Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Biloxi votes to extend deadline for FEMA trailers »

  BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - Community activists took their fight for FEMA trailer residents from the streets of Biloxi to the council chambers Tuesday. "People are in a situation where they are trying to fight for whatever home they have," said Charmel Gaulden with Gulf Coast Fair Housing. Activists representing more than 30 organizations held a news conference Tuesday morning protesting an ordinance being pushed by the Biloxi's Community Development office. The ordinance would give people…

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Events

Oct 16, 2009 • Champions of Justice Weekend »

Champions of Justice Weekend
October 16-18, 2009

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Jul 03, 2009 • Fundraiser for NAACP Youth »
Biloxi Elks, Biloxi, MS

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Jun 24, 2009 • Steps Coalition Quarterly Meeting »
, Biloxi, MS

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Jun 22, 2009 • Disaster Preparedness »
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