Biloxi's city council is considering a $136,000 contract for an independent entertainment director for the unfinished Sen. Terry Brown Amphitheater.
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Do you trust your city government to spend public money wisely on local venues?
Biloxi news covers city government, Harrison County, Biloxi Public School District, the casino industry, seafood and public safety along the Gulf Coast. Reporting reaches neighborhoods and surrounding counties.
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Do you believe businesses should face lawsuits for mislabeling the origin of their food products?
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lower court improperly dismissed a case regarding alleged fish mislabeling.
Kevin Baker, a Biloxi resident, hit the second of two large slot jackpots at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino within three days.
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Would you volunteer your time to help maintain a local park or ballfield?
Community volunteers laid sod at the Bonner Drive park as part of a work day aimed at preserving the ballpark for local youth.
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Do you support college baseball teams prioritizing long-term development over winning during exhibition games?
The Tigers will face the Bulldogs in a two-game series at Keesler Federal Park beginning October 31.
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Do you feel local military installations provide sufficient warning for base-wide exercises in your area?
The 81st Training Wing is running a base-wide training exercise that may affect daily operations for those visiting the installation.
The page follows Biloxi city hall and the Harrison County board of supervisors, the Biloxi Public School District and the casino, military and seafood employers that define the local economy. From East Biloxi and West Biloxi to North Biloxi and Woolmarket, neighborhood coverage runs through the city and extends into Hancock County, Jackson County and Stone County where a story crosses the line. Keesler Air Force Base adds a federal military and training dimension to Biloxi's economy that makes base operations, defense contracting and military housing recurring local subjects alongside the casino and tourism industries. Hurricane preparedness, coastal restoration and the long-term effects of Gulf of Mexico storm activity are the environmental and infrastructure subjects that shape local planning and emergency management more than any other factor.
