?” on BTV, the city’s municipal TV channel. The nearly 20-minute program, which airs at 8 a.m., 2 p.m., and 8 p.m. on BTV, is designed to […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s report includes a look at the newest public boat launch in Biloxi, the transfer of naming rights at MGM Park, and an upcoming Main Street post office dedication in honor of Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen. Also in the report: a flood insurance reminder, Memorial Day municipal office closures, Blessing […]

The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department is looking for its newest Sports Hall of Fame members, but time is running out. If you know a retired athlete that contributed to the betterment of athletics in Biloxi or a coach or individual who has played a supporting role for more than a decade, complete an application […]

May BTV lineup, upcoming Fallen Officer Ceremony, and closures on West Oaklawn Road headline today’s Biloxi A to Z video. On BTV, the May programming is running and includes a new episode of Shuckers Insider with Javik Blake, the voice of the Biloxi Shuckers, as well as the latest Infrastructure report and Keesler Update. On […]

Preservation in May continues this Thursday and each Thursday in May. After a three-year hiatus, the City of Biloxi and Preserve Biloxi Committee has resumed its highly successful and award-winning Preservation in May program. This year’s program celebrates Biloxi’s history and diverse culture.  The program began on May 4 with a sneak peek at the […]

The Thunder Over the Sound air show takes place this weekend and those attending can get details in today’s A to Z report. Keesler gates will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Activities will include a STEM expo, static displays, and various aerobatic performances featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. The main performance […]

The City of Biloxi is taking bids from those interested in purchasing the Swetman House and is holding a viewing this weekend, details in today’s A to Z report. The nearly century-old home located at 1596 Glenn Swetman St., was deeded to the City of Biloxi in the late 1990s by the Swetman family. The […]

Spring breakers saturated roadways and businesses throughout the weekend to enjoy what the coast has to offer.  But a number of incidents across the city from Woolmarket to Point Cadet have caused concern regarding the 2023 event. “This is an event that has been thrust upon Biloxi for a couple of decades now”  Mayor Andrew […]

Biloxi A to Z: Spring Break and the traffic plan headlines this week’s video. Also, in this week’s Biloxi A to Z report: Thunder Over the Sound press conference, Main Street and Holley Street railroad crossing work, a Popp’s Ferry Recreation Sports Complex field closure reminder, the weekend forecast, weekend events, and a moment of […]

A section of Popp’s Ferry Road will see intermittent lane closure beginning next week and work will soon begin on the Main Street railroad crossing, details in today’s A to Z report. Beginning Monday, April 10, crews will begin installing fiber optic cable along Popp’s Ferry Road from North Country Club lane to Sunkist Country […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features the April BNews Monthly which includes a list of the annual accomplishments of city departments, details on the Thunder Over the Sound air show, the Biloxi Shuckers April schedule and promotions, the spring break traffic plan, Popp’s Ferry Recreational facility field closures, water and sewer work in Woolmarket, […]

The Biloxi Fire Department’s fleet is going and advancing. The department has received three new fire trucks that were custom-built with Biloxi Firefighters in mind. The new trucks, a $1.725 million investment funded by the city, arrived Wednesday morning after extensive research, planning, and 12 months of production. “Shortly after Chief Davis and I were […]

Do you know a retired athlete that contributed to the betterment of athletics in Biloxi or a coach or individual who has played a supporting role for more than a decade? The City of Biloxi is asking you to nominate those individuals for the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. The city’s Parks & Recreation Department […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s report includes a look at the annual State of the City address, March of the Mayors tuna donations, council meetings, weekend weather, and weekend happenings. Also in today’s report is a look back at the Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day parade.Facebook: See today’s videoYouTube: See today’s videoYouTube: See the […]

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a lifeguard class, beginning this week with a pretest, to certify individuals who want to work either this summer or throughout the year as a lifeguard. Interested individuals must be at least 15 years old and must complete a pretest at the Biloxi Natatorium, 1384 Father Ryan Ave., […]

St. Patrick’s Day festivities take place in Biloxi on Saturday, March 11 with a run, a grilling competition, and a parade. On Saturday, the streets in Downtown Biloxi will be filled with Irish-spirited shenanigans beginning with the annual Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick’s Day 5K and 1-mile Health run and walk. Late registration will take […]

Replacement of light poles and electrical panels in the works at Popp’s Ferry Recreational Complex causing closures to many of the fields.   Vandalism to the electrical panels as well as the poor condition of the lighting poles at most of the fields has caused the Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department to close the fields […]

Today’s Biloxi A to Z takes a look at the Mardi Gras clean-up in downtown. Also in today’s video: the Amtrak familiarization tours, council meeting details, the weekend preview and weather, and a walk aboard the Harvey Gamage Schooner.Facebook: See today’s videoYouTube: See today’s videoSee the February Community CalendarSee the February BNews Monthly News & […]

On Tuesday, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich successfully underwent a heart valve procedure at the DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and is going through post-op therapies today at Houston Methodist Hospital. The mayor and Serena wish to express their gratitude to everyone for the many good wishes and prayers. They expect to return to Biloxi on […]

On Monday, youngsters dressed in themed costumes and accompanied by decorated floats will get a second chance to celebrate Mardi Gras, minus the parade, during the Biloxi Family Mardi Gras Celebration. The event, being held on Lundi Gras, the Monday before Mardi Gras, will take place under the I-110 overpass at the corner of Howard […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich is scheduled to undergo an elective heart valve procedure at the DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Dr. Bassam Baroudi has been the Mayor’s cardiologist for almost ten years. “I’m pleased Mayor Gilich is having this procedure now because he is in excellent health,” […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes an overview of the February BTV programming, including this month’s episode of “A few moments with” which showcases Biloxi Police Chief John Miller and the Biloxi Police Department. The nearly twenty-five-minute program takes a look at the evolution of the Biloxi Police Department and the challenges in […]

Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features the February BNews Monthly which includes maps of the Mardi Gras parades in Biloxi, a Shuckers preview, the latest on the Bonnet Carre Spillway, bicycle routes throughout the city, oyster shell projects over the years, the February’s BTV programming schedule, Stormwater facts, infrastructure maps, random notes, Back in […]

Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., Downtown. Open to ages 12 and younger. Parade travels from under the I-110 on Howard and ends a Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St. Late registration and costume and float sign up the day of the event from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the parade start. […]

Rouses Markets has announced plans to open its first store in Biloxi. Rouses CEO Donny Rouse said that the company has agreed to lease space at 2348 Pass Road at the corner of Popp’s Ferry Road. The former Winn-Dixie location, 60,000 square feet of space, will undergo a comprehensive remodel, both interior and façade. “I […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes details on the latest infrastructure work taking place near the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art, the road closures, and detour routes. Also, lighting work taking place at Pennzoil McManus Park, Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade application deadline, Mardi Gras shirts for sale at the Visitors Center, a weekend […]

The City of Biloxi, Biloxi Mardi Gras Museum, and Gulf Coast Carnival Association invite children ages 12 and younger to be a part of the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, which takes place Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Participants may walk, bike, skate, or be pushed or pulled in strollers and wagons. No […]

This week, crews began adding heavier sand to the beach between Oak Street and the Small Craft Harbor. Get an aerial view in the week’s Biloxi A to Z report. The report also includes the Bonnet Carre Spillway Federal Court order, the reopening of Beauvoir Road, Mississippi Senior Games registration details, city council meeting links, […]

The Federal Court has ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consult the National Marine Fisheries about the Bonnet Carre Spillway.   A new Federal Court decision is a victory for Coast governments, fisheries and tourism industries who united in 2019 as the Mississippi Sound Coalition to restore and protect the Sound from poisoning […]

Biloxi A to Z: The latest on the infrastructure work at Beauvoir Road, the January BTV programming, a quick look at development throughout the city, a weekend preview, the weather forecast for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and a baby grand at Ground Zero.Facebook: See the videoYouTube: See the […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes a look at the January issue of BNews Monthly, the Twelfth Night gathering that signaled the beginning of Carnival season in Biloxi, community market vendors, Tuesday night’s city council meeting, weekend events, and the weekend weather forecast.Facebook: See today’s videoYouTube: See today’s videoJanuary Community CalendarJanuary BNews Monthly

The Mardi Gras season officially begins tonight with the celebration of Twelfth Night beginning at 5 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center, followed by a parade to Biloxi City Hall. At 5 p.m., the public is invited to the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., to usher in Carnival with the reigning royal courts of […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes a look at the cold weather forecast throughout the weekend, cold weather shelter locations and hours, Christmas Tree and cold weather safety tips from the Biloxi Fire Department, Christmas Tree recycling, holiday hours for city offices, the Biloxi Visitors Center, and the Edgewater Mall, and a look […]

Weather forecasters are predicting freezing temperatures and high wind gusts tonight and throughout the weekend. The bitter cold, which is prompting a Hard Freeze Warning and Wind Chill Advisory, may produce breezy temperatures with lows in the teens and highs in the upper thirties to the lower forties. Tonight, temperatures are forecast to be in […]

The Mississippi State Department of Health has lifted the boil water notice that it put into effect for areas south of the bay. At 4:30 p.m. today, the State Department of Health notified the City of Biloxi that the water testing has shown the drinking water is safe and Biloxi customers south of the bay, […]

Beginning at 9 a.m., the Woolmarket Road bridge will close for two weeks while emergency repairs are made. Contractors will Ryals Construction will replace sections of the bridge’s timber piles with steel piles. During the work, motorists will be directed to take one of two detour routes: Shriners Boulevard to I-10, then to Cedar Lake […]

A boil water notice remains in effect for Biloxi while testing continues. Follow-up test shows no traces of the E. coli bacteria. A test conducted last week at the Bradford Street well of a raw water sample, one before chemicals are added, showed the presence of E. coli and prompted the boil water alert by […]

The Mississippi State Department of Health has issued a boil water notice for customers in Biloxi living south of the bay. Impacted areas are along the peninsula from Point Cadet to Debuys Road.  Areas north of the bay including Woolmarket and Cedar Lake are not affected. The alert, which is expected to last at least […]

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith announced today that the Senate unanimously passed the bill to rename the post office on Main Street for fallen Biloxi Officer Robert S. McKeithen. “This shows a great deal of respect for Robert and his family,” said Biloxi Police Chief John Miller. “Robert gave his life right here […]

Biloxi Television premieres a new series this month with the inaugural episode of “A few moments with…” featuring 103-year-old Irene Schwan. The sixteen-minute episode, which airs daily this month at 8 a.m., 2 p.m., and 8 p.m., was recorded in November from the Biloxi home of Irene. The 103-year-old, who turns 104 in January, has […]

Christmas events officially begin in Biloxi on Thursday with the Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to gather at the Biloxi landmark, south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., and watch Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich turn the switch and light up the Biloxi Lighthouse in Christmas decorations. […]

One of Biloxi’s most historic city-owned sites, the eight-acre waterfront venue where Tullis Manor once stood, could be revitalized with an upscale 200-room hotel, scenic gardens, and even a full-size replica of the historic manor. The Biloxi City Council this afternoon approved a one-year, $50,000 option where developers of Tullis Gardens would work on their […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich had a plateful of topics for Breakfast with the Mayor this morning, from development updates to roadway work progress and project status reports. The mayor spoke for nearly 32 minutes, away from the podium, to a Biloxi Chamber audience at the IP Casino Resort and Spa. He opened his presentation with […]

The Biloxi Police Department, along with Harrison County public safety agencies and donors, will again this year host the Thanksgiving Feed the Needy, a program to deliver hot Thanksgiving Day meals to the home of the less fortunate. Meals, which will be delivered, must be requested by 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Those interested […]

Looking for a deal? Bargain hunters, this Saturday’s auction is for you. The city will hold an absolute auction – all items will be sold to the highest bidder regardless of price – beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 1656 Popp’s Ferry Road, behind the Biloxi Fire Station 7. Those interested have a chance […]

If you pass by or dock in the Commercial Docking Facility or the Point Cadet Marina, you may hear some noise going on. That’s because the facilities are getting some much-needed dressing up. Earlier this month, staff with the Port Division moved shrimp boats from the Commercial Dock to the Point Cadet Marina to open […]

The Biloxi Police and Fire departments are collecting donations for victims of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers, Florida. Donations of non-perishable food, bottled water, diapers, baby formula and food, and cleaning supplies are now being accepted at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center on Porter Avenue and all ten fire stations throughout the city. The donation […]

The Biloxi Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are offering the public a chance to safely dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs, which often become sources of abuse. The two agencies will offer another free drug take-back session at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center on Porter Avenue, two blocks north of the […]

Those who travel Beauvoir Road from U.S. 90 will soon have to adjust their route as the next phase of infrastructure is set to take place, closing the south portion of the roadway. Beginning November 1, Beauvoir Road, from U.S. 90 north to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum’s east gate, will be closed to through traffic […]

Mark your calendar for a number of city-sponsored Halloween events scheduled to take place later this week in Biloxi. Here is the spooktacular event lineup. Thursday, Oct. 27: 8th Annual Halloween Spectacular,  9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center 578 Howard Ave. The free event is open to ages 50 and older and is […]

Best-selling author John Grisham’s next novel, “The Boys from Biloxi,” is due out Tuesday, and if the man who wrote 47 consecutive No. 1 bestsellers had a message for the people of Biloxi about this new book, it would be this: “It’s a novel. It’s fiction,” Grisham told Bmail in a phone conversation over the […]

It’s Cruisin’ The Coast week and Wednesday the cruisers roll into Biloxi for the Downtown Block Party. Thousands of cars and car aficionados will line the downtown streets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the 26th annual Cruisin’ The Coast event. Cars will be parked by police along Howard Avenue, Lameuse and […]

Are you interested in learning how the Biloxi Police Department works with the community? Or, maybe you are thinking about becoming a police officer but are not sure what it all entails. Well, the Biloxi Police Department is looking for you to join the second annual Citizen’s Police Academy. The program, which begins Oct. 12, […]

Today, Chancellor Jim Persons entered a Final Judgment that  John Bret Aldrich, not the State, owns the land south of U.S. 90 and west of Oak Street where the Fisherman’s Wharf Restaurant and later the Lady Luck Casino was located before Katrina on the Point Cadet waterfront in East Biloxi.  In the lawsuit, the Secretary […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes a look at the September BNews Monthly and BTV programming and gives details when you can catch the new episode of “Biloxi Cooks!” with Makin’ Groceries. This report also includes information on the infrastructure work taking place in West Biloxi, the latest COVID-19 case numbers, a weekend […]

Biloxi Police Capt. Thomas Goldsworthy talks about two fundraisers supporting Hendrix Branning, the son of Biloxi and Long Beach police officers, on this week’s Biloxi A to Z report. This report also includes hurricane safety tips, a look at the newest Biloxi Sports Hall of Famers, the latest on COVID-19, a weekend preview, and a […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes details on where the latest infrastructure work is taking place and how you can see the details. Also, repairs continue at the Biloxi Visitors Center, bicycle rentals are available at the Visitors Center, the latest COVID-19 cases, a weekend preview, and a very determined Blue Jay.Facebook: See […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes a look at the August BNews Monthly, a reminder from school leaders and Biloxi Police when traveling in school zones, and photos from a tail-wagging rescue by the Biloxi Fire and Police departments. The report also includes the latest COVID-19 case numbers, where […]

Boaters accessing the water at Hiller Park will soon see enhancements to the facility’s boat launch. This week, contractors with JE Talley began a 90-day project to upgrade the concrete boat launch. Currently, the removal of the concrete ramp and retaining wall is underway. Improvements include a new ramp, retaining wall, and two finger piers […]

Public Schools in Biloxi began today for some grades and tomorrow for others. School leaders and Biloxi Police are asking motorists to be careful near school zones, especially during mornings and afternoons. Students attending kindergarten, 1st (Gorenflo only), 5th, 7th, and 9th grades begin this morning while all other grade levels and schools begin Thursday. […]

As improbable as it was that Mississippi would legalize gambling, there was one sure bet: Biloxi, with its colorful history and prime locale, would be a major player.  And today, Aug. 1, 2022 marks 30 years to the day when thousands lined up in the scorching, humid Biloxi weather for a chance to pull a […]

Biloxi’s most famous native, Fred Haise, has released an autobiography and will be at the Biloxi Visitors Center on July 27 for a luncheon and book signing. Today’s Biloxi A to Z report has the details on how you can take part in the event and meet Fred Haise. Also in today’s report: Biloxi Main […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes tips on how to safely use fireworks and info on where and when to watch two fireworks shows in Biloxi. Also, find out what’s happening tonight at First Friday. Get the latest on COVID-19, a weekend preview, and hear the National Anthem as sung by Ronny Broussard.Facebook: […]

Residential contractors and roofers are now required to be licensed, according to a new state law. The new law, which went into effect this morning, now requires all construction managers, residential solar contractors, and subcontractors performing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work on any residential construction or improvement project to have a state-issued license.   […]

Biloxi’s Independence Day fireworks show, a huge extravaganza, will take place on the Fourth of July beginning at 9 p.m. This year’s display is scheduled to be 19-minutes long, set to patriotic music, and presented from a barge near Deer Island. The best viewing is from the Biloxi Lighthouse to the Biloxi Bay Bridge, and […]

Do you know a retired athlete that contributed to the betterment of athletics in Biloxi or a coach or individual who has played a supporting role for more than a decade? The City of Biloxi is asking you to nominate those individuals for the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. The city’s Parks & Recreation Department […]

Biloxi A to Z: This week’s report includes a progress report on work at the Biloxi Visitors Center, Lighthouse pier, and Popp’s Ferry Bridge. The report also includes an introduction to a new face in the city’s Public Affairs Division, details on the Bayview Walkway ribbon-cutting, the latest on COVID-19, and the weekend preview.Facebook: See […]

Biloxi A to Z: CSX crossing work headlines this week’s video. Also, some fresh finds at the Biloxi Community Market, a four-legged gathering at City Council, a weekend preview, a ceremonial first pitch, and more are all part of today’s Biloxi A to Z video.Facebook: See the videoYouTube: See the videoCOVID-19: By the numbersApril Community […]

The City of Biloxi has been notified that CSX will temporarily close 10 rail crossings Tuesday morning for as long as two days for maintenance. The work will be to replace railroad ties and repave asphalt at the crossings from Oak Street to Reynoir Street. During the work, crossings at Oak, Crawford, Holley, Keller, Lee, […]

This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes information on when you can catch a replay of Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich’s latest State of the City address and the status of the crosswalk art mural project and the Back Bay walkway. This report also includes a recap of why this week’s city council meeting was […]

Biloxi A to Z: Spring Break and the traffic plan headlines this week’s video. Also, baseball at the sports complex and MGM Park, Easter egg hunts, summer camp registration, and a heartfelt thank you from the city’s public affairs manager on the cusp of his retirement.Facebook: See today’s videoYouTube: See today’s videoCOVID-19: By the numbersCommunity […]

St. Patrick’s Day, Grillin’, and Popp’s Ferry bridge top this week’s Biloxi A to Z report. In fact, it’s a detailed look at some of the big issues and big events in Biloxi this week, with an eye to the weekend. On Saturday, downtown Biloxi will be filled with green in celebration of St. Patrick’s […]

Biloxi A to Z: Police Chief John Miller has tips for a safe Mardi Gras and he identifies the absolute worst place to stand for a Biloxi parade. Also, Reba and the weekend preview, the latest on COVID-19, how you can watch the City Council in action, and a big fish on Biloxi’s longest pier. […]

The Biloxi Police Department is asking for donations for victims of a massive wildfire that destroyed a thousand Colorado homes and businesses days after Christmas. “Biloxi is no stranger to natural disasters and catastrophes,” said Biloxi Police Capt. Louis Moran. “The one common thread that helped hold our community together in the wake of disasters […]

Traffic on Popp’s Ferry Road may be delayed this afternoon for the funeral procession of longtime Police Chaplain Robert Burriss. Burris, a former Biloxi police investigator and chaplain, died last week after battling cancer. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Biloxi on Popp’s Ferry Road […]

Four piers have reopened on Back Bay, and there’s a lineup of Christmas parades showing three time a day on BTV. This week, the city re-opened four Back Bay piers – Forrest Avenue T-pier the Ice Wharf, Porter Avenue North and Oak Street North – that had been damaged by Hurricane Zeta, and repairs are […]

In Today’s Biloxi A to Z: A sneak peek at Christmas on the Water and your weekend preview. Also, a look at what it’s come to on the Popp’s Ferry bridge, a Public Works crew on an uplifting job, a before and after on U.S. 90, the latest on COVID-19 cases, and a few peaceful […]

Christmas events in Biloxi officially begin Thursday evening with the Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. The public is invited to gather at the city’s signature landmark, south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., at 5:30 p.m. Those attending will be treated to hot chocolate and then at 6 p.m., Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich […]

Thursday, Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m.: Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and Santa will turn on the Lighthouse Christmas lights at the Biloxi Lighthouse, just south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd. Refreshments served. Free admission. Details: 228-374-3105 Dec. 2, 7, 10 & 14, 7-9 p.m.: Winter Magic at BHS […]

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, which means family gatherings and lots of cooking. It can also mean more fires. In fact, the National Fire Prevention Association says cooking is the leading cause of home fires, and that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.   This Thanksgiving, the Biloxi Fire Department wants to remind […]

The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for its inaugural Citizen’s Police Academy.   The program, which begins Jan. 4, is designed to give citizens insight into how the Biloxi Police Department serves the community. “The CPA program will help to build a stronger bond between the police officers and the department’s personnel with […]

The Biloxi Police Department, along with Harrison County public safety agencies and donors, again this year will host the “Feed the Needy,” a program to deliver hot Thanksgiving Day meals to the homes of the less fortunate. Meals – which will be delivered – must be requested by 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. Those […]

Nice weather will be the backdrop for big happenings this weekend, and there’s an overview on the ongoing landscaping work taking place along U.S. 90 in today’s Biloxi A to Z report. This evening, the New Orleans-based Bucktown All Stars, with cameos by “FoFo” Gilich, will headline Main Street’s First Friday block party in downtown […]

In Today’s Biloxi A to Z: How to make sure your trash is picked up and what to do if it’s not. Community theater is back, with two productions this weekend. You’ll get an update on the robust construction activity, hear Halloween safety tips, see bootlegged video of Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich.and, of course, the […]

Halloween is Sunday night, and Biloxi public safety leaders are advising those families who are not participating in organized gatherings to make safety a priority when trick-or-treating in city neighborhoods. The city offers these tips:When trick-or-treating: — A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. — Use a flashlight to […]

Two outdoor Halloween-inspired events take place Saturday in downtown Biloxi, and there’s good news for motorists on U.S. 90 in today’s A to Z report. The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department and Biloxi Main Street host Halloween on Howard, a drive-thru trick or treating event, on Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and Navy Federal […]

Today’s Biloxi A to Z video has the final numbers: Cruisin’ The Coast registered cars and how they drive hotel occupancy; a record-breaking, billion-dollar year for gaming in Biloxi; the debris tally and more from Operation Clean Sweep; and new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the decline, according to the state health department. You […]

The citywide debris removal operation known as Operation Clean Sweep has come to an end and debris removal throughout the city has returned to normal operations. After a two and a half week push to remove excess yard and storm debris thought out the city, debris or yard waste removal has resumed normal operations by […]

By Laurie Rosetti You’re never alone, even during what you think are your weakest moments. You have thousands of years of powerful ancestors within you, the blood of the divine great ones in you, supreme intellect and royalty in you. Infinite strength is always on tap for you. It is with this knowledge the Old […]

The citywide operation to assist in the removal of yard debris will continue for one more week. Monday through Friday of next week, the city will, for a second week, deploy two large self-loading trucks and trailers to pick up debris. The trucks will travel areas in West Biloxi, North Biloxi, and Woolmarket that have […]

Contractors are working towards a November deadline to complete the expansion of the public parking lot south of the Biloxi Lighthouse. The project, part of Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich’s vision to revamp the area for the Fred Haise monument, will see more than one hundred new public parking spaces and a flag pole. The expansion […]

A crowd of seafood consumers will gather at the Biloxi Town Green this weekend for the 40th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival. The two-day festival, which is expected to draw a crowd of anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000, will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on […]

“It was, to use one of Mayor Gilich’s boxing analogies, ‘a glancing blow,’” Chief Administrative Officer Mike Leonard said this afternoon of Hurricane Ida. “One of the things that happened was that as it came ashore in Louisiana, the storm took a slight jog to the east, which meant we picked up some winds. That’s […]

Beginning Thursday, visitors and residents will once again have an eco-friendly, inexpensive way to travel in and out of Biloxi. Flixbus, the bright green buses, will offer riders direct connections to Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Atlanta, Mobile, and Lake Charles as well as interconnections to cities such as Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Miami and […]

The full, 51-minute replay of the inauguration of the Mayor and City Council of Biloxi airs tonight at 7, 8 and 9 on BTV. Tune in to the city’s government channel on Sparklight channel 56 and AT&T Uverse channel 99 in Biloxi or on the city’s website at biloxi.ms.us to watch Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and the current seven city council members will be sworn in on Tuesday at the Biloxi Civic Center for another four-year term. Doors to Civic Center open at 1:30 p.m. and the public ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be replayed later on BTV: Biloxi Television. Gilich will […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and all seven Biloxi councilmembers have been re-elected to another term. Mayor Gilich, along with Councilmembers Dixie Newman of Ward 3, Robert Deming III of Ward 4, Kenny Glavan of Ward 6 and Nathan Barrett of Ward 7 were all unopposed in today’s general election. According to unofficial results, in Ward […]

Do you know a retired athlete that contributed to the betterment of athletics in Biloxi or a coach or individual who has played a supporting role for more than a decade? The City of Biloxi is asking you to nominate those individuals for the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. The city’s Parks & Recreation Department […]

Living on or near the water means that knowing how to swim is vital, and with the ending of most COVID-19 mandates, the City of Biloxi is resuming swimming lessons, just in time for summer. The city’s Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department will begin registering for its summer swimming lessons at the Biloxi Natatorium, 1384 […]

Masks are no longer required to be worn by the public and employees while in city facilities but Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich encourages those who feel more comfortable wearing a face mask to continue to do so. Gilich’s latest executive order, his twelfth since the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020, follows actions by Gov. […]

It had been a year and a half since the Biloxi Chamber had its Breakfast with the Mayor gathering, and when the COVID-safe event took place at the IP Casino Resort, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich was wound up, leading the audience through more than two dozen city projects either completed or underway since the last […]

The Biloxi City Council today voted to allow low-speed vehicles such as golf carts on Biloxi roadways that have a speed limit of 25 mph or less. The measure would take effect in 30 days, and operators would be required to register the vehicles with the city.      According to the new city ordinance, low-speed vehicles […]

Two city council seats have been decided tonight — with victories by Robert L. Deming in Ward 4 and Kenny Glavan in Ward 6 — according to unofficial returns from the Republican primary today. Neither of the incumbents face an opponent in the June 8 general election. A third incumbent, Councilmember Paul Tisdale, who was […]

Mother Nature and Father Time have pushed back the closure of Shriners Boulevard to April 6 at 8 a.m. The roadway was originally set to close on April 1 for drainage work but recent heavy rain impeded the completion of a temporary bypass road, which needs to be finished before contractors can close Shriners Boulevard. […]

Beginning Wednesday, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be honored through a number of virtual events during a week-long MLK Coastwide Celebration. “Inspire, motivate, and education is what the MLK Coastwide Committee has done for 36 years to honor Dr. King’s legacy and we will not stop now,” states the […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low-interest disaster loans to those impacted by Hurricane Zeta. Residents, homeowners, renters, businesses and private non-profit organizations in Harrison County can now apply online. Applicants must first register with FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. Then apply with SBA at SBA.gov/disaster or call 1-800-659-2955 to see […]

In Biloxi, the holiday season is usually marked with hundreds of children marching and gathering through downtown Biloxi in the annual Children’s Christmas parade and Christmas on the Town Green. This year, to help make the season festive yet safe, the City of Biloxi is presenting a virtual lighting event on Friday. Throughout the day […]

Biloxi’s Public Works Department this morning assisted Gulfport in restoring traffic signals at Debuys and Pass roads, leaving only seven of Biloxi’s 64 signalized intersections still not fully functioning. Stephen Laiche, of the department’s maintenance division, reports that traffic signals are not working at these intersections: Eisenhower Drive at C.T. Switzer Road, Eisenhower at Rue […]

Debris teams have been on Biloxi streets for four days. Currently, they are focusing on neighborhoods in West Biloxi, where most of the downed tree limbs are located. More than 18,000 cubic yards of debris have been hauled away. That is nine percent of the estimated 200,000 cubic yards of debris throughout the city. Residents […]

(From Mississippi Power)Mississippi Power expects power to be restored to 95 percent of customers impacted by Hurricane Zeta by midnight on Monday night About 31,000 customers restored as of 2 p.m. Friday The Mississippi Power Hurricane Zeta storm team has restored service to about 31,000 customers impacted by the powerful storm as of 2 p.m. […]

Property owners are warned to beware of transient contractors who typically set up shop in the wake of disasters such as a hurricane. The City of Biloxi is home to many reputable, licensed building contractors who are qualified to make repairs. However, after a storm, a number of transient contractors set up temporary shop in […]

The Biloxi Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration are offering the public a chance to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs, which often become sources of abuse. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can visit the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center on Porter Avenue to drop off the […]

By Laurie Rosetti Preserve Biloxi continues its annual exploration of the colorful warp and weft of Biloxi’s 321-year-old tapestry with “Family Legends and Lore 2.” The Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour, 2020 version, is a slightly-amended event this year. The actual graveside performances will be presented virtually to the public, on BTV, the city’s municipal TV […]

Residents in the Eagle Point and Woolmarket areas of Biloxi will soon have a park to call their own. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, Councilman Nathan Barrett, engineers and other city officials broke ground Wednesday afternoon on the park and to hear Barrett tell it, the new city park could be akin to Hiller Park, the […]

Right now, you have the opportunity to answer the Census either online or by phone. However, opportunity will be knocking in a different manner – on your door. For Biloxi, a city that is lagging behind the national average, 40 percent of the known residents have not yet responded to Census 2020, which could jeopardize […]

The eight locations of Biloxi Public Schools opened their doors this morning and students “were greeted with excited teachers with big smiles behind their masks,” says schools spokesperson Jennifer Pyron. “We’re off to a smooth and safe start,” Pyron adds in an email. “All the students did a great job with wearing masks. We have 5,332 […]

The A.J. Holloway Sport Complex is now open for baseball and softball field reservations through the Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department. Any Biloxi team interested in practicing or playing games on one of the baseball or softball fields may submit a reservation to use the turf up to twice a week, Monday through Thursday, from […]

Scrapin the Coast, the auto show that some view as a younger cousin to Cruisin’ the Coast, returns to Biloxi this weekend, and city crews are preparing for a smooth-flowing event. In fact, motorists driving U.S. 90 Friday morning will see more than 2,500 traffic cones in or near the center of eastbound and westbound […]

One year ago today the Biloxi Police Department suffered a tragic loss of one of their own and today the department honors the fallen officer, Robert McKeithen. In front of the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center on Porter Avenue, in the very spot where the officer was shot from behind, the Police Department has created a […]

The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department is accepting nominations for its 2020 class of the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame and have extended the deadline.  Nominations are open to any athlete or competitor who has been retired at least three years or have completed at least 15 years of service as a coach or supporter […]

The City of Biloxi is preparing its plan for use of community-wide housing and development project funding through the HUD Program and residents are invited to learn more. Each year the city, as a participant in the Community Development Block Grant Program, prepares an action plan for the funding of projects through the grant program […]

April was supposed to be a big month, with the 50th anniversary of Biloxian Fred Haise’s Apollo 13 mission, but with the continuing coronavirus threat, Biloxi’s spaceman is headed to cyberspace. BTV: Biloxi Television today launches two new hour-long documentaries created by August Taconi. “Fred Haise From Biloxi to the Moon,” will air daily in […]

Motorists trying to visit Keesler Air Force Base this morning found the Meadows Road gate closed and heavy, slow-moving traffic at the main gate on White Avenue. The limited access, announced Sunday, is part of the base’s increased health-protection protocol. Keesler officials have closed access through its Meadows gate until further notice but the White […]

By Maj. Christopher DeBack Biloxi Police Department As the nation struggles with current events and the response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Biloxi Police Department reminds everyone to stay vigilant.  Be mindful of social distancing and repetitive hygiene to aid in cutting down on cross contamination. We have taken steps to help […]

Biloxi Chief Administrative Officer Mike Leonard had the following information about the city’s response to the threat of the coronavirus, or COVID-19: Many Biloxi restaurants are advertising take-out services and the mayor will in public statements encourage this option. The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department has canceled all athletic events on city playing fields through […]

The March edition of First Friday, the monthly downtown affair, kicks off at 5 today in the Biloxi Downtown Arts District. The event, which takes place along Rue Magnolia, and Water and George E. Ohr streets, will feature discounts from downtown merchants, who expand hours for the event. You’ll also find trivia hosted by Biloxi […]

Do you know a person, organization or business that is always willing to help out? Then nominate them for the 37th annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. The City of Biloxi will be recognizing those who have volunteered in Biloxi in the areas of community, health, arts and history, education, military, nonprofit organization, youth, sports, adult and […]

It’s Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras season in Biloxi. That means more to celebrate and parade about, especially this weekend. The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department will present its popular annual Daddy-Daughter Sweetheart Dance tonight from 6 to 9 at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center. All daddys and daughters are invited to dress […]

Saturday, Feb. 15: Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade The annual children’s parade, open to ages 12 and younger, will walk and roll downtown on Saturday at 10 a.m.  This year’s theme is “Carnaval Du Cirque” and celebrates the circus.  The parade begins under the I-110 overpass on Howard Avenue, travels east on Howard to […]

Mardi Gras is only weeks away and the city, the Gulf Coast Carnival Association and the Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum are now asking for children to join the festivities. The annual Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, set for Saturday, Feb. 15 at 10 a.m., is open to youngsters age 12 and younger who […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 26 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 35 years of service: Cheryl Bell, Parks & Recreation Department director 30 years of service: John Rodolfich, Fire Department; and Ronald Lessner, Police Department 25 years of service: Louis Leitenberger and Stephen Strickler, Fire Department; and Michael […]

Carnival season will officially kick off in Biloxi on Sunday with the celebration of Twelfth Night beginning at 5 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitors Center, followed by a parade to Biloxi City Hall. The gathering will begin with the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s 2019 Royal Court parading through the visitors center and out to the […]

The City of Biloxi has joined other coast leaders in filing a federal lawsuit regarding future openings of the Bonnet Carré Spillway. The filing, announced today by Marlin Ladner, President of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, is to compel the Mississippi River Commission to consult with the people of the Mississippi Coast before opening […]

Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift to give for Christmas? Look no further. The Holiday Open House at the Biloxi Visitors Center has you covered this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Biloxi Visitors Center will be filled with dozens of artists and craftsmen showing and selling their wares. There […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich announced this morning that Cliff Kirkland is on leave pending a resolution of criminal charges.  Kirkland, 67, was arrested Tuesday night by Biloxi Police on two counts of allegedly touching of a child with lustful purposes. “As Mayor, I will always put the City of Biloxi’s interest first,” Gilich said.  “These […]

Jack the Biloxi Fire Dog is learning that everything’s not in black and white. On any given day, he knows not whether he’ll in be in a fire station roaming among firefighters, in front of a classroom of young students, or greetings crowds at a Christmas or Mardi Gras parade. Such is the life with […]

Christmas celebrations continue in Biloxi this weekend with the annual Woolmarket Christmas Parade beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The parade, now in its third year, will include dozens of walking units, floats, golf carts, utility vehicles, corvettes and a Biloxi fire truck.  “Every year this parade has grown,” said Ward 7 Councilmember Nathan Barrett, […]

The annual Christmas on the Water Children’s Parade rolls downtown tonight beginning at 6 p.m. The parade, open to children in kindergarten through fourth grade, will begin at the Dr. Frank G. Gruich Sr. Community Center on Howard Avenue, travel west on Howard Avenue, turn south on Reynoir Street, east on Jackson street, south on […]

The Christmas season officially kicked off in Biloxi this week and with more festivities planned, Biloxi Police are asking everyone to keep safety in mind while enjoying the season. “Crime tends to rise as the criminals take advantage of all the hustle and bustle during the season,” Biloxi Police Major Christopher De Back says.  “And […]

Sunday, Dec. 1 Gulf Coast Carnival Association Fleur De Lis Children’s Christmas Party, Noon to 2 p.m., Mary Mahoney’s Old French House, 110 Rue Magnolia. See the King, Queen and court of Mardi Gras in a festive affair. $25 per person. Details: 228-432-8806. Thursday, Dec. 5 Biloxi Lighthouse Holiday Lighting, 5:30 pm. Biloxi Lighthouse, south […]

Cooking is the most common cause of residential fires, according to the National Fire Prevention Association, and home fires are four times more likely to occur on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. This Thanksgiving, the Biloxi Fire Department wants to remind residents of some safety tips to keep in mind while […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will be firing the starting gun to launch the Mayor’s Cup Run on Saturday, an event that is expected to attract dozens of runners to downtown Biloxi for its annual presentation. “It’s one of our larger races,” says longtime Gulf Coast Running Club director Leonard Vergunst, who oversees more than two […]

You don’t have to look far for something fun to do this weekend in Biloxi. Beginning today, the annual Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show, which traces its origins to 1983 and is now touted as one of the largest gift shows in the South, takes place at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. The three-day holiday […]

Halloween is Thursday night, and Biloxi public safety leaders are advising those families who are not participating in organized gatherings to make safety a priority when trick-or-treating in city neighborhoods. The city offers these tips for you to be aware of and share with your children: When trick-or-treating: -A parent or responsible adult should always […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 36 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 40 years of service: Marilyn King, Community Development Department 30 years of service: Stacy Thacker, Administration Department; Brian Thacker, Parks and Recreation Department; and Lyonel Hodge, Public Works Department 25 years of service: Michael Wills, Police Department […]

Dozens of people are expected to gather at Point Cadet Plaza Saturday for the Biloxi Police and Fire departments’ annual Biloxi Community Festival Against Crime.   The public will get a close-up look at the city’s emergency-response equipment, meet police officers and firefighters and receive safety tips on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

The public is invite to enjoy an evening of festivities at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Saturday for the 34th Annual $10,000 Drawdown. The affair will take place at the museum, 115 First Street, with cocktails and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. A host of tasty seafood dishes, buffet style, will be available beginning […]

Firefighters and first responses will be celebrated this weekend during the annual Biloxi Fireman’s Day Parade and the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Tower 5K and Climb. Dozens of fire trucks from across the Coast will parade downtown Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. on Howard Avenue. Teh procession begins at the intersection of Main Street and […]

If you are looking for something to do in Biloxi this weekend, you don’t have to look too far. The annual Biloxi Seafood Festival – two days of seafood, music, family entertainment, and arts and crafts – takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on […]

Do you or someone you know have a fear of being in the water? The City of Biloxi Aquatics Division wants to help. On Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. staff at the Biloxi Natatorium will open the facility to individuals age 18 and older who want to become more comfortable about being in the […]

Biloxi Police Chief John Miller gave an Ocean Springs civic group an idea of how the Biloxi Police Department operates on a daily basis, and he left no doubt about his biggest challenge these days: Dealing with the homeless. “A quarter of my day every day is spent dealing with that issue,” Miller told members […]

The Biloxi Shuckers return to MGM Park tonight for their final homestand of the season as they take on the Mississippi Braves. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m. and, its Fireworks Friday so the game will be followed by spectacular fireworks display.  Baseball fans will be able to enjoy game night promotions with Shuck Yeah […]

By Garrett Greene, Biloxi Shuckers The Biloxi Shuckers return to MGM Park for their penultimate regular-season series as they take on the Mobile BayBears in a homestand that begins tonight and runs through Saturday. Baseball fans will find another T-shirt Tuesday, a jersey auction and a tote bag giveaway as part of a loaded five-game […]

High school and college football coach John Williams and former Indians basketball star Seber Windham, who now coaches at Biloxi High School, are unanimous selections to the 2019 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. Williams and Windham head an impressive group of 13 inductees, which includes three Biloxi Boxing Club legends, a 165-pound walk-on center on […]

By Garrett Greene, Biloxi Shuckers The Biloxi Shuckers have announced their 2020 home schedule, which again includes Opening Day at MGM Park, a July 3 matchup with the Mississippi Braves and 10 Friday home games. The Shuckers will open the 2020 season at home on Thursday, April 9 against the Montgomery Biscuits. This marks the […]

Are you interested in a career as a firefighter but unsure of what the job really entails? Maybe you are just interested in what a day in the life of a firefighter is like. Well, now you can find out by applying for the Biloxi Fire Department’s Citizen Ride-Along Program. “We have had individuals express […]

The Biloxi Main Street and downtown businesses will host the August edition of First Friday, tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. along Rue Magnolia and Water Street. The affair will include live entertainment by Brandon Kenyon and Nevine Applewhite, and street tacos and cold brews at Makin’ Groceries Taco Pop-Up outside The Threaded Cork. Gallery […]

Those students who are not yet registered for Biloxi Public Schools have until Wednesday to complete online registration to be able to attend classes on the first day of school, which is Tuesday, Aug. 6. Registration is taking place for public schools across the city and may be done online by clicking here.  A school […]

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is now accepting nominations for its 2019 Heritage Hall of Fame class. Nominations are open to individuals who have shown dedication to honoring the tradition of the maritime and seafood industry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the following four categories: Boat Owner/Captain/Commercial Fisherman, Commercial Seafood Processing Companies, Industry […]

There’s a story about city finances in the upcoming August issue of the citywide newsletter — “2018 audit: City gets encouraging financial news” — but now Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and City Councilmembers find themselves in 2019 and working on a 2020 budget that has a host of big-ticket expenses. “We have better news to […]

The Biloxi Shuckers on Saturday evening launch a five-day series hosting the Jackson (TN) Generals, and it all climixes on Wednesday night with a Biloxi Night. The Shuckers, who are in Jacksonville this evening, will face Jackson at MGM Park on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. Tylers Amazing Balancing Act will headline off-field entertainment Saturday night, […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich addressed a full house for Breakfast with the Mayor this week, with a recap and update on city projects and issues. “We got a lot of spinning plates right now”, Gilich said during the breakfast, “and were trying to add some more”. Gilich, who spoke to a Biloxi Chamber audience at […]

The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month by hosting a water themed movie night tonight on the Biloxi Town Green. Beginning at 6 p.m., the green space at the corner of U.S. 90 and Main Street will be filled with carnival games and waterslide. Then at dusk, the movie […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 14 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 35 years of service: Chief Joe Boney, Fire Department director 25 years of service: Tammy McMillan, (Court) Administration Department; and Ernest Thibodeaux, Public Works Department 20 years of service:Gregory Eleuterius Jr. and Joseph Freeman, Parks & Recreation […]

By: Garrett Greene, Biloxi Shuckers As the calendar turns to July, the Biloxi Shuckers return to MGM Park for a four-game series against the Mobile BayBears from June 30 to July 3. The homestand will include an Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza, another T-Shirt Tuesday and a late afternoon start time on Sunday. Salute Sunday presented […]

City contractors this week will be finalizing the upgrades to the Popp’s Ferry Bridge and, good news, no other closings are expected. Motorists and marine traffic have seen recent closures to the bridge while repairs and upgrades have taken place. The latest closure was last week, which impacted marine traffic. On Sunday morning, the bridge […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will address a Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum audience at 11:30 this morning during the Lunch and Learn Series. The series, part of the “Camille at 50” exhibit at the museum, takes place in the first floor meeting room and runs until 1 p.m. “Up until Katrina, Hurricane Camille was what […]

By Garrett Greene, Biloxi Shuckers  The Biloxi Shuckers open a five-game homestand hosting the Mississippi Braves from tonight to Monday. The first home series against the Mississippi Braves in 2019 will feature a number of fun-filled experiences including golf night, fireworks and a kids backpack giveaway! Golf Night and Double Play Thursday presented by Polk’s […]

The 2019 Southern League All-Star game is just a day away, but activities begins this afternoon at MGM Park. The 2019 Southern League All-Star festivities in Biloxi are underway now with FanFest outside the park, followed by autograph sections with North Division players from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and South Division players from 4:45 to […]

With so many opportunities available for new development in downtown Biloxi, the City of Biloxi, Biloxi Main Street, and the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce have decided to hold a Downtown Development Incentive Forum Tuesday morning. The free forum will take place at the Biloxi Civic Center from 8 a.m. to noon with more than a […]

By Garrett Greene, Biloxi Shuckers The Biloxi Shuckers open a five-game homestand hosting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos from tonight to Tuesday, June 11. The pivotal division clash will continue the Seafood Buffet Rivalry Series, feature fireworks, a giveaway, Saints Hall of Fame Night and Military Appreciation Night!  Fireworks Friday and Saints Hall of Fame Night […]

The Saints Hall of Famers have arrived. Today, they’re on the golf course, and later today they’ll be at MGM Park and with the Biloxi Shuckers. Newly anointed New Orleans Saints Hall of Famers Reggie Bush and Marques Colston celebrated their ascension with Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich Thursday night at the IP Casino Resort. […]

Former Heisman winners George Rogers and Reggie Bush unite with standout receiver Marques Colston and NFL Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson in Biloxi this week when the annual Saints Hall of Fame Weekend returns for the fourth time. An invitation-only reception and silent auction of Saints memorabilia will be held Thursday at the IP Casino […]

Hundreds of deep-sea anglers and their armada of million-dollar boats are at Point Cadet Marina this week for the annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Tournament taking place through Sunday. Teams begin arriving this morning to compete for millions in cash and prizes in six divisions: Catch and Release, Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphinfish and Lure […]

Hurricane season is days old, and the City of Biloxi wants to know if you are prepared. To help residents plan, the city is hosting its annual R U Ready event on Friday. The free, informative event takes place from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 First St., with […]

The 90th annual Blessing of the Fleet takes place this weekend in East Biloxi. The weekend-long tradition, which officially began Thursday with the Memorial of the Mass for Deceased Fishermen, will continue this weekend with the Great Biloxi Schooner Mayors Cup, Fais Do-Do, and the Blessing of the Fleet. The weekend activities kick off Saturday […]

Adults age 50 and older can get a host of free health screenings, demonstrations and tips on leading a healthy lifestyle Wednesday during the Senior Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo. The event is free and takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. “This […]

By Garrett Green, Biloxi Shuckers The Biloxi Shuckers open a five-game homestand hosting the Tennessee Smokies from tonight to Saturday, June 1. In the only 2019 clash at MGM Park between the two clubs, the Shuckers will have two giveaways, Double Play Thursday and will also host Pride Night! T-Shirt Tuesday with ‘How I Met […]

The Conference USA baseball tournament continues at MGM Park with games tonight and throughout the weekend. The winner of today’s game between Marshall University and the Rice Owls, which began at 3 p.m. today, will take on Southern Miss on Saturday at 9 a.m. in the semifinals. No. 1 seed Florida Atlantic awaits the winner […]

The Preservation in May Program joins the Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market Festival today in Downtown Biloxi. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Biloxi Community Market under I-110 off Howard Avenue and will feature entertainment by Amber Dawn, lunch provided by Biloxi Main Street and a Preservation in […]

History takes center stage this month with the city’s annual Preservation in May series, and this year there’s a bonus: the introduction of a virtual tour of the Biloxi City Cemetery. Tonight, the 12th Annual Preservation in May series begins with a Biloxi Trivia Night at Southport Line from 5:30 to 7 p.m. where the […]

Barricades were placed along U.S. 90 intersections earlier this week, and tonight at 10 Biloxi Public Works crews will begin placing traffic cones in the center lanes of the beachfront highway as plans move forward for the Thunderbirds air show this weekend. Fans actually will get their first peek of “Thunder over the Sound: The […]

The 2019 Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition began this morning at the Biloxi Civic Center and includes a dozen presentations and films in the lecture hall. The two-day event continues until 4 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Here is the complete line up for this afternoon and Saturday.  Note, […]

The May issue of BNews, with stories on the Thunder over the Sound air show, Preservation in May and a host of other May happenings, will begin arriving in mailboxes and PO boxes across the city this weekend. The 16-page issue contains two pages of details on the Thunder over the Sound 2019 Keesler and […]

The Salvation Army, after seeing its initial supply of 2,000 Help Cards distributed to businesses and the public in a matter of days, has made another 10,000 of the free referral cards available at the Biloxi Visitors Center, the Kroc Center in Biloxi, or The Salvation Army on 22nd Street in Gulfport. The business-size cards, […]

Biloxi has a long history filled with diverse culture and in celebration of the community’s history, the City of Biloxi and Preserve Biloxi hosts the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition Friday and Saturday at the Biloxi Civic Center. The free affair, taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, is open to […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized nearly two dozen employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. City employees who were commented for the milestone this quarter are listed below. 40 years of service: Patricia Rose, Community Development Department 35 years of service: Karen Brashier, Council Department 30 years of service: Jill […]

Spring Break weekend is here and the city is preparing for the throngs of visitors and cruisers expected in Biloxi to partake in the festivities. Copies of the Spring Break Traffic Plan have been delivered to the Edgewater Mall, the Biloxi Visitors Center, and many city facilities, and nearly 6,000 traffic cones and barricades have […]

Spring Break weekend, when tens of thousands of college-age visitors descend on Biloxi for the weekend, is upon us in a few days, but innkeepers report this weekend shows only a fraction of the number of reservations seen in years  past. However, motorists on U.S. 90 on Thursday will see Biloxi’s Public Works Department setting […]

The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department is now seeking nominations for its 2019 class of the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. If you know a retired athlete who contributed to the betterment of athletics in Biloxi, or a coach or individual who has played a supporting role for more than a decade, nominate them for […]

The Biloxi Shuckers launched their 2019 season and tonight they end their five-game homestand with the Birmingham Barons. Here’s a recap of the season opening weekend, straight from Biloxi Shuckers Media Relations Manager and Broadcaster Garrett Greene. “Despite Mother Nature throwing the kitchen sink at us (and the first ever fog delay in MGM Park […]

Registration for the city’s popular summer camp – officially known as the Summer Playground and Enrichment Program – begins this weekend and the Biloxi Parks and Recreation leaders want to make sure parents are ready. Registration for Biloxi residents living in the Woolmarket community will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Woolmarket […]

Youngsters are invited to hop over to the Biloxi Town Green Saturday morning to see the Easter Bunny and enjoy Easter themed activities for the Biloxi Excel By 5 event, Hop the Trail to Bunnyland. From 9 to 11:30 a.m., youngsters age five and younger can participate in fun hands-on activities such as tissue paper […]

The Biloxi Fire Department is now taking applications for youngsters to attend its hugely popular educational fire camp. Registration for the Academy for Kids Camp is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fire Department Station No. 1 in the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center, 170 Porter Ave., and is available to […]

The City of Biloxi wants your help in finding a Volunteer of the Year. If you know someone or an organization or business that always seems willing to help, nominate them now for the 36th annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Individuals who have volunteered in Biloxi will be recognized in the areas of community, health, arts […]

In the wake of the Biloxi Shuckers’ fifth season at MGM Park, taking place in April, the team has opened up individual ticket sales and announced its 2019 promotional schedule. Tickets for all 70 Biloxi Shuckers home games, the 2019 Southern League All-Star Game and the 2019 Southern League Home Run Derby are now on […]

Gallery 782, a local cooperative art gallery (“co-art,” they call it), is celebrating a decade in the Biloxi Arts District, and the public is invited to attend a gala reception on Saturday. The gathering will take place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the gallery, now at 773 Jackson St., one block north of its […]

As Captain of Carnival this year, David Machado is the person responsible for making sure all goes well with Gulf Coast Carnival, from the most minute detail of the planning months ago to the final throw from the final float at this year’s parade. One question Carnival organizers as well as paradegoers want to know […]

The parade routes have been paved. The barricades and safety ropes are in place. The floats are in town and ready to go. It’s Mardi Gras parade time. The Krewe of Neptune, whose floats made their way from Slidell, La., to Biloxi this week, will roll Saturday at 5:30 p.m. with Grand Marshall John Schneider, […]

Biloxi’s First Friday, returning after a two-month hiatus, kicks off the month with a three-hour event beginning this evening at 5 p.m. The affair, a Biloxi Main Street event taking place downtown throughout Rue Magnolia in the Biloxi Art District, will feature a Downtown Biloxi Trivia Contest for prizes and a King Cake Baby contest […]

Thousands of parade goers will be in downtown Biloxi this weekend for the annual Neptune Mardi Gras parade and just as city crews finish their preparations, the Biloxi Police Department asks paradegoers when making their plans, keep safety in mind.  “Our role is to make sure everyone has a safe time,” Biloxi Police Chief John […]

Seven high school and college games have been set to be played at MGM Park in March and the box office is now selling tickets for each of the games. The slate of games begins with the annual Biloxi High versus D’Iberville High game on Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are […]

The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club will host its annual parade in downtown Biloxi on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. This year’s parade will have a “Mystical Magic of Mardi Gras” theme and will feature more than three dozen units, including seven marching bands. The parade begins at 1 p.m. at Nichols school at the […]

Saturday, Feb. 16: Second Liners Mardi Gras Club Parade The annual parade begins at 1 p.m. at Nichols School at the corner of Division Street and Nichols Drive and travels west to Caillavet Street, south to Esters Boulevard and ends at the Doris C. Busch Park, 645 Esters Blvd.  To see the parade route, click […]

Chief Administrative Officer Michael Leonard, on behalf of Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, recently recognized 27 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation at Biloxi City Hall. Those recognized were: 35 years of service: Adam Kozlowski, Public Works Department 30 years of service: Anthony Murphy and Anthony Shook, Fire Department 25 years of […]

Today at lunchtime, the Biloxi Fire Department will be serving fish plates to raise money for the family of fallen firefighter, Darren Endris, who passed away on Jan. 16 from a prolonged illness. Lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested can dine at the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center, 170 […]

Biloxi and the Gulf Coast will officially turn the calendar from Christmas to Carnival on Saturday night with the celebration of Twelfth Night, complete with a parade and outdoor celebration. The gathering begins at 5 p.m. inside the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd. Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s 2018 Royal Court will walk from the […]

As the page turns on another year, here’s a look at some of the heroes of the year and those poised to lead in 2019.   Darren Endris received Phil McCabe 5 Bugle Award When the Biloxi Fire Department recognized nearly two dozen acts of bravery and gallantry during its annual awards ceremony, Firefighter III […]

When the Biloxi Fire Department recognized nearly two dozen acts of bravery and gallantry during its annual awards ceremony, Firefighter III Darren Endris was honored with the chief’s award. “He is the ideal of what a public servant should be, and he possesses a natural ability to inspire others through his gentle, encouraging actions,” Biloxi […]

The Biloxi Police Department wants everyone to keep safety in mind this Christmas and they are reminding residents and visitors of some safety tips. Safety at Home Lock doors and windows when you leave home, even if you plan on being gone for a short time. Have a neighbor or family member watch your home […]

Santa Claus makes many appearances this time a year and this weekend is no exception. Tonight, Jolly Old Saint Nick will be at the City of Biloxi Special Needs Christmas Dance.  The dance, open to all ages with physical and mental disabilities, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. […]

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon returns for its third year this weekend and while participants and spectators make their preparations, they should also keep an eye on the weather. Event activities began this morning with the opening of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon Expo at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The athletic activities begin on Saturday […]

More than two dozen police officers were promoted during a ceremony at Biloxi City Hall. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, Biloxi Police Chief John Miller and other officers and officials recognized 27 officers for earning an increase in rank.  Three captains, eight lieutenants and sixteen sergeants were pinned with their new badges in front of family and […]

Christmas events in Biloxi officially begin Thursday evening with the Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. The public is invited to gather at the city’s signature landmark, south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., at 5:30 p.m. Those attending will be treated to hot chocolate and then at 6 p.m., Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich […]

Thursday, Nov. 29: Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse The city ushers in the Christmas season with the lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse from 5:30 to 7 p.m., south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd.  Santa Claus will be on site for a visit and hot chocolate will be available. For more information, call the Biloxi […]

The public is invited to take part in a gathering to help identify affordable housing needs on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Dr. Frank G. Gruich Sr. Community Center, 591 Howard Ave. The Coast entitlement communities and local housing authorities – which includes Biloxi, Gulfport, Moss Point, Pascagoula, Biloxi Housing Authority, Mississippi […]

The new brick-covered section of Howard Avenue between Reynoir and Lameuse streets was a flurry of activity today, with the city testing the capacity of the new downtown roadway. A host of city vehicles – pickup trucks, sedans, SUVs and even a huge fire truck – were positioned on the newly minted thoroughfare this morning […]

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, which means family gatherings and lots of cooking.  It can also mean more fires. In fact, the National Fire Prevention Association says cooking is the most common cause of home fires, and home fires are four times more likely to occur on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year. […]

Biloxi Police will be delivering 760 meals to the needy on Thanksgiving Day. The department is once again participating in the Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy program, a collaboration of local public safety agencies, donors and volunteers, to deliver  Thanksgiving meals. “This is something that we have participated in for more than 28 […]

OK, we’re a week away from Thanksgiving, and that means plans for the holidays are afoot. It’s time to register for some of the most popular Biloxi Christmas events. Organizers of Biloxi’s signature holiday event, Christmas on the Water, are taking applications for participants in the children’s and boat parades, and Biloxi Main Street is […]

With frigid temperatures continuing throughout the weekend, the Biloxi Fire Department is reminding residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of home heating fires. “Fire safety saves lives,” said Vincent Payne, deputy chief for fire prevention. “Misuse of portable or electric heaters are a main cause of residential fires in the winter months.” Payne’s […]

Coast Transit has expanded its Route 32, serving the Popp’s Ferry Road corridor and now extending into D’Iberville. The 90-minute route, running six days a week, includes stops at Pass and Popp’s, Atkinson Road, the Margaret Sherry Library, Santa Maria Retirement Center, Cedar Lake Medical Center, Walmart Neighborhood Market, two Family Dollar stores, and throughout […]

The big talk at Edgewater Mall, of course has been the new eight-screen movie theater – scheduled to open later this month – and the new trampoline center, but there’s something pre-historic lurking at the mall this weekend. Prehistoric Dinosaur Adventures, a free attraction that began today at the mall, combines a unique mobile prehistoric […]

“So, dark had fallen before we arrived in Port St. Joe, Fla., and as we’re driving an old, familiar scent rudely burrowed its way through. As I did my best to ignore it, I began to feel walls closing in as we traveled further on. Eerie but all too familiar sights began to creep in […]

Fall has officially begun and the cooler temperatures today are expected to continue throughout the weekend.  That’s good news because popular outdoor events dominate the weekend. Tonight, the monthly First Friday event takes place along Rue Magnolia and Water Street. From 5 to 8 p.m. the downtown businesses will open their doors and extend their […]

Anyone wanting to assist the Biloxi Fire Department with donations for Hurricane Michael victims has until Sunday to drop off items. The department is currently taking part in a Coastwide relief effort, where residents can drop off supplies at any local fire station. The items may include: gift cards for Wal-Mart, Visa, Home Depot, Lowes; […]

Tonight ghosts and goblins will fill the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center for the Special Needs Halloween Costume Ball.  The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department hosts its annual event from 6 to 9 p.m. The affair is free, includes a costume contest with awards for adults and youths, and food.  All ages with physical […]

The second tour of the 12th annual Historic Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour schedule for this evening has been postponed until next week. “Because of the inclement weather, we have decided it best to postpone tonight’s tour,” said Bill Raymond, Preserve Biloxi committee member.  “The free, self-guided tour will now take place on Tuesday, Oct. 30 […]

The 12th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tours are scheduled for Oct. 21 and 23, but the public can get a preview this evening at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Themed “Biloxi Praise: A Presentation of Churches Past and Present,” this year’s tours focus on individuals that made significant contributions to seven of Biloxi’s most notably historic […]

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is reviving its arts festival with a new name and a Cruisin’ twist, and it all takes place on Saturday.  From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art will be transformed with craft beer tents, arts and craft vendors, vintage campers and more during the George E. […]

Antique and classic cars and RVs began showing up on U.S. 90 late last week, and now it’s official: The 22nd annual Cruisin’ The Coast is underway, and come Wednesday morning cars will fill the streets in downtown Biloxi for a daylong block party, with live entertainment, food vendors and thousands of people. “We’re looking forward […]

The Mississippi Department of Health has announced that a human case of the West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Biloxi, and those venturing outside are encouraged to take precautions. West Nile is a virus that can be spread to humans and animals by mosquitoes and causes flu-like symptoms. “As with most things we encounter […]

The diversity and culture of Biloxi will be on display Saturday during the city’s annual Multicultural Festival on the Biloxi Town Green. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. the Town Green will be filled with a host of vendors, performances, informational booths, and more as part of the affair. Admission to the festival is free […]

Greg Michel, who only 90 days ago was appointed the new head of MEMA, was in Biloxi last week to get a firsthand look at Biloxi’s massive infrastructure work. “This was my first opportunity to view the project in the field,” said Michel, who served for nearly 30 years in Mississippi National Guard and as […]

The Biloxi Police Department, the Biloxi Fire Department and other first responders will offer home and personal safety tips during a free family-friendly festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza. The annual Biloxi Community Festival Against Crime allows the public to get a close-up look at the city’s emergency-response […]

“We ducked a punch,” one-time boxer and Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich said this morning of Tropical Storm Gordon, which had been projected to hit Biloxi before coming ashore with 70-mph winds in Pascagoula. “We’re very fortunate, but at the same time we never want to become complacent,” Gilich declared. “Forecasting the weather is not […]

Tonight the Biloxi Shuckers play game two of a five game homestand against the Birmingham Barons. This is the last regular season homestand. It is also Fireworks Friday. Here are the promotions for the remaining games of the homestand. Tonight: Fireworks Friday, presented by Alpha Media, with a fireworks extravaganza after the game . During […]

The Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park, a project that’s been three decades in the making, will open to the public Friday morning. Motorists passing on the nearby Popp’s Ferry bridge have watched for months as outdoor pavilions, waterfront piers and marsh overlooks have taken shape, but the city has delayed opening until marsh grass was allowed […]

The Biloxi Shuckers return to the MGM Park tonight for an 11-game homestand, six games against the Mobile Baybears and five against the Pensacola Wahoos.  Tonight will be a doubleheader, with the first pitch at 5:30 p.m. followed by a makeup from a missed game on July 2.  Along with the games, comes the promotions, […]

Registration is now open for the inaugural Guns and Hoses Charity Pickleball Tournament, where pickleballers are challenging first responders. Law enforcers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and their supporters are being invited to sign up now for the tournament, which takes place Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Popp’s Ferry Recreational Area. Registration is free to all active first responders […]

A new school year has arrived, and Excel by 5 also is ready to begin its year for pre-schoolers. Before preschoolers can attend the many Biloxi Excel By 5 programs, parents and caregivers are required to attend one of the upcoming orientations. Biloxi Excel By 5 is an early learning community-based program designed to improve […]

One of Jackie Laird’s best basketball players and a hard-hitting catcher with join four football legends as the 2018 inductees into the Biloxi Sport Hall of Fame. The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department announced the Class of 2018 today. Eric Fortenberry, who former Indians basketball coach Laird called “one of the best Biloxi players of […]

The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Heritage Hall of Fame class. Nominations, open to individuals who have shown dedication to honoring the tradition of the maritime and seafood industry on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, are for the following four categories: Boat Owner/Captain/Commercial Fisherman, Commercial Seafood Processing Companies, Industry […]

Those are U.S. Navy Blue Angels you hear screeching over the skies of Biloxi this afternoon, as members of the precision flying team begin the first of two days of rehearsals before the Blues Over Biloxi air show Saturday and Sunday. The show will be centered over Deer Island, immediately south of the Great Lawn […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 36 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 40 years of service: William Wiley, Fire Department 30 years of service: Pinkey Lewis, Administration Department 25 years of service: Clayton Courtney and Michelle Crowley, Fire Department 20 years of service:James Carson, Parks & Recreation Department; and […]

The Blue Angels are renowned for their precision flying, and Biloxi Police are hoping to transfer some of that precion to U.S. 90 motorists on July 21 and 22 when the Navy’s high-flying flight demonstration squadron comes to town July 21-22. For the Blues Over Biloxi air show, motorists can expect to see the two southernmost […]

Looks like Irish Hill won’t be your alterate route to escape Scrapin’ traffic this wekeend – at least during the daytime.  Hemphill Construction is closing Irish Hill from Summer Place to St. Paul during daylight hours through Monday to install a new water main along the roadway. The closure, which is actually from 6:30 a.m. […]

Mississippi Main Street Association has named Kay Miller as the Outstanding Director of the Year. Kay Miller, who serves as the Biloxi Main Street Executive Director as well as the City of Biloxi Downtown Services Manager, was honored with the prestigious award Thursday afternoon during the 29th Annual Awards Luncheon in Jackson. “I was very […]

Scrapin’ the Coast, the car, truck and bike show that has attracted as many as 16,000 auto enthusiasts in previous years, returns to Biloxi this weekend and Biloxi Police will be using the same traffic plan as for Spring Break.  That means motorists can expect to see U.S. 90 limited to one lane of traffic […]

The Woolmarket library remains closed while the City of Biloxi complete installation of the fire alarm panel. The branch, original set to open today at the Woolmarket City Center, will officially open its doors to the public later this month. During this time, no fees will be charged on items checked out.  Library staffers remind […]

The third annual Saints Day kicks off Friday morning with nearly two dozen Saints Hall of Famers and three current Saint’s players participating in a series of events, including the free clinics. The New Orleans Saints Hall of Famers Rickey Jackson and Willie Roaf, along with current starters Wil Lutz, David Onyemata and Zach Wood, […]

In recognition for preserving Biloxi’s history, the Mississippi Heritage Trust has awarded the Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour with a 2018 Heritage Award for Preservation Education. For more than a decade, the Biloxi Historic Cemetery Tour has welcomed thousands of visitors to Biloxi’s historic cemetery for tours of re-enactors telling the history of those laid to […]

The Woolmarket branch of the Harrison County Library System will re-open Thursday in its new location. The library has completed its move into a larger facility and will re-open Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Woolmarket City Center, 13034 Kayleigh Cove Drive. “Staff are very excited to have almost twice the space in the new […]

Hundreds of fisherman and their armada of million-dollar boats are at Point Cadet Marina this weekend for the annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Tournament. With millions in cash and prizes at stake, the anglers are competing in six divisions: Catch and Release, Blue Marlin, Swordfish, Tuna, Wahoo, and Dolphinfish. Scales open from 3 to 6 […]

The Saints Hall of Fame event returns to Biloxi Friday, June 15 with a golf tournament, a kids and parents experience, and a Saints Day with the Biloxi Shuckers. “This year’s Saints Day offers a wide range of events for the whole family,” Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich said. “This event continues to highlight a growing […]

School’s out and hundreds of youngsters have signed up with the City of Biloxi for a fun-filled summer break in the city’s summer camp and fire academy. And the city has announced that the Biloxi Natatorium is going to be open each Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. throughout the summer. This morning, more than […]

The Woolmaket Public Library branch, which has been housed for years in a small trailer, will be closing to the public Wednesday to begin its permanent move to the Woolmarket City Center. No word yet on when the branch will open at its new location, which is at 13034 Kayleigh Cove Drive. The move, a project […]

Alberto appears as if he’s going to be an unwelcome visitor this Memorial Day weekend — or at the least drench weekend activities. The subtropical storm, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts of up to 65 mph, has formed in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to be approaching the north-central Gulf […]

Local weather authorities are asking the public to closely monitor weather reports throughout Memorial Day weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting a 50 to 90 percent chance of rain throughout the weekend with a chance of flooding in low-lying areas. Forecasters also are monitoring a low pressure system that at 2 p.m. today was […]

The Biloxi Fire Department has two new tools to assist with firefighting and fire safety: a truck that can deliver breathing air to firefighters at fire scenes and a trailer that can simulate house fires and other catastrophes. The new air truck, Fire Chief Joe Boney says, is the first-of-its-kind in the state. “This new […]

Historic, antique, classic and contemporary boats will be on display this weekend for the annual Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show. The two-day affair, featuring more than 70 boats, will take place at the Schooner Pier Complex on U.S. 90 in east Biloxi.  The show opens Saturday from 10 a.m. to […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 18 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 30 years of service: Rayford Broussard, and Mark Dronet Sr., Fire Department 25 years of service: Gerald Rose, Community Development Department; Susan Pickich, Engineering Department; and Rhonda Balius, Parks & Recreation Department 20 years of service:Richard Hill, […]

Legal sports betting will soon make its way to Biloxi casinos and bring with it a welcome spike in tourism, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich said today after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 1992 federal law that had prohibited most states from authorizing sports wagering.  “Sports betting will probably result in a boost in […]

The City of Biloxi and the American Red Cross are challenging residents to roll up their sleeves to save a life for a community blood drive happening this week. The friendly challenge, taking place on two days, will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the Dr. Frank G. Gruich Sr. Community Center […]

It’s been 22 years since the Ship Island ferry offered regular service from Biloxi, but the boat is back. Beginning Saturday, the Capt. Pete, a 305-passenger vessel, will make a daily 60-minute trip from Margaritaville leaving the dock at 10 a.m. and departing from Ship Island for the return trip at 3:30 p.m. through Aug. […]

Registration is now open for the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame Golf Scramble, which takes place Friday, June 15 at the Beau Rivage’s Fallen Oak Golf Club. The tournament, open to four-member teams, returns for a third year, and this year players will have a chance to play with the New Orleans Saints as […]

The 89th annual Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 2 and 3, but organizers have announced a number of related events are coming up. The lineup: –Shrimp Queen Contestants’ photo session, Wednesday, May 16, 4 p.m., Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd. — Unveiling of Blessing of the […]

Warmer weather in Biloxi means time on the water and this weekend is full of water activities. The Biloxi Aquatics Division opens registration for is summer swimming lessons and swim team on Saturday morning. From 8 a.m. to noon at the Biloxi Natatorium on Father Ryan Avenue, Biloxi residents can sign up their children or […]

Biloxi will mark National Day of Prayer with a multi-denominational observance Thursday at noon at Biloxi City Hall. The hour-long ceremony, organized by Carleen E. Hall, is scheduled to take place on the front steps of City Hall. The event, themed “Pray for America. Unity,” is free and open to the public. Mayor Andrew “FoFo” […]

Preservation in May, the community’s annual month-long salute to Biloxi’s colorful past, kicks off Thursday with a mini-tour of the northern section of the Biloxi cemetery. The Northside Cemetery Tour will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Old Biloxi Cemetery, north of Irish Hill Drive and the CSX railway, where three African-American […]

Dozens of anglers will be in town this weekend for the annual Gorenflo’s Cobia Shootout taking place at Point Cadet Marina. The 12-hour fishing event will begin Saturday with a flare gun start around 6 a.m. from the marina. Scales will open from 3 to 6 p.m. and monetary awards will be given for first, […]

The City of Biloxi’s preparedness outreach event returns for a second year with a one-day educational event next week at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center. The beginning of hurricane season is just around the corner and the city wants to remind residents about the precautions they should take before, during and after a […]

The City of Biloxi will recognize dozens of volunteers and name a Distinguished Volunteer of the Year in a free public ceremony this evening at the Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave. The 5:30 program will feature free food, a photo montage of volunteers at work in 2017, and recognition of volunteers in the fields […]

It’s time to clean up, Biloxi. The City of Biloxi is asking for volunteers, companies and groups to participate in the Biloxi Great American Clean Up going on throughout the community this week. Individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and church and civic groups are asked to “clean up” neighborhoods or areas in the community or select […]

Ready for the weekend? The Mississippi Coast Coliseum Crawfish Music Festival kicks off the weekend, and the Biloxi Shuckers return to MGM Park Saturday. You’ll find a host of carnival rides, music headliners, and, of course, mounds of crawfish this evening and through Sunday for the Coliseum’s 26th annual mudbug festival. Live entertainment begins at […]

The Biloxi Shuckers kick off their fourth season at MGM Park on Wednesday with a five-game homestand that runs through Sunday. The 2018 home opener against the Mississippi Braves will begin at 6:35 p.m. when  Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich tosses out the ceremonial first pitch. The evening will feature a post-game fireworks show, and fans […]

Summer is just around the corner and hundreds of youngster will be out for summer break. The City of Biloxi is preparing to fill their time with fun and creative activities through the Summer Playground and Enrichment Program. Registration for the summer camp will be conducted on two main dates: Saturday, April 14 and Saturday, April 21.  On April […]

The Biloxi Fire Department is now taking applications for its fun and educational fire camp. Registration for the Academy for Kids Camp is open weekdays at the Fire Department Station No. 1 in the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center, 170 Porter Ave., and is available to the first 40 registrants in each the beginner and […]

The Mississippi Senior Olympics, boasting nearly 800 competitors, are off and running – and walking and rolling and throwing and more. Athletes age 50 and older from 19 states began competing this morning in nearly two dozen events at various locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from April 4 through May 26. Games include a […]

Researchers at Mississippi State, as part of the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, are asking beachgoers to help them by evaluating ocean visits by completing a survey tailored to help ensure that planned outings are truly “a day at the beach.” The survey, conducted by the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System, is anonymous and […]

The city’s Charles R. Hegwood Biloxi Community Market kicks off another season Tuesday with a daylong festival. The market officially opens from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a ceremony and festival beginning at 9 a.m. under the I-110 overpass on Howard Avenue.  The festival, hosted by Biloxi Main Street, will include live entertainment by […]

Do you know a retired athlete that contributed to the betterment of athletics in Biloxi or a coach or individual who has played a supporting role for more than a decade? The City of Biloxi is asking you to nominate those individuals for the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. The city’s Parks & Recreation Department […]

The city’s Special Needs Egg Hunt and Easter Eggstravanza takes place Saturday at Hiller Park. The eighth annual Special Needs Egg Hunt, open to all ages with physical and mental disabilities, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hiller Park Barbara Ferrill Softball Fields, 1940 Edgers Road. The egg hunt begins at […]

A permit with a construction value of $6.5 million has been issued for Premiere Cinema, the movie theater at the Edgewater Mall. The permit was one of 68 building permits issued last week by the city’s Community Development Department.  In addition, the department issued permits for the remodeling of the Costa Cucina Restaurant at the […]

The musical ambassadors of the U.S. Army, the 41st Army Band, will present a free concert at the Biloxi Lighthouse Park Pavilion on Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. The band, which often performs in small teams and can sometimes include as many as three dozen musicians, will perform an array of musical ensembles, from rock […]

The City of Biloxi announced today that the Saenger Theatre is closing for at least a year, signaling the pending exterior renovation of the 1920s-era downtown showplace. Over the next several days, the city’s Parks & Recreation Department will be working with the 14 groups – mostly dance recitals – that had events planned in […]

Looking for a smokin’ good time while celebrating American history and bluegrass? The 2018 Gulf Coast BBQ and Bluegrass Festival at Beauvoir may just be the activity for you. Saturday and Sunday the grounds of Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library at U.S 90 and Beauvoir Road, will be filled with 50 food […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will ask the Biloxi City Council tonight to approve measures involving two major road projects: a $1.52 million, 180-day contract to widen Howard Avenue to two lanes through downtown Biloxi, and a contract to begin design work for new connector roads along the CSX railway in east Biloxi. The City Council […]

Do you know someone that willingly helps out others in the community or an organization that always seems to eagerly participate in community activities? The City of Biloxi is asking you to nominate those individuals and organizations for the 35th annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. Individuals who have volunteered in Biloxi will be recognized in the […]

In celebration of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, Biloxi Main Street is hosting a green-themed First Friday tonight. The affair, taking place downtown throughout Rue Magnolia in the Biloxi Art District from 5 to 8 p.m., will feature a Downtown Shamrock Hunt where visitors can search throughout the area for specially-placed Shamrocks that can lead […]

Walk into the Errol Bradley State Farm office on Reynoir Street and you are instantly enveloped in the history of Biloxi.  Nearly every wall in the building is lined with framed black-and-white photos of old Biloxi, telling the story of seafood factories, Blessing of the Fleet, the aftermath of Hurricane Camille, and the Hermit of […]

The 30th Annual Arbor Day 5K Run, 1-mile run/walk/roll and quarter-mile ability challenge takes place on Saturday with the 5K run beginning at 9 a.m. and the 1 mile and quarter-mile beginning at 9:45 a.m. at the corner of Lameuse Street and Highway 90 near the Biloxi Town Green. Late registration will begin an hour […]

Biloxi Elite Swim Team swimmers, known as BEST, finished second overall and set nearly two dozen team records at the Mississippi Swimming Short Course State Championships. “BEST came extremely close to winning their first state championship,” said City of Biloxi Recreation Superintendent and BEST Head Coach Jamie Lee.  “This meet was really special to us, […]

The City of Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department, along with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and East Biloxi Community Collaborative, will host the annual Black History Month Program on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. The free affair, taking place at the Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave., has a military […]

The Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition, taking place on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave., will include the following films and presentations in the lecture hall. Note, the schedule is subject to change. Friday, Feb. 23 10 to 10:30 a.m.; “The History of […]

Biloxi turned 319 years old on Feb. 13 and the celebration of the community’s history continues with the Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition Friday and Saturday at the Biloxi Civic Center. The affair – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day – is free and open to the public and will feature displays, presentations, […]

The Biloxi Aquatics Division, boastful of its Olympic-size swimming pool, will host the Mississippi Swimming Short Course State Championships this weekend at the Biloxi Natatorium. The three-day meet is a USA Swimming event with member swimmers from across the state competing in short course, 25-yard, competition in freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly and relays. “We are […]

Rain is in the weather forecast for throughout the weekend, but parade organizers say that will not stop them from rolling. The National Weather Service predicts a 70 to 80 percent chance of rain Saturday with a possible thunderstorm and temperatures ranging from 70 degrees to the lower 60s.  “We are rolling rain or shine,” […]

Are you age 50 or older and want to be part of a healthy lifestyle? Well, the Mississippi Senior Olympics may be for you. Registration has opened for the annual state games, which take place at locations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from April 4 to May 25. Participants may sign up for one or […]

The Second Liners and the Neptune Mardi Gras parades take place Saturday downtown and the City of Biloxi wants to encourage you to have a spirited-yet-safe time at these and all Mardi Gras parades. In order to make the occasions safe, the Biloxi Police Department asks that you follow these suggestions, which are more than […]

Mardi Gras is just around the corner, as evidenced by the host of carnival events taking place this weekend, and you could say there’s a parade, of sorts, of boats this weekend at the Coast Coliseum. Doors open at the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center today a noon for the weekend-long Biloxi Boat Show. Touted as […]

Mardi Gras traffic plan | Things to remember Saturday, Feb. 3: Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade The annual children’s parade, open to ages 12 and younger, will walk and roll downtown on Saturday at 10 a.m.  This year’s theme is “The Ride of Your Life” and celebrates history making rides.  The parade begins under […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, not unlike former Mayor A.J. Holloway, wants a State of the City presentation that is as concise as possible, an economy of words, but still conveying a message. The message this year: Biloxi has a lot happening and it’s “happening now.” Gilich’s presentation – which airs hourly on Cable One Channel […]

Temporary fencing has been erected on west beach in the area of Sharkheads and restaurant row, signalling the beginning of construction for the new West Biloxi Festival Boardwalk. The new boardwalk, a city-county project using more than a million dollars in Tidelands funds, will be more than 3,000 feet long and 10-feet wide and run […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 17 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 25 years of service: Gwen Johnson, Parks & Recreation Department; and Craig Upton, Public Works Department 20 years of service: Richard Allen and Wayne Miller, Police Department 15 years of service: Douglas Korbe, David Lemasters, Clifford Sigman, and […]

Biloxi and surrounding areas will see another hard freeze  tonight and Wednesday night, with winds creating a wind-chill factor as low as 10 degrees. The bitter cold, which prompted a Winter Weather Advisory, may include a brief period of a possible light mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service. […]

Mardi Gras season will officially begin in Biloxi on Friday but the city and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association is now asking for children’s participation. The annual Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade, set for Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., is open to youngsters age 12 and younger who want to be creative, dress […]

Soaring high-speed maneuvers from jets operating inches apart will fill the skies off east beach this summer when the vaunted Blue Angels headline the “Blues Over Biloxi” Air Show July 21-22, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich announced this afternoon. “It’s been too long since we’ve had the excitement of an air show on the Coast, and […]

Looking for that one-of-a-kind, local-flavored gift to give for Christmas? Look no further. The Holiday Open House at the Biloxi Visitors Center has you covered this weekend. The annual event, free and open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is one of three downtown locations that will help showcase dozens of artists […]

Those who live along or have business on Popp’s Ferry Road will have a new mode of transportation next week when Coast Transit and the city launch a new bus route, with continuous service from Pass and Popp’s Ferry roads to Motsie Road, east of Cedar Lake Road. The new route will begin running on […]

The Biloxi schooners have historic company: Replicas of the “Nina” and “Pinta” are now in Biloxi and will be open for tours on Friday. The ships are docked at the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum schooner pier, 367 Beach Blvd., and open for tours on Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Both […]

Nearly 2,500 runners from 48 states were in Biloxi and on the Gulf Coast Saturday and Sunday to take part in the Gulf Coast Marathon, and police said the event, which took place Sunday morning primarily on U.S. 90, went smoothly. The affair, which traveled from Henderson Point in Pass Christian to MGM Park in […]

Biloxi celebrates with parades, on land and on sea, and this weekend ushers in a new parade, the Woolmarket Christmas parade, which rolls Saturday beginning at 2:30 p.m. “This is something that I’ve advocated for some time,” said Ward 7 Councilmember Nathan Barrett, one of the parade organizers.  “I want to start something that is open […]

Biloxi and the surrounding area could see a wintry mix of rain and sleet and maybe even snow on Friday, according to emergency managers, and Biloxi Police are warning drivers to watch for frozen bridges and overpasses. A Winter Weather Advisory, which warns of possible snow, freezing rain or sleet in the area, is in […]

Enjoy the 75-degree temperature outside right now in Biloxi, because the weatherman says we’ll see a 20- to 30-degree plunge in temperatures leading into the weekend, with overnight lows dipping into the 30s and 40s through the weekend. Winds may push the temperature to freezing levels in some cases. This time of year usually means […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich has said it more than once before he was elected and several times since: When the city’s massive infrastructure project moves south of the CSX Railway, it’s not going to be as disruptive as the work north of the railway, it’s going to better controlled, and, he’s fond of saying, “it’s […]

Potential bidders have until 4 p.m. today to inspect the array of surplus and seized property – high-end and late-model vehicles, electronics, jewelry – that will be auctioned Saturday morning beginning at 9 at the Public Safety Communication Center on Popp’s Ferry Road, east of Cedar Lake Road. Since 9 this morning, a steady stream of […]

The Christmas season officially kicks off in Biloxi on Thursday evening with the lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse, an event that ushers in a weekend of activities. The public is invited to gather at the city’s signature landmark, south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd, to see the cast-iron lighthouse illuminate in 1960s-era […]

Many people are preparing to deck the halls with Christmas decorations and Christmas trees, and the Biloxi Fire Department is asking to keep fire safety in mind while choosing and decorating the tree. “We want people to keep fire safety in mind when setting up their Christmas tree and especially in the weeks leading up […]

More road paving expected by Christmas Oscar Renda will be paving a half-dozen more streets between Thanksgiving and Christmas. These streets include Strangi Avenue south of Division Street, Esters Boulevard from Strangi west to Keller Avenue, Division Street between Penny Avenue and Strangi, Murray Street between Elmer and Nichols streets, and Nixon Street between Murray […]

Thursday, Nov. 30: Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse The city ushers in the Christmas season with the lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse from 5:30 to 7 p.m., south of the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd.  Santa Clause will be on site with cookies and hot chocolate!  For more information, call the Biloxi Visitors Center at 228-374-3105. […]

The Biloxi Police Department is looking for applicants – entry level or those with experience – to help fill about a dozen vacancies including those of pending retiring veteran officers. “We are looking for individuals that possess dedication, loyalty and honesty as foremost qualities,” Police Chief John Miller said.  “We believe ourselves to be one […]

Biloxi’s downtown streets will be filled with runners, walkers and race walkers on Saturday morning when the 34th annual Mayor’s Cup 5K Run, one of the largest local races on the Coast, spills through the streets, and then on Saturday night the Dr. Frank G. Gruich Sr. Center will host an evening of championship wrestling. […]

Biloxi Main Street has released its 21st Christmas ornament with the new collectable serving as a homage to “Historic Howard Avenue.” The ornament features a rendering of the iconic Victorian-style, cupola-topped building at the corner of Howard Avenue and Lameuse Street, the current site of Ellzey’s Hardware on the ground floor and Dale Partners on […]

Most people think of swimming as a summertime pursuit, but, the fact is, Biloxi’s two indoor public pools are open year ’round, and the city is always seeking certified lifeguards to staff the Biloxi Natatorium and Donald M. Snyder Community Center. The Aquatics Division maintains the Biloxi Natatorium, an Olympic-size swimming pool with a retractable roof […]

The Popp’s Ferry causeway park project, still on track for its April 2018 completion, will take on a new look this week as contractors will be installing the bait shop’s royal blue metal roof. The bait shop, a 1,000-square-foot structure that is elevated 18 feet above the ground, is one of the most imposing features […]

Two holiday milestones take place this weekend – the Roy Meyers Christmas City gift show at the Coast Coliseum and the arrival of Santa Claus at Edgewater Mall – and Biloxi Police are asking shoppers to remember to take steps to be safe. The 33rd annual Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show, touted as one […]

The Biloxi Police Department reminds you to keep these safety tips in mind.   Safety at Home Lock doors and windows when you leave home, even if you plan on being gone for a short time. Have a neighbor or family member watch your home and collect your newspapers and mail if you’re going to […]

Parades are the big news this week, with the salute to veterans and the Veterans Day parade and festival in downtown Biloxi on Saturday, but attention is already turning to Christmas parades, too. Students in Biloxi Public Schools on Wednesday will be receiving registration forms for the annual Christmas on the Water Children’s Walking Parade, […]

The World Series wrapped up only last week, but baseball is still in the news locally. The Biloxi Shuckers, who kick off the 2018 MGM Park season on April 11, have announced that season tickets go on sale Wednesday. Season ticket packages for the 2018 season, which cover 70 Shuckers home games, will include new seating […]

The monthly downtown event, First Friday, takes place in the Rue Magnolia and Water Street area from 5 to 8 tonight. The evening affair is open to the public and will feature live entertainment, area shop specials, refreshments, door prizes and a chance for event goers to win a $100 gift card to a downtown […]

The Local History and Genealogy Department at the Biloxi Public Library is closing for two weeks to allow staff to conduct a catalog of items. Beginning Monday, the library staff will conduct a fall cleaning, inventory and reorganization of its collections. The department will resume its normal Monday-through-Saturday hours on Monday, Nov. 20. “Our goal […]

The Biloxi Fire Department, which sees an increase in fire calls at the outset of winter each year, is reminding residents to take steps to minimize the risk of inadvertently igniting household fires. Tips for protecting yourself and home from cold weather – Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one […]

Visitors to the Biloxi Natatorium will now experience a cooler, or warmer, feel at the city-operated Father Ryan Avenue pool. City contractors have installed new mechanical units on the roof over the office, restrooms and shower areas that produce both heat and air, something the old units could not do. “This helps us to provide […]

The City of Biloxi will host the Red, White, and Blue on the Green festival, in conjunction with the 17th annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade, on Saturday, Nov. 11 on the Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Town Green will be filled with live entertainment and dozens […]

Halloween is Tuesday night, and Biloxi public safety leaders are advising those families who are not participating in organized gatherings to make safety a priority when trick-or-treating in city neighborhoods. The city offers these tips: When trick-or-treating: — A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. — Use a flashlight […]

Nearly 100 fire training professionals from across the state are in town this week for the 2017 Training Chiefs Conference. The Biloxi Fire Department is hosting the two day event that began this morning at the IP Casino Resort. “We had a great turn out this morning at the welcome and opening ceremony,” Biloxi Fire […]

The City of Biloxi is seeking public input to help update its Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management Plan. The hazard mitigation plan identifies and assesses the risks from natural hazards faced by the community and how to best minimize or manage those risks. Having an updated hazard mitigation plan is necessary to qualify for federal mitigation […]

Visitors to this year’s Old Biloxi Cemetery Tours will be able to meet some of Biloxi’s earliest and biggest promoters when the award-winning event kicks off Sunday. “Greetings from Biloxi,” a tip of the hat to prominent tourism leaders of days gone by, will be the theme of the 11th annual walking tour, which takes place […]

Get ready for the cannon fire and skirmishes! Beauvoir, the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, hosts its 2017 fall muster this weekend. Visitors will be able to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the Civil War-era Saturday and Sunday when the west Biloxi site hosts the 31st annual Fall Muster. The two-day event, taking […]

The Biloxi Fire Department will conduct two graveside memorial services Friday to mark the 31st anniversary of  the deaths of Edwin Kurt Jacquet Sr. and Carl Ohr, two Biloxi firefighters who died in the line of duty. The first service will be at 9 a.m. at the Old Biloxi Cemetery at Jacquet’s gravesite, and those […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich, on Tuesday, recognized 16 employees for their years of service during a longevity awards presentation. 25 years of service: Fred Campbell, Parks & Recreation Department 15 years of service: Anita Kay Miller, Administration Department; and Greta Hogsett and Caryle Lena, Community Development Department 10 years of service: Russell Lepoma (Port) and Catherine McMahan, Administration […]

One of the city’s most popular Halloween events, Halloween in Hiller Park, is Friday evening and city officials want to remind visitors of the traffic plan. To help keep traffic flowing, there will be one entrance, off Atkinson Road, and one exit, at Hiller Drive. Beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, all vehicles must enter […]

The city’s annual tours of the old Biloxi Cemetery begin Sunday, but you can get a preview Thursday evening at the Biloxi Visitors Center. “Greetings from Biloxi” is the theme this year, with a nod to the early days of the city’s tourism industry. Visitors will hear from a lineup of period-garbed re-enactors portraying a […]

Dogs of all sorts – from AKC-registered pure breeds to the Heinz 57 variety – can prance, run, dress up or just be silly for the second annual Mutts For Pink fundraiser from 9 a.m. to noon on the grass area near the splash pad at Hiller Park. The fundraiser, supporting the American Cancer Society’s […]

The City of Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department ushers in the Halloween spirit beginning tonight with the annual Halloween in Woolmarket. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. the Woolmarket school grounds, 12513 John Lee Road, will be filled with ghosts, goblins, princesses and more. Children ages 11 and younger can partake in free activities including inflatables, a […]

The City of Biloxi’s initial estimate of Hurricane Nate damage to city facilities is now at $2.6 million, including $1.5 million to piers and waterfront facilities. “Recovery is in our DNA,” Chief Administrative Officer Mike Leonard said today.  “Piers and fishing in Biloxi all belong together and we will rebuild.” Electricity was restored today to […]

Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and the Biloxi City Council declared a state of emergency in Biloxi this afternoon, a measure that authorizes the mayor to take extraordinary steps to deal with the expected torrential downpour from Tropical Storm Nate. “We have to make preparations and take the necessary steps to protect our citizens and visitors,” […]

Clear skies abound at the moment, but the threat of Tropical Storm Nate this weekend is causing emergency managers to ask Cruisin’ the Coast visitors to consider cutting their visit short. In fact, Biloxi firefighters later this afternoon will be delivering a postcard from Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich to the hundreds of RVs and campers […]

The Parks & Recreation Department has 20 openings for a free program designed to help prepare youngsters to participate in soccer. Registration for the Start Smart Soccer Program begins Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will continue weekdays at the Recreation office, 377 Hiller Drive, until the participant limit is reached. The program […]

More than 50 local artists and craftsmen will be selling everything from jewelry to one-of-a-kind art work on Saturday during the fifth annual Lighthouse Arts and Crafts Fair. The event, which will he on the lawn and inside the Biloxi Visitors Center, will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Visitors Center is at […]

The Biloxi Fire Department is preparing to observe October as Fire Prevention month by dousing residents with fire safety. Firefighters from the city’s nine fire stations will be canvassing neighborhoods this month in an effort to make sure Biloxi homes have working smoke detectors. The Fire Prevention Month effort, called “Turn Your Attention to Fire […]

Tickets for the 11th Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Senior Prom on Thursday, Nov. 9 go on sale today. The Senior Prom, open to ages 50 and older will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. at the IP Casino Resort and will include music by the Coast Big Band, a full buffet, a photo booth […]

A consensus to better coordinate community awareness efforts regarding residents’ fair housing rights was reached this week during a Fair Housing Act Workshop hosted by the city, the Mississippi Center for Justice and the Biloxi Housing Authority. The city, public and private housing providers, realtors, bankers and disability rights advocates participated in the workshop. John […]

Wednesday, Oct. 4: The Cruisin’ The Coast Downtown Biloxi Block Party will take place in downtown from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Cars and car aficionados will line the streets and George Thomas will perform as the King of Rock and Roll on the stage across from Biloxi City Hall. See the flyer Saturday, Oct. […]

Cruisin’ the Coast, the weeklong event that sees thousands of vehicles motoring along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, rolls into downtown Biloxi on Wednesday, Oct. 4 when the city hosts the Downtown Biloxi Block Party. Thousands of cars and car aficionados will line the downtown streets from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the […]

The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art holds its “Und Ohr the Sea” gala tonight at the IP Casino Resort and Spa. The nautical-themed affair is the museum’s major fundraiser of the year.  It will be from 7 to 10 p.m. with complimentary wine and an array of food and activities.  IP Casino Chef Shannon Johnson will […]

The city celebrates its diverse culture this weekend on the Biloxi Town Green. On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. a host of vendors and entertainers will fill the grounds for the city’s inaugural Multicultural Festival, an event that brings together the wide-ranging Gulf Coast culture to one spot. More than two dozen food vendors, […]

A game plan has been set in motion for upgrades to the Lighthouse Pier parking area and the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor boat launch, and repairs are now in the works for the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Welcome Center, which was damaged by a fire a year ago. Today, contractors with Twin L will begin […]

Sections of Popp’s Ferry and Atkinson roads were closed for several hours today as first responders worked to clean up a hydraulic spill from a garbage truck, the second such spill in two working days. A Waste Pro truck left a swath of hydraulic fluid from the western end of Atkinson Road and north toward […]

A permit with a construction value of $3 million has been issued for the Saltgrass, an upscale steakhouse planned for the northeastern corner of Myrtle Street and U.S. 90 on Point Cadet. The permit was one of 74 building permits issued last week by the city’s Community Development Department. In addition, the department is overseeing the […]

Center Stage Theatre celebrates the state’s 200th anniversary with its presentation of the Broadway comedy “Biloxi Blues.”  The Neil Simon play centers on the experiences of a young Army recruit, Eugene Morris Jerome, in boot camp in Biloxi during World War II.  Armed with his journal and a sense of humor, Eugene is determined to […]

The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum’s 32nd annual $10,000 Drawdown will be held on Saturday at the Point Cadet museum. The drawdown is the museum’s major fundraiser of the year. It will begin at 6 p.m., with cocktails and entertainment by Hank Berumen. The buffet, offering many special seafood dishes, will begin at 7 p.m., […]

Homecoming is a great way to show school spirit, and this year the Biloxi Public Schools is asking the community to demonstrate Biloxi Indian spirit by participating in the Indian Nation Homecoming Parade. The parade is set to roll at 5 p.m. through downtown Biloxi on Thursday, Oct. 19, the day before the Biloxi High […]

The Biloxi Police Department is partnering with Papa John’s Pizza to collect items for first responders in Beaumont, Texas. Beginning Friday, the Lopez Quave Public Safety Center, 170 Porter Ave., and all south Mississippi Papa John’s Pizza stores will be accepting hurricane relief items for Beaumont Police Officers and their families. Beaumont, a town of […]

Whether a playoff game is played at MGM Park this weekend will be decided this afternoon in Pensacola, when Jacksonville and Pensacola play Game 3 of a best-of-five series. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. The Pensacola Blue Wahoos has already won the first two games of the series and with a win todau would […]