Biloxi officially kicks off the Christmas season with the Lighting of the Lighthouse on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to join Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and his wife, Serena, as they flip the switch and turn on the holiday lights. The ceremony will take place at the Lighthouse, […]
Author Archives: John Majure
Biloxi A to Z: Hiller Park renovations, NC relief efforts
Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video features details on a new green space also at Hiller Park, the basketball courts at Hiller Park being temporarily closed for renovation, and the Biloxi Police and Fire departments traveling to North Carolina to donate supplies to the Little River community. Also, in this week’s video: the weekend […]
The lineup of Halloween events in Biloxi
Here is the list of Halloween events taking place in Biloxi throughout the month. Friday, Oct. 18 – Boo on the Rue, 5 -8 p.m., Rue Magnolia Arts District. Family and fur-friendly outdoor Halloween Party where costumes are encouraged. Event includes a costume contest, adult, kid, and pet prizes, entertainment, and a chili cook-off. Pets […]
Biloxi A to Z: BNews, road closures, Labor Day
Biloxi A to Z: Headlining this week’s video is the September BNews Monthly. BNews is arriving at Biloxi addresses this weekend and features updates on the A. J. Holloway Sports Complex, the recent Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame inductees, and information on an upcoming restoration plan for the Old Brick House on Bayview Drive. It […]
Biloxi A to Z: Staying in the know, City Council, and more
This week’s Biloxi A to Z video includes information on the August BTV lineup, including a new episode of “Biloxi Cooks!,” details on the temporary closing of Old Eisenhower Drive, and more. The video also includes a look back at Tuesday’s City Council meeting and how you can view meetings you may have missed, a […]
Community Festival Against Crime seeking vendors
The Biloxi Police Department is hosting its Annual Community Festival Against Crime on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza and is inviting vendors to participate in the popular event. The festival attracts hundreds of visitors which creates a great opportunity for vendors to showcase their goods and services. […]
Biloxi A to Z: Ward 4, Ohr’s birthday, and more
Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video includes a look at the recent Ward 4 special election runoff and when the results will be certified. Molly Shea with the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art visits Studio B to talk about Ohr’s 167th Birthday Bash on July 13. There is also a look at the newest “Biloxi […]
Biloxi A to Z: Ward 4, fireworks, remembering Larry Sablich, and more
Biloxi A to Z: This weekend’s video features reminders for Ward Four residents voting in the special election and when fireworks can and cannot be shot in the city. There is also a look at the hours of operations for the city’s four splash pads, a look at the Biloxi Community Market Festivals, and when […]
A to Z; Fire Station 5, Sports Hall of Fame, and more
A to Z; Fire Station 5, Sports Hall of Fame, and more Biloxi A to Z: This week’s video update features information on the Biloxi Fire Station No. 5 getting much needed improvements in the future., and details on the popular Fire Academy for Kids five-day summer camp and how to register. Also, the Biloxi […]
Dispose of expired, unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday
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 are offering another free drug take-back session at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety […]
Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame requesting nominees
As the days of spring approach, athletes will be hitting the fields to participate in their favorite sport or outdoor activity. This is a reminder to acknowledge a player, coach, or any individual in a supporting role of superior accomplishment who has positively impacted athletics by nominating them for the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame. […]
Biloxi A to Z: Twelfth Night, weekend events
Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features information on the January BNews Monthly, a Biloxi Fire Department graduation ceremony, city council meeting and Ward 7, as well as details on the rescheduled Twelfth Night Celebration and First Friday event, and weekend weather. The Twelfth Night festivities that were set for tonight, along with a special […]
Biloxi’s House is open for the holidays
Dozens of artists and craftsmen will be showing and selling their creations on Saturday for the Biloxi Visitors Center Holiday Open House. The 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event, which is free and open to the public, offers Christmas shoppers a last-minute opportunity to find locally created arts and crafts. Vendors will be set up […]
Lighting up the holiday season
Biloxi officially kicks off the Christmas season with the Lighting of the Lighthouse on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to join Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich and his wife, Serena, as they flip the switch and turn on the holiday lights. The ceremony will take place at the Lighthouse, […]
Working together to Feed the Needy
The Biloxi Police Department, along with Harrison County public safety agencies and donors, are working together to once again host “Feed the Needy,” a program to deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to the homes of the less fortunate. Meals – which will be delivered – must be requested by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Those […]
Biloxi landmark illuminates in gold
In recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the City of Biloxi is lighting the lighthouse in gold for the month of September. There will be a lighting ceremony on Thursday at 8 p.m. across from the Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd., at the base of the historic Biloxi lighthouse. Worldwide, 300,000 children are diagnosed […]
Biloxi A to Z: Scrapin, City, Council, and more
Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video features Captain Grandver Everett, events coordinator for the Biloxi Police Department. Capt. Everett discusses the Scrapin the Coast event this weekend, traffic, and pedestrian safety. Also in today’s report: the weekend weather forecast, weekend happenings, and a birds eye view of a Biloxi historic signature landmark.Facebook: See this week’s […]
Biloxi A to Z: Road work, celebrations, and more
Biloxi A to Z: Today’s video includes reminders about infrastructure road and lane closures, and a road reopening. Also in the report: recognition for Disability Awareness Month and World Down Syndrome Day, Southern Coastal Federal Credit Union’s 50th-anniversary celebration and new location ribbon cutting, Eagle Point Park ribbon cutting, weekend events and weather, and a […]
Biloxi A to Z: Closures, St. Patrick’s Day, and more
This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes a look at the March BTV programing, this month’s episode of “A Few Moments With Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich. Also in this week’s report: road closures Grande View Drive at U.S. 90, Maison D’Orleans Drive; road work on Beverin Road and Shriners Blvd.; MGCCC neighborhood meeting regarding […]
Biloxi A to Z: Tullis, Thanksgiving cooking safety, and more
This week’s Biloxi A to Z report includes a look at the Tullis Gardens announcement made at the Biloxi City Council meeting on Tuesday, cooking safety tips from the Biloxi Fire Department, Black Friday holiday shopping safety reminders, holiday schedule changes, weekend weather and events, and a holiday waive from Santa Claus at the Edgewater […]
Sign up now for Christmas parades in Biloxi
Christmas is just around the corner, which, in Biloxi, means more reasons to parade. So now is the time to sign up to participate in some of the holiday precessions. Registration is open for children in kindergarten through fourth grade, to participate as a hay wagon rider in the annual Christmas on the Water Children’s […]
