A.J. Hollloway was elected Mayor of Biloxi, Mississippi in 1993 and begain his fourth term in July, 2005. He was educated in the Biloxi public schools and graduated from the University of Mississippi. Prior to his election as mayor, Holloway worked at the Mississippi Tax Commission for 12 years, reaching the position of senior revenue agent, and served one term on the Biloxi City Council, representing Ward 3. During his term as mayor, he oversaw the direct financial benefit to Biloxi from casino gambling that was introduced to the area in 1992. Biloxi and Mississippi coast Biloxi is a city located in Harrison County, Mississippi. ... 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... July is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... The University of Mississippi (also known as Ole Miss) is a public, coeducational research university located near Oxford, Mississippi. ... State nickname: Magnolia State Other U.S. States Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Governor Haley Barbour (R) Official languages English Area 125,546 km² (32nd)  - Land 121,606 km²  - Water 3,940 km² (3%) Population (2000)  - Population 2,697,243 (31st)  - Density 23. ...

Hurricane Katrina

On August 28, 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit Biloxi causing massive damage and loss of life. Summarizing the devastation in Biloxi left behind by Katrina, Holloway told The Biloxi Sun Herald, "This is our tsunami." [edit] This article is about the 2005 hurricane. ...

Reference

• City of Biloxi - Mayor's Office
• PBS Online News Hour - Gambling Debates July 15, 1996
• "This is our tsunami"