Edgewater Mall believes the most sacred thing about the Thanksgiving holiday is time spent with family and friends. We have decided to remain closed Thanksgiving Day to allow our over one thousand employees the opportunity to spend time with those…
A popular Gulfport restaurant spreads its wings yet again during a re-opening ceremony. The Blow Fly Inn opened doors for the first time since they closed temporarily back in May. Over the past few months, the staff made renovations and…
Businesses in Ocean Springs are staying open a little later. Every third Thursday in Ocean Springs, 20 retail businesses will keep their doors open a little later. The first date of “Late Night Shopping” takes place next Thursday, October 20th.…
Gulfport nears completion of Fishbone Alley just in time for the 20th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast. Lights and colorful artwork now cover what used to be one of the city’s biggest eyesores. Officials hope the alley between 26th and…
After two years of operating out of New Orleans, the well-known international fruit brand Chiquita is back on the Coast. That’s something local leaders say is worth going bananas about, as evidenced at a special celebration in Gulfport today. News…
The end of summer means the end of business for some seasonal shops along the Coast. Jet ski rentals and other water sport attractions are slowly starting to slow down. Octavio Arzola, co-owner of the Gulfport summer hotspot Pop Brothers,…
Today in Pass Christian, a crowd gathered for the groundbreaking of a brand new, 80 room custom designed hotel. The city and a Jackson based development group have partnered up to create a hotel that will represent the historical significance…
Houses in Pass Christian will soon have a new neighbor. Later today, the Desai Hotel Group based out of Jackson will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a Hampton Inn. The 80 room hotel will be custom designed to represent the…
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to the growing Hispanic population by offering a new way for Hispanic business owners to grow their business. Coffee with the Chamber is a new group that reaches out to Hispanic…
Family fun is all set to get the ball bowling at the Big Play Center in Biloxi. The doors are now open to the fun center at the Big Play Race Track in Biloxi. Twelve brand new bowling lanes, bumper…
Gulfport Premium Outlets opened the doors over the weekend to what they say is their most highly requested store. Levi’s is now open on the north side of the shopping center, adding to the 70 stores Gulfport Premium Outlets has…
A local family takes survival of the fittest to the next level. Overwatch Supply opened this morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Ocean Springs. The store offers numerous survival and camping materials, along with self-protection supplies. Owner David Skelton…
Groundbreaking for FunTime USA is planned for October and you could be riding the rides in early spring. The plan is to start with the rides and attractions people remember from the old park such as miniature golf, go-carts, bumper…
Universities are an integral part of our state’s economy. Just how much money does our USM satellite campus generate for us on the Coast? That’s what University of Southern Mississippi officials addressed at an Economic Vibe meeting this morning. Some…
Steals and deals are taking over stores around the country for the end of summer sales and South Mississippi is no exception. Just check out Gulfport Premium Outlets where BCBG Max is offering 50 percent off all sales and the…
Today is Labor Day which means one thing: shoppers will be rushing to stores for the best deals! News 25’s Laurene Callander has the details.
If you’re a coffee addict in the Ocean Springs area, there is another spot to get your morning cup of Joe. Starbucks opened their new location off Highway 90 in Ocean Springs this morning. Cars lined up in the drive…
Businesses all along the Coast are laboring to accommodate large crowds and shoppers as the Labor Day weekend draws near. From restaurants to boutiques, owners tell News 25 they hope locals and tourists take advantage of all the sales and…
Chiquita Brands International returns to Gulfport after operating in New Orleans for the past two years. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an inside look at the arrival and expansion of the company’s return to the Port of Gulfport. Employees…
A new opportunity for local professionals, businesses and startups is makings its way to Biloxi. Today, the Junction Coworking and Community open house was underway. The woman behind the idea, Jana Franco, hopes that she’ll be able to provide a…
Chiquita Brands International returns to Gulfport after operating in New Orleans for the past two years. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Port of Gulfport where the first vessel is set to arrive this evening.
One local business invites you to stop in and take home a little piece of heritage from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Today Heritage House Gifts cut the ribbon to their new location on East Pass Road. The store serves as…
The Gulfport Main Street Association is helping Gulfport grow, one small business at a time. The association has announced the winners of their Small Business Grant Program. Out of 37 requests, 12 businesses in historic downtown Gulfport were chosen to…
When the clock struck midnight this morning, shoppers across the state were ready to open their wallets and start shopping. The sales tax holiday gives shoppers a break from a seven percent sales tax until Saturday at midnight. Early this…