Upgrades at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex are nearing the finish line with a ribbon cutting set for next month.
The 68-acre site south of Popp’s Ferry and Cedar Lake roads has been a vortex of activity since September 2023 when contractors J.E. Talley Construction first tackled the fields. Since then, fields have been turfed, painting has been spread, and paving has been completed, all part of the $5.167 million project. The massive overhaul is finally nearing the finish line with a number of enhancements completed.
Improvements include:
- About 405,000 cubic feet of select backfill excavated and installed on the five baseball and four softball fields
- New parking lots added creating 120 new parking spaces
- Painting at each complex – softball, baseball, and soccer
- New subsurface drainage installed at infields and outfields of the baseball fields.
- 70,000 square feet of synthetic turf on infields and 135,000 square feet of Bermuda sod on outfields installed on the five baseball fields
- 100,000 square feet of synthetic turf, along with new subsurface drainage, installed on the infield of four softball fields
- 306,000 square feet stripped and new topsoil and Bermuda sod installed on the three soccer fields
- New black vinyl fencing installed around the perimeter of the soccer complex
“Some minor repairs are in the process due to the availability of materials,” said Jamie Lee, Biloxi Parks & Recreation Assistant Director. “But they should be completed by opening day.”
A ribbon cutting for the complex’s reopening is set for Saturday, March 8. The ceremonial event will also feature opening ceremonies for Biloxi Youth Baseball and Softball leagues. This will be the first games played on the new fields.
Those interested in field rental or needing reservation information should contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 228-388-7170.
See the unveiling flyer
See more about the sports complex
News & notes: Reports, Mardi Gras, sports, council, voting
The week that was: Get the behind-the-scenes details on the week that was in Biloxi. Weekly reports from the departments of Police, Fire, Engineering, Public Works, and Community Development are online for review. To see the reports from last week and an archive of weekly reports, click here.
Mardi Gras bash: On Friday, Feb. 21, the Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Seniors Mardi Gras Bash, open to ages 55 and older, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and its annual Special Needs Mardi Gras Ball & Dance, open to all with physical and mental disabilities, from 6 to 9 p.m. Both events are free, take place at the Donal M. Snyder Sr. Community Center on Pass Road, and feature the crowning of a King, Queen, and Duke & Duchess by random drawing, Hors d ’oeuvres, music, and more! To see the Senior Citizen bash flyer, click here. To see the Special Needs bash flyer, click here.
Youth basketball championships: The City of Biloxi, Biloxi Public Schools Athletic Department, and Blaine Real Estate Company are sponsoring the Biloxi Youth Basketball Championships at Biloxi High School Arena on Feb., 25. The 6/7 age group game is at 6 p.m., the 8/9/10 age group game is at 7 p.m., and the 11/12 age group game is at 8 p.m. All games will be broadcast free online at NFHS Network through the BHS Athletic Department. For more information, click here.
City Council meetings: The Biloxi City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting this afternoon at Biloxi City Hall. To see a recording of the meeting, click here.
Absentee voting: Absentee ballots for the primary municipal election are now available at the Biloxi City Clerk’s office. Those interested in submitting an absentee ballot may do so on the second floor of Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St., weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, click here.
