City of Biloxi

Margaritaville master plan moves forward

Today, during a Biloxi Planning Commission meeting, the board voted unanimously to move forward with the Margaritaville master plan. During the meeting the Lodging & Leisure Investments Leadership went before the board to present how phase two and three of…

PROTEST AGAINST OSCAR RENDA CONTACTOR

Biloxi residents protested today against the dust, illness and the financial hardships that some have had to pay, as a consequence of the drawn-out Oscar Renda development project. New's 25's Veronica Bayona was outside the Oscar Renda office, where the…

Newsletter for Biloxi residents

Residents of Biloxi will now have a new way to receive information from the city. Starting at the end of May, a monthly newsletter will go to every address in Biloxi. It will include updates on things like the Biloxi…

Biloxi bait shop proposal deadline extended

The City of Biloxi has extended the deadline for vendors to submit proposals to operate the bait shop and kayak rental operation at Popp’s Ferry Causeway Park. Potential vendors now have until Wednesday, May 16th, at 10 a.m. to submit…

Biloxi city officials pushing for a newsletter

The City of Biloxi is working on an all new way to keep citizens informed on the happenings in their city. Currently, the city offers information through their website and email services aka ‘B-Mail.’ Biloxi spends about $70,000 a year…

Red Barnett Senior Center Halloween Party

You are never too old to enjoy Halloween and members of the Red Barnett Senior Center agree. Dozens of senior citizens put on their witches hats, face paint, and their dancing shoes and celebrated Halloween at the Carn-Evil themed party.…

Biloxi City Council approves budget

The Biloxi Lions Club held a meeting this afternoon and the special guest speaker was Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich. At the meeting, Mayor Gilich spoke about the recently approved budget and the programs it will fund. The city plans…

Water bill changes in Biloxi

A staffing switch is causing some changes in the City of Biloxi’s water bills. Those Biloxi water customers who would have received their monthly bill on August 30th with a due date of September 15th will be receiving those bills…

Hooping for Hearts

Thousands of kids are born every year with special hearts and hearts that do not work exactly right. Members of the City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recreation Department decided to do their part to help. They hosted the first Hoops…

Restoring Saenger Theater

The City of Biloxi takes a step further in revitalizing the downtown area by funding the restoration for the historic Saenger Theater. The city’s budget proposal includes about $600,000 for exterior work on the building. Phase one of the restoration…

Developing City of Biloxi’s budget

The City of Biloxi will begin crunching numbers in preparation for the 2018 fiscal year budget. Employee medical insurance is key in the budget. The current plan is budgeted at $6.5 million of the city’s $59 million budget. Workshops are…

Bus accident first responders appreciation in Biloxi

Today Merit Health and the City of Biloxi partnered to host a picnic honoring first responders, in appreciation for their hard work in the aftermath of the tragic train-bus collision two weeks ago that killed four people and injured dozens.…

Internet Erupts after Biloxi Post

The City of Biloxi is receiving some major backlash after referring to Martin Luther King Jr. Day as Great Americans Day on their social media accounts. A recent post on the city's Facebook page reads: "Non-emergency municipal offices in Biloxi…

City of Biloxi Files Lawsuit against Downtown Bar

A popular night spot in downtown Biloxi could be forced to close its doors. The city is calling Sideways Sports Bar and Grill a public nuisance and a danger to the community, according to a lawsuit. The lawsuit filed by…

City of Biloxi Sues Shuckers Owners

The City of Biloxi has filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Biloxi Shuckers, hoping to get a clear accounting of revenue from operations at MGM Park. The City of Biloxi filed a lawsuit this morning against the owners…

$14 Million in Biloxi Street Work

A $14 million improvement project for the City of Biloxi approaches the final lap. Biloxi City Council approved $725,000 in contracts for three street and drainage improvement projects in the Woolmarket area. The approved projects leave the city with a…

Point Cadet Rezoning Proposals on Hold

After months of back and forth, the City of Biloxi and the Secretary of State’s Office agreed to put a hold on plans for the property surrounding Margaritaville. The agreement came just minutes before both sides were set to present…

Secretary of State Speaks on Point Cadet Rezoning

The City of Biloxi moves forward with its plan to rezone more than 20 acres of land on Point Cadet in order to expand Margaritaville. News 25’s Kendra Turley caught up with Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, who is against…

Zoning Change Challenges for Biloxi

Tensions are heating up between the City of Biloxi and Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann over plans to rezone acres of land on Point Cadet. On Thursday, the city plans to meet to discuss rezoning more than 20 acres to…

Biloxi Taking State to Court

Biloxi attorneys are in court trying to collect more than $1 million owed to the city in rent paid by the Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi and inadvertently swept into the general fund by the state legislature last year. Biloxi, the…

Blessey Talks Tidelands Funds and More

The City of Biloxi is ready to take the state to court over $1.1 million owed after the city’s share of rent from the Golden Nugget Casino was inadvertently swept into the state's general fund. City Attorney Gerald Blessey explained…

Biloxi Fed up with “Pokémon Go”

It looks like the City of Biloxi is saying no to “Pokémon Go.” News 25’s Hank Davis was at a popular area for users of the app this afternoon and brings us the full story. The evidence of the Biloxi…

Biloxi’s Chief Administrative Officer Resigns

The City of Biloxi’s Chief Administrative Officer David Nichols is stepping down. According to city officials, Nichols resigned today to accept an administrative position with Biloxi Public Schools. Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich will offer the vacant spot to Ward 5…