Billy Hewes
Billy Hewes | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi | |
| In office June 28, 2013 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | George Scholegel |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Keating |
| President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate | |
| In office January 1, 2008 – January 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Travis Little |
| Succeeded by | Terry W. Brown |
| Member of the Mississippi State Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office January 7, 1992 – January 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Usey |
| Succeeded by | Sean Tindell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Gardner Hewes III October 27, 1961 New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paula Hewes |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Harrison Central High School |
| Alma mater | University of Southern Mississippi (BS) |
| Occupation | State legislator; Insurance agent; Real estate broker |
William Gardner Hewes III (born October 27, 1961) is an American Republican politician. He served as the mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi from 2013 to 2025. He is also the former President pro tempore of the Mississippi State Senate.