Who remembers the old Kimbrough & Quint drug store in downtown? It was part of an era when you could find anything in downtown Biloxi, literally.
A look at the bustling downtown from Back in the Day along with an update on the restoration of Howard Avenue are among the stories included in the October issue of BNews Monthly, which is now being printed at Knight-Abbey Printing and Direct Mail and will be arriving in homes and businesses across the city at the end of this week.
The 16-page newsletter also previews this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast, which begins Sunday, and profiles the city’s Parks & Recreation Department. You’ll also find stories on the new municipal budget, the waterfront summit, milestones coming up in roadwork, Cable One’s special on the Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame, and news of three new developments: Funtime USA, The Blake senior living center, and a unique Waffle House. Of course, the issue also includes the four-page Community Calendar, which spotlights Cruisin’, the Ohr’s Arts & Beer Festival and a host of Halloween events.
The lineup of advertisers: the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort; Edgewater Mall; The Peoples Bank; Treasure Bay; Brown, Mitchell & Alexander; Bancorp South and Biloxi Excel by 5.
See the October BNews
News & Notes: Weekly report, Senior Bash
The week that was: Last week, the Fire Department answered 159 calls for service, including 90 medical emergencies and nine fires; the Police Department handled 2,471 calls for service; the Community Development Department issued 52 building permits with a construction valuation of more than $350,000; and the Engineering Department continued to progress on projects throughout the city. To see the reports covering last week, click here.
Senior bash: The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department will hold its annual Rock and Roll Senior Bash on Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to ages 55 and older. To see the flyer, click here.
