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('book', 0, 38, 41, 'en', 0, '<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong>1682</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Robert Cavelier, Sieur de&nbsp;<strong>La Salle</strong>&nbsp;(1643-1687) reconnoitered the Mississippi River from the Great Lakes locating its deltaic mouth on the&nbsp;<strong>Gulf of Mexico&nbsp;</strong>in April 1682.&nbsp; He claimed for France the vast area between the Rocky Mountains and the Alleghenies drained by the Mississippi and all of its tributaries.&nbsp; We know this territory as&nbsp;<strong>Louisiana</strong>, i.e. belonging to King Louis XIV of France.&nbsp; La Salle called the Great River, Colbert, in honor of the French Minister of Marine.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>1699</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">&nbsp;On February&nbsp;&nbsp; , Pierre Le Moyne Sieur d\'Iberville (1661-1706), French Canadian soldier of fortune, anchored his small exploratory fleet at Ship Island.&nbsp; Canadian and French soldiers led by Iberville in the service of King Louis XIV of France, commenced the construction of&nbsp; Fort Maurepas, at present day Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in early April.&nbsp; Fort Maurepas was named to honor the French Minister of the Marine (Navy), Jerome Phelypeaux de Maurepas, Comte (Earl) de Pontchartrain.&nbsp; Several locales in North America bear the name Maurepas or Pontchartrain:&nbsp; Lakes Maurepas and Pontchartrain in southeastern Louisiana and Point Maurepas on the island of Michipicoten (Ontario) in Lake Superior.&nbsp; The Fort Maurepas settlement was also called Biloxi for the local Siouxan Indian tribe which lived on the Pascagoula River.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n<br />\r\nIberville and fleet departed Ship Island for France in May.&nbsp; He left a garrison of seventy-six men and ten officers under Sauvolle at Fort Maurepas.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>1700</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">1701</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"font-size:14px\"> &nbsp; Iberville ordered Fort Maurepas to be abandoned on December 17, 1701</span><span style=\"font-size:10px\">.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">1702</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Fort Maurepas was abandoned in the early months of 1702, as Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne (1680-1768), Sieur de Bienville removed the French garrison to Dauphin Island.&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>1719</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; French move Louisiana Colony government to \'Old Biloxi\', now Ocean Springs.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>1721</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; French move Louisiana Colony government to \'New Biloxi\', now Biloxi.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>1722</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; French move Louisiana Colony government to New Orleans on the Mississippi River.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">1763</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong>British Colonial Period [1763-1780]</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\">The Treaty of Paris often called the Peace of Paris, or the Treaty of 1763, was signed on February 10, 1763, by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement. Together with the Treaty of Hubertusburg, it ended the French and Indian War or Seven Years\' War.[1] The treaties marked the beginning of an extensive period of British dominance outside of Europe.[2]&nbsp; While the bulk of conquered territories were restored to their pre-war owners, the British made some substantial overseas gains at the expense of France and, to a lesser extent, Spain.[3] Preferring to keep Guadaloupe, France gave up New France [Canada] and all of its claims to the territory east of the Mississippi River to Britain. Spain ceded Florida to the British, but later received New Orleans and French Louisiana from France; Manila and Cuba were restored to Spain. France retained Saint Pierre and Miquelon and recovered Guadelupe, Martinique, and Saint Lucia in exchange for Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tobago going to the British. In India, the French lost out to the British, receiving back its \"factories\" (trading posts), but agreeing to support the British client governments, as well as returning Sumatra and agreeing not to base troops in Bengal. The British garrison on the Mediterranean island of Minorca was returned to her control, having been captured by the French at the outbreak of hostilities in Europe.&nbsp; Britain returned the slave station on the isle of Gorée to the French, but gained the Senegal River and its settlements. Britain agreed to demolish its fortifications in Honduras, but received permission from Spain to keep a logwood-cutting colony there. Britain confirmed in the treaty the rights of its new subjects to practice the Roman Catholic religion[4] and received confirmation of the continuation of the British king\'s Hanoverian right as a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire.</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n', '', '2'),
('book', 0, 39, 42, 'en', 0, '<p>\r\n	<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Treaty of Paris often called the Peace of Paris, or the Treaty of 1763, was signed on February 10, 1763, by the kingdoms of Great Britain, France and Spain, with Portugal in agreement. Together with the Treaty of Hubertusburg, it ended the French and Indian War or Seven Years&#39; War.[1] The treaties marked the beginning of an extensive period of British dominance outside of Europe.[2]&nbsp; While the bulk of conquered territories were restored to their pre-war owners, the British made some substantial overseas gains at the expense of France and, to a lesser extent, Spain.[3] Preferring to keep Guadaloupe, France gave up New France [Canada] and all of its claims to the territory east of the Mississippi River to Britain. Spain ceded Florida to the British, but later received New Orleans and French Louisiana from France; Manila and Cuba were restored to Spain. France retained Saint Pierre and Miquelon and recovered Guadelupe, Martinique, and Saint Lucia in exchange for Dominica, Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Tobago going to the British. In India, the French lost out to the British, receiving back its &quot;factories&quot; (trading posts), but agreeing to support the British client governments, as well as returning Sumatra and agreeing not to base troops in Bengal. The British garrison on the Mediterranean island of Minorca was returned to her control, having been captured by the French at the outbreak of hostilities in Europe.&nbsp; Britain returned the slave station on the isle of Gor&eacute;e to the French, but gained the Senegal River and its settlements. Britain agreed to demolish its fortifications in Honduras, but received permission from Spain to keep a logwood-cutting colony there. Britain confirmed in the treaty the rights of its new subjects to practice the Roman Catholic religion[4] and received confirmation of the continuation of the British king&#39;s Hanoverian right as a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire.</span></p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n	<br />\r\n	<strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">1768</span></strong></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In June 1768, George A. Gauld (1732-1782), a Scottish cartographer and surveyor, in the employ of the British Admiralty, made a map of coastal Mississippi.&nbsp; He was operating from HMS Sir Edward Hawke.&nbsp; During his reconnaissance and charting of the region, Gauld made many observations about Horn Island.&nbsp; He discovered that it was some sixteen miles in length, but in width no more than one mile.&nbsp; Orientation was nearly east-west.&nbsp; As regards to vegetation, Gauld noted that there were uneven groves of trees on the west end of the island.&nbsp; The middle was characterized by dense growth, and the eastern end of the sand bar was fairly devoid of tree growth.(Ware, 1982, p.107)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n	<br />\r\n	<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>1776</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On July 4, 1776, the thirteen American colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.</span><br />\r\n	&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n	<br />\r\n	<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>1779</strong></span></p>\r\n<p>\r\n	<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In June 1779, Spain declared war on Great Britain.&nbsp; In September, General Bernado de Galvez (1746-1786), Spanish governor of the Louisiana Territory, captured Fort Bute at Manchac, Louisiana; the English garrison at Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and accepted the surrender of Fort Panmure at Natchez.</span></p>\r\n', NULL, '2');
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('page', 0, 42, 45, 'en', 0, '<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1803</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Louisiana Purchase</strong> was the acquisition by the United States of approximately 530 million acres (828,000&nbsp;sq&nbsp;mi or 2,100,000&nbsp;km²) of French territory on April 30, 1803, at the cost of about 3¢ per acre (7¢ per ha); totaling $15 million or 80 million French francs. Including interest, America finally paid $23,213,568 for the Louisiana territory.[1] The land purchased contained all of present-day Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota south of Mississippi River, much of North Dakota, nearly all of South Dakota, northeastern New Mexico, northern Texas, the portions of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado east of the Continental Divide, and Louisiana on both sides of the Mississippi River, including the city of New Orleans. (The Oklahoma Panhandle, and southwestern portions of Kansas and Louisiana were still claimed by Spain at the time of the Purchase.) In addition, the Purchase contained small portions of land that would eventually become part of the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The land included in the purchase comprises around 23% of the territory of the modern United States.[1] The purchase was an important moment in the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. At the time, it faced domestic opposition as being possibly unconstitutional. Although he felt that the Constitution did not contain any provisions for acquiring territory, Jefferson decided to purchase Louisiana because he felt uneasy about France and Spain having the power to block American traders\' access to the port of New Orleans.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1807</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<strong>Valentine Dorsette Richard </strong>settle on the Biloxi peninsula.(American State Papers Vol. 3, p. 38)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1810</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Republic of West Florida </strong>was declared independent of Spain in September at St. Francisville, Louisiana.&nbsp; It lasted only forty-five days.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1811</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;When <strong>Dr. William \'Fat Doctor\' Flood</strong>, the representative of Governor Claiborne of the Orleans Territory, was dispatched to the Mississippi coast to hoist the flag of the United States in January 1811, he found the population between the Pearl River and Biloxi to be about four hundred people chiefly French and Creoles.&nbsp; Dr. Flood in his report to Governor Claiborne wrote:&nbsp; proceeded to the Bay of Biloxi, where I found Mr. Ladnier (Jacques), and gave him the commission (Justice of the Peace).&nbsp; He is a man of excellent sense, but can neither read or write, nor can any&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; inhabitants of the bay of Biloxi that I can hear of. They are, all along this beautiful coast, a primitive people, of mixed origin, retaining the gaiety and politeness of the French, blended with the abstemiousness and indolence of the Indian.&nbsp; They plant a little rice, and a few roots and vegetables, but depend on subsistence chiefly on game and fish.&nbsp; I left with all these appointees copies of the laws, ordinances, etc.&nbsp; But few laws will be wanted here.&nbsp; The people are universally honest.&nbsp; There are no crimes.&nbsp; The father of the family or the oldest inhabitant, settles all disputes......A more innocent and inoffensive people may not be found.&nbsp; They seem to desire only the simple necessities of life, and to be let alone in their tranquility.&nbsp; I am greatly impressed with the beauty and value of this coast.&nbsp; The high sandy lands, heavily timbered with pine, and the lovely bays and rivers, from Pearl River to Mobile will furnish New Orleans with a rich commerce, and with a delightful summer resort.&nbsp; For a cantonment or military post, in consideration of the health of the troops, this whole coast is admirably fitted.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1812</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jackson County was created on December 12, 1812</strong> as part of the Mississippi Territory.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1817</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Mississippi entered the Union <strong>on December 10th as the 20th State of the United States of America.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">1821</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">September 1821 Hurricane</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-02%20at%208.48.49%20AM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">[The Daily Mississipian [Jackson], October 5, 1859, p. 2]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">1823</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Cady&nbsp;</strong>[Cadet?]&nbsp;<strong>Lafontaine</strong>&nbsp;- Died, a few days past, at&nbsp;<strong>the Bay of Biluxi&nbsp;</strong>[sic], in the State of Mississippi, Cady Lafontaine,&nbsp;<strong>at the remarkable age of 137&nbsp;years.</strong>&nbsp;He retained his faculties until the day of his death.[The Louisiana State Gazette, New Orleans,&nbsp;December 18, 1823]</span></span><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1837</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>1832</strong><br />\r\n<strong><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Traveling from Mobile to New Orleans</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color:darkblue\">Jun 30</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">, 1832</span></strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<strong><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Farmer’s Cabinet newspaper, Amherst, New Hampshire</span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Descriptions of Scenery in the West, from the Correspondent of the Young Men’s Advocate</span></strong><br />\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">New Orleans,</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color:darkblue\">May 1832</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">. – Messrs Editors –</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">On the morning of the 11th, I left Mobile for this place. Our road lay through the pine woods to Pascagoula, and thence through Lakes Borgne and Pontchartrain. This is the great mail route to New Orleans. The mail is carried through daily, at an annual expense of thirty-seven thousand dollars. The distance is about one hundred and sixty or seventy miles. The first six or seven miles of the road is pleasant. After leaving Spring Hill, we entered the pine woods, and left behind us all traces of civilization. There are only four or five log cabins in a distance of forty miles. For the first fifteen or twenty miles, the road appears to have never been worked. The woods are open, and wherever the road is too much cut up, or where it becomes gullied by the rain, it is only necessary to strike a new path. Sometimes a man is sent out with an axe to select the most level course, and to blaze the trees between which the future road is to pass. There is little soil; there is, however, sufficient grass and weeds growing to hide the road. No underbrush hides the view, neither is it obstructed by the branches of the pines. As you ride along, you may see far into the woods on either side. There is a beauty and wildness in the prospect which is at first enchanting; but it becomes somewhat tedious, as you see only a succession of the same objects.</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">It was a mild clear morning when we entered the forest. The straggling rays of the</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"color:darkblue\">sun</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">, which had penetrated the matted covering above, were shining here and there, contrasting finely with the dark surrounding shades. These lights and shades were continually varying as we whirled rapidly along. The driver several times, for our gratification, would sound his hunter’s horn, which was echoed far and wide. After having passed over about twenty miles, we came to what are termed by the Spaniards, lagunes. These are low marshy spots, and sometimes valleys with running streams, the former covered, and the latter skirted, with a thick growth of underwood, which is almost impenetrable. It consists of low soft maple, and of a shrub which resembles our hazel bushes, called, in the language of this country, tight eye. (Think it must have been the titi shrub.) It is at least well named, for, to use a homely and common expression, you may as well look into a mill-stone as look into one of these lagunes. The deer, which abound, run into them to hide themselves, and to escape their pursuers. I did not see any, though I was told that frequently herds of them were seen bounding across the road at other times. There are in this part of the route some inconsiderable prairies, which are covered with a fine growth of grass, and which have a vegetable mold of six or eight inches in depth. They might be cultivated to some advantage, but the land is so much more fertile up the country, which can be purchased of government at the same prices, that few persons are disposed to settle upon this.</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">The pine tract runs thirty or forty miles into the interior, and extends along a greater part of the northern shore of the Gulf of Mexico. The few persons who live upon it subsist chiefly by raising cattle and hogs. We saw a small herd of cattle feeding upon the prairies.</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">The planters in the interior of Alabama and Mississippi raise large numbers of cattle. One of them told me that the had several thousand of them ranging through the forest. They cost nothing except a few days’ labor, once or twice a year, in collecting them together. These are exciting periods. Several planters unite, and with their slaves construct a large pen. They then separate, and drive indiscriminately into it all the cattle which they can find. They are mounted upon small, tho’ fleet Indian ponies, and can ride through the open woods with great speed. In their hands they carry the cow whip, which is composed of a short stalk, eighteen or twenty inches in length, and a lash as many feet long, terminated with a strip of half tanned deer skin. Those who are skilled in its use throw it forward and with great precision and force, and with a noise as loud as the report of a rifle. The gentlemen who I mentioned above, said that sometimes spent several days in the woods, and encamped at night, when engaged in gathering his cattle.</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Our friend R., left Mobile a few days after our arrival there, and had been spending his time at one of the log cabins in the woods, and at Pascagoula. A residence in the pine woods is considered healthy in the summer, and they are resorted to by those who live in the cities and towns, and on the low grounds. The air is dry and pure, and a journey to the north is saved. This section of pine woods about Pascagoula is becoming a place of resort for the citizens of New Orleans. The Rev. Mr. Flint, who has written a sketch of the valley of the Mississippi, thus closes one of his poetic effusions on leaving the pine woods. They had formed a little settlement, which was nightly illuminated by the blazing torches of the pitch pine. They hunted in the wood and fished in the streams.</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">&nbsp;</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">Pascagoula is a small place upon the banks of the bay of the same name. The settlement consists of less than a dozen houses. These are small and neat. Here the steamboat comes up which runs across the lakes. We went on board about dark, and the next morning found ourselves near the farther shore of Lake Bourn (Borgne). The land, in the immediate vicinity of these lakes, is low and marshy, and covered with tall rank grass. Here and there are seen little rises of ground, with clumps of trees covered with a rich and beautiful foliage. Farther back from the shore the land is somewhat higher, and is inhabited, and is said to be well timbered. We had a flotilla upon Lake Bourn in the last war, which was captured by the British after a gallant defense. Lakes Bourn and Pontchartrain are united by what the French call the rigolet, which is a narrow, deep steam or channel, extending from one lake to the other, a distance of three or four miles. At the farther extremity of the rigolet, near Lake Pontchartrain, is situated Fort Pike. It occupies a small elevation, and is a neat, respectable fortification, garrisoned with a hundred and fifty or two hundred men. It was a fine clear morning when we entered the rigolet, and the brown walls and white sentry boxes of Fort Pike rose beautifully into view.</span></span></span><br />\r\n<br />\r\n&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"background-color:rgb(253, 253, 253); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">We soon saw into Lake Pontchartrain, and about ten o’clock arrived at the termination of the rail road which runs to New Orleans, four miles distant. It runs almost the whole distance through a swamp covered with large cypress. This rail road comes into the lower part of the city. Farther up, and parallel with it, runs the Marigny Canal, which leaves the lake at the bay on St. John, and terminates in a basin in the suburbs of the city. Still farther up is the new canal of the New Orleans Banking and Canal Company, which is not completed, and which will cost not far from half a million dollars. The trade of the lakes must be very considerable to warrant the construction of all these works. An important trade is carried on through the lakes with Mobile, Pascagoula, Mandeville, Pensacola and Apalachicola. The northern shores of the lakes will also furnish fuel and timber for the city. This trade now employs between three and four hundred vessels of the smaller size. In my next I will endeavor to give to you a view of New Orleans.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">1837</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><em>The Picayune</em></strong> began publishing it newspaper at<strong> 38 Gravier Street at NOLA</strong> on January 25, 1837 by <strong>Francis A. Lumsden </strong>and<strong> George Wilkins Kendall </strong>(1809-1867). &nbsp;The four page journal cost 25 cents per week or 6 1/4 cents per issue, the value of a <strong>Spanish picayune</strong>. &nbsp;A three months subcription was $2.50. &nbsp;By early&nbsp;<strong>November 1837, </strong>the paper became <strong><em>The Daily Picayune. </em></strong>&nbsp;In 1914, <strong><em>The Daily Picayune</em> merged </strong>with<strong>&nbsp;T<em>he New Orleans Times-Democrat</em> </strong>to become <strong><em>The</em> Times-Picayune.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong><em>Alert</em></strong>, a steam packet based in NOLA, was <strong>stopping at Biloxi as early as July 1837</strong>.(The Picayune July 23, 1837, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>The Diocese of Natchez&nbsp;was established by the Roman Catholic Church on July 28, 1837</strong>.(The Mississippi Register, August 3, 1962)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">1838</span></strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In July, <strong>politicians at NOLA who overheated in the recent elections</strong> were advised to <strong>relax and enjoy a sojourn to Pass Christian or Biloxi </strong>on the <strong><em>Isabella</em></strong>.(The Daily Picayune, July 4, 1838, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">1839</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Earnest H. Ogden</strong>, Esquire, <strong>member of the Natchez bar</strong> died of Yellow Fever on the 7th of October at Biloxi. &nbsp;He had been to Mobile on a pleasure excursion and caught fever. &nbsp;Mr. Ogden was a native of New Jersey.(The Newark Daily Advertiser, October 15, 1839)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">1840</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">A <strong>German at Biloxi cut his throat with a razor</strong> on Sunday morning severing the wind pipe. &nbsp;No physician being immediately at hand <strong>the wound was sewed up by a gentleman entirely unaquainted with surgery</strong> and it is thought that it will not prove fatal. &nbsp;The cause of the intended suicide is said to be Love.(The Daily Picayune, August 25, 1840, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1841</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Harrison County, Mississippi was formed from Hancock and Jackson County</strong>, Mississippi on February 5, 1841.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1842</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>road from Pt. Caddy to Henderson Pt. on the Bay of St. Louis was declared a Public Road</strong>.&nbsp;<strong>Charles Bellman</strong>&nbsp;was appointed overseer of this road from Pt. Caddy to the west line of the 1<sup>st</sup>&nbsp;Police [Beat] District.[Minutes Harrison County Board of Police, March 14, 1842, p. 18]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Benjamin Holley appointed Captain of the police patrol at Biloxi.</span></span></strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">[Minutes Harrison County Board of Police, July 4, 1842, p. 26]</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1843</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>American Hotel was in operation by Edward Milford</strong> of Mobile at Biloxi near Elmore\'s Wharf (probably Jacob Elmer\'s). &nbsp;It was two-story edifice with a dining hall, superior cook, and good wines.(The Daily Picayune, June 9, 1843, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In August 1843, <strong>Annette \'Manette\' Fayard Leader</strong>&nbsp;(1791-1853) sold for $200 a <strong>lot on Pass Christian Road</strong> [1/2 acre, east and west] and 150 feet deep to the<strong> Catholic Diocese of Natchez, which would become the site of the Nativity B.V.M</strong>. Catholic Church.(Harrison Co., Ms. Land Deed Bk. 1, p. 355)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1845</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Batchelor\'s Hall</strong>, a tourist residence, J.B. Currie, proprietor, had a ten-pin alley attached to the building.(The Daily Picayune, July 2, 1845, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1846</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Peter Flanagan</strong>, early Biloxi hotelier, died in 1846 at Biloxi.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In October, <strong>John Crusius </strong>(1806-1866) conveyed a lot with 1/2 arpent on the Gulf and running north for 640 feet to <strong>John Hahn</strong> (1806-1847) with provisions to cut timber on his lands to the north and to establish roads north and east of this tract. &nbsp;The consideration was $2400. &nbsp;<strong>The Magnolia Hotel </strong>would open here before 1850 under the proprietorship of <strong>Elizabeth Hahn</strong> (1812-1904). &nbsp;Mr. Crusius from NOLA had acquired 20 arpents here in July 1845 from Mistress Cecelia Saralde? for $325. &nbsp;Charles Dantonet (1806-1874), also from NOLA, had sold her this parcel in May 1836.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 3, p. 267 and Bk. &nbsp; )</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In October, <strong>Frederick A. Reynoir</strong> and <strong>Louise Hugon Renoir</strong> (1801-1891) sold for $40 a lot on <strong>Reynoir Street to the 1st Baptist Church of Biloxi. &nbsp;</strong>Trustees for the church were: Alexander Bookton; C. Taylor; John Herrington; and J.C. Woolworth. &nbsp;The Baptist Church lot had 80-feet on Reynoir Street and ran 88-feet to the west. &nbsp;It was bounded on the north by the L&amp;N Railroad. &nbsp;<strong>John C. Bradford</strong> acquired this property in July 1885 for $275 and conveyed it to <strong>Pauline Trenchard Querens</strong> on NOLA in October 1885 for $450. &nbsp;The Biloxi City Park was situated on this lot for many years.(Harrison Co. Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 3, p. 270, Bk. 21, p. 18 and Bk. 21, p. 30)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1847</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<strong>John Hahn</strong> (1806-1847), proprietor of the Magnolia Hotel died.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 22nd, J<strong>ohn Fayard sold the Federal Government a tract of land at Biloxi to build a lighthouse</strong>. &nbsp;The consideration was $600.(Harrison Co., Ms. Land Deed Bk. 3, p. 392)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1848</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-09-04%20at%2012.25.18%20PM.png\" style=\"height:100px; width:347px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[The Charleston [SC] Courier, August 3, 1848, p. 2]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John W. Nixon</strong> (1782?-1849), Irish immigrant and veteran of the War of 1812, was operating the <strong>Biloxi House</strong>, a tourist home or inn, on East Beach west of Bellman Street.(The Daily Picayune, September 7, 1848, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1849</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John McGuire who lived and operated a grist mill</strong> on the north side of the Pass Christian Road-Point Caddy Road [Howard Avenue] west of Lameuse Street died. &nbsp;Mary McGuire, his widow, petitioned the Harrison County Chancery Court to sell their Biloxi property and was granted her wish in April 1849.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Chancery Court Minute Bk. 1, p. 179)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Madame Pradat\'s <strong>Live Oak Hotel</strong> was operating on Biloxi\'s East Beach road.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John W. Nixon</strong> (1782?-1849) <strong>died</strong> at Biloxi on June 17th.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1850</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi was incorporated</strong> on February 18, 1850.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-09-03%20at%201.27.03%20PM_0.png\" style=\"height:100px; width:242px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">[The Trenton [NJ] State Gazette, February 21, 1850, p. 2]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi had at least four hotels</strong> operating in the summer of 1850: <strong>The Shady Grove</strong>, proprietor John Coates; <strong>The Green Oaks</strong> of Madame Pradat; <strong>The Biloxi House</strong> operated by Adeline Copp Nixon and <strong>The</strong> <strong>Magnolia Hotel</strong>&nbsp;leased to Mrs. C.M. Hunt.(The Daily Picayune, June 8, 1850, p. 8 and August 1, 1850, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1851</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>First America\'s Cup race sailed at the Isle of Wight</strong> on August 22nd.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>The Daily Picayune</em> reminded readers that it was cheaper to vacation at Pass Christian, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Mobile Bay, and Point Clear and other nearby resorts rather than traveling North. &nbsp;The following inns were available: the <strong>Pass Christian Hotel</strong> by Montogomery, at Pass Christian; <strong>Biloxi House</strong> by Nixon, Biloxi; <strong>Green Oaks Hotel</strong>, by Mrs. Pradat, Biloxi; <strong>Magnolia Hotel</strong> by Mrs.Hunt, Biloxi; <strong>Shady Grove</strong> by Coates, Biloxi; <strong>East Pascagoula Hotel</strong> by Boyd &amp; Simpson; <strong>Point Clear Hote</strong>l, Baldwin County, Alabama; <strong>Daphne House</strong>, eastern shore of Mobile Bay; and also <strong>Cooper\'s Well</strong> in Mississippi.<em>(The Daily Picayune, May 27, 1851, p. 2)&nbsp;</em></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1852</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-19%20at%2012.42.45%20PM.png\" style=\"height:200px; width:483px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">[The Daily Picayune, February 4, 1852, p. 2]</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Twenty tracts of land each having one arpent on the Gulf and being between 12 or 15 arpents deep were for sal</strong>e at Biloxi.(The Daily Alabama Journal, April 26, 1852, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain Fry</strong> of the steamboat, <strong><em>D.J. Day</em></strong>, will make regular semi-monthly trips between Wetumpka, Alabama and New Orleans with stops at Pascagoula, Biloxi, Pass Christian and Bay St. Louis.(The Daily Alabama Journal, May 28, 1852, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Benjamin L.C. Wailes&nbsp;</strong>(1797-1852), <strong>State Geologist</strong> of Mississippi, viewed the village of <strong>Back Bay, present day D\'Iberville</strong>, from Biloxi on August 27, 1852, and observed the following: &nbsp;<strong><em>Rode in the morning, after a call from Judge Smith, to Back Bay 2 miles, which is the extension of the Bay of Baluxi (sic).&nbsp; Found a steam ferry running across where it seems to be a mile in width.&nbsp; The extensive brick yard of Mr. Kendall, where bricks are made on a very extensive scale from dry compressed earth by steam power, was in sight of the opposite side, about two miles distant.&nbsp; A number of small craft were in the Bay, and several along the shore were undergoing repairs.&nbsp; Several steam mills, which are very numerous on the Bay, for sawing pine timber, were also in view.</em></strong>(Wailes, 1854)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-19%20at%2012.07.27%20PM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>[The Cincinnati Daily Gazette, September 2, 1852, p. 2.</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-19%20at%2012.52.17%20PM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">[The Alabama Planter, September 4, 1852, p. 6]</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1853</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Batchelor\'s Hall</strong>, an inn, run by <strong>Sol Mills</strong> (b. 1818) was operating, at Biloxi.(The Daily Picayune, June 9, 1843, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Yellow Fever struck Biloxi on June 29th</strong>, when it was brought to Biloxi by someone from New Orleans. &nbsp;<strong>Dr. Andreas Byrenheidt</strong> (1768-1858) reported following the crisis that there were &nbsp;<strong>533 cases of Yellow Fever in Biloxi</strong>, which resulted in <strong>111 deaths.</strong> &nbsp;He estimated that the population at this time was 5500 people, which included summer tourists and those fleeing the epidemic at New Orleans.(Testimony of Dr. A. Byrenheidt, M.D. in Report of the Sanitary Commission of NOLA on the Yellow Fever of 1853, 1854, p. 540)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-19%20at%2012.00.47%20PM.png\" /> &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">[The Daily Picayune, August 23, 1853, p. 1]</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>1853 Yellow Fever epidemic at New Orleans killed about 10,000</strong> of the 30,000 persons infected with the mosquito borne virus. &nbsp;It earned the <strong>Crescent City the epithet \"Necropolis of the South\".</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In September, <strong>Frederick A. Renoir</strong> sold for $50 to the <strong>Congregation of the Hebrew Society of NOLA</strong> a tract of land on the west side of Reynoir Street. &nbsp;It was to be used as a <strong>Jewish Cemetery</strong>. &nbsp;Trustees for the Jewish Cemetery were: <strong>Leopold Klopman</strong>&nbsp;(1810-1873) and <strong>Adolph S. Marks</strong>&nbsp;(1791-1867) of New Orleans and <strong>Samuel</strong> <strong>Friedlander</strong>&nbsp;(1813-1886) of Biloxi.(Harrison Co. Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 6, p. 518)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-19%20at%2012.18.03%20PM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\">[The Daily Picayune, October 11, 1853, p. 2]</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1855</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mrs. Adeline Copp Nixon</strong>&nbsp;(1798-1878) gave <strong>John Moore</strong> of NOLA a <strong>one year lease</strong>&nbsp;for $200 on the east end of &nbsp;<strong>Batchelor\'s Hall</strong>&nbsp;, a long building attached to the Biloxi Hotel. &nbsp;Mr. Moore had use of the <strong>billiard table and liquors in the bar and all the furniture</strong>.(Harrison Co. Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 7, p. 496)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Hurricane of 1855 of September 15th-16th</strong> hit near Bay St. Louis, and destroyed bath houses, piers and many houses at Biloxi between its three miles of waterfront development from west of the Biloxi Lighthouse to Point Cadet.(The New Orleans Daily Picayune, September 20, 1855, p. 1 and Sullivan, p. 135)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1856</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;The Last Islands [Isles Dernieres] <strong>Hurricane mauls this seaside resort off of Terrebonne Parish</strong>, Louisiana on August 11th and kills about 200 people. &nbsp;According to modern estimates by the NOAA the storm was probably a Category 4 hurricane with central pressure of around 934 mb. It tied with Hurricane Hugo as the 10th most intense hurricane to hit the mainland United States.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1857</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Pierre Pascal Hugonin </strong>(1801-1857), native of France and<strong> Justice of the Peace </strong>at Biloxi, died on September 7, 1857.&nbsp; He was replaced&nbsp; by <strong>William H. Norberg</strong> (1829-1860+), native of Massachusetts.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1858</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Andreas Byrenheidt</strong> (1786-1858), Biloxi physician and native of France, <strong>expired on March 4th</strong>.&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>T.H. Jenks</strong>, late of the <strong>East Pascagoula Hotel</strong>, and <strong>N.B. Cook</strong>, recently of the <strong>Biloxi House</strong>, have leased the <strong>Live Oak Hotel, formerly Nixon\'s Hotel.</strong>(The Daily Picayune, September 10, 1858, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1859</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In 1859, <strong>Joseph H. Bellande</strong> (1813-1907) sold to <strong>Bishop William H. Elder of the Diocese of Natchez</strong> a lot measuring 192 x 100 feet for the <strong>first site of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church</strong> in Ocean Springs on Porter Avenue &nbsp;for $100.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Lynch</strong>, proprietor of the <strong>Woodbine Cottage</strong>, had space for $25.00 month-children and servants half price-table furnished with best that NOLA and Biloxi markets can provide.(The Daily Picayune, September 10, 1859, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1860</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John B. Toulme</strong> (1795-1860), native of Saint Domingue, now Haiti, <strong>expired at Bay St. Louis</strong>, on August 17th. &nbsp;He was a pioneer settler of this village and assisted General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) with information on the British invasion forces in this area during the War of 1812.(The Daily Picayune, August 25, 1860, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1861</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;The <strong>War of the Rebellion</strong> or American Civil War <strong>commences on April 12, 1861 </strong>in South Carolina. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>“The Biloxi Rifles”,</strong> Company E, <strong>3rd Mississippi Infantry Regiment, C.S.A</strong>., were sworn into State military service on May 21, 1861 and mustered in Confederate service on October 5, 1861.(Howell, To Live and Die in Dixie, 1991, p. 565)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1862</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<strong>\'The Capture of Biloxi during the War Between the States\'</strong>-published October 10, 1885 and written by Major W.T. Walthall.[see reprint in <em>The Daily Herald, June 4, 1941, p. 5</em>]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1865</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Civil War ends on April 9, 1865 in Virginia.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">1866</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>U. Cousine of Biloxi won a silver medal </strong>at the Lousiana State Fair for <strong>the best display of lemons.</strong>(The Daily Picayune, November 25, 1866, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1870</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain Charles N. Walker</strong>&nbsp;(1821-1870), age 49 years and steamboat captain who worked between NOLA and Mobile,&nbsp;<strong>died at Ocean Springs&nbsp;</strong>on January 15, 1870.(The New Orleans Times, January 18,1870, p.6)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On October 29, 1870, the <strong>New Orleans, Mobile, &amp; Chattanooga Railroad</strong> (Chartered 1866) <strong>completed the rail line between Mobile and New Orleans.</strong> &nbsp;Rail service commenced on November 21, 1870.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1871</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>N.O.M. &amp; C. was reorganized on April 18, 1871 </strong>and became the New Orleans, Mobile &amp; Texas Railroad.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1873</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<strong>The New Orleans, Mobile &amp; Texas Railroad was foreclosed upon in the U.S. Circuit Court</strong> [Henry J. Gardner and Peter B. Butler v. N.O.M. &amp; T.] for default of payment of interest on its $4 million in indebtedness to its bondholders. &nbsp;The road missed interest payments due in October 1872 and April 1873. &nbsp;It was ordered sold at auction in six months.(The New York Times, April 15, 1873, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1874</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202019-02-13%20at%209.12.31%20AM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[The Weekly Clarion [Jackson, Mississippi], July 16, 1874, p. 1]</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph Santini</strong> (1817-1874), native of Trieste, Italy, expired on August 11, 1874 at St. Christian, Basse Pyrenees, France. &nbsp;His corporal remians were interred in the St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 at NOLA in October 1874.(The Daily Picayune, August 12, 1874, p. 4 and October 17, 1874, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Bossell%20House-1874%20advert..jpg\" style=\"height:100px; width:366px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[The NOLA Bulletin, November 27, 1874, p. 6]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1875</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;On January 13th, <strong>Arthur Reynoir</strong> and spouse sold <strong>Mother Mary Austin Carrole</strong> representing <strong>St. Alphonsus Convent of Mercy</strong> for $1000, a lot on the <strong>west side of Reynoir Street with buildings and improvements</strong>. &nbsp;The lot had 200 feet on Reynoir Street and was 85 feet deep.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 14, p. 320)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">An editorial in <em>The Star of Pascagoula</em> blasted the <strong>New Orleans, Mobile &amp; Texas Railroad </strong>as <strong><em>\"nothing more that or less than a gang of highway robbers, entitled to as little consideration from the people as so many bandits who rob and plunder the weak and defenseless in defiance of the law. &nbsp;The only remedy for these wrongs is the sale of the road. &nbsp;Refuse to patronize the road, even if undergo inconvenience in doing so.\"</em></strong>(The Star of Pascagoula, May 22, 1875, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In June, <strong>D.B. Seal, District Attorney </strong>of Hancock County f<strong>iled litigation against the New Orleans, Mobile, &amp; Chattanooga Railroad</strong> (sic?). &nbsp;The plaintiffs were asking that the railroad build a draw bridge across the Pearl River. &nbsp;The present bridge was blocking the East Pearl River channel, which was needed for the lumber trade.(The Star of Pascagoula, June 12, 1875, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Peter J. Montross </strong>(1841-1897), native of Cuba, was the <strong>proprietor</strong> of the <strong>Bossell House</strong>.(The Daily Picayune, June 13, 1875, p. )</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In the summer of 1875, the <strong>Shady Grove Hotel</strong> was managed by <strong>Urbain Rambaut </strong>(1832-1889), a native of France. &nbsp;The hostelry was in the process of renovation and refurbishment. &nbsp;Professor Knapp, a local guide with a horse and buggy, was available for fishing in Back Bay or leading local history tours.(The Star of Pascagoula, June 26, 1875, p. 1.)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">1876</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-19%20at%204.06.24%20PM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">[The New Orleans Republican, March 26, 1876, p. 6]</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1877</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The 1st Baptist Church of Biloxi&nbsp;</strong>[Colored]<strong>&nbsp;began in 1877. &nbsp;The&nbsp;</strong><strong>Reverend Pleasant Gill, an ante-bellum preacher, held the</strong><strong>ir first church service in an old shack near the L&amp;N Railroad depot.</strong>(The Daily Herald, April 22, 1940, p. 5)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain T. Frederick Nehl</strong>s (1811-1877), Prussian immigrant <strong>mariner and mail carrier</strong>, expired on March 7, 1877.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On April 1st, the <strong>New Orleans, Mobile &amp; Texas Railroad almost doubled it fare to $.05 per mile.</strong> &nbsp;Before the passenger rate increase the cost of a round trip ticket to New Orleans from Pascagoula was $5 and to Mobile $2. &nbsp;After increase, the New Orleans fare was $10 and that to Mobile $4.10.(The Star of Pascagoula, April 6, 1877, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1878</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Brill </strong>(1802-1878), native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvanisa and <strong>first Sheriff of Harrison County, Mississippi expired</strong> on June 24th at Pass Christian. &nbsp;Mr. Brill <strong>was active in creating Harrison County from Hancock County</strong> and served th enew county in various political offices.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, June 28, 1878, p. 3) &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>W.K.M. Dukate</strong> of Wheatland, Indiana married <strong>Linda Lienhard</strong> of Biloxi on April 27th in Biloxi.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, May 3, 1878, p. 3) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Adeline Copp Nixon</strong> (1798-1878), native of Dover, New Hampshire, <strong>retired Biloxi hotel proprietor</strong> and widow of John W. Nixon (1782?-1849), Irish immigrant and NOLA attorney, died on June 28th.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, July 7,1878, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>James Fewell</strong> (1808-1878) native of Virginia and <strong>Postmaster at Biloxi</strong> from October 1852 until December 1853 expired on December 13, 1878. &nbsp;Dr. Theruber of new Orleans acquired the Fewell place on Back Bay in October 1880.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, December 13,1878, p. 2 and October 22, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1879</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202019-02-13%20at%2011.01.47%20AM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, February 7, 1879, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202019-02-13%20at%2011.14.41%20AM.png\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, February 7, 1879, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jefferson Davis</strong> (1808-1889) acquired the orange orchard of <strong>Mrs. S.A. Dorsey at Beauvoir</strong> for $5000.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, February 28, 1879)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The new railroad bridge will soon be finished</strong>.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, September 12, 1879)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Professor D.D. Cowan opened the Public School on 1 September.</strong><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(51, 51, 51)\">(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, September 12, 1879)</span></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1880</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In January,<strong> the residence of Dr. J.Y. Hollingsworth</strong>, near Beauvoir, was <strong>destoyed by fire</strong>. &nbsp;The fire &nbsp;began when a spark from the chimney fell on the roof. &nbsp;Shortly the house and kitchen were burning. &nbsp;Dr. Hollingswoth salvaged very little of his domiciles contents.(The Pascagoula-Democrat Star, January 30, 1880, p. 3)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On Saturday, January 3rd, there was<strong> launched at Point Caddie a fine schooner</strong>, built by Marsh Ridgeway for Messrs. Lopez &amp; Co., and is intended to be used in the oyster business. &nbsp;She is a fine craft, and the builder deserves credit for the workmanship manner in which the craft is built. &nbsp;Wine flowed freely and the launch will long be remembered.(The Pascagoula-Democrat-Star, \"Biloxi Items\", January 30, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi was nearly deserted on Mardi Gras </strong>day.&nbsp; The <u><strong><em>Camelia </em></strong></u>carried nearly seventy-five passengers to NOLA.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, February 20, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Federal employees were <strong>removing the Biloxi Lighthouse dwelling because of its dilapidated condition</strong>.&nbsp; It will be placed by a neat residence.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, March 5, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>F.W. Elmer is building a structure on the beach in front of his saloon</strong>.&nbsp; It is intended for a restaurant.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, March 26, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi\'s streets have been throughly repaired, a shell road has been built along&nbsp;&nbsp;the beach, the facilities to procure, fish, oysters and meat are ample, and in fact almost anything that may be desired can be procured at moderate rates</strong>.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, March 26, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">A <strong>duel was fought near Biloxi between Captain Cain and Captain Sambola of New Orleans</strong>.&nbsp; Colt pistols were used, but after an exchange of&nbsp; gunfire with no one hit, the <strong>friends of the combatants succeeded in finding an amicable&nbsp;settle- ment</strong> and the dispute ended with a reconciliation between the warring parties.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, April 9, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>L&amp;N Railroad leased the property of the N.O.M. &amp; T. Railroad</strong> on May 8, 1880.&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Messrs. Lopez &amp; Co. have their new schooner</strong>, the <strong><em>Castelaro</em></strong>, employed in bringing oysters from outside and planting them on their bedding grounds. &nbsp;These gentlemen intend to keep well supplied with oysters, and be ready to meet the demand when the trade opens again.[The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, \'Biloxi Items\' May 21, 1880, p. 3]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In May 1880, <strong>Theodore M. Scheffer (</strong>1849-1884), a Prussian immigrant, <strong>opened his establishment, the Scheffer House, for guests.</strong> &nbsp;It had been placed in first class condition for the season.(1880 Harrison Co., Mississippi Federal Census T9_648, p. 9, ED 139 and The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, May 28, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Margaret Henley </strong>(1813-1880), wife of <strong>John Henley Sr. died on August 1st</strong>.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, August 20, 1880, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1881</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April 1881, Father Francis Janssens (1843-1897), Dutch born missionary Catholic priest, was <strong>appointed the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Natchez.</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">W<strong>illiam Gorenflo, James Mayfield, </strong>and<strong> J.D. Mayer</strong> were appointed by the Board of Supervisors to form a committee to draft an <strong>ordinance to regulate the harvesting and cultivating of oysters in Harrison County, Mississippi.(</strong>The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, May 20, 1881, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On <strong>October 5, 1881, the L&amp;N Railroad purchased all the assets of the reorganized New Orleans, Mobile, &amp; Texas Railroad for $6,000,000. &nbsp;</strong>This acquisition included the Ponchartrain Railroad which ran seven mile from New Orleans to Milneburg on Lake Ponchartrain, and the one hundred forty-one miles of track, depots, the creosote plant at West Pascagoula (Gautier), stations, station houses, section houses, rolling stock, etc. between Mobile and New Orleans. (JXCO, Ms. Land Deed Bk. 5, p. 299)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1883</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>City of Biloxi organized its fire company on September 3rd&nbsp;</strong>at the Montross Hotel. &nbsp;F.W. Elmer, pres.; Will C. Grant, v. pres.; P.J. Montross, treas.; Phil McCabe, foreman; Thomas P. Bachino, 1st assist.; and Frank Greveniing, 2nd assist. &nbsp;Others involved: Leon Bertoli; Joe Tucei; John B. Bachino; N. Petrie; Albert Deck; Thomas McCabe; Daniel Bachino; J.M. Ritch; M.J. Grady; George H. Schrieber and N. Sullivan.(The Daily Picayune, September 6, 1883, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Raymond Caillavet </strong>(1838-1898), <strong>Commissioner of Streets</strong>, started a work gang to <strong>open a road from Porter west to the city limits to connect with the Beach Road to Mississippi City</strong>.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, October 5, 1883, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1884</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em><strong>The&nbsp;Gulf Coast Advertiser</strong></em><strong> reports that Biloxi appears to be the favorite place for Louisiana politicians</strong>.(The Daily Picayune, September 6, 1884, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>George Washington Wilkes </strong>(1854-1915) and <strong>M.B. Richmond</strong> commenced<em><strong>&nbsp;The Biloxi Herald</strong></em>. &nbsp;Every Coast now had a newspaper except Ocean Springs and Mississippi City. &nbsp;Inland there were weekly journals at Handsboro and Stonewall.(The Daily Picayune September 6, 1884, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Gulf Coast College was incorporated and established at Handsboro</strong>, Mississippi in September 1884.(The Daily Picayune, September 29, 1884, p. 6)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1885</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Barataria Canning Company</strong> was founded.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles Turner Howard </strong>(1832-1885), father of Biloxi philanthropist, <strong>Frank T. Howard</strong> (1855-1911) and <strong>Harry T. Howard</strong> (1856-1930) and proprietor of the Louisiana State Lottery at NOLA, died on May 31st.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor Jean Alphonse Bousquet</strong>&nbsp;(1845-1908) was <strong>elected to the Harrison County, Mississippi Board of Supervisors</strong> to fill the vacancy of <strong>John E. Morrison </strong>(1838-1911)<strong> who resigned</strong>.(The Daily Picayune August 31, 1885, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John C. Bradford</strong>&nbsp;acquired the Baptist Church and lot on Reynoir Street opposite the L&amp;N Depot in July 1885 for $275 from C. Taylor, Oscar D. Bowen, George W. Andrews and S.T. Elder, Trustees of the Baptist Church. He conveyed it to&nbsp;<strong>Pauline Jeanne Trenchard Querens</strong>&nbsp;(1861-1928) on NOLA in October 1885 for $450. &nbsp;The Biloxi City Park was situated on this lot for many years.(Harrison Co. Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 21, p. 18 and Bk. 21, p. 30)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1886</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Mayor planned to veto the action of the Town Council in reducing the cost of a bar room license from $125 to $50&nbsp;</strong>unless the&nbsp;<strong>bar keepers agree to pay $20 each towards the expenses&nbsp;</strong>of the Police department.(The Daily Telegraph [Monroe, Louisiana], April 28, 1886)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In the fall, <strong>Biloxi was under quarantine due to suspected cases of Yellow Fever</strong>. &nbsp;No mail or freight was permitted to stop and <strong>Ocean Springs maintained \'the strickest shotgun quarantine against Biloxi\'</strong>. &nbsp;<strong>Mayor Jean A.</strong> <strong>Bousquet</strong> (1845-1908) left for NOLA and remained there so long that <strong>Phil McCabe was elected by the Town Council as Mayor Pro Tem</strong>.&nbsp; </span></span><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>quarantine at Biloxi shut down the seafood industry here</strong><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255)\">. </span></span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">&nbsp;The Biloxi Canning Company closed its doors on 22 October and released its approximately 70 employees. &nbsp;These laborers were entirely dependent upon the factory for their subsistence.(</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">The Daily Picayune, September 4, 1886, p. 8 and October 21, 1886, p. 1, and The</span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\"> Pascagoula Democrat-Star, October 22, 1886, p. 2)</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The British steamer&nbsp;<em><strong>Harbinger </strong></em>was the <strong>first steamship to load Mississippi yellow pine lumber at Ship Island</strong> anchorage. &nbsp;By 1894, this insular port was averaging twelve landings each year to export yellow pine to South America and Europe.(The Biloxi Herald, October 6, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Nicholas M. Benach</strong>i (1812-1886), Greek immigrant and cotton broker at NOLA <strong>died intestate</strong> on February 8, 1886, at New Orleans. &nbsp;He left the following lands at Biloxi with an estimated value of $15,000. &nbsp;Bounded South by the front bay or Gulf of Mexico. &nbsp;East by property now owned by John Cleary. &nbsp;North by Section line and West by the estate of Jacques Fayard having a front on said front bay or Gulf of Mexico of three hundred and twenty two feet-six inches running back due North between parallel lines to said section line a distance of 40 arpents more or less. &nbsp;Also one lot bounded South by lands of Henry Miller. &nbsp;West by property now owned by Dr. Maloney. &nbsp;North by the property of Charles Fayard. &nbsp;East by above described lot measuring North and South eight hundred feet, East and West.(Harrison County Chancery Court Cause No. 676, August 1894)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1887</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The<strong>&nbsp;J</strong><strong>eff Davis Light Artillery Company&nbsp;</strong>was <strong>formed at Biloxi in July 1887. &nbsp;Carey Holleman </strong>(1860-1935) as named<strong> Captain </strong>and 24 men were enrolled<strong>.</strong>(The Daily Picayune July 13, 1887, p. 2)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1888</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In January,&nbsp;<strong>Dr. R.D. Murray was ordered by the US Marine Hospital Service at Key West</strong>, as his service at Ship Island quarantine station had expired.(The Biloxi Herald, January 21, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Colored Teacher\'s institute met in the Handsboro school house</strong> on January 14th. &nbsp;The work of the 3rd institute was assigned as follows: <strong>W.A. Howard</strong>-spelling and reading; <strong>L.C. Henry</strong>-geography and history; <strong>W.P. Locker</strong>-arithemetic and grammar; <strong>J.H. Dale-</strong>natural philosophy and physiolgy. Pass Christian was selected as the next meeting place.(The Biloxi Herald, January 25, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In February, the&nbsp;<strong>Mississippi House passed a bill authorizing the removal of the Ship Island Quarantine station</strong>. &nbsp;It had passed the Senate earlier. &nbsp;$45, 000 was appropriated for the removal project.(The Biloxi Herald, February 25, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In January, the new <strong>Quarantine Station in the Chandeleur Islands was completed </strong>by carpenters and laborers from Biloxi and the doctor and his baggage were relocated from Ship Island to the new station. &nbsp;The move resulted from the general feeling that the Ship Island quarantine station was a constant menace and cause for alarm to those living at a distance and deterred them from visiting the Mississippi coast in the summer vacation months.(The Biloxi Herald, February 15, 1888, p. 8)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In February,&nbsp;<strong>Harry T. Howard&nbsp;</strong>(1856-1930) and Genevieve Cottraux ruled Carnival at NOLA.(The Times Picayune, February 20, 1966, p. 117)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In March 1888, Biloxi was described as follows: <em><strong>Standing on the front gallery of the Montross Hotel one looking to the Gulf would see the line of unsightly bath and oyster houses, dilapidated wharves, and high piles of oyster shelves. &nbsp;If the bath and oyster houses are to remain in cannot they be made neat and handsome and the large oyster piles-are they to remain and offend the eyes and noses of the denizens and visitors? &nbsp;The \'passenger depot\' at this place of the L&amp;N RR is a disgrace to the town and the road.</strong></em>(The Biloxi Herald, March 17, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In February, <strong>Harry&nbsp;T. Howard </strong>(1856-1930), <strong>Captain of the Jeff Davis Light Artillery</strong>, was been promoted to Major, 1st Battalion of the Mississippi National Guard. <strong>&nbsp;Constantine Olivari </strong>(1841-1894)<strong> was elected Captain</strong> of the Jeff Davis Light Artillery in March to replace Captain Howard. &nbsp;Captain Olivari received his commission from Governor Lowry in late May.(The Biloxi Herald, February 14, 1888, p. 8, March 10, 1888, p. 8 and June 2, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Lamar Guards, a military company of heavy artillery</strong>, was organized at Biloxi in January. &nbsp;Officers were: <strong>Henry J. Meaut</strong>&nbsp;(1842-1934), Captain; <strong>Carey Holliman&nbsp;</strong>(1860-1935) 1st Lieutenant; <strong>Thomas D. Bachino</strong>&nbsp;(1861-1891), 2nd Lieutenant; <strong>Joseph Ott</strong>&nbsp;(1855-1932), Sgt.-at-Arms; and <strong>Dan MCDonald</strong>, secretary. &nbsp;The officers were commissioned by Governor Robert Lowry (1831-1910) in March. &nbsp;Some of the Springfield Rifles and cartridges for the Lamar Guards arrived in February. &nbsp;Other founding members were: <strong>Dan Markey&nbsp;</strong>(1855-1900);&nbsp;<strong>Peter Gillen&nbsp;</strong>(1859-1898)&nbsp;<strong>M.J. Grady </strong>(1841-1898); <strong>Oscar Meaut </strong>(1859-1935); <strong>Joseph Arguelles</strong> (1865-1944); <strong>Sam Shaw</strong>; and J<strong>ohn W. Henley&nbsp;</strong>(d. 1918).(The Biloxi Herald, January 21, 1888, p. 1, February 11, 1888, p. 8 and March 3, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Raymond Caillavet</strong> (1838-1898), contractor, built a large storage house for the <strong>Biloxi Artesian Ice Manufacturing Company.</strong>(The Biloxi Herald, February 18, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>City of Biloxi enacted a new city charter</strong>, which was approved by the State legislature in early February.(The Biloxi Herald, January 14, 1888, p. 8, February 11, 1888, p. 1 and March 11, 1888, p. 9)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Republican Executive Committee of Harrison County, Mississippi</strong> met at Mississippi City on March 3rd. &nbsp;<strong>John Lyons</strong> was the executive committee chairman.(The Biloxi Herald, February 25, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Walker</strong> was <strong>elected Mayor of Biloxi</strong> over <strong>William. P. Murray </strong>(1868-1895), <strong>Emile Laudner</strong> (1841-1890), and <strong>Raymond Caillavet</strong> (1838-1898).(The Biloxi Herald, March 11, 1888, p. 9)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Biloxi Artesian Ice Manufacturing Company is now prepared to take ice orders&nbsp;</strong>from all along the Coast.(The Biloxi Herald, March 31, 1888, p. 8)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In January&nbsp;<strong>John A. Aniello </strong>(1848-1901), <strong>Italian immigrant from Corsica and inventor, w</strong>as granted a <strong>patent on a life boat</strong> by the US Patent Ofice. &nbsp;In March while at New Orleans, he was advertising his patented life boat in Biloxi. &nbsp;In 1900, <strong>Aniello</strong>&nbsp;<strong>won the gold medal, a diploma, and $20,000</strong> for his life boat at the World\'s Exposition in Paris competing with over 110 over boats. &nbsp;Mr. Aniello <strong>died in September 1901</strong> at Havre, France. &nbsp;<strong>He had returned to France to defend his victory</strong> after it had been challenged by his competition.(The Biloxi Herald, February 4, 1888, p. 8, March 17, 1888, p. 8 and The Daily Picayune, January 5, 1901, p. 3 and October 4, 1901, and The NOLA Item, March 6, 1913,p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Gulf View Hotel </strong>was leased by <strong>P.J. Montross</strong> (1841-1897) of the Montross Hotel.(The Biloxi Herald, April 7, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hugh McCallum</strong>, watchmaker and jeweler, will occupy will occupy the new building being built by J. R. Harkness for <strong>Dr. James J. Lemon</strong> on the south part of his drugstore lot.(The Biloxi Herald, April 14, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Nielsen\'s Photo Gallery which was built in March&nbsp;</strong>opened on <strong>Reynoir Street</strong> near the L&amp;N Depot. &nbsp;<strong>Professor Fitch</strong>, an experienced photographer, will be in charge.(The Biloxi Herald, March 17, 1888, p. 8 and April 14, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April,&nbsp;<strong>W.T. Walthall</strong> (1820-1899), Biloxi resident and veteran newspaperman, lecturer, yellow fever volunteer, who assisted &nbsp;<strong>Jefferson Davis</strong> with <strong><u>The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government</u></strong>, was named Consul to Demerara, now a part of Guyana in South America, by President Cleveland. &nbsp;His salary was $3000 per annum. Mr. Walthall expired on May 20, 1899 in Vicksburg, Mississippi.(The Biloxi Herald, April 21, 1888, p. 1 and The Daily Picayune, May 21, 1899, p. 12)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>L&amp;N RR erecting a freight depot and refurbishing the old building for passenger traffic</strong> with separate waiting rooms for male and female transients.(The Biloxi Herald, May 12, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Scheffer House has been repaired </strong>and in <strong>first class condition</strong> to receive guests.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, May 28, 1880, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Achille J. Chiapella</strong> (1862-1936) sold his <strong>Four Seasons Hotel</strong> to the Wilkinson Brothers. &nbsp;It opened on June 2nd as the Wilkinson Hotel.(The Biloxi Herald, May 26 and June 2, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jefferson Davis returned to Beauvoir </strong>from his cotton plantation at Briarfield.(The Biloxi Herald, June 30, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles Gayarre</strong>, prominent <strong>Louisiana historian</strong>, was in Biloxi to visit the <strong>Reverend Doctor Hinsdale.</strong>(The Biloxi Herald, July 28, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi and Ocean Springs Yacht Club was organized</strong> through the relentless efforts of <strong>Colonel W.A. Fonda.</strong> &nbsp;John D. Bachino, commodore; W.A. Fonda, vice-commodore; and T.K. Reed, secretary.<em>(The Biloxi Herald, August 11, 1888, p. 1)</em></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Dunbar &amp; Company cannery at Bay St. Louis is at a dead standstill</strong> like the Mississippi City cannery. &nbsp;Biloxi canneries run and prosper. &nbsp;Why can\'t the others?(The Biloxi Herald, November 3, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/biloxi-howard memorial school_2.jpg\" style=\"height:271px; width:350px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><u>Howard Memorial School</u></strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Gift of Frank T. Howard (1855-1911 and Harry T. Howard (1856-1930) which was built and designed by John R. Harkness &amp; Son in 1888 for $10,000]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John R. Harkness has taken contract to build the new public school building</strong>, which was donated by the Howard family.(The Biloxi Herald, August 4, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The<strong> Biloxi and Ocean Springs Yacht Club was organized</strong> in August. &nbsp;<strong>John D. Bachino</strong>, commodore; W.A. Fonda, vice-commodore; and T.K. Reed, secretary.(The Biloxi Herald, August 11, 1888, p. 1)<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>C.F. Theobald, secretary of the School Board</strong>, announced the following teachers and salaries for the 1888-1889 school year: Charles Dunbar Lancaster (1841-1922), principal-$60 per month; Mrs. Sehnhora Dodd Booth, 1st assistant-$35 per month; Miss. F.H. Walthall-$30 per month; Miss Edna Holley-$30 per month; Miss Molie T. Rodenberg-$25 per month.(The Biloxi Herald, October 6, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>New building erected between Delauney </strong>[G.E. Ohr] and Magnolia on Pass Christian Street [Howard Avenue] by John R. Harkness will be open next month as a clothing and notion store.(The Biloxi Herald, October 27, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>George G. Day</strong>, former manager of the <strong>Gulf View Hotel</strong>, left for Florida.(The Biloxi Herald, November 3, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>L&amp;N RR with J.T. Harahan, General Manager</strong>, and an inspection party aboard made the run between Beauvoir and Biloxi at the rate of 65 1/2 miles per hour.(The Biloxi Herald, November 24, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Sixteen Biloxi carpenters and laborers were employed to erect</strong> the new <strong>Quarantine Station on the Chandeleur Island</strong>s.(The Biloxi Herald, November 24, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Henry Kelle</strong>r (1830-1908), NOLA soap merchant and Biloxi real estate investor, married Martha \'Mattie Washington Silk (1853-1913) &nbsp;at NOLA on November 15, 1888.(The Biloxi Herald, November 24, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Total enrollment in the Biloxi Public School for the year to date in 202 students</strong>. &nbsp;Average attendance is 137 students.(The Biloxi Herald, November 24, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Ocean View Hotel </strong>of C.F. Theobald was leased to H. Edwards and plans to open January 1, 1889.(The Biloxi Herald, December 1, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Tegarden Hotel at Mississippi City burned to the ground </strong>on November 26th. &nbsp;It had been recently leased to Mrs. Alexander.(The Biloxi Herald, December 1, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>F.W. Elmer requested from the US Secretary of the Treasury that Biloxi be made a Port of Entry</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, December 15, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Harry T. Howard</strong> (1856-1930) was in town and t<strong>ook several photographic images of the new school house</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, December 15, 1888, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1889</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Reverend Robert H. Hinsdale</strong> expired on January 9th. &nbsp;He was at the <strong>Church of the Redeemer</strong> from 1883 until his demise. &nbsp;On his death bed, Reverend Hinsdale requested that Harry T. Howard erect a new Episcopal Church on the beach at Biloxi.(The Daily Herald, January 9, 1913, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">The new, modern&nbsp;<strong>Howard Memorial public school building on Main Street</strong></span><strong>,&nbsp;</strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">a gift from of Frank T. Howard (1855-1911) and Harry T. Howard (1856-1930) to the citizenry of Biloxi, was dedicated on March 22<sup>nd</sup>.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was built and designed by John R. Harkness &amp; Son in 1888 for $10,000.(The Daily Picayune, March 22, 1889, p. 8)</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi had a large fire occur </strong>in the Central Business District on June 5th. &nbsp;<strong>Damage estimated at $75,000</strong>. The fire started in the Herald Building. &nbsp;Major losses suffered by: <strong>Mrs. C.M. Rugge</strong> who lost two-story residence valued at $9000; <strong>Constantine Olivari </strong>(1841-1894) who lost his two-story residence, ship chandlry business, dry goods and groceries on the corner of Lameuse Street and Pass Christian Street valued at $8000; <strong>Dr. James J. Lemon</strong> lost his drug store and home worth $7500. &nbsp;The <strong>Post Office building</strong> of Louis Holley <strong>was also destroyed. &nbsp;Mobile, Alabama sent two fire engines on a special train</strong>, but they arrived after Biloxi firemen had the conflagration extinguished.(The Daily Picayune, June 6, 1889, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John W. Treloar </strong>(1846-1897), described<strong> as \'boss fisherman of the Coast\', </strong>and in the employ of <strong>Paul Gelpi &amp; Sons of NOLA, candy manufacturers, </strong>left Biloxi on an extended trip to the Northwest in the interests of his employer<strong>, Paul J. Gelpi </strong>(1848-1920).(The Daily Picayune, August 19, 1889, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jefferson Davis</strong> (1808-1889) <strong>died at New Orlean</strong>s on December 6th. &nbsp;His remains were interred in the Metairie Cemetery. &nbsp;His corporal remains were later interred on May 31, 1893 at Richmond, Virginia.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1890</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Emile Laudner</strong> [Ladner] (1840-1890) <strong>died at his home on Pass Christian Stree</strong>t, now Howard Avenue, on February 26th. &nbsp;Two term Biloxi Mayor [1883-1884 and 1887-1888]. &nbsp;Pioneer in the seafood industry at Biloxi and founder of the Deer Island Oyster and Fish Company. &nbsp;In the seafood business as early as September 1876.(The Biloxi Herald, March 1, 1890, p. 1 and The Biloxi Mirror September 9, 1876, p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph C. DeLamarre&nbsp;</strong>(1855-1931), Town Marshal and Sanitary Inspector, began his sanitary inspections on May 1st as required by law and <strong>advised all Biloxi property owners to have their yards and closets clean to \"avoid trouble</strong>\". (The Biloxi Herald, April 24, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Knights of the Golden Eagle organized a castle at Biloxi</strong> in May with 32 members. &nbsp;Judge Anthony Sambola (1836-1903) and Fred Holyland (1834-1894) &nbsp;of NOLA were the officers that assited in the formation of the Biloxi chapter, the first in Mississippi. &nbsp;Judge <strong>A.B. DeLamarre was appointed Deputy Supreme Chief</strong> of the State of Mississippi.(The Biloxi Herald, May 24, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In May, the <strong>Biloxi fire companies met and decided that the annual Firemen\'s Parade at Biloxi would be held on September 19th, </strong>the day that the Biloxi Fire Company No. 1 was officially organized in 1883. &nbsp;The<em> Biloxi Herald</em> nominated Phil McCabe as Biloxi\'s first fire chief.(The Biloxi Herald, May 24, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>framework for the new Opera House is going up</strong>&nbsp;and when completed it will be&nbsp;<strong>the largest building in Biloxi. John R. Harkness</strong>&nbsp;is working rapidly for its completion. &nbsp;The&nbsp;<strong>building contract called for the Opera House to cost $5000&nbsp;</strong>when finished and furnished.(The Biloxi Herald, June 7, 1890, p. 4 and June 19, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>American Fire Company No. 3</strong> [colored] <strong>entertained at the Baptist Church </strong>for the benefit of the relief fund.(The Biloxi Herald, June 28, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Aleck Horn</strong> and <strong>Aleck Redon</strong> went to Pass Christian in June and <strong>persuaded 160 people to sign their pettion asking that the Customs House be removed from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, June 28, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Howard Guards military ball and second competitive drill</strong> was held in November and was well attended. <strong>&nbsp;Captain H.C. Meaut judged that Sgt. William Harkness deserved</strong> the gold medal.(The Biloxi Herald, November 22, 1890, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1891</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>New Orleans Loan, Building and Savings Association&nbsp;opened a branch in Biloxi. &nbsp;</strong>John Walker, pres.; &nbsp;P.J. Montross, v.p.; Ernest Desporte, sec.-treas.(The Biloxi Herald, May 10, 1891, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lopez, Dunbar\'s Sons &amp; Company advertising to buy figs</strong>. &nbsp;Had agents at Grand Bay, Alabama, Scranton [Pascagoula], and Ocean Springs. (The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, June 19, 1891, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>new plant of the Barataria Canning Company was completed in July</strong>. &nbsp;H.R. Gogreve, president; Isidore Hechinger, vice pres.; H. Bentz, treasurer; Isidore Heidenheim, secretary; and H. Edwards Jr., superintendent.(The Biloxi Herald, July 11, 1891, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Public School had an enrollment of 264 students</strong>. &nbsp;J.L. Ladd, principal; Faculty: Miss Josie Santini; Miss Melancon; and Miss Edna Holley.(The Biloxi Herald, December 26, 1891, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1892</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>old Bellande building near the L&amp;N depot has been demolished and the foundation</strong> is being laid for a new two-story edifice.(The Biloxi Herald, January 9, 1892, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Weather reports at Biloxi were posted on the outside door of the US Post Office</strong> after arriving on the morning L&amp;N train.(The Biloxi Herald, January 16, 1892, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On March 18th, <strong>a fire of incendiary origin destroyed the sash, door and blind factory of M.L. Vazquez </strong>north of the railorad. &nbsp;Loss estimated at $2000 with $1000 insurance by Phoenix. A small house valued at $400 and owned by Collier also lost.(The Biloxi Herald, March 19, 1892, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi Public School had an enrollment of 271 students</strong> and average attendance since December 1891 was 197 students. &nbsp;J.L. Ladd, principal; Faculty: Miss Ladd, Miss Josie Santini; Miss Melancon; and Miss Edna Holley.(The Biloxi Herald, April 9, 1892, p. 2) &nbsp;</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">On May 18, 1892, the&nbsp;</span><strong>new Episcopal Church of the Redeemer at Biloxi was consecrated</strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">&nbsp;to the memory of the Reverend R.G. Hinsdale by Bishop Thompson of Mississippi and Bishop Sessums of Louisiana. &nbsp;Harry T. Howard (1856-1930) donated the land and building.(The Biloxi Herald, May 21, 1892, p. 1)</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Another Baptist church has been organized in Biloxi </strong>and will be known as the <strong>Washington Street Baptist Church </strong>and led by the <strong>Reverend R.M. Guy</strong>. &nbsp;The <strong>old ME Church building has been acquired</strong> and will be used for worship services.(The Biloxi Herald, July 9, 1892, p. 4) &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On July 26,1892, the great New Orleans philanthropist, <strong>John Henry Keller</strong> (1830-1908), himself not a Presbyterian, donated Lot 1 (50 feet by 150 feet)-Block 6 of Keller\'s tract to the <strong>Biloxi Presbyterian Church.&nbsp;</strong> The church was located on East Howard Avenue east of the old Biloxi Public High School. &nbsp;<strong>W.L. Covel </strong>(1836-1926) was contracted to erect the \'small and modest building\" of the newly organized congregation. The deacons and elders of the Biloxi Presbyterian Church, among them Bemis O. Bailey (1898-1969), an Ocean Springs native, <strong>sold their property to the City of Biloxi in late December 1940</strong>, for $3659.(Harrison Co., Ms. Land Deed Bk. 28, p. 205 and The Biloxi Herald, July 2, 1892, p. 1 and July 16, 1892, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi baseball boys whipped the Ocean Springs</strong> Browns 24 to 1 at the Depot Green in Biloxi.(The Biloxi Herald, August 27, 1892)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">By September 1892,<strong>&nbsp;Biloxi had three fire companies: &nbsp;Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, </strong>the oldest, led by F.W. Elmer;<strong> Mechanics Steam Fire Co. No. 2, </strong>led by Dr. J.J. Lemon; and the<strong> Mississippi Hook &amp; Ladder Fire Company No. 1 </strong>under H.V Lizana.(The Daily Picayune, September 20, 1892, p. 9)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>H. Eugene Tiblier Jr.</strong> (1866-1936), <strong>found a sunken French vessel in the Back Bay of Biloxi</strong> beneath the shallow water over the family oyster lease, near the L&amp;N Railroad bridge. &nbsp;Captain Tiblier hired Joseph \"Pep\" Suarez (1840-1912), who owned the schooner, <strong><em>Maggie</em></strong>, to assist in the salvage of artifacts from the hold of the sunken ship. &nbsp;His sons, Albert Tiblier and Vital Tiblier, dove on the oyster bank during the salvage operations. &nbsp;According to a report of <em>The Pascagoula Democrat-Star</em> of September 23, 1892, the Tiblier family recovered four cannons, swords and scabbards, some muskets, cannon balls, wooden sheaves, fire brick, iron braces, and rock ballast.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Patrick Kennedy</strong> (1845-1913) began shipping raw oysters in November as <strong>P. Kennedy &amp; Company</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, November 12, 1892, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On December 23rd,&nbsp;<strong>Edward J. Buck</strong>, former cashier of the Manufacturers\' National Bank of Pittsburg, Kansas met at the Montross Hotel with affluent Biloxians to organize the <strong>Bank of Biloxi</strong>. &nbsp;$18,000 of capital stock was soon raised. &nbsp;Officers of the Bank of Biloxi were: <strong>C.F. Theobald</strong>, pres; <strong>Laz Lopez</strong>, v. pres; and <strong>E.J. Buck</strong>, cashier. &nbsp;Board of Directors: John Walker; W.K. M. Dukate; Nicholas Voivedich; Charles edding; O.M. Nielson; Isidore Heidenheim; Edward Glennan; and Sam Picard.</span></span><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[The Biloxi Herald, December 17, 1892 and December 24, 1892 and January 21, 1893, p. 4]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1893</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Eistetter</strong> (1856-1904) began laying the foundation for a <strong>two-story building for Mr. Herbelin</strong> on the corner of Howard Avenue and Lameuse Street. &nbsp;J.R. Harkness was the contractor.(The Biloxi Herald, January 21, 1893, p. 8) &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Louis Rosenthal</strong> (1851-1942), native of Prussia and editor and manager, commenced <strong><em>The Biloxi Blizzard</em></strong> in February. &nbsp;Published by Biloxi Publishing Company and cost $1.50 per year.(The Biloxi Herald, February 4, 1893, p. 10)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Bank of Biloxi was chartered </strong>on February 21st.(Harrison Co., Ms. Charter Bk. 2, p. 69)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April, <strong>John R. Harkness</strong> (1830-1903)&nbsp;was contracted by <strong>Lopez, Dunbar\'s Sons &amp; Co. to construct a new</strong>, five thousand dollar, 18,000 square-ft.. <strong>cannery on the former site of the old one</strong>. &nbsp;Two-story, mansard towers on each end functioned as office space.(The Biloxi Herald, April 15, 1893, p. 1)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Biloxi%20Roller%20MIlls-EG%20Burklin_0.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:280px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April, the&nbsp;<strong>Biloxi Milling Company, commenced operations making flour and meal.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;It was founded by Missourians, Edward G. Burklin (1860-1920+), James B. \'Buck\' Chinn (1857-1912), R.D. Chinn, and Mr. Brewton.(The Biloxi Herald, January 7, 1893, p. 8 and April 22, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April <strong>J.R. Harkness &amp; Sons announced plans to build a steam planning and milling plant in the rear of the Opera House </strong>on Pass Christian Street and Magnolia Street.(The Biloxi Herald, April 22, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April, <strong>J.R. Harkness &amp; Sons relocated the Episcopal Church from Pass Christian Street to the Beach</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, April 22, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-13%20at%2011.16.07%20AM.png\" /> &nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">[The Mississippi Leader [Brookhaven], May 16, 1893, p. 3]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In late May, <strong>the corporal remains of Jefferson Davis</strong> (1808-1889) were sent f<strong>rom New Orleans by a L&amp;N funeral car to Richmond, Virginia </strong>for burial on May 31st in the Hollywood Cemetery.(The Biloxi Herald, May 29, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Seashore Academy, a boy\'s boarding school, opened with Dr. G.S. Roudebush</strong>, school master. &nbsp;It was located about 1500 feet west of the Biloxi Lighthouse.(The Biloxi Herald, July 1, 1893, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><u>The Mexican Gulf Coast Illustrated </u></strong>written by T.H. Glenn of Ocean Springs is complete and being bound.(The Biloxi Herald, July 8, 1893, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In July 1893, <strong>Jacob Elmer and William Gorenflo donated land east of Main Street on Back Bay to the Mayor and City of Biloxi for a street called ‘North Biloxi Street’.&nbsp;</strong> This 40-foot thoroughfare ran 1250 feet south of Bay Street [Bayview Avenue] and turned west for about 300 feet until it intersected Main Street.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Land Deed Bk. 29, p. 340)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Columbian Exposition Edition</strong>, an eight page and eight column journal, was published by The Biloxi Herald in July. &nbsp;G.W. Wilkes, publisher, and W.L. Gilbert were responsible for this splendid publication.(The Biloxi Herald, July 22, 1893, p. 1 and July 29, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi Canning Company is having two large barges built</strong> at the shipyard of Francis Codina at Pascagoula.(The Biloxi Herald, July 29, 1893, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In late July, <strong>The Beach House, a new hotel on the beach, was completed for occupancy by J.R. Harkness</strong>, contractor, for Mrs. M.E. Drysdale, the owner.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, July 29, 1893, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><em>The Blizzard</em></strong>, a <strong>weekly newspaper</strong>, was edited and managed by <strong>Louis Rosenthal</strong>. &nbsp;Cost $1.50 per year.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>E.G. Burklin</strong> (1860-1931)&nbsp;of Vandalia, Missouri <strong>agreed to install 45 street lights of 32 candle power</strong> to the City of Biloxi.(The Biloxi Herald, September 30, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>October Storm or Cheniere Caminada Storm hits near Grand Isle, Louisiana</strong> on October 1st.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>white Public school opened on October 16th</strong> with 85 boys and 75 girls. &nbsp;Faculty composed of: C.D. Lancaster, principal; Miss Josie Santini, Miss Mollie Rodenberg; Miss Edna Holley, Mrs. S. Booth, and Miss Rosa Andrews. &nbsp;Salaries set for teachers as follows: C.D. Lancaster-$85 per month; Josie Santini-$45 per month; and Mollie Rodenberg, Rosa Andrews, and Mrs. S. Booth $40 per month.(The Biloxi Herald, October 14, 1893, p. 1 and October 21, 1893, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Colored Public school was to open</strong> on the first Monday in November.(The Biloxi Herald, October 14, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Casimir J. Harvey</strong> (1845-1904) of Back Bay [D\'Iberville] <strong>commenced his ferry operation across Back Bay</strong> to Biloxi on December 2nd. &nbsp;His vessel was called ‘the <strong><em>Shrimp</em></strong>’. &nbsp;Captain Ed Richards took over the rope or skiff ferry and handled the oars.(The Biloxi Herald, December 2, 1893, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Montross Hotel installed electric lights</strong> in December.(The Biloxi Herald, December 9, 1893, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1894</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Joseph Thomas \'J.T.\" Maybury</strong> [1840-1894), native of Baltimore and <strong>prominent Biloxi seafood canner</strong>, died at Biloxi on 6 January. &nbsp;His internment was in the Magnolia Cemetery at Mobile, Alabama. &nbsp;Mr. Maybury founded at Pascagoula, Mississippi i</span></span><span style=\"background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">n late October 1880, the <strong>Mexican Gulf Canning Company</strong>, which was chartered at Mobile, Alabama. &nbsp;After its liquidation, he founded <strong>Maybury &amp; Foster</strong>, another seafood cannery also located in Pascagoula.[</span><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">The Biloxi Herald, January 6, 1894, p. 1]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">The <strong>City Council appointed Aldermen Gleason, Dulion, and Louge</strong> to meet with land owners on Front Beach between <strong>Lameuse Street and Porter Avenue to secure 40 feet of land to build a road</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, January 6, 1894, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>City Council refused the petition of Casimer J. Harvey to have the exclusive privelege of a landing </strong>at the foot of Reynoir Street on Back Bay.(The Biloxi Herald, January 6, 1894, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>W.K.M. Dukate returned from Baltimore with fifty Bohemians </strong>to work the remainder of the seafood season at the Lopez, Dunbar\'s Sons &amp; Co. factory. &nbsp;Harry Edwards of the Barataria Canning Co. left this week also for Baltimore on business to employ about fifty people.(The Biloxi Herald, January 20, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Columbia, Lumberton &amp; Gulf Railroad</strong> was recently chartered. &nbsp;The railroad will tap for ninety miles some of the finest pine lands in the State. &nbsp;Plans to connect with the Gulf &amp; Ship Island RR. &nbsp;at Lumberton, Mississippi.(The Biloxi Herald, January 20, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/burklin%2C edward g._0.jpg\" style=\"height:300px; width:160px\" /></span></span><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Biloxi%20Electic%20Light%20Plant-1895_0.jpg\" style=\"height:202px; width:300px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Edward G. Burklin</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi Electric Light Company</strong> was chartered on February 3rd by <strong>Edward G. Burklin</strong> (1860-1931), Ed Glennan (1854-1933), J.W. Swetman (1863-1937), J.J. Lemon (1825-1915), Lazaro Lopez (1850-1903) , John C. Bradford (1855-1928), et al.(Harrison Co., Ms. Charter Bk. 2, p. 116)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Constantine Olivari</strong> (1841-1894), <strong>Italian immigrant merchant</strong>, civic and military leader, expired on February 2nd.(The Biloxi Herald, February 10, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi and Back Bay Bridge Company</strong> was chartered on June 2nd.(Harrison Co., Ms. Charter Bk. 2, p. 186)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In late April, <strong>Chrutti\'s Shipyard</strong> on Back Bay launched a double-hull, ferry boat [66 feet with a beam of 26 feet] to be used to cross the Back Bay of Biloxi.(The Biloxi Herald, April 28, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Hygeia%20Ice%20Co-1893-Caillavet%20and%20L%26N_0.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:222px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">In May 1894, the <strong>Hygeia Ice Works</strong>, built for $35,000 and owned by the De La Vergne Manufacturing Machine Company of New York, <strong>was operating at Biloxi</strong> west of the railroad depot. The plant had the capacity to make 15 tons of ice each day with Charles McCormack was their local representative.(The Biloxi Herald, May 19, 1894, p. 8)&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In September, <strong>Dr. James J. Lemon</strong> (1825-1915), physician and pharmacist, was named the <strong>British vice-consul at Biloxi</strong>. &nbsp;His duties were to represent the commercial and personal interest of the British Crown. &nbsp;In October, he was <strong>presented the British flag in a ceremony at Ship Island</strong> by Captain Maddrell of the English steamship <strong><em>County of York</em></strong>. &nbsp;A.M. Dahlgren (1856-1906), collector of customs and Dr. G.M. Guiteras, Marine Hospital surgeon were also present at the ceremony.(The Biloxi Herald, October 6, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On October 12th, &nbsp;<strong>Biloxi\'s Commercial District was inflicted &nbsp;losses of about $75,000</strong> when a large fire commenced in the two-story, J.W. Swetman Building on Pass Christian Street. &nbsp;Big losers were: S. Picard-$25,000; J.W. Swetman-$8000; G.E. Ohr Sr.-$5000; W.K.M. Dukate-$4500; and the pottery of G.E. Ohr Jr. (1857-1918)-$3000.(The Biloxi Herald, October 13, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In late November,<strong> Lyman Bradford opened a general merchandising store</strong> on <strong>Back Bay at the corner of Lameuse</strong> <strong>Street.</strong>(The Biloxi Herald, November 24, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Sumner W. Rose</strong> (1858-1947), Socialist and leader&nbsp;of the <strong>National Industrial Colony</strong> arrived at <strong>Handsboro</strong> with families from Colorado, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa to <strong>engage in truck farming, manufacturing and publishing</strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, November 24, 1894, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1895</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Louis Rosenthal</strong> (1851-1942) sold <strong><em>The Biloxi Blizzard </em></strong>to <strong>Austin M. Dahlgren</strong> (1856-1906), collector of the port, in late January 1895.&nbsp; The conveyance occurred without consultation from Monsieurs <strong>Edward Glennan</strong> (1854-1933) and <strong>Charles Redding</strong> (1857-1926).&nbsp; These gentlemen owned the physical assets of Rosenthal’s late journal.(The Biloxi Herald, January 26, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mardi Gras was celebrated at Biloxi</strong> with a fancy dress and masquerade ball at the Firemen\'s Hall on Mardi Gras night. The <strong>Iroquois Club Club sponsored</strong> the event.(The Biloxi Herald, January 26, 1895, p. 8) &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">City Ordinance No. 76 created the <strong>Biloxi Cemetery Association on February 4th.</strong> &nbsp;It was composed of G. Edward Parks, pres.; E.W. Morrill, treas.; I. Heidemheim, sec.; and B.R. Clemens. Charles Berger was hired as sexton.(The Biloxi Herald, February 16, 1895, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In February,<strong>&nbsp;Frank</strong><strong>&nbsp;T. Howard&nbsp;</strong>(1855-1911) and Lydia Fairchild ruled Carnival at NOLA.(The Times Picayune, February 20, 1966, p. 117)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Former<strong> City Marshal</strong>, assessor and tax collector, <strong>William P. Murray</strong> (1868-1895), spouse of <strong>Emma R. Caillavet</strong> (1871-1955), died on February 26th.(The Biloxi Herald, March 2, 1895, p. 8)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In late February, <strong>work commenced by the G.C. Taylor &amp; Company on the new City Hall on Main Street</strong>. When excavation began on the foundation, <strong>Mr. Taylor had difficulty finding local labor and went to Meridian and returned with eleven laborers</strong>, as <strong>only five Biloxians would work for $1 per day</strong>, the unskilled labor rate. &nbsp;Most Biloxi day laborers expected to be paid $1.25 to $1.50 per day.(The Biloxi Herald, March 2, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><em>The Biloxi Banner,</em></strong> a local journal <strong>was established by W.E. Champlin</strong> (1866-1895+) at Biloxi on March 16th. &nbsp;In 1892, Mr. Champlin had commenced <strong><em>The Mentor</em></strong> at Handsboro, Mississippi.(Dyer, 1895, \'Biloxi\')</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Biloxi%20Street%20Railway.jpg\" style=\"height:250px; width:448px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi Railway was established</strong> by Dr. J.J. Lemon, president; J.C. Bradford, vice-pres.; E.G. Burklin, general mgr. and superintendent; Col. E.W. Morill, sec.-treas.; and W.H. Maybin, gen. attorney. &nbsp;Laying of track was to commence shortly as cars, rails, ties, etc. had been acquired. &nbsp;$8000 worth of company stock had been sold.(The Biloxi Herald, March 30, 1895, p. 8)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>\'The Westbrooks\',</strong> local baseball club of Ocean Springs, lost to the \'<strong>Lemons\'</strong> of Biloxi 29 to 7 at Ocean Springs. &nbsp;The battery for Ocean Springs was Fayard, Seeman (sic), and Katchardt (sic). &nbsp;Biloxi\'s battery was Clark and Henley. &nbsp;Clark struck out ten Westbrooks, while Seeman (sic) fanned only two \'Lemons\'.(The Biloxi Herald, May 11, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The L&amp;N Railroad completed two new railroad stations</strong> on the east and west end of Biloxi. &nbsp;The Coast train and Excursion trains on Wednesday and Sunday will stop at both places. &nbsp;The L&amp;N has named these stations as the <strong>Oak</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Street</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Station</strong>&nbsp;(east) and the <strong>Gill Avenue Station</strong> (west). &nbsp;Local citizens suggested the names Summerville (east) and Oakmere (west), but they were rejected by the railroad.(The Biloxi Herald, May 11, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Morris and Eaton have leased the Arcade House on the Beach</strong> and will conduct a first class hotel.(The Biloxi Herald, May 11, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Mississippi State Press Convention was held at Biloxi</strong> in late June. &nbsp;The visiting journalists were impressed with the hospitalty of Biloxians and were taken to<strong> Ship Island, the G.E. Ohr Pottery, a terrapin farm, canneries, and Beauvoir</strong>. Additonal entertainment was provided by the <strong>Iroquois Club and the Business Men\'s League </strong>and a fireworks display.(The Biloxi Herald, June 25, 1895, p. 5)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Henry Fleger, manager of the Biloxi Broom factory</strong>, related that <strong>broom corn grown on Back Bay was superior </strong>in many ways to Tennessee broom corn. &nbsp;He had an exhibit of brooms made with the locally grown corn.(The Biloxi Herald, August 24, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Horse drawn street cars began running on Reynoir Street to the Back Bay </strong>in early September.(The Biloxi Herald, September 7, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Harriet A. Rodenberg</strong> (1822-1895), widow of John N. Rodenberg (1821-pre 1870), expired in early Ocotber.(The Biloxi Herald, October 5, 1895, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Nicholas Voivedich</strong> (1821-1895) was born at <strong>Mahon on the Spanish isle of Menorca</strong>&nbsp;and died on <strong>November 10th.</strong> Voivedich had married<strong> Clementine Carco</strong> (1820-1916) and became a well-known Biloxi businessman and real estate owner. &nbsp;His most prized real estate in Biloxi was the block bounded by West Howard, Reynoir Street, Fayard Street and the Sisters of Mercy Convent-all south of West Howard Avenue. &nbsp;He also owned a large tract of land with 188 feet on Back Bay and running south to Division Street which was acquired in August 1856. &nbsp;It was adjacent to what became Back Bay Park.(Harrison Co., Mississippi Chancery Court Cause No. 855-1895 and Land Deed Bk. 7, p. 729) &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1896</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In January, <strong>Governor Anselm J. McLaurin</strong> (1848-1909) began his <strong>four year term as Mississippi’s chief executiv</strong>e. &nbsp;His term ended January 1900.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Cemetery Association-1896.jpg\" style=\"height:117px; width:200px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Florian Seal </strong>(1853-1927) opened <strong>the Gulf Coast Real Estate Agency</strong> in the Biloxi Herald building in March.(The Biloxi Herald, March 7, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Back Bay School ended its four month term in February</strong> with an enrollment of fifty-seven students. &nbsp;Average attendance was thirty-three because the 3rd Reader Class was transferred to the Central School. &nbsp;Senhora D. Booth, principal.(The Biloxi Herald, March 7, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Marshal Joseph C. DeLamarre </strong>(1855-1931) resigned his post effective March 15th.(The Biloxi Herald, March 7, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Peoples\' Bank of Biloxi established in March.</strong> &nbsp;C.F. Theobald, pres.; Ed Glennan, vice pres.; and C.E. Theobald, cashier. &nbsp; Mosler Company will supply the safe.(The Biloxi Herald, March 7, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Miller%2C John H.2.jpg\" style=\"height:250px; width:178px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>Captain John H. Miller</strong>&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain John H. Miller</strong> (1847-1928) assumed <strong>editorial control of <em>The Biloxi Herald</em></strong> on October 31, 1896 from George W. Wilkes (1854-1915). &nbsp;Captain Miller <strong>left the journal on May 1, 1898 when the co-partnership, G.W. Wilkes &amp; Company, was dissolved </strong>leaving G.W. Wiles sole owner of <strong><em>The Biloxi Herald</em></strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, June 11, 1898, p. 1 and The Daily Herald, April 23, 1928, p. 2)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>New City Hall dedicated</strong> in late April.(The Biloxi Herald, April 25, 1896, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Bernard Picard</strong> (1853-1896), Jewish merchant, native of Alsace and proprietor of <strong>Picard\'s Emporium, died</strong> on May 23rd.(The Biloxi Herald, May 23, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Construction on Pass Christian Street [Howard Avenue]&nbsp;</strong>was well underway by mid-year. &nbsp;<strong>The Lazaro Lopez residence is&nbsp;almost complete, John Eistetter\'s new brick building is rapidly under construction; on 24 July, Mechanics Fire Company No. 2 will dedicate t</strong>heir new firehouse<strong>; Dr. Saucier is completing his&nbsp;</strong>wood-framed structure and the&nbsp;<strong>Herbelin warehouse in its final stages; the McCabe Building&nbsp;</strong>on the NW/C of Lameuse and Pass Christian Street&nbsp;<strong>will be removed for the erection of the new, two-story,&nbsp;</strong>Roman brick of the<strong>&nbsp;Peoples Bank.</strong>[The Biloxi Herald, July 18, 1896, p 1]</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The City of Biloxi changed the name of Pass Christian Road to Howard Avenue </strong>by Ordinance No. 98, passed on August 5, 1896.(The Biloxi Herald, August 8, 1896, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">W.T. Harkness [1869-1941]&nbsp;was awarded the contract to build the new<strong> Peoples Bank Building on the N/W corner of Howard Avenue and Lameuse Street. &nbsp;</strong><strong>The winning Harkness\' bid was $6725 </strong>beating John Eistetter by a several dollars.(The Biloxi Herald, August 22, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Eistetter &amp; Kelly were awarded the contract </strong>to build a home for<strong> C.F. Theobald </strong>on the <strong>Beach and Main Street. &nbsp;Cost was </strong>to be about<strong> $5000.</strong>(The Biloxi Herald, August 22, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif; font-size:14px\">On September 9, 1896, <strong>Lazaro Lopez, William Gorenflo, Daniel A. Nash, John C. Bradford, Raymond Caillavet and J.B. Lemon, Aldermen of the City of Biloxi,</strong> filed a libel suit in the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi against <strong>H.S. Evans, editor of the Biloxi Review</strong> and local correspondent for the Daily Picayune, and the following <strong>stockholders of the journal</strong>: E<strong>dward Glennan, Louis E. Gill, Charles Redding, W.P. Henley, and E.C. Joullian. </strong>&nbsp;The litagation alleged that an editorial by Mr. Evans damaged the character of these well known Biloxi citizens. &nbsp;The <strong>plaintiffs were seeking $20,000 in damages</strong> from the defendants.(The Biloxi Herald, September 12, 1896, p. 1)&nbsp;</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>R.D. Lamont, </strong>two-month, employee of <strong><em>The Biloxi Review</em>, </strong>published by<strong> H.S. Evans, severed his relationship with the journal </strong>and returned to Montgomery, Alabama.(The Biloxi Herald, September 12, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>A.O. Burdin Sr</strong>. (1845-1901), ice dealer, was appointed by Governor Anselm J. McLaurin (1848-1909) as Alderman 2nd Ward <strong>replacing George W. Wilkes</strong> (1854-1915) who resigned before moving from the ward.(The Biloxi Herald, September 26, 1896 ,p. 3)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>CSA Brigadier General Joseph Robert Davi</strong>s (1825-1896), nephew of CSA President Jefferson Davis <strong>died at Biloxi</strong> on September 15, 1896. &nbsp;His corporal remains interred in the Biloxi City Cemetery. &nbsp;Margaret Green Davis (d. 1939), his spouse and Biloxi US Postmaster from March 1889 until 1897 died on January 15, 1939.(The Biloxi Herald, September 19, 1896, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John A. Sutter</strong>, water well engineer, <strong>found a porous aquifer at 470 feet while digging a water well</strong> for Monsieurs White, Neville, Parsons, Venus, Carraway, Nash, Miller, and others. &nbsp;The well tested at the rate of 75 gallons per minute through a 2 1/2 inch pipe on the lot of Mr. White.(The Biloxi Herald, November 7, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In November, the <strong>Back Bay Artesian Water Company was chartered</strong> by John Bradford, Arthur Reynoir, Mrs. A Richards, and Sam D. Shaw.(The Biloxi Herald, November 28, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain John H. Miller</strong> mortally wounded <strong>Jules Soule, editor of <em>The Biloxi Review</em></strong> on December 7th.(The Biloxi Herald, December 12, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>People\'s Telephone Company of Biloxi was chartered </strong>in December by W.K.M. Dukate, Ernest L. Doyle, J.D. McKie, W. A. White, John Walker, and Ed Glennan.(The Biloxi Herald, December 5, 1896, p. 8 and The Daily Herald, November 17, 1948, p. 7)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On Christmas Day, <strong>the first horse races were held at the Gulf View Baseball Park and Race Track</strong>. The race track was built 40 feet wide and not to interfere with the baseball field. &nbsp;It was 1/3 of a mile plus 40 feet in length with the finish in front of the grandstand whether the race was 1/4 mile or 1/3 mile. &nbsp;It could also be adapted fro bicycle racing.(The Biloxi Herald, December 5, 1896, p. 8 and December 26, 1896, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1897</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>People’s Telephone Exchange held its organizational meeting&nbsp;at Biloxi on January 6, 1897.</strong>&nbsp; The company expected to be stringing lines and operating shortly.&nbsp; Officers elected were: John Walker, pres.; John Carraway, sec.-treas.; and Ernest L. Doyle, general manager.&nbsp; Board of Directors: Ernest L. Doyle; John Walker; Daniel A. Nash; W.K.M. Dukate; J.B. Chinn; J.C. Clower; J.D. McKie; W.H. Murphy; and John F. McCormick.(The Biloxi Herald, January 9, 1897, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Anthony P. Champlin</strong> (1839-1897) d<strong>ied at Biloxi</strong> in early March. &nbsp;He had been a quarantine physician for several years and at the time of his demise was in charge of the Cat Island Quarantine Station.(The Biloxi Herald, March 15, 1897)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Peter Joseph Montross</strong> (1841-1897), <strong>proprietor of the Montross Hotel died</strong> at Biloxi on March 27, 1897. &nbsp;His corporal remains were sent to New Orleans for internment in the vault belonging to the Army of the Tennessee.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, April 3, 1897, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John R. Harkness </strong>(1827-1903) has the contract to erect the residence of John C. Carraway (1873-1931) and William P. Burke (1858-1924) will build the house of Dr. Daniel A. Nash (1858-1904). &nbsp;Both structures are on the beach.(The Biloxi Herald, April 3, 1897, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Iroquois Club, a men\'s social was organized in April</strong> with Phil McCabe, president; J.J. Kennedy, secretary; and Louis E. Gill, treasurer.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, April 24, 1897, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi Business League was created on April 21st</strong>. &nbsp;W.K.M. Dukate (1852-1916), president; E.W. Morrill, vice president; J.P. Chinn, treasurer; and William F. Gray, secretary.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, April 24, 1897, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Hyman McMacken Folkes</strong> (1871-1926) <strong>came to Biloxi to from Jackson to accept the post of Quarantine Officer</strong> at Ship Island.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, April 24, 1897, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William C. Morgan and son leased the Montross Hotel</strong> in early May.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, May 8, 1897, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John H. Mille</strong>r (1847-1928), editor of T<em>he Biloxi Herald</em>, <strong>was found not guilty in the manslaughter of Jules Soul</strong>e.(The Biloxi Herald, July 3, 1897, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dan Markey replaced Arsene O. Bourdon Sr</strong>. as Biloxi\'s Fire Chief.(The Biloxi Herald, August 7, 1897, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>There were four new cases of Yellow Fever reported at Biloxi</strong> with no deaths. <strong>&nbsp;Dr. Juan Guiteras</strong> (1852-1925), government Yellow Fever expert, examined twenty-eight fever cases at Ocean Springs and reported that twenty-five were dengue fever and that he was unsure of the cause of the three others.(The Daily Picayune, September 9, 1897, p. 1)&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Stevenson Parkhurst</strong> (1829-1897) and <strong>Caroline Boardman Parkhurst</strong> (1832-1897), spouse, <strong>were murdered</strong> at their Back Bay Biloxi residence \'Parkhurst\' on October 21st. &nbsp;\'Parkhurst\' consisted of 120.81 acres comprising Section 20, T7S-R9W. &nbsp;It was acquired in September 1882 from Jacob Elmer and sold for $1600 to T.P. Dulion in August 1899 by Stephen L. Parkhurst and Emma McMeekin, sole heirs of John S. Parkhurst.(The Biloxi Herald, October 23, 1897, p. 1, October 30, 1897, p. 8, January 15, 1898, p. 5 and Harrison Co., Ms. Land Deed Bk. 19, p. 88 and Bk. 42,pp. 516-517)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1898</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Gulf View Baseball Park has been dismantled</strong> and is now a thing of the past.(The Biloxi Herald, January 15, 1898, p.8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Raymond Caillavet</strong> (1838-1898), former <strong>Mayor, treasurer, councilman, and street commissioner</strong>, expired on February 16th.(The Biloxi Herald, February 19, 1898, p. 5)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Spanish American War began</strong> on April 21st.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Harry G. Gibson</strong> (1870-1898), probably a native of New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, was indicted on January 17, 1898 by a grand jury of the Circuit Court of Harrison County, Mississippi. &nbsp;He <strong>was was hanged at Mississippi City on July 16, 1898</strong> for <strong>the murder of John S. Parkhurs</strong>t (1827-1897) and <strong>Caroline F. ‘Carrie’ Boardman Parkhurst </strong>(1832-1897). &nbsp;He was the first person ever legally killed for a crime in Harrison County, Mississippi.(The Biloxi Herald, &nbsp;January 22, 1898 and July 16, 1898)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Laz Lopez </strong>(1850-1903) has a <strong>new residence on East Howard Avenu</strong>e that is a conspicuous ornament.(The Biloxi Herald, May 18, 1898, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain John H. Miller</strong> (1847-1928)&nbsp;<strong>left the journal on May 1, 1898 when the co-partnership, G.W. Wilkes &amp; Company, was dissolved&nbsp;</strong>leaving G.W. Wilkes sole owner of&nbsp;<strong><em>The Biloxi Herald</em></strong>.(The Biloxi Herald, June 11, 1898, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mr. Saucier\'s mare beat Fannie</strong>, the mare of T.P. Dulion, by half a neck at the race track.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, June 25, 1898, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Quarantine Board of Mobile County were visitors &nbsp;to Scranton</strong> [Pascagoula] to inspect the quarantine plant at Cat Island, and <strong>found it suitable, to make arrangements for its removal to Mobile Bay</strong>.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, August 16, 1898, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><em>The Biloxi Herald</em></strong> became a <strong>daily newspaper on August 16, 1898</strong> and called <em><strong>The Biloxi Daily Herald</strong></em>.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, August 16, 1898, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John C. Krohn Jr</strong>. resident of North Biloxi <strong>harvested 4000 pounds of upland rice </strong>from three acres. &nbsp;His production and shipping cost of the grain was $27 and he<strong> calculated a profit of $63 from his three acres</strong>. &nbsp;Krohn related that perhaps a hundred or more farmers north of Back Bay might grow rice, if the <strong>Biloxi Roller Mill Company managed by J.B. Chinn would install a cleaner. </strong>&nbsp;Chinn avered that the mill would install a cleaner if a sufficient rice crop was grown by local rice growers.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 7, 1898, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>City of Biloxi received three new public school buildings on September 6th</strong>. &nbsp;The <strong>Forest Park School</strong> on Porter Avenue was given by Lazaro Lopez (1850-1903) and Julia Dulion Lopez (1857-1918). &nbsp;The <strong>Back Bay Ward Schoo</strong>l was donated by W.K.M. Dukate and William Gorenflo. &nbsp;It was situated on Main Street and Back Bay. &nbsp;Mayor <strong>Harry T. Howard gave the City a primary school building</strong> on the corner of Main Street and Water Street.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 10, 1898, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Telephone Company at Biloxi </strong>had its central office <strong>connected with Ship Island on September 26th.</strong> &nbsp;Messages were received at Ship Island by Captain Dan McCall and delivered to the appropriate party. &nbsp;The cost was $.50 to call a vessel in the Ship Island anchorage and $1.00 to contact a person at the Quarantine Station.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 27, 1898, p. 4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1899</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Cemetery Association decided on January 4th, to remove the bridge between the old and new cemetery and lay tiling, fill in with shell and make a good roadway where the bridge now stands.</strong> The ground <strong>recently purchased by the Cemetery Association has been laid off into lots and the plat was presented to the Association last night</strong>.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, January 5, 1899, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Marshal Mosley and Officer McKinley captured 10 white crap shooters&nbsp;</strong>at Point Cadet yesterday.They pleaded guilty in court and were fined $5 and court costs. &nbsp;Marshall Mosely had started to break up gambling in Biloxi without regards to who indulges in it. &nbsp;Stir clear of alluring cards and fascinating bones, if you do not want to appear in city court.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, January 17, 1899, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>T.J. Rosell of the firm of Gill, Rosell &amp; Company purchased</strong> the entire plant of the <strong>Biloxi Manufacturing Company.</strong> &nbsp;Mr. Rosell stated he is authorized to receive all accounts due the firm of Gill, Rossell &amp; Company.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, February 11, 1899, p. 1)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain John Johnson of Ocean Springs was probably the heaviest loser of anyone in town from the cold.&nbsp; A few days previous he had purchased 700 barrels of oysters at fancy prices, all of which froze, entailing a loss of nearly $800.&nbsp; To make matters worse, orders for oysters have been pouring in all week which cannot be filled.(</strong>The Biloxi Daily Herald, February 21, 1899, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mary A. Andrews </strong>(1848-1900+), a widow,<strong> planned to open the new Breslow &nbsp;Hotel on June 1st. &nbsp;The commodious structure was built by John Eistetter. </strong>&nbsp;Mrs. Andrew planned to furnish the modern Breslow Hotel with new furniture.<strong> &nbsp;She had operated the Bay View Cottage for many years</strong>. &nbsp;Mrs. Andrews was an excellent caterer.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, May 25, 1899, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Florence Crofton Duncan</strong> (1871-1952) of Biloxi left NOLA aboard the steamer, <strong><em>Aransas</em></strong>, for <strong>Havana, Cuba with eight women, three from Long Beach, Mississippi, to care for the sick in U.S. Government hospitals</strong> there.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, July 15, 1899, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor Harry T. Howard</strong> (1856-1930) <strong>resigned his office in early September</strong> and was <strong>replaced by Dr. Daniel A. Nash</strong> (1858-1904), Alderman Ward III, who was appointed to the office by Governor McLaurin on September 5th.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 1, 1899, p. 8 and September 9, 1899, p. 1).</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Enrollment in the<strong> Biloxi Public white school</strong>s for 1898-1899 was 553 students [300 females and 253 males] and 100 students [61 females and 39 males] for the colored school.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 9, 1899, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jackson Herndon Owings</strong> was named <strong>Biloxi Public School superintendent and principa</strong>l with a salary of $120/month. &nbsp;J.A. Burns headed up the colored school and paid $40/month.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 9, 1899, p. 1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Gulf View Park</strong> was active with <strong>horse racing </strong>as the steeds of A.M. Dulion, Felix Borries, John and William Kennedy, Bud Holliman, Joe Aiken, and Mr. Henley competed.(The Biloxi Herald, November 10, 1899, p. 8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In November 1899, <strong>Lopez &amp; Dukate advertised for fifty boats to fish on the oyster banks</strong> and pay oystermen<strong> 40 cents per barrel of oyster.</strong>&nbsp; They would pay for fifty boats to transport oysters from the reef to the factory wharf for 40 to 50 cents per barrel. The factory also <strong>sought one hundred oyster shuckers</strong>.<em>(The Biloxi Daily Herald, November 10, 1899, p. 8)</em></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"cke_pastebin\">\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1900</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The<strong> Biloxi Benevolent Association</strong>&nbsp;was founded on January 11th.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The<strong> L&amp;N Railroad bridge at Pascagoula was out of service</strong>. &nbsp;Passengers, mail and express were transferred, but not freight.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, April 27, 1900, p. 8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>incipient \'Biloxi Yacht Club\' held a regatta</strong>&nbsp;on August 17th and August 18th.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, July 21, 1900, p. 8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">John Eistteter, contractor, related that<strong> the new fountain to be set up in front of City Hall has arrived </strong>and will be built in a few days. &nbsp;The ornamental fountain to be erected at Lameuse Street and Howard has not been received.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, September 4, 1900, p. 8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>After many delays, paving contractor, Charles D. Budd [1864-1930] of St. Louis,&nbsp;began brick paving Reynoir Street &nbsp;from the L&amp;N Railroad to&nbsp;Howard Avenue and eastward&nbsp;</strong>toward&nbsp;Nixon Street.(The Biloxi Herald, September 4, 1900, p. 8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Captain Ernest Desporte collected $110.15 to be sent to the Mayor of Galveston, Texas</strong>&nbsp; for the relief of hurricane victims in the September 1900 Galveston Hurricane.(The Biloxi Herald, September 14, 1900, p. 8)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Thompson &amp; Eistetter, architects and builders</strong>, awarded $10,000 contract to erect a new Gothic-style, Baptist Church of brick and stone at Lameuse and Jackson.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, October 5 , 1900, p. 8)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor Daniel A. Nash</strong>&nbsp;(1858-1904) announced that $17,435.48 had been deposited in The Bank of Biloxi for the new bridge across Back Bay.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, October 5 and October 6, 1900, p. 8)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph W. Swetman</strong>&nbsp;(1863-1937), president of the Bryan and Stevenson Club of Biloxi returned from the National Association of Democratic Clubs at Indianapolis.(The Biloxi Daily Herald,&nbsp; October 6, 1900, p. 8)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em><strong>The Biloxi Daily Herald</strong></em>&nbsp;noted that,&nbsp;<strong>\"one of the greatest needs of Biloxi is a new school house for Colored children.\"&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;It recommended that the city government build an adequate school house to cost about $300 on a tract owned by the Colored community of Biloxi.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, October 30, 1900, p. 8)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Bradford\'s \'Bus\', which made regular trips from City Hall to Joullian\'s Factory</strong>&nbsp;via Reynoir Street commenced on November 1st.&nbsp; Fare five cents.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, November 9, 1900, p. 1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On November 9th, the&nbsp;<strong>Great Biloxi Fire started in the rear of Kennedy\'s Saloon</strong>&nbsp;near the L&amp;N Depot on Reynoir Street. &nbsp; The large conflagration devastated about ninety commercial and residential structures south of the Kennedy Hotel to the front beach.&nbsp; <strong>Damages estimated at about $600,000</strong>.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, November&nbsp;9, 1900, p. 1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph W. Swetman</strong>&nbsp;(1863-1937), defeated F.W. Elmer (1847-1926) for Mayor of Biloxi.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, December 12, 1900, p. 1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The 1900 population of Biloxi</strong>&nbsp;taken by the US Federal Census was<strong> announced as 5467 people</strong>.(The Biloxi Daily Herald, December 16, 1900, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n', '', '2');
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('book', 0, 44, 47, 'en', 0, '<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>21st Century&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The first decade of the 21st Century at Biloxi was indelibly marked by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005. &nbsp;The Category Three tempest came ashore in the early morning of August 29th near the Pearl River delta in Hancock County, Mississippi. &nbsp;Although hurricane force winds lasted along the MIssissippi Gulf Coast for more than ten hours, it was the large storm surge exceeding twenty-five feet in some areas that devastated the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast. &nbsp;Katrina trailers and later Katrina cottages became the domiciles for those unfortuante ones who lost their homes in the monster tempest. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Population at Biloxi in 2000 was 50644 people and by 2010 had decreased to 44,054 people due in a large part to the loss of homes and businesses from Katrina. &nbsp;With insurance litigation, FEMA, and other onerous issues, rebuilding of the Katrina decimated waterfront at Biloxi proceeded very slowly and by 2010 some notable progress had been made.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2001</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Tradition</strong>, a <strong>master planned community of 4642 acres</strong> situated in T5S-R10W, T5S-R11W and T6S-R10W of <strong>Harrison County, Mississippi</strong>, was platted by Columbus Communities, LLC in February. &nbsp;<strong>Joseph Canizaro</strong>, a Biloxian and New Orleans resident, was the prinipal investor, with <strong>Gerald H. Blessey</strong>, another Biloxian, involved in the management and ownership of this impressive project.[Harrison Co., Mississippi Chancery Court Land Plat Bk. 43, p. 20A]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William Paul Shelton&nbsp;</strong>(1910-2001), local jeweler, who opened his first store at Biloxi in 1945 and Ocean Springs in 1972 expired on February 16, 2001.<em>(The Ocean Springs Record, March 1, 2001, p. 3)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Robert \'Bob\' L. Garrison&nbsp;</strong>(1931-2001), born August 16, 1931 at Fort Wayne, Indiana and basketball coach at Biloxi High School in the late 1950s and 1960s expired on April 15th at Raymond, Mississippi. &nbsp;<strong>Gaynell Sumrall Garrison</strong> (1934-2003), his spouse, expired on September 19, 2003.&nbsp;(The Sun Herald,&nbsp; April 18, 2001, p. A-7 and September 21, 2003, p. A9)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n<div style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, \'Trebuchet MS\'; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center;\">\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Bishop%20Rodi_0.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:150px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rteleft\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Thomas L. Rodi</strong> was ordained a Bishop and <strong>installed as Bishop of Biloxi on July 2, 2001.</strong> &nbsp;Bishop Rodi was appointed Archbishop of Mobile by Pope Benedict XVI on April 2, 2008, and was installed on June 6, 2008.</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rteleft\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles R. Hegwood</strong>&nbsp;(1914-2001), long time <strong>Notre Dame High School football coach and athletic director</strong>, expired at Houston, Mississippi on July 23, 2001.(The Sun Herald, July 26, 2001, p. A6)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Scott%2C%20J.L..jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:139px\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Lee \'Jake\' Scott</strong>&nbsp;(1915-2001), Mississippian whose life work was with the State Education system and who was instrumental in creating the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory at Ocean Springs and <strong>name sake of the J.L. Scott Marine Education Center and Aquarium</strong> at Biloxi, expired at Jackson, Mississippi on April 25th.(The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, April 25, 2001, p. 7A)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William H. \'Billy\' Creel&nbsp;</strong>(1943-2001), Biloxi native and 1961 BHS alumni and longtime hotelier, Biloxi tourism promoter, and Isle of Capri Casino, executive expired on November 24th.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Oustalet%2C AJM Jr.-Bubba.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:118px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Arthur J.M. \"Bubba\" Oustalet</strong>&nbsp;Jr. (1922-2001), Gulfport and Jennings, Louisiana automotive dealer and civic leader, died on November 26th.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2002</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Napoleon \'Nap\' Cassibry II</strong>&nbsp;(1918-2002), <strong>Gulfport native and attorney and historian and genealogist</strong>, died at Bay St. Louis on March 21st.&nbsp; Mr. Cassibrey wrote <strong><u>The Ladner Odyssey</u></strong> (1987) and <strong><u>Early Settlers and Land Grants at Biloxi</u></strong> (1986).(The Sun Herald, March 23, 2002)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ralph L. Engelstad</strong> (1930-2002) expired at his Las Vegas home on November 26, 2002 after batting lung cancer. He was born January 28, 1930 and reared in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Ralph graduated from the University of North Dakota in 1954, where he was a talented hockey goalie. Engelstad moved to Las Vegas in 1959, using the profits from his construction company and real estate investments to buy a Strip motel on the site of what is now the Imperial Palace. Engelstad built and opened the new property in 1979, and the property now has 2,700 hotel rooms and 2,600 employees, the second-largest sole proprietorship hotel in the world. Engelstad opened an Imperial Palace resort in Biloxi, Mississippi in 1997.(The Las Vegas Review-Journal, November 28, 2002. p. 1A&nbsp;and December 4, 2002, p. 1D)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2003</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph \'Joe\' Elder</strong> (1931-2003), native of Little Rock, Arkansas, expired at Biloxi on March 30th. &nbsp;<strong>Joe was an artist who painted historical sites of Biloxi </strong>and Ocean Springs.(The Sun Herald, April 1, 2003, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joan Beverly Mansfield Kroc </strong>(1928-2003), wife of Ray Kroc (1902-1984), owner of <strong>McDonald\'s,</strong> died on October 12th. &nbsp;Mrs. Kroc became a <strong>\'friend of Biloxi\' and bequeathed a large sum of money to the Salvation Army. &nbsp;In September 2011, the&nbsp;Ray Kroc</strong><strong>&nbsp;and Joan Kroc&nbsp;</strong><strong>Corps Community Center of the Mississippi Gulf Coast&nbsp;</strong>opened on Lee Street and Division Street.(The Sun Herald, September 19, 2011, p. A1)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>J. Boyce Holleman</strong>&nbsp;(1924-2003), native of Wiggins, Mississippi, and Gulfport attorney, thespian, and bon vivant, expired at Houston, Texas on November 21st.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Walter F. Fountain</strong>&nbsp;(1920-2003), journalist, historian, and longtime Chamber of Commerce employee and general manager, expired on December 30th.(The Sun Herald, January 2, 2004, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2004</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Superintendent Larry Drawdy was verbally attacked by Gerald H. Blessey, newly hired Biloxi School Board attorney</strong>, alleging that Mr. Drawdy had mismanaged the school district and had kept salient infomation from school board members.(<em>The Sun Herald</em>,&nbsp;<em>&nbsp;March 2, 2004, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>James R. McElroy&nbsp;Jr</strong>.&nbsp;(1917-2004), founder of the local A&amp;W Root Beer which evolved into McElroy\'s Seafood Restaurant at Biloxi\'s small craft harbor, died on August 3rd.(<em>The Sun Herald, August 6, 2004)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William “Will” Lyman Denton</strong> (1941-2004), Biloxi attorney and native of Brooklyn, Forrest County, Mississippi and the son of William R. Denton (1906-1977) and Virginia Gillis (1916-1992), died at Houston, Texas on December 3, 2004. &nbsp;Mr. Denton was survivied by his wife, <strong>Lucy Kathleen Conner</strong> (b. 1946) and four children.(The Sun Herald, December 5, 2004, p. A10) &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On December 26th, a&nbsp;<strong>9.1-9.3 temblor occurred in the Indian Ocean that created a tsunami condition resulting in the deaths of over 230,000 people in Indonesia&nbsp;</strong>[primarily Sumatra], Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2005</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Higginbotham-Purple Heart monument.jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:200px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Higginbotham%2C George-purple heart.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:148px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Purple Heart Memorial at Glennan Park and PFC George J. Higginbotham</strong> (1921-2014)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The memorial to local recipients of the Purple Heart was given by George J. Higginbotham (1921-2014), USMC veteran of WW II and wounded at Okinawa in June 1945. &nbsp;The dedication and parade took place on January 23, 2005. &nbsp;Mr. Higginbotham did not receive his medal until 1995.(The Sun Herald, July 31, 2014, p. A-6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/swan%2C analyn.jpg\" style=\"height:194px; width:89px\" /></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Annalyn Swan</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In April, <strong>Annalyn Swan</strong> (b. 1951), daughter of George A. Swan (1907-1991) and Ethelyn Cooper Swan (1921-2011) and a 1969 BHS graduate, was awarded the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in Biography for <strong><u>de Kooning: An American Master</u></strong> (Knopf). &nbsp;She co-wrote this treatise with Mark Stevens, her husband.(The Sun Herald, November 7. 2011 and November 13, 2011, p. C10)<br />\r\n<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hurricane Katrina slamed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast</strong>&nbsp;on August 29th with storm surge over twenty-feet.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2006</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Griffith%2C Clark-Councilman Ward 4- 2009-2013.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:150px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lt. General Clark Griffith</strong>&nbsp;was named <strong>Outstanding Citizen of Biloxi</strong> by the Lions Club.<br />\r\n&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 11, 2006, the <strong>“Golden Fisherman” was stolen from Point Cadet Plaza</strong> where it had lain since being toppled by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.&nbsp; Mayor A.J. Holloway proposed a $15,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the object d’art and conviction of the perpetrator of the theft.&nbsp; Biloxi’s City Council must approve this proposed appropriation.<em>(The Sun Herald, June 12, 2006, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Golden Fisherman was discovered in a field in rural Mobile County, Alabama on June 13, 2006.</strong>&nbsp; An informant, the neighbor of Herman Allen Hicks of Semmes, Alabama, will receive $15,000, if Hicks, the accused thief, is convicted of the crime.&nbsp; By Mississippi state law, a reward of this nature cannot exceed $2500, but Mayor A.J. Holloway guaranteed $12,000 and others in the community contributed as well.&nbsp; The Reeks sculpture, made of scrap metal, was cut into seven pieces and the face destroyed by the thief.&nbsp; It was returned to Biloxi and locked in a storage shed.&nbsp; Mayor Holloway related that the statue’s condition will be evaluated before a decision is made to restore it for public display.<em>(The Sun Herald, June 14, 2006, p. A1, June 15, 2006, p. A1, and July 9, 2006, p. G1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Gilbert R. Mason, Sr</strong>. (1928-2006), civil rights and &nbsp;\"wade-in\" activist and physician, expired at Biloxi on July 8th.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Gerald R. Ford</strong> (1913-2006), <strong>38th American President</strong>, died on December 26th.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2007</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Toups%2C Judith (1930-2007).jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:138px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Judy Toups&nbsp;</strong>(1930-2007),<strong>&nbsp;Massachusetts native and&nbsp;longtime avian advocate</strong> and nature writer for <strong><em>The Sun Herald </em></strong>and&nbsp;<strong>\'the mother of bird watching in Mississippi\" expired&nbsp;</strong>at Decatur, Alabama on February 27th.<em>(The Sun Herald February 28, 2007, p. A5)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Dukate Room, once a part of the Dukate Theatre erected in 1895 by W.K.M. Dukate </strong>(1852-1916), and &nbsp;located on the second floor of the <strong>Bancorp South building </strong>on West Howard Avenue was dedicated on July 13th<strong>.</strong>(The Sun Herald, July 14, 2007, p. B8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>St. Patrick\'s High School </strong>located at the Tradition<strong> was dedicated</strong>&nbsp;on August 11th.(The Sun Herald, August 10, 2007, p. A2)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Harrah\'s $700 million dollar, Margaritaville Casino at Point Cadet broke ground</strong>&nbsp;on August 13th.(The Sun Herald, August 14, 2007, p. A2)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Tonsie Gaude\'</strong>&nbsp;(1903-2007), <strong>longtime volunteer and icon of the Biloxi Regional Medical Center</strong>, died at Biloxi on August 25th, at the age of 104 years.(The Sun Herald, August 28, 2007, p. A4)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Gruich%2C Frank G_1.jpg\" style=\"height:159px; width:118px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Frank G. Gruich</strong>&nbsp;(1920-2007), long time <strong>Biloxi OBGYN, expired</strong> on September 1st.(The Sun Herald, September 2, 2007 and September 3, 2007, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Clement Roy Dellenger Jr</strong>. (1942-2007), football coach and star athlete at Tulane University, expired at Saucier, Mississippi on September 16th.&nbsp; Coach Dellenger was a Notre Dame High [Biloxi] school graduate and coached at MGCCC Perkinston for twenty-five years.(The Sun Herald, September 18, 2007, p. A6 and p. B1)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi City Council voted 4-3 to rezone the Tivoli Hotel tract for casino gaming</strong>.&nbsp; Mayor A.J. Holloway vetoed the proposal.(The Bay Press, September 21, 2007, p. 1 and The Sun Herald, September 28, 2007, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi-Ocean Springs east bound land opened for traffic across Biloxi Bay on November 1st.(</strong>The Sun Herald, November 2, 2007, p. A&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; )&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum of Art hosted a \'pod party\'</strong>&nbsp;for the public on December 1st.(The Sun Herald, November 27, 2007, p. A2)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>C. Trent Lott</strong>&nbsp;(R-Mississippi)&nbsp;<strong>announced his retirement from the US Senate</strong>&nbsp;on November 26th.&nbsp; Senator Lott has served Mississippi for thirty-five years in the House and Senate.&nbsp; U.S. Representative Roger Wicker (R. Ms.) was appointed to replace Senator Lott by Governor Barber until the November 2008 Election.(The Sun Herald, November 27, 2007, p. A1 and January 1, 2008, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Richard Scruggs, prominent attorney of Pascagoula and Oxford, Mississippi and three other defendants pleaded not guilty on federal charges of fraud and conspiracy to bribe a North Mississippi judge</strong> with $50,000 cash.&nbsp; A December 15th fund raiser for Hillary Clinton at the Oxford home of Scruggs was subsequently cancelled.&nbsp; Mr. Scruggs also withdrew his law firm from the Scruggs Katrina Group (SKA), which was representing about 500 law suits in litigation with insurance companies over Hurricane Katrina related storm damages.(The Sun Herald, November 30, 2007, p. A1 and p. A8 and December 5, 2007, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jeremiah J. \'Jody\' O\'Keefe IV</strong>&nbsp;(1946-2007), former State representative and president of the O\'Keefe Foundation, expired at Ocean Springs on December 3rd.(The Sun Herald, December 5, 2007, p. A4 and p. A8 and December 6, 2007, p. A8)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ruth Huls Hunt</strong>&nbsp;(1918-2007), long time Biloxi activist and humanitarian, expired on December 12th.(The Sun Herald, December 13, 2007, p. A6 and&nbsp; December 14, 2007, p. A)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Arlene Canaan</strong>&nbsp;was named Outstanding Citizen of Biloxi by the Lions Club.(The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press, February 7, 2008, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2008</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Moody Grishman</strong>&nbsp;(1913-2008), native of Houston, Texas, and long time Biloxi realtor and founding member of the Beth Israel Congregation of Biloxi expired on January 7th at Biloxi<em>.(The Sun Herald, January 8, 2007, p. A4)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ron Peresich of Biloxi and Annie Rachel Anderson</strong>&nbsp;of Gulfport ruled as King d\'Iberville and Queen Ixolib, at the Centennial Mardi Gras fete on February 5th<em>.(The Sun Herald, February 3, 2008, p. F1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Howard LeRoy Hobbs</strong>&nbsp;(1935-2008), former Harrison County Sheriff, expired on March 3rd<em>.(The Sun Herald, March 4, 2008, p. A1 and March 5, 2008, p. A10)&nbsp;</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Brett Favre</strong>&nbsp;(b. 1970), former USM and Green Bay Packer football star quarterback, announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4th after seventeen successful seasons<em>.(The Sun Herald, March 5, 2008, p. A1 and p. B1 and March 7, 2008, p. C1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ground broken</strong>&nbsp;for major addition to the <strong>Coast Convention Center on March 10th</strong>.(The Sun Herald, March 11, 2008, p. C8)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Super-attorney,&nbsp;<strong>Richard \'Dickie\' Scruggs</strong>, <strong>pleaded guilty to judicial bribery charges</strong> on March 14th.(The Sun Herald, March 15, 2008, p. A1 and p. A11)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Monsignor James Joseph Hannon</strong>&nbsp;(1920-2008), native of Galway County, Ireland, died at Ocean Springs on March 16th.(The Sun Herald, March 18, 2008, p. A2 and P. A4).<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Rushing &amp; Guice</strong>, a Biloxi-based legal firm named for its founders, Charles Latham Rushing (1881-1923) and William Lee Guice, <strong>celebrated their centennial</strong> anniversary in March.(The Sun Herald, March 25, 2008, p. C8.)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Thomas J. Rodi, Bishop Diocese of Biloxi, was named Archbishop of Mobile</strong>.(The Sun Herald, April 3, 2008, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>pedestrian walkway across the new Ocean Springs-Biloxi Bay Bridge opened on April 3rd</strong> and all traffic lanes opened on April 7th.(The Sun Herald, April 3, 2008, p. A2)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William Carey University&nbsp;broke ground on its new Gulf Coast Campus</strong> at Traditions in Harrison County on April 7th.(The Sun Herald, April 7, 2008, p. A1 and April 8, 2008, p. A2)&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>C.F. Gollott &amp; Son Seafood</strong>&nbsp;celebrated its 75th anniversary in April.(The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, April 24th, 2008, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum awarded a $17 million dollar contract&nbsp;to the Roy Anderson Corporation to build Phase 1 of its museum.</strong>.(The Sun Herald, May 22, 2008, p. A1)&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ronald J. Baker </strong>(b. 1943), native of Deer Island, was named Shrimp King for the 2008 Blessing of the Fleet<em>.(The Sun Herald, May 25, 2008, p. A1)&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Beauvoir opened on June 3rd, the 200th natal anniversary of Jefferson Davis</strong> (1808-2008), the first and only president of the CSA<em>.(The Sun Herald, June 4, 2008, p.A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Buildings-BYC-October 2011_0.jpg\" style=\"height:188px; width:250px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2011</strong>&nbsp;<strong>BYC</strong> [image made October 2011]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi Yacht Club broke ground</strong>&nbsp;for their new 12,400 sq-ft. edifice on June on June 22nd.&nbsp; The structure will cost about $4 million dollars.(The Sun Herald, June 21, 2008, p. C1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Gilbert R. Mason Sr</strong>. (1928-2006), Biloxi physician and civil rights activists, was honored by having a section of U.S. Highway 90 named the \'Dr. Gilbert R. Mason Sr. Memorial Highway\', between Porter Avenue and Rodenberg Avenue.(The Bilozi-D\'Iberville Press, June 26, 2008, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi celebrated the 100th anniversary on June 30th of its City Hall</strong> on Lameuse Street, formerly the Federal Building and U.S. Post Office.(The Sun Herald, July 1, 2008, p. A2)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lawrence Semski </strong>(1926-2008), former City attorney and Harrison County Family Court Judge, expired on July 5th.(The Sun Herald, July 7, 2008, p. A4)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong> </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Promenade</strong>, a 700,000 sq.-ft. power shopping center, broke ground in D\'Iberville.(The Biloxi-D-Iberville Press, July 17, 2008, p. A3)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hurricane Gustav</strong>, a category II cyclone, struck the coast of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana on Labor Day, September 1st.&nbsp; Storm surge at Biloxi about 3-5 feet.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Denny Mecham</strong>, a North Carolina potter and museum director, <strong>was named director of the Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum of Art.</strong>&nbsp; She replaced Marjorie Gowdy who retired in August.&nbsp; Ms. Mecham begins her tenure on October 15th.(The Sun Herald, September 9, 2008, p. A6)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hurricane Ike</strong>, a category II tempest, struck the Upper Texas Coast near Galveston on September 13th causing catastrophic damage in the billions of dollars.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>replica of the Pleasant Reed House, the original was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, opened on the Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum campus on September 29th.</strong>(The Sun Herald, 28, 2008, p. F1 and September 30, 2008, p. A2)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Dow Jones Industrial average fell 778 points to 10,3645</strong>&nbsp;on September 29th.(The Sun Herald, September 30, 2008, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ground was broken for the&nbsp;$1.2 billion dollar LNG terminal at Pascagoula</strong>&nbsp;on October 15th.(The Sun Herald, October 16, 2008, p. B10)&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Leo W. Seal II</strong>&nbsp;(1924-2008), Mississippi Gulf Coast banker and philanthropist, expired on November 18th.(The Sun Herald, November 18, 2008, p. A1, p. A4, p. A9)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Delmar Robinson&nbsp;was named Outstanding Citizen </strong>of Biloxi by the Lions Club<em>.(The Sun Herald, February 11, 2010, p. A5)</em>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2009</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joel Richard \'Rick\' Carter Sr. of Gulfport and Dewey Elise Brashier of Biloxi</strong>&nbsp;ruled the Biloxi Carnival Association\'s Mardi Gras on February 24th<em>.(The Sun Herald, February 22, 2009, p. F1)&nbsp;</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Retired Fire&nbsp;<strong>Chief Guy B. Roberts</strong>&nbsp;(1926-2009) expired at Biloxi on February 24th. &nbsp;He was with the Biloxi Fire Department for 32 years and&nbsp;<strong>retired as Fire Chief in 1988</strong>. &nbsp;Guy was a former Deputy for the Harrison County Sheriff\'s Office; a charter member of the Moose Lodge; member of the Back Bay Volunteer Fire Department; and served in the National Guard. &nbsp;Chief Roberts was married to the former&nbsp;<strong>Iris Dubaz</strong>&nbsp;(1929-2014).</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Paul Harvey Aurandt</strong>&nbsp;(1918-2009), national news commentator and talk-radio innovator, died on February 28th<em>.(The Sun Herald, March 1, 2009, p. C1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The new<strong>&nbsp;D\'Iberville High School on Lamey Bridge Road</strong>&nbsp;opened on February 25th<em>.(The Sun Herald, February 26, 2009, p. A1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Popps Ferry Bridge</strong>&nbsp;was hit by a barge on March 20th dropping a sixty-foot span into Biloxi Bay.&nbsp; No injuries occurred.&nbsp; It reopened for road traffic on April 25th<em>.(The Sun Herald, March 21, 2009, p. A1 and April 25, 2009, p. A1, and April 26, 2009, p. A2)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The new&nbsp;<strong>$4 million, Biloxi Yacht Club opened</strong>&nbsp;in on April 4th.&nbsp; Walter \'Buzzy\' Thetford Bolton, architect<em>.(The Sun Herald, April 5, 2009, p. A7)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Morin%2C Roger Paul Bishop-image in Villa Santa Maria del mar.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:128px\" /></p>\r\n<br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Most Reverend Roger Paul Morin</strong>&nbsp;(b. 1941), native of Massachusetts, was <strong>consecrated as Bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi on April 27th</strong>.(The Sun Herald,&nbsp; April 26, 2009, p. A13, and April 28, 2009, p. A1)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Kroc Center</strong>&nbsp;had its ground breaking on April 30th<em>.(The Sun Herald, April&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; , 2009, p. A&nbsp; )</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>May 15th-May 17th commemoration events were held honoring the 50th anniversary of Dr. Gilbert Mason (1928-2006)&nbsp; attempt to integrate the beach at Biloxi</strong>&nbsp;with a small group of protestors<em>.(The Sun Herald April 27, 2009, p. A1 and May&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; , 2009, p. A1)&nbsp;</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Victor Boyd Pringle II</strong>&nbsp;(1938-2009), Biloxi attorney, expired on May 24th<em>.(The Sun Herald, May 27, 2009, p. A6)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor A. J. Holloway</strong>&nbsp;was re-elected on June 2nd.&nbsp; The new Biloxi City Council is composed of:&nbsp; Ward I-George Lawrence; Ward II-Bill Stallworth; Ward III-Lucy Denton; Ward IV-&nbsp;&nbsp; ;Ward V-&nbsp; ;Ward VI-Tom Wall; and Ward VII-David Fayard.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Nicholas \'Corky\' Hire</strong>&nbsp;(b. 1922) was named Shrimp King for the 80th Annual Blessing of the Fleet which was held on June 6th.&nbsp; Stevie Cantrell (b. 1992) sponsored by Desporte &amp; Sons Seafood was the Shrimp Queen<em>.(The Sun Herald, May 31, 2009, p. F1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ray Mabus</strong>, former Governor, was formally sworn in as the 75th Secretary of the Navy at the Washington Navy Yard on June 18th.&nbsp; Mabus was Governor from 1988-1992 and ambassador to Saudi Arabia from 1994-1996<em>.(The Sun Herald, June 19, 2009, p. A7)&nbsp;&nbsp;</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ed McMahon</strong>&nbsp;(1923-2009), TV personality and celebrity, expired on June 23rd.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Farrah Fawcett</strong>&nbsp;(1947-2009), actress, and Michael Jackson (1959-2009), mega-rock star, both died on June 25th.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Walter Cronkite</strong>&nbsp;(1916-2009), CBS news anchor, died on July 17, 2009<em>.(The Sun Herald, July 18, 2009, p. B1)&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi lighthouse [website].jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:142px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>1848 Biloxi Lighthouse</strong></span></span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div><br />\r\n<span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Left image made circa 1937 depicts repainting by the Hall Bothers of Ocean Springs.&nbsp; Right image made August 20, 2009 show beginning of $400,000, post-Katrina refurbishments.&nbsp; Images courtesy of Ronald&nbsp; \'Bo\' Hall and Ray L. Bellande]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Post-Katrina repairs began on the Biloxi Lighthouse</strong>&nbsp;by Collins Construction in early July.&nbsp; A visitors center will be erected in the fall of 2009 opposite the structure north of US Highway 90.<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The US Postal Service and philatelists held a \'first day of issue\' ceremony</strong>&nbsp;on July 23rd at the Biloxi Lighthouse for the new Gulf Coast Lighthouse series of $.44 stamps<em>.(The Sun Herald, July 1, 2009, p. A5 and July 24, 2009, p. A2)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Glen Nardi</strong>&nbsp;was named new <strong>Publisher of&nbsp;<em>The Sun Herald</em></strong>, a McClatchy Company journal.&nbsp; He replaced Ricky Matthews, who had been with the newspaper since 1982<em>.(The Sun Herald, August 16, 2009, p. A1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jacob Davis Guice&nbsp;</strong>(1915-2009), Coast attorney, expired at his Lover\'s Lane residence on August 24th. &nbsp;<strong>Joelean Ann Hornsby </strong>(1927-2010), daughter of Andrew Reese Hornsby and Sadie Virginia Hornsby and his spouse of sixty-three years died on November 21, 2010.<em>(The Sun Herald, August 25, 2009, p. A4 and November 23, 2010, p. A4)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Edward \'Ted\' Kennedy</strong>&nbsp;(1932-2009), Massachusetts senator, died on August 26th<em>.(The Sun Herald, August 27, 2009, p. A1)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jack Nelson</strong>&nbsp;(1929-2009), <strong>Pulitzer Prize winner, 1993 Biloxian Made Good</strong>, and long time journalist for the Los Angeles Times, died on October 21, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland<em>. &nbsp;</em><strong>A memorial service was held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi on May 30, 2010</strong><em>.(The Sun Herald, October 22, 2009, p. A1 and May 31, 2010, p. A4, and January 13, 2013, p. A1 and p. A9)</em><br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Edward \'Eddie\' Bellman</strong>&nbsp;(1920-2009), Biloxi entrepreneur who befriended Elvis Presley, while the nascent star vacationed at Gulf Hills and Biloxi in the early 1950s, expired on November 6, 2009.(The Sun Herald, November 8, 2009, p. A12 and p. A 13)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Thomas \"Tommy\" Munro</strong>&nbsp;(1931-2009), Biloxi businessman, entrepreneur, and former politician, expired on November 20, 2009.(The Sun Herald, November 21, 2009, p. A1 and November 22, p. A 12)<br />\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Miller was nominated for Biloxi Police Chief</strong>&nbsp;by Mayor A.J. Holloway and accepted by the City Council in late&nbsp;November&nbsp; , 2009<em>.(The Sun Herald, November 21, 2009, p. A1 and December&nbsp;2 , 2009, p. A2)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lyle Bonge\'&nbsp;</strong>(1929-2009), photographer, sailor, bon vivant, expired at Biloxi on December 7th.<em>(The Sun Herald, December 9, 2009, p. A64)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Elmer \'Eddie\' Lemien&nbsp;</strong>(1925-2009), native of Deer Island, local historian, and long time Latimer resident, expired on December 16th.<em>(The Sun Herald, December 20, 2009, p. A12)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Umar Farouk Abdulmutalab,</strong>&nbsp;Nigerian national,<strong>&nbsp;attempted to destroy NorthWest Airline Flight 253-</strong>Amsterdam to Detroit, on Christmas Day. &nbsp;Sentenced to life in prison in February 2012.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">J.B. Richmond published&nbsp;<strong>World War II: Combat Wooden Boats Built at Westergard Boat Works of Biloxi, Inc.</strong>-<strong>A Historical Pictorial Narrative.</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Kathy Springer</strong>&nbsp;was named Outstanding Citizen of Biloxi by the Lions Club<em>.(The Sun Herald, February 11, 2010,&nbsp;p. A5)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2010</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Ray and Joan Kroc Center bids were open in early January and a contract to build the structure could be awarded by February.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, January 5, 2010, p. A6)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Haiti was devasted by a mega-earthquake magnitude 7.0 on January 12th, killing over 100,000 people and severely damaging Port-au-Prince, the national capitol.</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Antiques Road Show&nbsp;</strong>announced that their production taped in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center on July 24th.<em>(The Sun Herald, January 5, 2010, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum planned to move</strong>&nbsp;from the Swetman House in West Biloxi&nbsp;<strong>to the Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center at 386 Beach Boulevard before January 16th.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, January 6, 2010, p. A7)&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/37646894_scaled_205x136.jpg\" style=\"height:136px; width:205px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Division Street near Lee Street.&nbsp; Image made January 18, 2010 by Ray L. Bellande]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The New Orleans Saints won the NFC Championship in the Superdome on January 24th with a 31-28 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in overtime.&nbsp; They will meet Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLIV [44] at Miami on February 7th.&nbsp; The SAINTS won 31-17.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, January 25, 2010, p. A1 and February 8, 2010, everypage)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<em>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi First United Methodist Church broke ground&nbsp;</strong>for their new sanctuary at&nbsp;<strong>14220 Mississippi Highway 67 leaving their long time location on Hopkins Boulevard.</strong>&nbsp; Strorm damage from Hurricane Katrina and escalating insurance premiums were some factors precipitating the move from the Biloxi peninsula north of U.S. Interstate 10.<em>(The Sun Herald, January 25, 2010, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The New Orleans Saints won&nbsp;the 44th &nbsp;SuperBowl&nbsp;on February&nbsp;7th with a 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Miami.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, February&nbsp;8, 2010, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Gerald H. Blessey&nbsp;</strong>(b. 1942), former Mayor,&nbsp;<strong>was named as the 22nd recipient&nbsp;of the Pat Santucci&nbsp;\"Spirit of the Coast\" Award</strong>&nbsp;on February 3, 2010 by the Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 4, 2010,&nbsp;p. B8 and February 10, 2010, p. A10)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Philip Martin&nbsp;</strong>(1927-2010), former leader of the&nbsp;<strong>Mississippi Band of Choctaws</strong>, expired on February 4th.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 10, 2010, p. A10)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William \'Billy\' Burdin Jr.&nbsp;</strong>(1928-2010),&nbsp;<em><strong>\"unofficial town historian of Pass Christian, Mississippi\"</strong>,</em>&nbsp;expired there on February 5th<em>.(The Sun Herald, February 7, 2010, p. A16 and p. A17)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><em>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jim E. Brashier</strong>, insurance executive, was named president of the&nbsp;<strong>Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum Board&nbsp;</strong>succeeding Larry D. Clark.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 10, 2010, p. A8)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Kathryn Anne Bailey&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;John M. Hairston</strong>, both of Gulfport,&nbsp;ruled the&nbsp;<strong>2010 Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras</strong>&nbsp;on February 16th.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 14, 2010, p. F1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The BYC initiated a \'change-of-watch ceremony&nbsp;</strong>in mid-February 2010.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Gaylord Wilson, Commodore</strong>; Rocky Rhodes, Vice Commodore; and Jeffrey Ellis, Rear Commodore.&nbsp; Board members: Barry Barq; Patrick Diaz; Mike Murray; Lois Richardson; Ronnie Tootle; and Jerry White.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 13, 2010, p. A)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Glenn Edwin Endris&nbsp;</strong>(1938-2010), long term&nbsp;<strong>District 117 State representative</strong>, school teacher and restarateur, expired on February 13th.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 17, 2010, p. A4 and February 18, 2010, p. A5)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The $400,00 restored&nbsp;<strong>Biloxi Lighthouse was relit on February 19th.</strong>&nbsp; FEMA and insurance funds paid for the refurbishment.(<em>The Sun Herald, February 20, 2010, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>CanCan Casino\'s&nbsp;</strong>gaming site&nbsp;<strong>at D\'Iberville&nbsp;</strong>was approved&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;by the Mississippi Gaming Commission&nbsp;</strong>on February 25th.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 26, 2010, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Chilean Earthquake&nbsp;</strong>8.8 on February 27, 2010 killed about 500 people and damaged over 370,000 homes.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Hibernia Marching&nbsp;</strong>Society&nbsp;<strong>chose Sarah Gant-Holleman&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Ms. Senator Billy Hewes III</strong>, as Colleen and Grand Marshal&nbsp;of the&nbsp;<strong>St. Patrick\'s Day</strong>&nbsp;parade on March 13th.<em>(The Sun Herald, March 7, 2010, p. F1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mark M. Seymour Sr.</strong>&nbsp;(1936-2010), former City engineer, civil engineering consultant and<strong>D\'Iberville casino promoter</strong>, expired on March 7th.<em>(The Sun Herald, March 8, 2010, p. A&nbsp; )</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Bellande-Sullivan-March 6%2C 2010.jpg\" style=\"height:263px; width:350px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Ray L. Bellande and Charles L. Sullivan recognized by Mississippi Historical Society</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On March 6th, the&nbsp;<strong>Mississippi Historical Society,&nbsp;</strong>at its annual meeting held in Gulfport, Mississippi, <strong>awarded Ray L. Bellande&nbsp;</strong>of Ocean Springs its<strong>&nbsp;Award of Merit f</strong>or his contribution to the history of Ocean Springs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Charles L. Sullivan,&nbsp;</strong>emeritus history professor<strong>&nbsp;from MGCCC Perkinston</strong>, was awarded the prestigious&nbsp;<strong>Dunbar Rowland Award</strong>&nbsp;for his lifelong contributions to the preservation, study and interpretation of Mississippi history.<em>(The Sun Herald, March 7, 2010, p. A 8)</em><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In early April,<strong> the Biloxi Maritime History and Seafood plan to open a temporary museum </strong>and gift shop in the<strong> Edgewater Mall. &nbsp;Dr. Val Husley creator of the Katrina destroyed seafood museum on Point Cadet is building exhibits for the temporary 4500-square-foot mall space.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, March 17, 2010, p. A2)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Gimma%2C John (1929-2010).jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:93px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Paul Gimma</strong> (1929-2010), native of Brooklyn, New York, sportsman, and <strong>automobile dealer on the Coast</strong> and in Louisiana, expired on March 27th at the Village, Lake County near Summerfield, Florida.<em>(The Sun Herald, April 6, 2010, p. A4)</em>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>British Petroleum No. 1 OCS Mississippi Canyon Block 252, Macondo Prospect, an 18,000 foot exploratory well blew out in 5000 feet of water on April 20th. &nbsp;The rig burned and sank andsubsequently oil began flowing into the Gulf of Mexico creating a massive oil seep which seriously threatened the environment from Louisiana to Florida.</strong>[see <em>The Sun Herald</em> for daily reports on oil pollution and capture from April 20th to August &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;, 2010.]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On April 24th, <strong>Beauvoir celebrated Confederate Memorial Day</strong> with the dedication of a <strong>statue of Jefferson Davis with his two sons, Joe and Jim Limber. &nbsp;</strong>The statue was <strong>created by Gary Casteel of </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Pennsylvania</strong> who was commissioned by the <strong>National Sons of Confederate Veterans in 2008. &nbsp;They had the intention of installing it in the American Civil War Center in Richmond, Virginia.</strong>&nbsp;When the <strong>Sons</strong><strong> of Confederates couldn\'t decide on an appropriate site</strong> within the Civil War Center complex, <strong>they offered it to Beauvoir.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, April 20, 2010, p. A2)</em>&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 1st,&nbsp;<strong>Steven Palazzo of Biloxi defeated Joe Tegerdine of Petal</strong>&nbsp;in the Republican primary for US Representative. &nbsp;He will face&nbsp;<strong>Gene Taylor, incumbent</strong>, in November.<em>(The Ocean Springs Record, June 3, 2010, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Sherman V. Canann </strong>(b. 1938) was chosen <strong>2010 Shrimp King</strong> for the 81st Blessing of the Fleet held on June 5th. &nbsp;<strong>His queen was Brooke Kuluz</strong>. <em>(</em><em>The Sun Herald, May 30, 2010, p. F1 and June 6, 2010, p. A2)</em>&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John Wooden</strong> (1910-2010), the <strong>Wizard of Westwood and UCLA\'s immensely successful basketball mentor</strong>, died at Los Angeles on June 4th.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lester J. Thompson</strong> (1941-2010), <strong>former Biloxi Chief of Police</strong> from 1963 to 1976, died on June 4th.<em>(The Sun Herald, June 5, 2010, p. A4 and June 6, 2010, p. A12)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi community center. view from SW.July 7%2C 2010.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>BILOXI COMMUNITY CENTER</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Under construction on East Howard Avenue-July 2, 2010]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Harold Conner Cain</strong> (1927-2010), native of Perkinston, Mississippi and <strong>long-time Coast businessman</strong> with interest in nursing homes, healthcare, hotels, touring and travel, expired at Gulfport on July 3rd.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 7, 2010, p. A4)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph Augustus \'Joe\' Bosco&nbsp;</strong>(1948-2010), author, writer and college professor, died on natural causes on July 8th in Beijing, China. &nbsp;Joe was born at Biloxi, Mississippi on August 30, 1948 to Frank A. Bosco (1919-1975) and Wilma Annetta Snyder Bosco (1926-2006). &nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated with the 1966 class of Ocean Springs High School and left this forward in&nbsp;<em>The Greyhound</em>, the school annual:&nbsp;<em><strong>\"Beware! I may yet do something sensational.\" &nbsp;</strong></em>Joe matriculated to USM and UNO where he earned Fine Arts degrees in 1972 and 1976 respectively. &nbsp;His published works were:&nbsp;<strong><u>The Boys Who Would be Cubs</u></strong>: A Year in the Heart of Baseball\'s Minor Leagues\" (1990);&nbsp;<u><strong>Blood Will Tell:</strong></u>A True Story of Deadly Lust in New Orleans (1993); and&nbsp;<u><strong>A Problem of Evidence</strong></u>: How the Prosecution Freed O.J. Simpson (1996). &nbsp;Joe Bosco resided in New Orleans and Los Angeles before his demise in China. &nbsp;While in Los Angeles, he reported on the ludicrous,&nbsp;<strong>O.J. Simpson Trial</strong>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<em>Penthouse Magazine</em>. &nbsp;He had also written of the murder of Ennis Cosby (1969-1997), son of Bill Cosby, comedian and actor, as&nbsp;<strong>\"In the Face of Death\"</strong>&nbsp;for N<em>ation&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;magazine&nbsp;<em>(June 2, 1997).</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Joseph A. Bosco, &nbsp;a favorite son and friend of Ocean Springs, is survived by Linda Powajbo Bosco, a former wife, Joseph A Bosco II, a son, and Sylvia A. Bosco, his sister and a special education teacher at OSHS.[Ray L. Bellande, August 7, 2010]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Recreational fishing halted in the Mississippi Sound</strong> by the BP exploration well blow-out in Mississippi Canyon Block 252 <strong>resumed </strong>on July 20th.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 20, 2010, p. A1 and August 1, 2010, p. A2)</em>&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">By mid-July, <strong>City employees began to reoccupy Biloxi\'s renovated City Hall</strong> on Lameuse Street. &nbsp;The 9 month refurbishment of the old federal building was commenced by J.O. Collins in the fall of 2009. &nbsp;The <strong>City Council Meeting Room</strong> was dedicated on August 23rd.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 21, 2010, p. A2, August 19, 2010, p. A7 and )&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Garry Marshall Welford</strong> (1946-2010), <strong>Sheriff of George County</strong>, Mississippi <strong>was killed in the line of duty</strong> on July 21st.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 22, 2010, p. A1 and July 24, 2010, p. A4)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Larry L.<strong> \'Butch\' Brown</strong>,<strong> MDOT Director</strong>, <strong>was arrested at the Beau Rivage</strong>&nbsp;in Biloxi on July 23rd for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 24, 2010, p. A2)&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Michelle Obama, First Lady,</strong> christened the <strong>USCG</strong> <strong><em>Dorothy C. Stratton, </em></strong>a national security cutter, on July 23rd at Northruff-Grumann, Pascagoula, Mississippi. &nbsp;The vessel is 418 feet in length.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 24, 2010, p. A1)&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>\'Antique Road Show\'</strong>, a PBS production, <strong>appeared at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum</strong> on July 24th. &nbsp;<strong>Three shows were developed</strong> to be aired between January 2011 and May 2011.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 24, 2010, p. A12)&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>British Petroleum\'s static kill procedure was successful in arresting the flow of crude oil</strong> into the Mexican Gulf on August 4th. &nbsp;The exploration well blew out on April 20, 2010.<em>(The Sun Herald, August 5, 2010, p. A1)</em>&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>5th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina of August 29, 2005</strong>&nbsp;was remembered coast wide. &nbsp;<strong>Governor Haley Barbour</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>US Senator Roger Wicker</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>US&nbsp;</strong><strong>Representative G.E. \'Gene\' Taylor</strong>&nbsp;made appearances in Gulfport, while <strong>Wicker </strong>and<strong> Taylor</strong> also came to <strong>Biloxi.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>President Obama</strong>&nbsp;was in NOLA.<em>(The Sun Herald, August 30, 2010, p. A1)</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Victor Mavar received the Mississippi Medal of Service</strong> on September 28, 2010.<em>(The Sun Herald, September 28, 2010, p. A6)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jerry O\'Keefe</strong>&nbsp;(b. 1923), native of Ocean Springs,&nbsp;<strong>former Mayor of Biloxi</strong>&nbsp;and key player in the development of the Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum of Art,&nbsp;<strong>was honored with the Blossman YMCA Humanitarian of the Year award.</strong><em>(The Sun Herald, October 13, 2010, p. A10) &nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Margaret M. Migues</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Willie Doris Burney</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>co-conspirators in embezzling $2,386,452</strong>&nbsp;from the Ocean Springs Branch of the Hancock Bank,&nbsp;<strong>were sentenced&nbsp;</strong>on October 12th in Federal Court at Gulfport, Mississippi to &nbsp;<strong>8 1/2 years in Federal prison&nbsp;</strong>and&nbsp;<strong>pay more than $3.4 million&nbsp;</strong>in restitution.<em>(The Sun Herald, October 13, 2010, p. A1)&nbsp;</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/biloxi bay bridge-bronze plaque-10-2010.jpg\" style=\"height:218px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Grady Bird\'s Lill Cruso</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[image made October 2010 by Ray L. Bellande]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Greg Moran</strong>, metal sculpture,&nbsp;<strong>was honored at Biloxi on October 14th for his for his bronze castings&nbsp;</strong>created from drawings made by fourteen local artists for the Biloxi Bay Bridge. &nbsp;Wayne Brown, MDOT Southern District Commissioner suggested that metal from the old span be utilized for the castings.<em>(The Sun Herald, October 15, 2010, p. A8)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; <img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Buildings-Santa Maria del Mar2-Oct. 2011.jpg\" style=\"height:188px; width:250px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Buildings-Santa Maria del Mar-Oct. 2011.jpg\" style=\"height:245px; width:250px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Images made October 23, 2011]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Ground breaking for the <strong>new $23.35 million Santa Maria del Mar apartment complex</strong> off Popp\'s Ferry Road occurred on October 15th. &nbsp;Eley Guild Hardy, Gulfport architects designed the 210 structure to accommodate senior citizens.<em>(The Sun Herald, October 16, 2010, p. A5)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>St. Patrick\'s Catholic High School was named one of the fifty best </strong>Catholic High Schools in America.(The Sun Herald, October 16, 2010, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>post-Katrina demolition of structures at the William Carey College Campus in Gulfport</strong> continues.(The Sun Herald, October 19, 2010, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>William</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Michael \'Mike and Fitz\' Fitzpatrick (1938-2010), </strong>accountant and former, <strong>three term, Ward 4 Councilman, expired</strong> on October 21st.(The Sun Herald, Ocotber 22, 2010, p. A1 and October 24, 2010, p. A14)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mildred Johnson</strong> (b. 1943) was named <strong>first female Commander</strong> of Biloxi\'s Charles L. Baudry American Legion Post No. 0033.(The Sun Herald, October 26, 20101, p. A1)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Republican Steven Palazzo</strong> ambushed incumbent US Representative Mississippi District Four <strong>Gary Eugene \'Gene\' Taylor</strong> on Novemeber 2nd to capture 52 % of the vote and send the <strong>11 term U.S. Congressman</strong> back to Bay St. Louis.(The Sun Herald, November 3, 2010, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Gehry%2C Frank.jpg\" style=\"height:250px; width:188px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Ohr-O\'Keefe Museum of Ar</strong>t was dedicated on <strong>November 6th</strong>.(The Sun Herald, November 5, 2010, p. A1, p.B1, p. B3)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>T.J. Smith</strong> (1933-2010), <strong>former BHS educator</strong>&nbsp;and guidance counselor, football and tennis coach, Principal [1969-1975] and Jeff Davis Jr. College dean, expired on November 15th.(The Sun Herald, November &nbsp;17, 2010, p. 11A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The new <strong>$3 million Lodge of the Slavonian Benevolent Association of St. Nikolai</strong>, located near Howard Avenue and Oak Street,<strong>was dedicated on November 27th.</strong>(The Sun Herald, November 26, 2010, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mary Mercer Carpenter</strong> (1920-2010), native of Georgia and Biloxi resident since 1954, and<strong>&nbsp;former City Council person</strong> [1981-1988], expired at Biloxi, Mississippi on December 3rd.(The Sun Herald, December 5, 2010, p. 2A and December 6, 2010)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>George Louis Simon Sr</strong>. (1921-2010), longtime Biloxi businessman, died on December 15th.(The Sun Herald, December 17, 2010, p. 4A and p. 5A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In December, <strong>Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank</strong> agreed to merge. &nbsp;The integration of the companies will form a b<strong>ank with about $20 billion in assets</strong> with 305 branches in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.(The Journal of South Mississippi Business, January 15, 2011, p. 2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Nash Roberts </strong>(1918-2010),<strong> NOLA meteorologist and legendary hurricane track forecaster</strong>, died on December 19th.(The Sun Herald, December 21, 2010, p. A2 and December 22, 2010, p. C4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi will acquired the \'Old Public Library\' at 124 Lameuse Street</strong> from Taylor Properties for $600,000. &nbsp;It will be restored for utility as City offices now located in City Hall Annex also on Lameuse Street, which <strong>will be demolished</strong>.(The Sun Herald, December 22, 2010, p. A6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi School Board decided not to apply to the Kellogg Foundation for a $4.5 million grant to reopen Nichols</strong> Elementary School. &nbsp;<strong>Paul Tisdale</strong>, superintendent said that the <strong>decision was based on budget concerns and lack of enrollment</strong> in this facility. &nbsp;Race was not a factor.(The Sun Herald, December 22, 2010, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2011-2020</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The second decade of the 21st Century commenced with meterological and riverine woes. The Spring of 2011 saw the Mississippi River reach flood stages not seen since 1973. Both the Bonnet Carre and the Floodways were open to relieve pressure on levees above Baton Rouge and New Orleans. &nbsp;In April, NE Mississippi and NW Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia saw killer tornadoes responsible for the demise of nearly 200 people. &nbsp;SW Missouri [Joplin] was devasted in May with one twister killing over 140 people and damaging over 7000 homes. &nbsp;In the War on Terror, Osama bin Laden (1957-2011), leader of al-Qaeda, was killed in Pakistan by US Navy Seals in May.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2011</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jimmy Buffet</strong>, singer, songwriter, author and well-know entertainer, and&nbsp;<strong>Tom Brosig</strong>, Biloxi casino consultant, announced plans for their&nbsp;<strong>Margaritaville Casino, a $48 million dollar casino-resort,</strong>&nbsp;to be built in the East Harrison County Industrial Park on&nbsp;<strong>Biloxi\'s Point Cadet</strong>. &nbsp;In February, they will present plans for this development to officials of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gaming Commission.&nbsp; The <strong>Biloxi Planning Commission unanimously approved the plans </strong>for the Margaritaville Casino on February 3rd.(The Sun&nbsp;Herald, January 6, 2011, p. A1, January 13, 2011, p. A1, February 4, 2011, p. A6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi-Redding Building-view SE-jan. 2011.jpg\" style=\"height:225px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Charles Redding Building</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Charles Redding building on West Howard Avenue was fatally damaged</strong> by a large conflagration around midnight of January 18th. Three businesses, Up Stairs, Down Stairs; the Spanish Trail Bookstore; and Adventures Bar and Grill were the tenants. &nbsp;Arson was not believed to be the cause of the fire.(The Sun Herald, January &nbsp;, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Casey Eure defeated Jim Atkinson in the February 1st runoff </strong>for the Mississippi House District 116 post.&nbsp; Mr. Eure will replace<strong>&nbsp; Steven Palazzo who was elected to Congress in </strong>early November 2010 beating long-time incumbent Gary Eugene \'Gene\' Taylor.&nbsp;<strong> Less than 15% of the registered voters turned out </strong>for the runoff.(The Sun Herald, February 2, 2011, p. A8 and Februay 4, 2011, p. A6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Population of <strong>Biloxi estimated by 2010 Census at 44,054 persons</strong>, as&nbsp;compared with 50,644 in 2000.&nbsp; Harrison County population was estimated at 189,601 people in 2000 and <strong>187, 105 in 2010</strong>.(The Sun Herald, Febraury 4, 2011, p. A1)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Green Bay defeated Pittsburgh 31-25 </strong>in Super Bowl&nbsp;XLV on February 6th at Dallas, Texas.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>President Hosni S. Mubarak</strong> (b. 1928) was ousted after 18 days of demonstrations during the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Egyptian_revolution\">2011 Egyptian revolution</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 11 February, Vice President&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Suleiman\">Omar Suleiman</a>&nbsp;announced that Mubarak had resigned as president and transferred authority to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Council_of_the_Armed_Forces\">Supreme Council of the Armed Forces</a>.&nbsp; On that day Mubarak and his family left the presidential palace in&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo\">Cairo</a>&nbsp;and moved to&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharm_el-Sheikh\">Sharm el-Sheikh</a>, Egypt.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Republican <strong>Dave Dennis, businessman of Gulfport</strong>, commenced his <strong>campaign for Governor on February 14th</strong>.(The Sun Herald, February 14, 2011, p. A1 and February 15, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Libyan Civil War</strong>-Security forces of Colonel Muammar Qaddafi (b. 1942), who took power in Libya after a bloodless coup in September 1969 and has ruled with an iron fist, seeking to spread Libya’s influence in Africa, on February 25th used gunfire to try to disperse thousands of protesters&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/26/world/africa/26libya.html?hp\">who streamed out of mosques after prayers&nbsp;</a>to mount their first major challenge to the government’s crackdown in Tripoli. Rebel leaders said they were sending forces from nearby cities and other parts of the country to join the fight. &nbsp;By early March, rebel forces had control of Eastern Libya, including the major oil exporting port on the Gulf of Sirte.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Frank Buckles</strong> (1901-2011), the <strong>last American veteran of WW</strong>I passed in late February.(The Sun Herald, March 1, 2011, p. A2)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On February 28th, <strong>Mayor Holloway gave his 17th State of the City address</strong> and boasted that 2011 willl be the year that Biloxi <strong>will cut ribbons on the Library, Civic Center, and Lighthouse Visitor\'s Center</strong>. &nbsp;In addition, $355 million dollars of repair and replacememnt of Biloxi\'s infrastructure which was damaged or destroyed by Katrina [2005] will commence.(The Sun Herald, March 1, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi City officials reviewed the $16.9 million dollar Kroc Center</strong> on Lee Street which is planned to open by mid-September.(The Sun Herald, March 2, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Democrat <strong>Connie Marie Moran, Mayor of Ocean Springs, announced her candidacy for State Treasurer</strong>.(The Ocean Springs Record, March 2, 2011, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Dusti</strong> [Swetman] <strong>Bonge\' Gallery opened</strong> at 132 Magnolia on March 3rd.(The Sun Herald, March 1, 2011, p. B5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Laurel McKay Luckey</strong>, Queen Ixolib, and <strong>Butch Oustalet</strong>, King D\'Iberville, ruled the <strong>Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras celebration </strong>at Biloxi on March 8th.(The Sun Herald, March 6, 2011 and The Ocean Springs Gazette, March 9, 2011, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Sendai, Japan Earthquake&nbsp;</strong>9.0 and killer tsunami on March 11, 2011 kills thousands and critically damaged several nuclear reactors in northeastern Japan.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Emily Cutrer and Danny O\'Keefe</strong> were Collen and Grand Marshal of the <strong>Hibernia Marching Society\'s St. Patrick\'s Day Parade </strong>on March 19th.(The Sun Herald, March 13, 2011, p. F1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor</strong>&nbsp;(1932-2011),&nbsp;<strong>Academy Award winning actress</strong>&nbsp;and humanitarian, expired on March 23rd.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Geraldine Anne Ferraro&nbsp;</strong>(1935-2011),&nbsp;<strong>1st woman vice-presidential candidate</strong>&nbsp;on a major political party ticket, expired on March 26th. &nbsp;In 1984 she and Walter Mondale, both Democrats, ran unsuccessfully for the leadership of the American people.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In mid-March,<strong>&nbsp;Directors of the Northrop Grumman Corporation</strong>&nbsp;decided to \'spinoff\' their shipbuilding division and called it&nbsp;<strong>Huntington Ingall Industries</strong>. &nbsp;Shareholdres with six shares of NGC received one share of Huntington Ingalls. &nbsp;Michael Petters was named CEO of the&nbsp;<strong>new company which was expected to commence trading on the NYSE on March 31st.</strong>(The Mississippi Press, March 16, 2011, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In early April, <strong>British Petroluem acquired </strong>from the Boddie family, <strong>the eastern shore face of Cat Island</strong> to facilitate their clean-up following the Macondo oil spill of April 2010.(The Sun Herald, April 8, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Casino-Margaritaville sketch.JPG\" style=\"height:142px; width:300px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Casino-Margaritaville-June 21%2C 2011.jpg\" style=\"height:249px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Margaritaville </strong>[image June 20, 2011 by Ray L. Bellande</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Margaritaville Casino &amp; Restaurant approval granted</strong> by Biloxi City Council in mid-February and by Mississippi Gaming Commission on April 7th.(The Sun Herald, February 15, 2011 and April 8, 2011, p. A1)&nbsp; </span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi schooner-Mike Sekul2-1992_0.jpg\" style=\"height:213px; width:350px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><u><em>Mike Sekul</em></u></strong> <strong>under construction at Clay Point in February 1992</strong>. &nbsp;[Ray L. Bellande image]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Nelious Clarence \"Neil\' Covacevich </strong>(1920-2011), last of a long time family of Biloxi boat builders, expired on April 6th. &nbsp;Neil\'s last vessel was the <strong><em>Mike Sekul</em></strong>, a Biloxi schooner, created for the Biloxi Seafood and Maritime Museum.(The Sun Herald, April 10, 2011, p. A and April 11, 2011, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>US District Judge Dan M. Russell Jr. </strong>(1913-2011) <strong>expired on April 16th </strong>at Gulfport, Mississippi. He served in the Southern District of Mississippi from 1965-1983. &nbsp;The <strong>Federal Courthouse at Gulfport was dedicated in his honor</strong> on November 14, 2003.(The Sun Herald, April 17, 2011, P. A1 and April 19, 2011, p. A6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Roy Anderson Jr.&nbsp;</strong>(1929-2011), Gulfport contractor who <strong>erected many Gulf Coast Casinos,</strong> expired on April 20th.(The Sun Herald, April 22, 2011, p. A1 and p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Lionel N. Eleuterius</strong>&nbsp;(1936-2011),&nbsp;<strong>retired botanist</strong>&nbsp;from the GCRL, expired on April 24th.(The Sun Herald, April 26, 2011, p. A6 and April 29, 2011, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On April 27th, <strong>viloent tornadoes struck the southeast USA and left tremedous destruction and over 300 people killed </strong>in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In Late April, <strong>Biloxi\'s City Council approved construction of a $7.8 million Walmart Super Cente</strong>r in West Biloxi and that <strong>Yankee Stadium on Lee Street would be torn down</strong> because it was structurally unsafe. &nbsp;The property is now owned by the Salvation Army and a part of the Ray &amp; Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. &nbsp;The Salvation Army related that t<strong>hey do not have the money to spend on Yankee Stadium at this time.</strong>(The Sun Herald, April 27, 2011, p. A1 and April 28, 2011, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Palace Casino-2010-2011 addition.jpg\" style=\"height:228px; width:350px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Osama bin Laden</strong>&nbsp;(1957-2011),&nbsp;<strong>Muslim revolutionary and matermind of many terrorists attacks</strong>&nbsp;against America, was killed by US Navy Seals in Pakistan on May 1st.(The Sum Herald, May 2, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Patricia Diane Carpenter&nbsp;(1943-2011)</strong>-Known to all of us as Diane, passed on at Biloxi, Mississippi on May 4, 2011.&nbsp; Diane had matriculated to USM after graduation. &nbsp;She began raising horses and later became a trainer of thoroughbreds.&nbsp; Diane ran the <strong>Sundance Stable at Churchill Downs</strong>, Lexington, Kentucky from the late 1970s to the late 1980s. Her ability to train and her alent to evaluate the potential of throughbred colts led to her success in the competitive world of horse racing. &nbsp;Diane among her many career racing successes, had <strong>two horses run in the Kentucky Derby:</strong>&nbsp;<strong><em>Biloxi Indian</em></strong>&nbsp;in 1984 and&nbsp;<strong><em>Kingpost</em></strong>&nbsp;in 1988. &nbsp;They &nbsp;finished this classic event 12<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;and 14<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;respectively.&nbsp; Diane was elected a Beauty in her 1961 Senior year at BHS.&nbsp; In addition, she was secretary of Student Council, National Honor Society member, Vocal Music Club member, member of the Future Homemakers club and was co-captain of the Pep Squad.[Ray L. Bellande and Jackie Tabb-May 2011 and The Sun Herald, May 20, 2011, p. D1]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In May 2011,&nbsp;<strong>Brooke Orrison Lewis and Brad Orrison, her brother, and proprietors of the Shed Barbeque &amp; Blues Joint </strong>in Ocean Springs/Vancleave, appeared on the nationally cable televised&nbsp;<strong>Food Network</strong>&nbsp;on May 8, 2011 to&nbsp;<strong>compete against nationally acclaimed pit masters in the $50,000 \"Best in Smoke\" challenge.</strong>(The Sun Herald, May 7, 2011, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On May 18th, the&nbsp;<strong><em><u>Sandy Point</u></em></strong>, a 163-foot menhaden fishing boat, working for&nbsp;<strong>Omega Protein</strong>, Moss Point, Mississippi sank in 25-feet of water off the west end of Ship Island after colliding with the&nbsp;<u><strong><em>Eurus London</em></strong></u>, a 660-foot container ship en route to Freeport, Texas. &nbsp;Three seamen from the fishing vessel were missing after the tragedy and later found dead. &nbsp;The bow section of the vessel was raised in mid-June and by June 20th the complete vessel had been salvaged and brought ashore at Gulfport, Mississippi.(The Sun Herald, May 20, 2011, p. A1, June 13, 2011, p. A1,&nbsp;June 21, 2011, p. A9, April 21, 2012, p. A4)&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Victor Mavar Sr</strong>., Shrimp King, and <strong>Mallory Gilson</strong>, Shrimp Queen, ruled over the annual<strong> Blessing of the Fleet</strong> on June 5th.(The Sun Herald, May 29, 2011, p. F4, June 12, 2011, p. F3 and June 19, 2011, p. F4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Henry Francis<strong>&nbsp;\'H.F.\' \"Buddy\" Fountain&nbsp;</strong>(1924-2011)<strong>, architectural engineer,&nbsp;</strong>expired on June 5th. &nbsp;Buddy was a 1951 LSU graduate, US Navy WWII veteran, and began his career as a professional architect in 1955. &nbsp;His design work was responsible for: Mississippi Coast Coliseum; Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church; the 1961 BHS; the Biloxi Public Safety Complex; and many more.(The Sun Herald, June 7, 2011, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;On June 14th, <strong>Arthur McMillan was hired</strong> for three years at $139,000 per year <strong>to replace Paul Tisdale as the Superintendent of the Biloxi School System. </strong>&nbsp;He comes <strong>to Biloxi from the Enterprise School District</strong>, Clarke County, Mississippi.(The Sun Herald, June 15, 2011, p. A11)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In June 2011, <strong>Larry Echo Hawk, assistant secretary for the Bureau Indian Affairs rescinded the 2008 moratorium </strong>issued during the Bush presidential administration which blocked an attempt by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to open a casino on their lands in Jackson County, Mississippi. &nbsp;Mr. Hawk stated.&nbsp;<strong><em>&nbsp;\"The 2008 guidance memorandum was unnecessary and was issued without the benefit of tribal consultation. &nbsp;We will proceed to process off-reservation gaming applications in a transparent manner, consistent with exisiting law.\"</em></strong><em>(The Sun Herald, June 18, 2011, p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Vancleave icon, <strong>Clifton \'Kipp\' Malachi Dees </strong>(1927-2011), creator of the <strong>Vancleave Special, a crabmeat po-boy with cheese</strong> that was first made at Rosetti\'s on the Point in Biloxi, expired in Gulfport on June 16th.<em>(The Sun Herald, June 19, 2011, p. A12)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 17th, &nbsp;<u><strong><em>Final Fantasy</em></strong></u>, a 54-foot, sports fisherman&nbsp;<strong>caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Mexico&nbsp;</strong>about 150 miles off of Biloxi and&nbsp;<strong>7 miles north of the Ursa oil platform</strong>. &nbsp;Ursa Field is located in Mississippi Canyou Block 854 at N 28.154 latitude and W 89.103 longitude in about 4000 feet of water and is<strong>&nbsp;operated by Shell Oil</strong>&nbsp;from a tension-legged platform.&nbsp;<strong>Edison Chouest Offshore Company rescued&nbsp;</strong>Jamie Sablich, his two sons, and Jordy Pitalo and his son.(The Sun Herald, June 20, 2011, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 19th, <strong>Rory McElroy</strong> (b. 1989), Northern Ireland, won the <strong>US Open at Congressional </strong>in Bethesda, Maryland with a record setting 16 under par. &nbsp;<strong>Lane Pippin won his second straight Coast Amateur Championship</strong> at the Grand Bear Golf Club.(The Sun Herald, June 20, 2011, p. B1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<u><strong><em>Gaslog Singapore</em></strong></u>&nbsp;delivered the&nbsp;<strong>first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Algeria to Gulf LNG at Pascagoula&nbsp;</strong>on June 18th. &nbsp;El Paso Natural Gas operates the $1.1 billion facility.(The Sun Herald, June 21, 2011, p. A5)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Malcolm L. Latour</strong>&nbsp;(1933-2011), a Louisiana native, resident of Gulf Hills and&nbsp;<strong>Coast psychiatrist since 1977</strong>, and former chief of staff at the Biloxi Hospital, expired on June 28, 2011.(The Sun Herald, June 30, 2011, p. A4 and July 1, 2011, p. A3)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Phyliss J. Anderson&nbsp;</strong>was the first woman elected a Chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaws defeating&nbsp;<strong>Mingo Beasley Denson with 55% of the vote&nbsp;</strong>on July 5, 2011 in the run-off election.&nbsp; Unofficial returns had Anderson with 1741 votes and Denson garnering 1408.&nbsp; On July 8, 2011, the Mississippi Choctaw Tribal Council voted to hold another election after Chief Beasley Denson lot to Phyliss J. Anderson.&nbsp; Voting line and timing irregularities of a prior election were cited as the reason for another election.<em>(The Sun Herald, July 7, 2011, p. A5 and July 9, 2011, p. A3)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Elizabeth \'Betty\' Ann Bloomer Ford&nbsp;</strong>(1918-2011), former&nbsp;<strong>First Lady and widow of Gerald R, Ford&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;(1913-2006), 38th US President, died on July 8th.(The Sun Herald, July 9, 2011, p. B1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Buildings buildings-Lighthouse-Visitors-August 2011.jpg\" style=\"height:189px; width:350px\" />&nbsp; &nbsp; <img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Buildings-Civic Center-BPL-July 2011_0.jpg\" style=\"height:225px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi Lighthouse Visitors Center</strong> and the <strong>Biloxi Civic Center and Public Library</strong>, representing $31 million dollars in new post-Katrina construction,<strong> were dedicated on July 14th</strong>.(The Sun Herald, July 15, 2011, p. A1)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>David Perkes </strong>(b. 1957),<strong> architect</strong> and associate professor at Mississippi State University and <strong>founding director of the Gulf Coast Community Studio Design</strong>, was <strong>invited to the White House to be recognized through the Champion of Champions program&nbsp;</strong>for his efforts to lead 13 designers, <strong>post-Katrina in planning and designing affordable and sustainable housing initiatives in Biloxi while working with local, State, and Federal partnerships</strong>.(The Sun Herald, July 15, 2011, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lyle Page</strong> (1932-2011), senior partner of Page, Mannino, Peresich and McDermott, a Biloxi law firm, expired on July 22nd. <strong>&nbsp;Lyle was Biloxi\'s City Procecuting Attorney from 1961-1971</strong> and was active in the banking, civic and social affairs of Biloxi. &nbsp;The Lighthouse and Visitors Center was designed by Dale Partners Architects to resemble the Robinson-Dantzler House, which formerly occupied the same site.(The Sun Herald, July 24, 2011 and July 27, 2011, p. A9)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Edmond Biudreaux-book signing Aug. 18%2C 2011.jpg\" style=\"height:225px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Maritime Industry and Seafood Industry Museum&nbsp;</strong>[Edgewater Mall]&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[image by Ray L. Bellande-August 18, 2011]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Edmond Boudreaux</strong> author of <em><strong><u>The Seafood Capital of the World-Biloxi\'s Maritime History</u></strong></em> (2011) had his book signing at the Maritime &amp; Seafood Industry Museum in the Edgewater Mall on August 18th.&nbsp; Mr. Boudreaux released <u><strong><em>Legends and Lore of Mississippi\'s Golden Gulf Coast</em></strong></u> in February 2013.(The Sun Herald, August 17, 2011, p. C9 and The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, February 7, 2013)</span></span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Joseph F. Baricev</strong>&nbsp;(1927-2011), long-time,<strong>&nbsp;Biloxi restaurateur</strong>, died on August 24th.(The Sun Herald, August 25, 2011, and August 26, 2011, p. A8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On August 25th, <strong>William Wade Guice </strong>(1927-1996), former <strong>Harrison County, Mississippi Civil Defense Director</strong>, was the first person\'s name <strong>placed on the Mississippi Civil Defense-Emegency Management Association\'s Wall of Remembrance</strong>. &nbsp;The Wall of Remembrance is located in Pearl, Mississippi at the MEMA State Emergency Operations Center. &nbsp;Mr. Guice served his fellow citizens from 1961-1996 and is best remembered for his work before and post-Hurricane Camille of August 1969.(The Sun Herald, August 26, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Tropical Storm Lee</strong> (TS-Lee) caused widespread flooding and wind damage from Florida to SW Louisiana between September 2-6. <strong>Rainfall totals ranged from eight to fourteen inches in the Mississippi coastal counties</strong>.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>$11 milion Biloxi Boardwalk Marina and Dry Storage</strong> on Back Bay at Point Cadet plans to open in November 2011. &nbsp;It is being developed by Chris Ferrara of Holden, Louisiana.(The Sun Herald, September 3, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>10th Anniversary of 9/11, the Islamic terrorist destruction of the World Trade Centers at NYC</strong> was solemnly and emotionally remembered nationally and locally.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;<img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Buildings-Yankee Stadium demo-9-29-2011.jpg\" style=\"height:133px; width:250px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>YANKEE STADIUM</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi\'s Yankee Stadium dedicated in 1959</strong> on Lee Street was <strong>demolished in September 2011</strong> by the Salvation Army.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">By September 2011,<strong> post-Katrina development at Biloxi saw $311 million in construction projects underway</strong> or permitted. &nbsp;Among those in progress were: <strong>Walmart\'s SuperCenter</strong> in West Biloxi; <strong>Margaritaville Casino</strong> in East Biloxi; <strong>McElroy\'s Harbor House</strong> at the Small Craft Harbor; <strong>Sharkhead\'s Souvenier Shop;</strong> the <strong>Beauvoir Library</strong>; <strong>Biloxi Boardwalk Marina</strong>; <strong>$24 million Santa Maria senior apartments off Popp\'s Ferry Road</strong>; and the Salvation Army\'s <strong>Kroc Center </strong>on Lee Street and Division. &nbsp;A five-story, <strong>Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel </strong>east of the Lighthouse Visitors Center was under review by City planners.(The Sun Herald, September 15, 2011, p. A1).</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Salvation Army\'s $16 million, Ray Kroc </strong>(1902-1984)<strong> and Joan Kroc </strong>(1928-2003) <strong>Corps Community Center of the Mississippi Gulf Coast </strong>opened on September 18, 2011.(The Sun Herald, September 19, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Health Management Associates</strong> [HMA] announced that a <strong>$132 million medical center will be built in North Bilox</strong>i on a 35-acre site at the termination of Tommy Munro Avenue. &nbsp;It will be ajacent to the Cedar Lake Medical Plaza and the Santa Maria del Mar senior housing complex.(The Sun Herald, October 5, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;<strong> &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles T. Simon</strong> (1916-2011), Biloxi businessman and local historian, expired on October 4th.(The Sun Herald, October 6, 2011, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Steve Jobs </strong>(1955-2011),<strong> co-founder of Apple Computer </strong>and Chairman of the Board, <strong>expired on October 5th.</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Bayou Bridges</strong>, a new retail center proposed by the Woodmont Company and situated on the SE/C of Lamey\'s Bridge Road and US Interstate 10, was <strong>announced by the City of D\'Iberville</strong>.(The Sun Herald, October 6, 2011, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Libyan dictator,<strong>&nbsp;Colonel Moammar Gadhafi</strong>&nbsp;(1942-2011),&nbsp;<strong>was killed in Sirte, Libya on October 20th&nbsp;</strong>by Libyan insurrectionists to <strong>culminate a national revolution in the country</strong> which commenced in February 2011.(The Sun Herald, October 21, 2011, p. C1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi celebrated its 50th Anniversary</strong> on October 25th.(The Sun Herald, October 23, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles Thomas Harrison </strong>(1943-2011), Biloxi realtor and civic leader, expired on October 21, 2011.(The Sun Herald, October 23, 2011, p. A11 and October 24, 2011, p. A. 6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>$53 million Palace Casino expansion was dedicated</strong> on November 11th with Mayor A.J. Holloway cutting the ceremonial ribbon. &nbsp;Keith Crosby is the general manager of the casino.(The Sun Herald, Novemebr 12, 2011, p. C6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In November, <strong>Annalyn Swan</strong> (b. 1951), a 1969 BHS graduate and <strong>2005 Pulitzer Prize co-winner in Biography</strong> for <strong><u>de Kooning: An American Master</u></strong> [Knopf], was named the <strong>19th \'Biloxian Made Good</strong>\'.(The Sun Herald, November 7, 2011 and November 13, 2011, p. C10)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Gerald H. Blessey&nbsp;</strong>(b. 1942), former Biloxi Mayor, State Representative and is currently the Gulf Coast Housing Director,&nbsp;<strong>was named the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA John R. Blossman Humanitarian Award recipient&nbsp;</strong>on November 17th at the annual banquet held in the Beau Rivage Resort &amp; Casino. &nbsp;Mr. Blessey was the 3rd winner of the annual award.(The Sun Herald, November 18, 2011, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Former Mississippi Governor (1972-1976), <strong>William Lowe Waller</strong> (1926-2011), <strong>expired at Jackson, Mississippi on November 30th</strong>.(The Sun Herald, December 1, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong><em><u>USS MISSISSIPPI</u></em></strong>, SSN-782 and a $2 billion, Virginia-Class, fast attack, nuclear submarine, was christened at the&nbsp;<strong>General Dynamics Electric Boat yard in Groton, Connecticut&nbsp;</strong>on December 3rd. &nbsp;The vessel was planned to be commissioned at Gulfport, Mississippi, but the site was changed for June 2, 2012 at Pascagoula, Mississippi.(The Sun Herald, December 3, 2011, p. A1, December 4, 2011, p. A7, and February &nbsp; &nbsp;2012) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Phase I of<strong> Ocean Expo, D\'Iberville\'s marine mammal institute</strong>, broke ground on December 9th.(The Sun Herald, December 10, 2011, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The new, $14 million, 65,000 sq.-ft. <strong>Jackson County, Mississippi Services Complex</strong> was deidcated on December 15th.(The Sun Herald, December 16, 2011, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; </strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Iraqi War ended on December 15, 2011</strong>.(The Sun Herald, December 16, 2011, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2012</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Phil Bryant</strong> (b. 1954) was <strong>sworn in as Mississippi\'s 64th Governor</strong> on January 10th. <strong>&nbsp;Jonathan Tate Reeves</strong> (b. 1974) was the Lt. Governor.(The Sun Herald, January 11, 2012, p.A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi Council approved tax abatement for <strong>Golden Nugget</strong>, which is investing $100 million to renovate and enlarge the <strong>former Isle Casino Biloxi</strong>. (The Sun Herald January 17,2012&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Coast casinos end year strong with the best December in four years; pushing revenue to just $2 million behind the total for 2011. (The Sun Herald January 25,2012&nbsp; p.6D)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John McFarland, </strong>SunHerald MultiMedia executive and publisher of <em>The Journal of South Mississippi Business</em> et al,<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>was named as the 24th recipient&nbsp;of the Pat Santucci&nbsp;\"Spirit of the Coast\" Award</strong>&nbsp;on February , 2012 by the Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce.<em>(The Sun Herald, February 4, 2012,&nbsp;p. A1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Christina Ann Carter </strong>and<strong> Mark Donlon Mavar</strong> ruled as<strong> Queen Ixolib </strong>and<strong> King d\'Iberville </strong>on February 21st as<strong> The Gulf Coast Carnival Association celebrated Mardi Gras in Biloxi</strong><em>.(The Sun Herald, February 19, 2012, p. F1)</em></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The week of <strong>March 5th brought exciting casino industry news</strong> to the Mississippi Coast as<strong> Golden Nugget announced that they were acquiring the Isle Casino Biloxi</strong>. &nbsp;<strong>Margaritaville Casino &nbsp;held a job fair</strong> that attracted about 2000 &nbsp;individuals hoping for the 1000 positions that they were seeking to fill before their May 2012 grand opening. The <strong>CanCan Casino, later known as Land Holdings I LLC, was promised by the City of D\'Iberville that $24M in tax increment bonds would be issued </strong>for infrastruture to assit their locating on Biloxi\'s Bay Bay. &nbsp;In addition,<strong> Rotate Black officals announced a new casino for Gulfport</strong>.(The Sun Herald, March 11, 2012 p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Denise Dunnaway</strong>&nbsp;of Gulfport and <strong>Leo \'Chipper\' McDermott</strong>&nbsp;of Long Beach were the Coleen and Grand Marshall of the 34th <strong>Annual Hibernia Marching Society parade</strong> at Biloxi on March 17th.(The Sun Herald, March 11, 2011, p. F1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Curtis Lee Davis Sr</strong>. (1927-2012), native of Vancleave, Mississippi and<strong>&nbsp;first dean of the Jackson County Campus of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College</strong>&nbsp;[1964-1991] and long time Mississippi junior college educator [1950-1991], died on March 23rd. &nbsp;Mr. Davis also&nbsp;<strong>coached junior college tennis&nbsp;</strong>and won&nbsp;<strong>many awards for his success in this endeavor.</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;His corporal remains were interred in the Ramsay Cemetery at Vancleave.(The Sun Herald, March 26, 2012, p. A6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Gary \'Bubba\' Watson, Bagdad, Florida won The Masters at August, Georgia on Easter Sunday.</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi\'s&nbsp;<strong>new Super Walmart situated on C.T. Switzer Road west of Eisenhower Drive opened on April 11th</strong>.(The Sun Herald, March 15, 2012, p. A and April 11, 2012, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Infinity Science Center on US Highway Interstate 10 in Hancock County, Mississippi</strong> opened to the public on April 11th.(The Sun Herald, April &nbsp;11, 2012, p. A1 and April 12, 2012, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Rachel Nuwer</strong>, daughter of David Nuwer and Deanne Stephens Nuwer, Phd. and a <strong>2003 graduate of BHS</strong>, was listed on the<strong> Scientific American Incubator, a blog dedicated identifying&nbsp;future, high potential science, health, and environmental writers.&nbsp;</strong> Miss Nuwer earned science and journalism degrees from Loyola (NOLA), University of East Anglia (England), and NYU.&nbsp; She interned at Audubon Magazine, the Scientist Magazine and the NY Times environmental desk.&nbsp; Rachel now <strong>writes frrelance articles for: Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, Science NOW, and The New York Times.(</strong>The Sun Herald, April 22, 2012, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Zan L. Skelton </strong>(1928-2012), native of Shubata, Clarke County, Mississippi and former BHS English teacher and author, expired on May 15th.&nbsp; <strong>Mr. Skelton taught at BHS from 1953 until his retirement in 1986.&nbsp; </strong>Zan L. Skelton was a true gentleman and excellent instructor in the English language and its literature.(The Sun Herald, May 20, 2012, p. A13.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/128 Rue Magnolia2.jpg\" style=\"height:226px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>128 Rue Magnolia</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Image made June 28, 2012 by Ray L. Bellande]&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 28th, the <strong>Mississippi Craftmen\'s Guild opened a satellite store&nbsp;in the Henriques-Slay House </strong>at&nbsp;128 Rue Magnolia.&nbsp; The circa 1902 cottage was&nbsp;relocated&nbsp;from Reynoir Street and restored.(The&nbsp;Sun Herald, June 27, 2012, p. A1)&nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Biloxi Lions Club</strong> announced this year\'s recipient of the <strong>Father of the Year</strong> award, newly inducted Lion President <strong>Dr. Carl O. Nehlig</strong>.&nbsp; He is a proud father of three.(The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press June 28,2012&nbsp; p.1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Matt Stebly</strong>, Ocean Springs\'l artist, <strong>wins Biloxi Seafood Festival poster contest </strong>for second consecutive year.(The Sun Herald, July 19, 2012, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Eight Flags display</strong>is back on US 90 at the entrance to <strong>Rue Magnolia</strong> where it often was photographed before Hurricane Katrina. The city spent about $7,000 for the flagpoles and installation that showcases the flags that have flown over Biloxi since 1699. The flags are the French, English, Spanish, Republic of West Florida, United States, Mississippi State Magnolia, Confederate First National and Mississippi. (The Sun Herald August 4,2012&nbsp; p.D1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\" <strong>White House Hotel</strong> deserves a reprieve\" Officials with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History are among those who have asked Biloxi officials not to order the demolition of White House Hotel.(The Sun Herald August 4,2012&nbsp; p.2C)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi Lighthouse Visitors Center</strong> marks first year. It has hosted weddings, business receptions and live radio broadcast. In the first year, 55,994 people came through the doors. (The Sun Herald August 10,2012&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>\"Casino \'Cutie\' is \'stable and alert\' after accident\"</strong> <strong>Margaritaville Casino &amp; Restaurant</strong>(The Sun Herald August 12,2012&nbsp; p.2A) \"Casino\'s \'Biloxi Beauty\' still in hospital\" The women\'s injuries were not life-threatening, but Margaritaville wants to make sure the safety of our employees comes first.(The Sun Herald August 14,2012&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Salvation Army</strong> cut the ribbon on the <strong>New Yankie Stadium in Biloxi </strong>which is also home to the Kroc Community Center.(The Sun Herald August 15,2012&nbsp; p.3B)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Oscar Russell </strong>was awarded <strong>France\'s Legion of Honor medal</strong> for his part of the perilous first wave of sailors storming Normandy, France on June 6, 1944.&nbsp; Nearly 70 years later, representatives of the French government has honored Russell, 88, with that country\'s highest military decoration for his part in <strong>liberating France from Nazi tyranny</strong>. (The Sun Herald August 16,2012&nbsp; P.A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Bright casinos confuse<strong> loggerhead turtle hatchlings</strong>; <strong>Institute for Marine Mammal Studies</strong> steps in to help newly hatched turtles.(The Sun Herald August 17,2012&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Casino could be back on the table today\" - <strong>Rotate Black MS</strong> (The Sun Herald August 16,2012&nbsp; p.5A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"After past ventures fail, Rotate Black bets on casino in Gulfport\"(The Sun Herald August 16, &nbsp;2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"<strong>Rotate Black </strong>ready to build - <strong>Gaming Commission give go-ahead to build Gulfport casino</strong>\"(The Sun Herald August 17,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Gulfport hails \'magnificent\' casino location\"(The Sun Herald August 17,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"All coast casinos closed - mandatory evacuation ordered due to <strong>Hurricane Isaac\"</strong>(The Sun Herald August 29,2012&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"After the storm, <strong>Beau Rivage</strong> hustles to get reopened\"(The Sun Herald September 1,2012&nbsp; p.8C)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"<strong>Margaritaville Casino laying off 200 at end of summer</strong>-After May opening, it\'s been a bumpy three months\"(The Sun Herald September 7,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>David Staehling</strong>, principal adviser to Mayor A.J. Holloway will retire at the end of the year. (The Sun Herald, September 14, &nbsp;2012, p. 2A)</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Barhanovich%2C Mark A. (1957-2012).jpg\" style=\"height:158px; width:120px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Canaan%2C Sherman V. [image old].jpg\" style=\"height:185px; width:120px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On September 17th, Mayor Holloway ordered&nbsp; that flags at all City buildings be flown at half-mast in respect for the recent deaths of two notable Biloxians-<strong>Mark A. Barhanovich </strong>(1957-2012) &nbsp;and <strong>Sherman V. Canaan </strong>(1938-2012).(The Sun Herald, September 18, 2012, p. A2 and p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>University of Southern Mississippi</strong> marks 100 years of classes at Hattiesburg, MS campus.( The Sun Herald, September 20, 2012 p. 2A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"St. Pé saluted at his last Gaming Commission meeting - Wally Carter to replace him as chairman\" (The Sun Herald September 21,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Casino gets Planning Commission Approval in D\'Iberville\"(The Sun Herald September 25,2012&nbsp; p.9A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Nearly <strong>90 WWII veterans take Honor Flight to Washington</strong>. The group made up the fourth <strong>Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight</strong>.(The Sun Herald September 26,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi native, <strong>Chris LeDoux</strong> will get marker on music trail. The second marker on the <strong>Country Music Trail</strong> will be dedicated at the Biloxi Town Green. The first marker honors Nashville singer/songwriter Paul Overstreet in his hometown of Vancleave. (The Sun Herald September 26,2012&nbsp; P.2A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"<strong>Silver Slipper become a Full House casino</strong>\" Sale of Silver Slipper Casino to Full House Resorts was finalized October 1, 2012.(The Sun Herald October 2,2012&nbsp; p.11A)</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Gary Collins</strong>, (1938-2012), native of Venice, California and an <strong>actor and television personality, died on October 13, 2012 </strong>at his Cherokee Street rental in Biloxi.&nbsp; Collins was married to former&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_America\" style=\"font: 13px/19.18px sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\" title=\"Miss America\">Miss America</a>&nbsp;(1959),&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Mobley\" style=\"font: 13px/19.18px sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\" title=\"Mary Ann Mobley\">Mary Ann Mobley</a>, from 1967 until his death in 2012; they were separated in 2011,<sup><a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Collins_(actor)#cite_note-3\" style=\"color: rgb(11, 0, 128); white-space: nowrap; background-image: none;\">[3]</a></sup>&nbsp;but reconciled and he moved to her home state of Mississippi to be with her in 2012, while she battled&nbsp;<a href=\"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_cancer\" style=\"font: 13px/19.18px sans-serif; color: rgb(11, 0, 128); text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; widows: 2; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; background-image: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;\" title=\"Breast cancer\">breast cancer</a>. They had one child: a daughter, Mary Clancy Collins. Collins was formerly married to Susan Peterson, with whom he had two children: Guy William and Melissa.(The Sun Herald, October 14, 2012, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Hard Rock Hotel5-April 2013.jpg\" style=\"height:250px; width:188px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hard Rock Hotel-April 20, 2013</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In October, the <strong>Hard Rock Casino began construction on a $32.5 million, 12-story hotel</strong>.&nbsp; Target opening December 31, 2013.(The Sun Herald, October 24, 2012, p. B6.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi Council member, <strong>Tom Wall,</strong> will not seek 6th term. <strong>Paul Tisdale</strong>, former Superintendent of Biloxi School District is among the first to announce he intends to run for the Ward 5 seat in the 2013 municipal election. (The Sun Herald, October 24, 2012, p. 2A)</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Plans for the <strong>Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum and Biloxi Waterfront Park </strong>need to be scaled back. The City has $8.2 million in combined funding to build but the bids came in $1.5 million over budget.(The Sun Herald November 10,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Works in Progress-Biloxi has $80 million in construction, and more to come\"(The Sun Herald November 15,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">White Pillars owner recognized for tourism efforts. John Mladinich wins Don Jacobs Tourism Award in recognition of more than 40 years in the hospitality industry in South Mississippi.(The Sun Herald November 25,2012&nbsp; p.2F)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Biloxi\'s Isle Casino to become Golden Nugget - $45M Landry\'s purchase finalized.\"(The Sun Herald November 30,2012&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Rotate Black finalizes financing for Gulfport casino\"(The Sun Herald December 8,2012&nbsp; p.8B)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The commemorative sign for the Sherman V. Canaan Fishing Dock on the north end of Lee Street on Back Bay was unveiled on the afternoon of December 13, 2012.(The Sun Herald, December 13, 2012, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>David Nichols </strong>will return as <strong>Chief Administrative Officer for Mayor AJ Holloway</strong>. Nichols was CAO in Biloxi from 1994 to 2001 and Director of Community Development from 1991 to 1993.&nbsp; He also served as CAO to Gulfport Mayor Brent Warr in 2006.( The Sun Herald, December 7, 2012 p.8A ),</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>David Nichols</strong> approved as new Biloxi Chief Administrator Officer.(The Sun Herald, December 12, 2012, p. 2A )</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Bolton property </strong>on US 90, across from the Biloxi Lighhouse, will be purchased for $1.7 million. The Mississippi Development Authority will reimburse the city next week with <strong>Community Development Block Grant money.</strong> (The Sun Herald, December 12, 2012, p.2A)</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The Mississppi State Department of Health has <strong>approved a certificate of need to build a new medical center in North Biloxi</strong>. Harrison health Management Associates, owners of the old Gulf Coast Medical Center were given state approval December 20, 2012. The new hospital will be just off Interstate 10 in North Biloxi and will be known as <strong>The Hospital at Cedar Lake.</strong> (The Sun Herald, December 21, 2012, p.1A)</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2013</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div>\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Legal dispute grounds airplane bound for casino - <strong>Flight to Beau Rivage</strong> back on schedule after stop. (The Sun Herald January 9,2013&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi will host a joint groundbreaking ceremony on February 1st for <strong>Maritime &amp; Seafood Industry Museum and Biloxi Waterfront Park</strong>.&nbsp; The two projects are side by side on Point Cadet at the eastern tip of the city.(The Sun Herald January 19,2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"Out with the old, and in with the gold - <strong>Golden Nugget gives peek into Isle renovations</strong>\"(The Sun Herald January 15,2013&nbsp; AtThe Casino, p.8)</span></span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Wall%2C Paul Thomas (1939-2013).jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:120px\" /></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi City Councilman [Ward 5], <strong>Paul</strong> <strong>Thomas \'Tom\' Wall </strong>(1937-2013), expired on January&nbsp;7th.&nbsp; Tom was born at Indianapolis, Indiana and a 22-year USAF veteran.&nbsp; He was the proprietor of the Classy Chassis Car Wash, which had operations in several Coast cities.&nbsp; <strong>Arlene Wall</strong>, Tom\'s widow, was appointed to assume his civic duties as Biloxi\'s Ward 5 Councilman.(The Sun Herald, January 9, 2013, p. C4, January&nbsp; 10, 2013, and January 12, 2013, p. A1 and The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, January 10, 1973, p. 1 and January 17, 2013, p. 3)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor A.J. Holloway</strong> announced he will nominate <strong>Arleen Wall</strong> to fill the unexpired council term of her late husband, <strong>Tom Wall</strong>.&nbsp; Tom Wall died January 7, 2013.(The Sun Herald, January 16, 2012, p.2A)</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. William Walker, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, was fired by his governing board on January 15th.</strong>&nbsp; Walker had been suspended without pay earlier following internal audits into the spending practices of the organization.(The Sun Herald, January 16, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"<strong>Rotate Black</strong> needs more time to proceed with casino\"(The Sun Herald January 16, 2013&nbsp; p.6B)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Biloxi Council hired <strong>Jimmy Gouras, Urban Planning Consulting</strong> to ask the federal government to <strong>forgive Biloxi\'s $11 million disaster loan from Hurricane Katrina</strong>. Until Katrina, the government never required municipalities to repay such loans.(The Sun Herald, January 16, 2012, p.2A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>White Pillars </strong>restoration nearly complete; Marketing will begin soon to find restaurant operator.(The Sun Herald February 1,2013&nbsp; p.6D)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">\"<strong>IP</strong> gives $200K to local foundation\"&nbsp; <strong>IP Casino Resort Spa </strong>present a check to <strong>Bacot/McCarty Foundation</strong>.(The Sun Herald February 5,2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi-Seafood Museum dedication-dirt turningFebruary 1%2C 2013..jpg\" style=\"height:166px; width:250px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Maritime and Seafood Museum3-April 26%2C 2013.jpg\" style=\"height:153px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Maritime and Seafood&nbsp;Museum board members break ground on Point Cadet</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[Ray L. Bellande-February 1, 2013 and April 26, 2013]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi Maritime and Seafood Museum </strong>ground breaking was held at Point Cadet on February 1, 2013.(The Sun Herald, January 19, 2013, p. A2 and February 2, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Gulf Coast Carnival Association&nbsp;</strong>announced its royalty for 2013, the organization\'s 105th year<strong>. King d\'Iberville is James K. \"Jimmy\" Wetzel and Queen Ixolib is Analise Brashier</strong>. (The Sun Herald February 10,2013&nbsp; p.F1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hattiesburg, Mississippi was hit by a tornado </strong>on February 10th damaging some buildings on the USM campus.(The Sun Herald, February 11, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Wetzel%2C James-King Iberville 2013_0.jpg\" style=\"height:250px; width:250px\" /></strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2013 King Iberville</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Linda Analise Brashier </strong>and <strong>James K. \'Jimmy\' Wetzel </strong>ruled as Queen Ixolib and King d\'Iberville as the Gulf Coast Carnival association celebrated its Mardi Gras parading the streets of Biloxi on February 12th.(The Sun Herald, February 10, 2013, p. F1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>City of D\'Iberville celebrated its 25th incorporation anniversary </strong>[February 10, 1988] on February 19th.(The Sun Herald, February 16, 2013, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Bill Holland, master boat builder</strong>, has built over 50 boats in his life. He built his first skiff at age 9 and his first cat boat at age 12. He continues to work on two cat boats whose elegance and craftsmanship draw the admiration of wooden boat aficionados everyone. His work, along with his crew and a few others along with the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum helps preserve the <strong>maritime history of Bilox</strong>i. (The Sun Herald March 12, 2013&nbsp; p.7B)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On March 13th,<strong> Jorge Bergoglio</strong> (b. 1937), <strong>Argentine Cardinal, was elected Pope</strong> and chose the name Francis.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>35th annual Hibernia Marching Society\'s St. Patricks\'s Day</strong> parade was held March 16, 2013. King Tim C. Holleman andQueen April Leigh Bullock. (The Sun Herald, March 10, 2013, p. F1 and March 17, 2013, p. 2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Mladinich%2C John (1928-2013).jpg\" style=\"height:207px; width:207px\" /></strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>John M. Mladinich </strong>(1928-2013) died at Biloxi on March 28th.&nbsp; He was the son of Croatian immigrants and made his livelihood in the restaurant, real estate&nbsp;and entertainment business.&nbsp; John\'s Fiesta Club, The Hot Stop,&nbsp;and White Pillars Restaurant were very popular for several decades in the mid-late 2oth Century.(The Sun Herald, March 31, 2013, p. A&nbsp; )</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Voivedich%2C Charlie (1938-2013).jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:134px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles E. Voivedich</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles E. Voivedich</strong> (1938-2013), \'Charley V.\', died on April 2nd at Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Charley V. was one of the Coast\'s better known musicians and its ambassador singing our \'Coast National Anthem\'-<strong>\"Cherry Pie\"</strong>!(The Sun Herald, April 7, 2013]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Keesler Air Force Base</strong>has been named <strong>Best Air Force Base in the nation</strong>. A few examples of Keesler\'s efforts include expanding the recycling program, renovating dormitories, improving the medical evaluation board case completion time, and reducing errors in deployment out-processing by 20 percent.(The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press April 11,2013&nbsp; p.1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Harry Johnson Schmidt Jr</strong>. &nbsp;(1936-2013), native of NOLA and son of&nbsp; Dr. Harry J. Schmidt (1905-1997) and&nbsp;&nbsp;Margaret Mary Heath Schmidt (1908-1983)&nbsp;died on April 22, 2013 at Ocean Springs.&nbsp; Harry practiced medicine in Biloxi with his father, and two brothers, Dr. Robert J. Schmidt (1937-2000) and Dr. Richard C. Schmidt, at the Schmidt Clinic on Lameuse Street.&nbsp; Ann Baltar Schmidt (1937-2012), &nbsp;Harry\'s spouse, died at Biloxi on April 22, 2013.(The Sun Herald, April 24, 2013, p. A4 and April 25, 2013, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>White House Hotel was acquired by Barrington Development LLC</strong> of Ridgeland, Mississippi and they plan a $7 million renovation and restoration of the 48,000 square-foot,&nbsp;historic structure.(The Sun Herald, April 24, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Peter Halat Jr</strong>., former Biloxi Mayor, <strong>was released </strong>from the federal prison at Montogomery, Alabama in March 2012 and <strong>from a halfway house at Hattiesburg, Mississippi on April 24th</strong>.&nbsp; Mayor Halat was <strong>incarcerated for nearly 16 years for&nbsp;his conviction in the 1987 murder plot of Judge Vincent Sherry and his spouse, Margaret Sherry</strong>.(The Sun&nbsp;Herald, April 25, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>KAFB won a $1 million and a 2013 Commander-in-Chief Award declaring Keesler AFB as America\'s best</strong>.&nbsp; Brigadier <strong>General Brad Spacy, Commander of the 81st Training Wing</strong>, accepted the award.(The Sun Herald, April 30, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Point Cadet fishing pier was dedicated on April 30th</strong>.&nbsp; Mayor Holloway recommended that the new facility be named in honor of Nicholas \"Corky\" Hire (b. 1922), a local fisherman of Croatian ancestry.(The Sun Herald, April 30, 2013, A3 and May 1, 2013, p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Coast casinos get new amenities and makeovers. <strong>Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino</strong>&nbsp; is adding a 150 room hotel tower that they hope to open by New Year\'s Eve.&nbsp; The Isle Casino is undergoing a transformation and expansion. When Phase I is complete this summer, the resort will be rebranded by the new owner, as <strong>Golden Nugget Biloxi</strong>.(The Sun Herald May 5,2013&nbsp; p.10B)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Officials from <strong>William Carey University</strong> and state legislators were guest speakers at a press conference to announce a new <strong>Health Care Industry Zone</strong> in the <strong>community of Tradition</strong>. (The Sun Herald May 14,2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jeanette Cerinich Capuano</strong>receives the <strong>Mother of the Year</strong> award from <strong>Biloxi Lions Club</strong>. A mother of five children. Jeanette Cauano was nominated by her sister, Patricia Powell; daughter, Laurie Erring and grandson, Jason Balius. Laurie Cauano Herring said “My mother is Mother of the Year because of her selflessness and unconditional love for her family, friends and community. She is married to the late Louis E. Capuano. She is employed part time at Sekul, Hornsby, Tuisdale Law Firm. She is an active and practicing member of the Cathedral of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi. . She is described by her family as someone who always puts other before herself. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and cooks and delivers food to people she knows cannot do so for themselves. She is also the first to deliver her chicken soup and a card to those who are sick. (The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press May 16,2013&nbsp; p.1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Pan American Clipper</strong>to celebrate 76th birthday at Wooden Boat Show. The Pan American Clipper is a 1937 65\' Biloxi Lugger/Excursion boat built by <strong>John Toche, Sr</strong>. Included in the show is a 1939 <strong>Covacevich</strong> built 56\' Biloxi Lugger/Chandeleur boat. (The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press May 16,2013&nbsp; p.1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi High School</strong>will become the first school in Mississippi to become a member of <strong>The National Math and Science Initiative</strong>, a non-profit organization launched in 2007&nbsp; to transform math and science education in the U.S. (The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press May 16,2013&nbsp; p.1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Gerald \'Jerry\' Piltz</strong> (1925-2013), native of Greenwood, Mississippi and Biloxi accountant and civic leader, expired at Biloxi on May 24th.&nbsp; Jerry was King Iberville of the 1976 Mississippi Gulf Coast Mardi Gras Association festivities.(The Sun Herald, May 27, 2013, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">A year after thousands danced at the May 22, 2012 opening of <strong>Margaritville Casino </strong>crowds have thinned and management has changed. Now <strong>Margaritville</strong> is moving aggressively with major additions, the first of which is a hotel and new slot games. (Mississippi Press May 28,2013&nbsp; p.10M)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>State of Mississippi</strong> pitches in <strong>$15 million for new baseball stadium</strong> with <strong>BP grant money</strong>. (The Sun Herald May 31,2013&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>AJ Holloway</strong>faces <strong>Jess Kennedy</strong> in bid for 6th term Mayor of Biloxi.(The Sun Herald June 1,2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Richard Gollott and Laura Weems ruled over the Blessing of the Fleet </strong>at Biloxi on June 2nd.(The Sun Herald, June 2, 2013, p. A11 and The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, June 6, 2013, p. 1.)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor A.J. Holloway was re-elected for a 6th term on June 4th </strong>easily defeating Jess Kennedy 2280 votes to 804.(The Sun Herald, June 5, 2013, p. A10)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Former North Biloxian and Notre Dame High School graduate, <strong>Gordon Gollott, was elected Mayor of Gautier,</strong> Mississippi garnering 88% of the vote.(The Sun Herald, June 5, 2013, p. A10)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Sue Burleson</strong>of Long Beach is the first member from the <strong>Paul Lacoste Sports \"100-Pound Club\" from the Mississippi Gulf Coast</strong>. Before she began to lose weight, she weighed 311 pounds. She now weighs 205.(The Sun Herald June 8, 2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>St. Paul United Methodist Church</strong>at 696 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Blvd is celebrating 150 years on the Coast.(The Sun Herald July 13,2013&nbsp; P.4C)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Coast has history of <strong>UFO sightings</strong>.&nbsp; Almost 40 years after two men said they were abducted by a UFO over the Pascagoula River, Coast residents still occasionally spot strange objects in the sky.(The Sun Herald July 21, 2013&nbsp; P.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Matt Stebly&nbsp;</strong>became the first person to win the competition for the Biloxi Seafood Festival poster for three consecutive years. (The Sun Herald July 25, 2013&nbsp; P.3A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">One of the city\'s most colorful characters, <strong>Jean Guilhot, the \"Hermit of Deer Island</strong>\", was buried in an unmarked grave at the Old Biloxi Cemetery when he died in 1959. Five decades later, the Biloxi Bay Chamber has raised the money to erect a tombstone which will be dedicated October 22, 2013, before the Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour.(The Sun Herald August 8,2013 &nbsp;p. 1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Silver Slipper Casino Hotel&nbsp;</strong>on the way. $17.5M building to have 140 rooms. John Ferrucci, General Manager expects permission to proceed in the next 30 days. <strong>Full House Resorts is the parent compan</strong>y.(The Sun Herald August 9, 2013&nbsp; p.1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi Visitors Center</strong> marks 2 years. The city is acquiring more property to the east of the Visitors Center to provide outdoor space for special events as well as to the west across Porter Avenue, the city plans to have greenspace and trails and additional parking.(The Sun Herald August 9, 2013, &nbsp;p. 2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The University of Southern Mississippi in Long Beach</strong>says the completion of five building projects on its Gulf Park campus in Long Beach signifies the return of the beachfront campus from the damage it sustained from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.(The Sun Herald August 9, 2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Professional baseball team and Caillavet Park </strong>planned for downtown Biloxi. &nbsp;Johnson Consulting of Chicago relates that proposed site is <strong>one of the best in nation</strong>.(The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press, June 6, 2013, p. 1 and The Sun Herald, June 26, 2013, p. A1 and July 30, 2013, p. A1 and August 21, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Construction-Villa Santa Maria del Mar-June 2013.jpg\" style=\"height:145px; width:250px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Construction-Villa Santa Maria del Mar Plaque-June 2013_0.jpg\" style=\"height:376px; width:250px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Santa Maria del Mar and plaque</strong>-[images made June 17, 2013]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Most Rev. Roger Paul Morin on June 5th blessed the Santa Maria del Mar Retirement Community off of Tommy Munro Drive</strong>, which was rebuilt nearly eight years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed it.&nbsp;It is sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi and Morin said it is a symbol of the diocese\'s \"ongoing commitment of our service to our community and a testament to care and concern&nbsp;for our sisters and brothers, who long for a place to call home in a residential community designed with them in mind.\"&nbsp;The new $26 million retirement community was moved from the beach to Medical Park Drive behind the Diocese\'s Pastoral Center on Popp\'s Ferry Road. <strong>There are 208 units in the twin six-story towers, including 134 studio apartments and 74 one-bedroom apartments. The units are unfurnished but contain a stove and refrigerator.</strong> [The Sun Herald, June 6, 2013 and The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, June 13, 2013, p. 1.]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Paul Delcambre Sr.</strong> (1926-2013), native of Choate, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and Biloxi resident since 1946, expired at Biloxi on June 6th.&nbsp; Delcambre was owner of<strong> Del\'s Seaway Shrimp &amp; Oyster Company and Seaway Freezing Company</strong>.&nbsp; He was president of the local American Shrimp Processors and Canners Association and a member of the Mississippi Restaurant Association.(The Sun Herald, June 11, 2013, p. A7)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Construction-Isle makeover-June 10%2C 2013..jpg\" style=\"height:225px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Isle-Golden Nugget&nbsp; during its makeover and renovation.</strong>[image made mid-June 2013]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Artists Die Best in Black, a Hollywood-type motion picture, </strong>with local financing <strong>began shooting </strong>at Biloxi on June 17th.(The Sun Herald, June 18, 2013, p. A1 and The Ocean Springs Gazette, June 20, 2013, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On June 21st,<strong> the Golden Nugget Casino, formerly the Isle and Isle of Capri, celebrated its Grand Opening of the completion of its $100 million dollar first improvement stage</strong>.(The Sun Herald, June 16, 2013, p. A1 and&nbsp;The Sun Herald, June 22, 2013, p. A1 and&nbsp;The Biloxi D\'Iberville Press, June &nbsp; , 2013, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Isaiah Canaan</strong>, Biloxi native, <strong>was selected by the NBA Houston Rockets in the 2nd round </strong>[34th overall selection]<strong> of the 2013 NBA draft. </strong>&nbsp;Canaan prepped at Biloxi High School and averaged 21 ppg and 4 assists per game at <strong>Murray State University </strong>in Kentucky.(The Sun Herald, June 28, 2013, p. D1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/138 Lameuse Street-August 5%2C 2013.jpg\" style=\"height:225px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>138 Lameuse Street-</strong><strong>August 5, 2013</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[view WNW]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In early August, the City of Biloxi demolished their former Annex Building at 138 Lameuse Street. &nbsp;The<strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;two-story structure was erected in 1953 by the <strong>Lyman C. Bradford Veterans of Foreign Wars&nbsp;</strong>[VFW] Post No. 2434 at 2<strong>12-214 Lameuse Street. &nbsp;It was dedicated in late July 1953.</strong>&nbsp; The building housed the Southern Life &amp; Insurance Company and Barton, Pile &amp; Wermuth on the first floor while the VFW occupied the second floor.&nbsp;(The Daily Herald, July 9, 1953, p. 8)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Robin Roberts</strong>, calling Pass Christian, Mississippi home and <strong>Good Morning America</strong> [ABC] co-anchors, <strong>accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPY Awards</strong> in Los Angeles on July 17th.(The Sun Herald, July 18, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Guice%2C Julia M. Cook (1928-2013).jpg\" style=\"height:207px; width:207px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Julia Marie Cook Guice</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Julia Cook Guice</strong> (1928-2013), author, <strong>1st Civil Defense Director of the City of Biloxi</strong> [1957] and <strong>1st Director of the Harrison County Civil Defense Council</strong> [appointed by Dewey Lawrence in September 1960] and&nbsp;<strong>Biloxi City</strong> <strong>Historian</strong>, expired on August 5th.(The Daily Herald, September 17, 1960, p. 1 and&nbsp;The Sun Herald, August 6, 2013, p. A4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Harrison County supervisors&nbsp;</strong>agreed with Assessor Tal Flurry the Casino Magic tower on the beach has no value. The tower, which was valued at $40 million before Hurricane Katrina. The assessment on it was dropped to $9 million in 2006 and to zero from 2007 on. (The Sun Herald August 28, 2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2013 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame inductees: Doug Barber-BHS-1969</strong>;&nbsp;<strong>Howard \'Dickey\' Battle-MC-1990</strong>;&nbsp;<strong>Peter Roy \'Lee\' Elder-BHS-1964</strong>;<strong>Kenneth Lyons Sr</strong>.-<strong>BHS-1947</strong>;&nbsp;<strong>Dennis Malpass-ND-1961;</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Henry \'Spud\' Wieniewitz-MP-1970</strong>; and&nbsp;<strong>Richard Lew</strong>&nbsp;\"<strong>Wimpy\" Winther-BHS-1966.</strong>(The Sun Herald, August 25, 2013)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Breakers Inn on Beach Boulevard</strong>was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.&nbsp; The City Council voted to rezone the 7-acre site at 2506 Beach Blvd as requested by Anthony Lee and Lee Brothers LLC. They plan to develop the <strong>Beach View Apartments and Hotel</strong>.(The Sun Herald August 28, 2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Plans for <strong>Oyster Bay Casino are off the table according to the developers</strong>, who say they are working to get a casino approved at the Back Bay Site by the end of the year. <strong>Pivotal Group Inc.</strong> is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the state Department of Environmental Quality to get a permit for the use of the property, the wetlands and drainage.(The Sun Herald August 28, 2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Hollis%2C Charles Dixie (1928-2013).jpg\" style=\"height:182px; width:120px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles \'Dixie\' Hollis (1928-2013)</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Charles \'Dixie\' Hollis</strong> (1928-2013) expired at Biloxi on September 6th. &nbsp;Dixie was the son of Dr. Daniel L. Hollis (1893-1975) and Vola Elizabeth Cummings Hollis (1897-1994). He graduated from BHS with the Class of 1946 where he played football and ran track. &nbsp;Dixie matriculated to the University of Alabama and graduated from Ole Miss where he lettered in track. &nbsp;Mr. Hollis was active in the civic and social life of Biloxi and was Commodore of the BYC in 1964. &nbsp;He worked for the Veterans Admnistration from 1955 until his retirement in 1992.(The Sun Herald, September 8, 2013, p. A12)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Beau Rivage&nbsp;</strong>hires veterans through <strong>Boots to Business</strong>, a 10 week employment training program. The Beau Rivage is working with <strong>American Red Cross</strong> to offer the program which currently has 12 veterans employed at other jobs in the area and 60 more veterans are becoming involved in the program. <strong>MGM Resorts International</strong>, Beau Rivage\'s parent company, provided a $250,000 grant to expand Boots to Business in Las Vegas and now at other MGM properties.(The Sun Herald September 6, 2013&nbsp; p.2A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Phase two of <strong>Golden Nuggett\'s</strong> renovations reveals <strong>Michael Patrick\'s Sports Café &amp; Grille </strong>and concert venue.(The Sun Herald September 6,2013&nbsp; p.8D)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Quave%2C Billy Ray.jpg\" style=\"height:80px; width:80px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Billy Ray Quave</strong> (1933-2013), former <strong>City Editor of <em>The Daily Herald</em></strong>, expired on September 14th. &nbsp;He was an Army veteran and graduate of Biloxi High School, Perkinston JC, and USM.(The Sun Herald, September 17, 2013)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Developers</strong> want to build a $220 million <strong>casino west of Interstate 110 on the Back Bay -</strong> what many consider \"sacred ground\" that can\'t be a casino site. Property owners are requesting a zoning change. (The Sun Herald September 17, 2013&nbsp; p. 1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Edgewater Mall </strong>to mark 50 years. In 1963, it was the first mall between Miami and Houston.(The Sun Herald September 19, 2013 &nbsp;p. 1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Insurer <strong>USAA loses wind vs. water case</strong>.&nbsp; Minor family wins $1.56M Katrina verdict.(The Sun Herald September 21, 2013 &nbsp;p. 1A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi City Council voted 5-2 to back a $21 million dollar GO bond</strong> <strong>issue</strong> to fund a <strong>minor league baseball stadium </strong>on Caillavet and Beach Boulevard. &nbsp;The <strong>State of Mississippi will contribute $15 million dollars</strong> from a British Petroluem grant for the project.(The Sun Herald, October 9, 2013, p. A1 and A10)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">D\'Iberville statue back in Biloxi. The statue of explorer <strong>Pierre LeMoyne, sieu d\'Iberville</strong> is back overlooking the water near the Biloxi Lighthouse. The statue, created by local artist Mary Ott Tremmel Davidson, was hoisted into place on its new concrete base on the west side of the <strong>Biloxi Visitor Center</strong>.&nbsp; The statue was sent off for refurbishment \"to get rid of the Katrina scars\" and will be dedicated in December.(The Sun Herald November 1, 2013, &nbsp;p. 3A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/12 Palms Memorial-Biloxi Cemetery_0.jpg\" style=\"height:300px; width:200px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce through its Cultural and Heritage Committee re-dedicated the&nbsp;<strong>Twelve Palms Memorial on Veteran\'s Day 2014&nbsp;</strong>in <strong>Business Men\'s Park on Back Bay Forrest Avenue. </strong>&nbsp;The <strong>original Twelve Palms Memorial was created to hono</strong>r the <strong>twelve Biloxians who lost their lives during World War I.</strong> &nbsp;The Biloxi Cleophan Club in March 1919, planted twelve palm trees in the L&amp;N Park on the SW/C of Reynoir and Railroad Street, now called Esters Boulevard.(The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, November 7, 2013, p. 1 and&nbsp;The Sun Herald November 6, 2013, &nbsp;p. A2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Logan Skelton&nbsp;</strong>(b. 1961), son of&nbsp;<strong>Zan L. Skelton&nbsp;</strong>(1928-2012), a native of Shubata, Clarke County, Mississippi and former BHS English teacher and author, <strong>was named the 21st Biloxian Made Good</strong>. &nbsp;Logan graduated from <strong>BHS in 1979</strong> and studied at Loyola University. University of Rochester, and the Manhattan School of Music. &nbsp;He has received international acclaim as a pianist, teacher and composer. &nbsp;Logan has worked on the faculties at the Manhattan School of Music, Missouri State University and <strong>is presently Proffesor of Piano and Director of Doctoral Studies in Piano Performance at the University of Michigan</strong>.(The&nbsp;Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press, November 7, 2013, p. 1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Croatian folk group2-BPL.jpg\" style=\"height:131px; width:200px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Croatian folk and dance group of Biloxi-circa 1937</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[courtesy of the Biloxi Public Library archives]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The&nbsp;<strong>Slavic Benevolent Association of St. Nickolai celebrated its 100th anniversary</strong>&nbsp;on December 7th at the new&nbsp;<strong>Croatian-American Cultural Center</strong>&nbsp;at Maple and 3rd Street on Point Cadet, once called&nbsp;<strong>\'Little Austria\'</strong>.(The Sun Herald, December 3, 2013, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2014</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Mockler%2C Peter F. (1948-2014)_0.jpg\" style=\"height:141px; width:120px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Father Peter F. Mockler</strong>&nbsp;(1948-2014), native of Woodbrook, Newbridge, Ballinasloe, County. Galway, Ireland died on January 30, 2014 at Lizana, Harrison County, Mississippi. &nbsp;He studied at St. Patrick College, Carlow, Ireland and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson on June 10, 1973. He arrived in Mississippi on Aug. 26, 1973.(The Sun Herald, February 1, 2014, p. A-4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Ladnier%2C Fabin (1927-2014).jpg\" style=\"height:226px; width:194px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Fabin Joseph Ladnier</strong> (1926-2014), Biloxi native and longtime community volunteer and founder of St. Joseph\'s Community Meal service and who assisted in the development of the Twelve Baskets Food Bank and The Lord Is My Help soup kitchen and St. Vincent de Paul\'s Pharmacy, died at Ocean Springs on February 12, 2014. &nbsp;Fabin Ladnier day was celebrated at Biloxi on February 10, 2009.(The Sun herald, February 13, 2014, p. A5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Demolition of the Singing River Mall&nbsp;</strong>at Gautier, Mississippi commenced on February 26th. &nbsp;It opened in 1980.(The Sun Herald, April 5, 2014, p. A-1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/thumbs_dsc03661_jpg.jpg\" style=\"height:90px; width:120px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Hibernia Marching Society St. Patrick\'s Day Parade</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/SAM_0339.JPG\" style=\"height:250px; width:300px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic-March 21-March 23, 2014</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[L-R: Jeff Maggert, caddy, Fred Couples and Kenny Perry-image March 22, 2014 at Fallen Oaks CC]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jeff Maggert</strong> [-11] in his first Champions Tour event won the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic over <strong>Billy Andrade</strong> [9]; <strong>Jay Hass </strong>[-8]; <strong>Bernard Langer</strong>&nbsp;[-8]; and <strong>Fred Couples </strong>[-6].(The Sun Herald, March 24, 2014, p. A-1 and B-1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>James B. \'JB\' Richmond Sr. </strong>(1925-2014), local historian, died on March 29, 2014.(The Sun Herald, April 2, 2014, p. A-4)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Emile L. Desporte Jr.</strong> (1926-2014), Biloxi retail seafood dealer, expired on March 30, 2014.(The Sun herald, April 1, 2014, p. A-1 and p. A-6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Busch%2C Doris Cordelia (1906-2014).jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:116px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Doris Cordelia Busch</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Doris C. Busch </strong>(1906-2014), native of Natchez, expired on April 11, 2014. &nbsp;She received her B.A. in Chemistry from Dilliard University and furthered her studies at Southern University, Atlanta University and Tougaloo College. An outstanding teacher and educator, Miss. Busch taught at Florida Memorial Junior College, Nichols High School and Biloxi Colored High School and was Librarian at Nichols High School and Bay St. Louis High School. Ms. Busch served as Service Club Director for a number of years at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi. Her internment was in Biloxi Cemetery.(The Sun Herald, April &nbsp;16, 2014, p. A-)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Neirynck%2C James H. (1928-2014).jpg\" style=\"height:207px; width:207px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>James H. “Jim” Neirynck</strong> (1928-2014), native of Bloomington, Illinois, passed on June 2, 2014 in Biloxi.&nbsp; He graduated from Quincy College in Quincy, Illinois, then served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a longtime general contractor who built numerous homes and businesses on the Gulf Coast. Jim was a member of the Biloxi Yacht Club for more than 35 years where he was an avid sailor and served as Commodore for 2 years. Jim was also a member of the Mississippi Home Builders Association, Ocean Springs Rotary and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.(The Sun Herald, June 11, 2014, p. A-4)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Gilich%2C Andrew_0.jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:126px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Andrew K. Gilich Sr.</strong> (1923-2014) passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by wife of 58 years Jacobina Sekul Wetzel Gilich; his parents Mike Gillich Sr. and Rosa Guich Gillich; his brothers, Joseph Gillich, Rudolph Gillich and Mike Gillich Jr.; his sisters, Anna Mae Gilich and Mary Agnes Gilich; son, Stephen K. Wetzel; and a grandson, Gregory Marco Gilich. Mr. Gilich was&nbsp;survived by sons, Jim Wetzel and Andrew “FoFo” Gilich (Serena); daughters, Andrea “Tot” Gilich Sr. and Jaye Gilich Brice (C.A. “Buddy”); daughter-in-law, Brenda C. Wetzel; sister, Lucille Gilich Barq, all from Biloxi; and sister, Frances Gillich Duke of St. Paul, Minnesota. Andrew was an avid golfer and with his spouse were the proprietors of Foodland Supermarket. &nbsp;He was a truly good father, friend and Biloxian who was proud of his Croatian heritage.(The Sun Herald, June 28, 2014)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Scarlet Pearl-3-Nov. 13%2C 2014.jpg\" style=\"height:185px; width:250px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Scarlet Pearl-2-November 13%2C 2014.jpg\" style=\"height:153px; width:250px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[images made November 13, 2014]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">The <strong>Scarlet Pearl Casino in D\'Iberville broke ground on July 13th.</strong> &nbsp;Roy Anderson Corporation is erecting the $250 million structure on Central Avenue east of I-110.(The Sun Herald, July 15, 2014, p. A-1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Margaritaville Casino</strong>&nbsp;at Point Cadet announced that&nbsp;<strong>it would close in September</strong>. &nbsp;The casino opened for business on May &nbsp;22, 2012.(The Sun Herald, July 22, 2014, p. A-1)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Green%2C Donald-1968.jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:94px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>&nbsp;Donald Rupert Green</strong> (1926-2014)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Donald R. \'Don\' Green </strong>(1926-2014), native of Sherwood, North Dakota and Coast resident since 1952, expired at Ocean Springs, Mississippi on July 19, 2014. &nbsp;Don was a veteran of the USAF and graduate of Michigan Technical University. &nbsp;He joined <strong>Ferson Optical at Ocean Springs </strong>after completing his military service and became president of the company in 1962. &nbsp;In 1976, <strong>Don and Janet Swan Ferson Green, his spouse, founded PFG Optics</strong>, and he retired in 1996. &nbsp;Mr. Green was active in civic affairs at both Biloxi and Ocean Springs. &nbsp;He was a <strong>director of the Hancock Bank and the Jackson and George County Salvation Army</strong>. &nbsp;Don was a fine athlete and participated in ball room dancing, tennis, golf, and skiing. He won a national ski event, gold medal in 2012 claiming the giant slalom title in his age group. &nbsp;Mr. Green was an aviator and had flown in Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas and Central America.(The Sun Herald, July 22, 2014, p. A-6 and July 23, 2014, p. A-8)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Biloxi Maritime and Seafood Museum3-March 13%2C 2013_0.jpg\" style=\"height:250px; width:188px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/SEAFOOD Museum-AUGUST 2%2C 2014.jpg\" style=\"height:167px; width:250px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>The Biloxi Maritime and Seafood Museum opened very grandly on 2 August. &nbsp;</strong>Its ground breaking was held at Point Cadet on February 1, 2013.(The Sun Herald, January 19, 2013, p. A2 and February 2, 2013, p. A1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Compton%2C Thomas R. (1943-2014).jpg\" style=\"height:155px; width:120px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dr. Thomas \'Tonk\' Ransom Compton</strong> (1943-2014), Biloxi native and architect, passed on August 1st. Thomas held degrees from LSU and USM. &nbsp;He was a principal in Compston, Bolton &amp; Associates and an Architect Emeritus with the AIA.(The Sun Herald, August 5, 2014, p. A-6)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Corban%2CLawrence Jr..jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:92px\" /></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Lawrence C. \'Larry\' Corban</strong> (1929-2014), age 85 years, life-long Biloxi resident and son of Judge Lawrence C. Corbanand Gene Sulivan Corban, died on August 4th. &nbsp;Larry was an attorney educated at the University of Mississippi.(The Sun Herald, August 6, 2014, p. A-)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Dale M. Titler Sr</strong>. (1926-2014), author, miltary historian, and <strong>Historian at KAFB from 1978-1989,</strong> died at Gulfport on August 20th.(The Sun Herald, August 22, 2014, p. A-5)</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Margaritaville on Point Cadet closed it doors on September 15, 2014.</strong>(The Sun Herald, September 16, 2014, p. A-1 and&nbsp;September 17, 2014, p. A-1.</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Jake Mladinich</strong> (1926-2014), Biloxi entrepreneur and personality, <strong>died on December 18, 2014.</strong> Jake and John Mladinich, his brother, were known for their Biloxi buisnesses particularly the Fiesta, Hot Stop, CabanaBeach Motel, Sea-N-Sirloin Restaurant and Trader John\'s.(The Sun Herald, December 20, 2014, p. A-6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Katherine T. Blessey</strong>, native of Ukraine, was selected by the <strong>Biloxi Lions Club as Biloxi\'s Outstanding Citizen for 2014.</strong> &nbsp;Katherine is the proprietor of Chateau Blessey Bed and Breakfast.(The Sun Herald, March 12, 2015, p. A-3)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>2015</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Creel%2C G.N. (1929-2015).jpg\" style=\"height:207px; width:207px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>G.N. \"Nicky\" Creel</strong> (1929-2015) former <strong>Harrrison County Chancery Clerk</strong>, expired on January 15, 2015. &nbsp;Nicky served the people of Harrison County as their Chancery Clerk from 1972 until 1996. &nbsp;Creel was an innovator and commenced efforts to computerize county land records and established a system for the Chancery Court to work with the mentally ill. &nbsp;Nicky was the son of J.A. \'Tony\' Creel, for Biloxi City Commissioner, and Gladys Ward Creel.(The Sun Herald, January 16, 2015, p. A-5)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Delacruz%2C Chester A. Jr..jpg\" style=\"height:167px; width:250px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Chester A. Delacruz II</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">A true Biloxi talent passed on January 27, 2015 with the death of<strong> Chester A. Delacruz II </strong>(1934-2015). &nbsp;Chester was a musician, artist and thespian.[The Sun Herald, January 30, 2015, p. A-4 and A-5 &nbsp;] &nbsp;</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway checked into an alcohol treatment facility</strong> in Hattiesburg on January 29th. &nbsp;Ward 2 Councilman Felix Gines was appointed by Mayor Holloway as acting Mayor. &nbsp;Holloway is expected to return to office within 60 days.(The Sun Herald, January 30, 2015, p. A-1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>David Files Riemann</strong>, King d\'Iberville, and <strong>Alexa Faye Carter</strong>, Queen Ixolib, ruled Mardi Gras Day, February 17th, at the Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade in Biloxi.(The Sun Herald, February 15, 2015, p. F-1)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">In February,&nbsp;<strong>Captain Louis Skrmetta</strong>, operations manager of Pan Isles Inc.-Ship Island Excursions, announced that&nbsp;<strong>Gulf Islands National Seasore had renewed its contract for ferrying passengers to Ship Island for ten more years.</strong>(The Sun Herald, February 24, 2015, p. A-6)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Holloway%2C A.J. -Bridge dedication.jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:200px\" /><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/u4/Glavan%2C Kenny-March 10%2C 2015_0.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:163px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Mayor A.J. Holloway and Kenny Glavan</span></span></strong></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Mayor Andrew Joseph Holloway officially resigned from office on March 10th</strong>. At a special election held by the City Council on March 10th, Councilman <strong>Kenny Glavan</strong> was <strong>chosen as interim Mayor</strong> until a special election is held in the near future. &nbsp;Councilwoman, <strong>Dixie Newman</strong>, announced that she would be a candidate to lead Biloxi.(The Sun Herald, March 2015, &nbsp;March 11, 2015, p. A-1, March &nbsp;2015)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Katherine T. Blessey</strong>, native of Ukraine, was selected by the <strong>Biloxi Lions Club as Biloxi\'s Outstanding Citizen for 2014.</strong> &nbsp;Katherine is the proprietor of Chateau Blessey Bed and Breakfast.(The Sun Herald, March 12, 2015, p. A-3 and March 20, 2015, p. A-2)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Sal%20and%20Mookies-opened%20April%202015..jpg\" style=\"height:150px; width:200px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Sal and Mookie\'s New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint</strong> , a restaurant at 110&nbsp;Lameuse Street, <strong>opened on April 13th.</strong>(TheSun Herald, April 13, 2015)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Bellande%20award-April%2016%2C%202015.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:188px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[L-R: Jane Shambra, Biloxi Public history and genealogy Librarian; Mr. Bellande; and Julia Marks Young, Deputy Coordinator of MHRAB]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On April 16, 2015, <strong>Ray L. Bellande was recognized by the Mississippi Historical Records Advisory Board with an Award for Excellence</strong> for his historical websites: &lt;biloxihistoricalsociety.org&gt; and &lt;oceanspringarchives.net&gt;.(The Ocean Springs Record, May 5, 2015)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Gilich%2C%20Andrew%20Jr..jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:133px\" /></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Andrew J. Gilich Jr.</strong></span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Andrew \"FoFo\" J. Gilich</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Jr.</strong> and <strong>Winfield \"Windy\" Swetman &nbsp;III</strong> received&nbsp;51 % of the vote <strong>in the April 28th Biloxi Mayoral election</strong> to replace former Mayor A.J. Holloway. &nbsp;In a&nbsp;runoff will be held on May 12, 2015, Mr. Gilich outpolled Mr. Swetman 4319 votes to 2914 votes and became Biloxi\'s new Mayor.(The Sun Herald, April 30, 2015, p. A-1 and May 13, 2015, p. A-1.)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Peterson%2C%20Troy-Sheriff%20elect%202015_1.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:133px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Sheriff Troy Peterson</span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><strong>Troy Peterson</strong>&nbsp;was elected Sheriff of Harrison County, Mississippi on August &nbsp;25, &nbsp;2015. &nbsp;He defeated incumbent and his former boss, Melvin Brisolara, in a runoff election. &nbsp;Sheriff elect Peterson had won&nbsp;the first primary held on August 4, 2015 but did not gain the&nbsp;majority of the 20,491 votes casts. &nbsp;In the runoff, Brisolara garnered only 7237 votes [38%] while Peterson had 11,998 [62%].(The Sun Herald, August 28, 2015, p. A-5)</span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">2016</span></span></strong></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Barhanovich%2C%20Yankee-2-1977_2.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:143px\" /></p>\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">On August 6th, the&nbsp;<strong>Croatian-American Cultural Center</strong>, City of Biloxi and Dr. Gilbert Mason Jr&nbsp;<strong>were&nbsp;hosts to the Frank \"Yankee\" Barhanovich, \'The Music Mogul\'</strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>50th Anniversary of the August 5, 1966 Biloxi Municipal Stadium by James Brown</strong>. &nbsp;</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtejustify\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">In December 2016, the&nbsp;<strong>State of Mississippi acquired the 492 acres that British Petroleum had bought from the Boddie family</strong>&nbsp;in April 2011. &nbsp;The Federal Mississippi Coastal Improvements Program acquired the tract for $13.7 million and transferred title to the citizens of Mississippi at no cost. &nbsp;The US Army Corps of Engineers planned to commence in February or March 2017 to \"renourish\"&nbsp;the eastern beach of Cat Island and restore Goose Point to its pre-1998 configuration and adding 40-acres.[The Sun Herald, December 10, 2016, p. A-1]</span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">2017</span></span></strong></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/Guice%2C%20Daniel%20Dicks2.jpg\" style=\"height:200px; width:138px\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\">Former Biloxi <strong>Mayor Daniel \"Danny\" Dicks Guice</strong> (1927-2017) expired at his home on 13 April. &nbsp;He attended Ole Miss and Tulane Law School. &nbsp;Guice lead Biloxi through some of its most turbulent times-racial issues and Hurricane Camille. &nbsp;A true gentleman and leader.(The Sun Herald, April 14, 2017, p. 6A and April 15, 2017, p. 6A)</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n<p class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>2018</strong></span></span></p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"rteleft\"><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Effective 2 January 2018,&nbsp;<strong><em>The Ocean Springs Record</em></strong>&nbsp;merged with&nbsp;<strong><em>The Ocean Springs Gazette</em></strong>. &nbsp;The new journal became&nbsp;<em><strong>The Ocean Springs Gazette &amp; Record</strong>.</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Bay Corporation, owner of&nbsp;<strong><em>The Ocean Springs Record</em></strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><em>The Biloxi-D\'Iberville Press</em></strong>, sold these journals to Campbell Newspapers, LLC, owned by Tommy and Dee Ann Campbell. &nbsp;The Campbells,&nbsp;owners of&nbsp;<strong><em>The Choctaw Sun-Advocate</em></strong>&nbsp;in Butler, Alabama, also acquired&nbsp;<strong><em>The Ocean Springs Gazette</em></strong>&nbsp;from James and Cindy Ricketts.[The Ocean Springs Record, December 28, 2017, p. 1 and The Ocean Springs Gazette &amp; Record, January 4, 2018, p. 4]</span></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">2019</span></span></strong></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">2020</span></span></strong></div>\r\n\r\n<div>&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Nina%20and%20Pinta-Biloxi-Feb.%202020.jpg\" style=\"height:500px; width:750px\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><strong><span style=\"font-size:14px\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Nina and Pinta arrive at Biloxi on 20 February 2020.</span></span></strong></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"/sites/default/files/inline/images/Broadwater%20Beach-Dakia%20Casino-2020_0.jpg\" style=\"height:400px; width:617px\" /></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\"><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[The Sun Herald, June 18, 2020. p. A-1]</span></div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtecenter\">\r\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(14, 75, 126); color: rgb(14, 75, 126); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000\"><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">Dakia Entertainment Hospitality and Broadwater Development signed a formal letter agreement to develop a $1.2 billion casino music themed-resort&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">on the former Broadwater Hotel property&nbsp;</span><strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">on Biloxi\'s West Beach. &nbsp;Dakia will manage the resort as a joint venture with the Universal Music Group.</span></strong><span style=\"font-family:georgia,serif\">[The Sun Herald, June 18, 2020, p. A-1]</span></span></div>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(14, 75, 126); color: rgb(14, 75, 126); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n', '', '2');
