Gerald Blessey

Development At The Old Walmart

The old Wal-Mart building on the corner of Pass Road and Popps Ferry could see new tenants as early as next year. The city of Biloxi is still working with Southern Mississippi Planning and Development to help bring in a…

Biloxi City Attorney Announces Plans to Retire

After helping the city generate millions of dollars, Biloxi City Attorney and director of the legal department Gerald Blessey is stepping down. Blessey’s retirement was announced at the Biloxi City Council meeting this afternoon, right after kind words and a…

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…

Mayor Ready to Beautify Biloxi

City officials are hopeful big bucks will soon be spent helping take Biloxi’s waterfront to the next level. Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich wants the City Council to ask for nearly $15 million in tidelands funds to help better the city.…