MDMR to begin emergency oyster work program Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources will begin Phase I of an emergency oyster resource recovery program in response to the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Jan. 10. MDMR will hold informational meetings at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the…
French Kiss Pastries is now open in the Food Court at Edgewater Mall. Owner Jacqueline Ladnier offers her breakfast pastries, mini cakes, cannolis, éclairs, cakes, chicken salad, soups, coffee drinks, ham and turkey sandwiches &, of course, more. If you haven’t tried these pastries, you really should treat yourself. No, really. You can also go to…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has info about harmful algal blooms, or red tide, on its website, dmr.ms.gov. There are some FAQs on the site, as well as phone numbers for questions about specific subjects, such as beach closures, fish kills and birds. “This harmful algal bloom is a unique occurrence for this area,”…
Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources closed all oyster reefs Friday at 4 p.m. The decision was made as a precautionary measure due to the proximity of potentially harmful algae blooms in the Mississippi Sound. “We’re erring on the side of public safety,” MDMR Executive Director Jamie Miller said. “Algae blooms are unusual…
If you’ve ever tasted the pastries sold at this Ethnic Christmas Festival, you can’t forget them. If you haven’t, you’re in luck. Cathy Lawson has pre-order forms for the delicious pastries that you can pick up at the festival. It’s a one-day annual sale and the pastry goes fast. Contact Cathy at [email protected] or call…
Jimmy John’s is now open at 2348 Pass Road in Biloxi. So says the state Health Department. Here’s a look at the menu: 8” Subs (Pepe, Big John, Totally Tuna, Turkey Tom, Vito, The Veggie, J.J.B.L.T), Giant Clubs (Smoked Ham Club, Billy Club, Italian Night Club, Hunter’s Club, Country Club, Beach Club, Gourmet Veggie Club,…
Two more new places the state Health Department has OK’d to open. Bayou Baby Catering at 294 Main St. in Biloxi is owned by Tammy Mallard. The menu features trays of fruit, vegetables, sandwiches, cheese, cookies, cupcakes and dipped strawberries. Sandbar Daiquiri Bar & Grill at 835 Vieux Marche in Biloxi is owned by D&C…
If you were expecting a report from last night’s City Council meeting, here instead is something more appetizing: four new establishments now open with the state Health Department’s approval. I’ll get to the meeting after I sort out the dismal proceedings. Orleans Chicken at 15800 Lemoyne Blvd. in Biloxi offers a concise menu of fried…
Here’s the latest from the state Health Department on new restaurants now open for business: Baja Beach Biloxi at 1785 Beach Blvd. in Biloxi has a huge menu, judging by this sampling: Queso dip, shrimp tostadas, Southwestern chicken eggrolls, quesadillas, burritos (Tex Mex, Deep South, California), fajitas, stacked enchiladas, tacos (beef, shrimp, oyster, chicken, fish,…
The recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will close in Mississippi territorial waters at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28. The commercial fishing season for Red Drum will open in Mississippi waters at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 and close when the quota is met. That’s the word this morning from the Department of Marine Resources. Meanwhile,…