A.J. Holloway (c. 1939 – June 5, 2018)
A.J. Holloway was elected Mayor of Biloxi, Mississippi (U.S.) in 1993 and began 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.
June 5, 2018: WXXV: Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway dies at 79
Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died this morning at the age of 79.
Holloway was elected mayor five times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health.
Former Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway died this morning at the age of 79.
Holloway was elected mayor five times, serving from 1993 until 2015 when he stepped down from the office due to complications with his health.
Aug 28, 2015: Former Mayor AJ Holloway Reflects on Katrina. On hand today at the first responders remembrance were current Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich and former Biloxi Mayor A.J Holloway, who was in officer during Hurricane Katrina.
Mar 10, 2015: WLOX: Biloxi council president Kenny Glavan now interim mayor
Council members first accepted the resignation of the city's longest running mayor, A.J. Holloway, who stepped down in the middle of his sixth term for health reasons. The city council praised him for his years of leadership and dedication.
Council members first accepted the resignation of the city's longest running mayor, A.J. Holloway, who stepped down in the middle of his sixth term for health reasons. The city council praised him for his years of leadership and dedication.
Mar 5, 2015: WAPT: Biloxi mayor resigns
Mayor A.J. Holloway has submitted his resignation, effective Tuesday, March 10.
A one-page letter dated March 5 was delivered Thursday by the mayor's brother, Kenny Holloway, to David Nichols, director of administration
Mayor A.J. Holloway has submitted his resignation, effective Tuesday, March 10.
A one-page letter dated March 5 was delivered Thursday by the mayor's brother, Kenny Holloway, to David Nichols, director of administration
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Mar 5, 2015: WAPT: Biloxi mayor resigns
Mayor A.J. Holloway has submitted his resignation, effective Tuesday, March 10. Jan 29, 2015: Sun Herald: Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway checks himself into rehab Mayor A.J. Holloway checked himself into an alcohol treatment facility in Hattiesburg on Thursday afternoon. |
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Sept 8, 2014: Mississippi mayors join fight to end veteran homelessness. In Mississippi, Mayor A.J. Holloway of Biloxi and Mayor Tony Yarber of Jackson have made a commitment to participate
June 17, 2014: Watchdog.org reported: Among the officials who haven’t filed their 2013 SEI form include four mayors: Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway, who last submitted his SEI with the ethics commission in 2010.
Dec 8, 2013: Biloxi's Slavic Benevolent Association marks it centennial: Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway praised the contributions of the Slavs. "Your values and traditions made Biloxi the seafood capitol of the world," Holloway said. He closed with a nod to the families who have helped build Biloxi, telling the crowd, "Just call me A.J. Hollovich."
May 29, 2013: Gov. Bryant Announces Plans for a Minor League Baseball Stadium. “This project will have major economic and tourism impacts for the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway said. “We expect the stadium to spur additional development in downtown Biloxi. We are excited about having baseball in our city.
May 1, 2013: Mayor A.J. Holloway and Brig. Gen. Brad Spacy, 81st Training Wing commander, presented awards to individuals and groups in 17 categories, including three Keesler winners - Tech. Sgt. Brian Margavich, military volunteer of the year; Jennifer Ferguson, health services volunteer of the year; and the Fishbowl Student Ministry Center white rope program, military volunteer group of the year.
A.J. Holloway, Mayor of Biloxi, and Brig. Gen. Brad Spacy, 81st Training Wing commander, take a photo with Airmen Basic Shane Beck, 336th Training Squadron and Alec DePaola, 338th TRS, and Chaplain (Capt.) John Schuetze, 81st Training Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, at Biloxi’s 30th Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony April 23, 2013, at Biloxi, Miss. The Fishbowl Student Ministry Center White Rope Program was named Biloxi’s Military Group Volunteer of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
Dec 3, 2012: Biloxi: Thacker named municipal clerk for Biloxi
Stacy L. Thacker, the city’s deputy municipal clerk for eight years, has been named by Mayor A.J. Holloway to replace Brenda H. Johnston as the city’s municipal clerk
Stacy L. Thacker, the city’s deputy municipal clerk for eight years, has been named by Mayor A.J. Holloway to replace Brenda H. Johnston as the city’s municipal clerk
Jan 4, 2011: Mayor AJ Holloway awards Ronnika A. Joyner "Keys to the city"
A.J. Holloway had just started his fourth term as Biloxi’s mayor when Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005. Holloway, who had played football for Ole Miss and later worked for the State Tax Commission, became one of the most familiar faces as the nation followed the tragedy and recovery.
Sept 1, 2010: CNN: Mayor takes $90,000 pay cut to help struggling Mississippi city
The city of Biloxi, Mississippi, is in a financial rut. Its sales and gaming taxes have been sliding for two years. So the mayor is voluntarily taking a $90,000 pay cut and will supplement his income with retirement money.
"I just thought it was the right thing to do," said Mayor A.J. Holloway, who will earn $27,000 a year after the cut.
The city of Biloxi, Mississippi, is in a financial rut. Its sales and gaming taxes have been sliding for two years. So the mayor is voluntarily taking a $90,000 pay cut and will supplement his income with retirement money.
"I just thought it was the right thing to do," said Mayor A.J. Holloway, who will earn $27,000 a year after the cut.
Mar 17, 2008
The Mayor also says storm survivors are "not wanting to get out" of FEMA trailers "because it's free."
CNN exclusive report on the lie of Biloxi's (and the rest of coastal Mississippi's) supposed recovery. This report details the corrupt mishandling of federal dollars intended for the recovery of low income housing.
Nov 6, 2007: USA Today: Casinos bounce back in Biloxi building boom
The divisions came to a head in late September, when developers requested a zoning change to build a 30-acre, $1 billion casino across from Highway 90. The City Council narrowly voted to allow the variances 4-3 — only to have the plan vetoed by Mayor A.J. Holloway. Holloway said he would like to see casinos stay on the Gulf side of Highway 90 and concentrated along the peninsula in east Biloxi. "If you open that door to casinos, you may as well open the entire city to gambling," Holloway said. "I don't think that's the intention of the law."
The divisions came to a head in late September, when developers requested a zoning change to build a 30-acre, $1 billion casino across from Highway 90. The City Council narrowly voted to allow the variances 4-3 — only to have the plan vetoed by Mayor A.J. Holloway. Holloway said he would like to see casinos stay on the Gulf side of Highway 90 and concentrated along the peninsula in east Biloxi. "If you open that door to casinos, you may as well open the entire city to gambling," Holloway said. "I don't think that's the intention of the law."
Sept 15, 2007: Nieman Report: A Steadfast Editorial Voice
A few weeks after Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway guided a group of U.S. senators through his devastated city. At one point, Senator John Warner pulled the mayor aside and said, “Mayor Holloway, I’m an old man. I’ve been through three wars and five wives, but I’ve never seen anything as bad as this.”
A few weeks after Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway guided a group of U.S. senators through his devastated city. At one point, Senator John Warner pulled the mayor aside and said, “Mayor Holloway, I’m an old man. I’ve been through three wars and five wives, but I’ve never seen anything as bad as this.”
President George W. Bush is joined by Biloxi, Miss. Mayor A.J. Holloway, right, Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, during President Bush’s walking tour in the same Biloxi neighborhood he visited following Hurricane Katrina in September 2005. The tour allowed President Bush the opportunity to assess the progress of the area’s recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastating hurricane. White House photo by Eric Draper
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President George W. Bush waves as he is joined by Biloxi Mayor A.J. Holloway, left, Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, during President Bush’s walking tour in the same Biloxi, Miss., neighborhood he visited following Hurricane Katrina in September 2005. The tour allowed President Bush the opportunity to assess the progress of the area’s recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastating hurricane. White House photo by Eric Draper
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"I remember walking the block here with A.J. Holloway, your Mayor. He -- A.J. obviously was upset and concerned, but he also made it clear to me that with the proper amount of help, Biloxi can rebuild. And Biloxi is rebuilding. You got a fine Mayor in A.J. Holloway."
-Pres George Bush 08.28.06
-Pres George Bush 08.28.06
Oct 17, 2005: It was announced that Biloxi Mayor AJ Holloway to Attend Reopening Ceremony of Clinic Detroyed by Hurricane Katrina . Destroyed just seven weeks ago in Hurricane Katrina, the Coastal Family Health Center branch in Biloxi is back in operation. Thanks to Islamic Relief, a Burbank, CA based aid organization that purchased a mobile home and converted it into a clinic, residents of East Biloxi have access to primary health care again. A ceremony to announce the opening of the new facility will take place this Wednesday at 2 PM, with Mayor AJ Holloway attending the event.
Oct 24, 1996: New York Times: Ex-Mayor Indicted in Biloxi Killings
''The city of Biloxi has been going through this for the past 10 years,'' said the current Mayor, A. J. Holloway. ''We'd like to see this lifted from our city,'' he added, shifting uneasily in his office in the elegant limestone city hall building. Other recent attention to his town has been more welcome. Ticking off all the favorable mentions Biloxi has received in the national press, the Mayor said, ''It's just something that needs to be put to rest, for good.''
''The city of Biloxi has been going through this for the past 10 years,'' said the current Mayor, A. J. Holloway. ''We'd like to see this lifted from our city,'' he added, shifting uneasily in his office in the elegant limestone city hall building. Other recent attention to his town has been more welcome. Ticking off all the favorable mentions Biloxi has received in the national press, the Mayor said, ''It's just something that needs to be put to rest, for good.''