New grocery store coming to the City of Biloxi

Another good thing to come out of the Biloxi City Council meeting is a grocery store is finally coming to Downtown Biloxi. The city entered into an agreement on vacant property at the intersection of Caillavet and Division Street with Commerce Street Partners, LLC for $200,000. Right now, there is Lee Grocery Store on Division Street and Food Giant on…

25 Teams in 25 Days starts Wednesday

Our award-winning series News 25’s 25 Teams in 25 Days is back starting Wednesday with St. Martin High School. That’s about all we have scheduled at the moment, but be sure to tune in every Monday through Friday at 9 p.m. on FOX and 10 p.m. on NBC on WXXV to get the full season preview of your favorite Coast…

Mississippi State embraces new era at SEC Media Days

For the first time since 2019, the Mississippi State football program heads into SEC Media Days coached by someone other than the late, great Mike Leach. But his memory still strong as ever this week in Nashville as Commissioner Greg Sankey took the podium without a neck tie in honor of the Pirate. MSU still undefeated under new Head Coach…

Moss Point School District holds Back to School Rally

It’s the dog days of summer, but Moss Point students can soon call them school days as the district starts class this Thursday. Families gathered at the Jerry Alexander Stadium for the district’s annual Back-to-School Rally. This event provides students with free supplies. However, this year’s rally holds even greater significance. Just one month ago, a devastating tornado struck the…

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Center expanding in Gulfport

In a bid to meet the rising demand of rehabilitation services, Encompass Health, located within Memorial Hospital Gulfport, is expanding their capabilities. Their most recent expansion was in 2020, which made them a 43-bed inpatient hospital. However, it didn’t take long for those beds to be filled. As their list for rehab services kept growing, Encompass Health decided to expand…

City of Biloxi receives grant for downtown

The City of Biloxi is receiving a $2 million grant from the Mississippi Development Authority for the revitalization of downtown, specifically the Saenger Theatre. The grant agreement was made at the city council meeting where Mayor Gilich also talked about the progress of the Saenger. So far, the outside is nearly complete, which means the city will be moving forward…

The rebuild continues for Moss Point

Alongside the pursuit of funds for Moss Point, the recovery continues as local and out-of-state construction workers rebuild homes. One Stop Construction Enterprise out of Biloxi has led the way for the rebuild for citizens of Moss Point. The company and its crew of about 16 workers are donating their labor. They’ve helped many residents to place tarp on their…

Hattiesburg Zoo visits Harrison County Library in Orange Grove

Children at the library in Orange Grove had a wild experience this afternoon. The Harrison County Library in Orange Grove had some special guests from the Hattiesburg Zoo for all ages. Everyone at the family camp had the opportunity to meet Hattiesburg’s eastern box turtle, Allie! Allie is a full grown 30-year-old turtle and the kids got to get up…

Pass Christian Elementary preparing students for upcoming school year

The classes of 2036 and 2037 at Pass Christian Elementary are getting a head start on a productive school year. Pass Christian Elementary invited all of their registered pre-K and kindergarten students to attend transition camp where students were able to get a glimpse of what their classroom experience will be like when they start school on July 28th. Students…

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia moves into bigger space

Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia has moved to a new location in Ocean Springs. The school is now located on West Commerce Street! The school, which opened in 2020, outgrew its old location due to the rapid growth of the school, which specializes in helping students with dyslexia. Volunteers from Keesler Air Force Base came out this morning to help with…

MEMA assessing tornado damage in Moss Point

Despite the report that tornado damage in Jackson and Jasper counties has not met the threshold for federal assistance, MEMA is not giving up. The state agency is actively asking for additional damage assessments from Jackson and Jasper counties. MEMA said last week that the damage was listed at $4.1 million, about a million short of the needed $5.2 million…

Latin Night returns to the Coast

Get ready to move and groove as Latin Night returns to the Mississippi Coast! After a long hiatus, the community is ready to embrace the rhythms of salsa, bachata, and more. At DTC Studio in D’Iberville, the Latin dance community is gearing up for an unforgettable experience. Studio Owner Daniel Thomas said, “It’s more than just dancing at a regular…

Morning Business Report: July 18th, 2023

The cost of international travel isn’t stopping Americans from going overseas and the teamsters union is telling the White House to stay out of negotiations with UPS. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion

The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one billion dollars! There was no winner in last night’s estimated $900 million jackpot. The next drawing is set for Wednesday. The new jackpot would be the third highest in U.S. history and will keep growing until someone wins. Powerball is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and…

Moss Point School District hosting Back to School Rally tonight

Tiger Nation will gather for a celebration to kick off the new school year. Moss Point School District’s annual Back to School Rally kicks off at 6 tonight at Jerry Alexander Stadium near Moss Point High School. There will be plenty of fun activities for Moss Point School District kids and families at the celebration. There is also a free…