Amazon is switching to boxes it says are more eco-friendly and maybe even more fun. The company says the smaller, lighter containers will more closely match product sizes. The idea is to squeeze more boxes into each delivery vehicle to…
The owner of the Promenade in D’Iberville and more than 100 other shopping centers and malls may be forced to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy because of the coronavirus. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, CBL and Associates Properties,…
The world's largest retailer is already looking ahead to the holidays. Walmart says its stores nationwide will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year for the first time in more than 30 years. The company has kept its stores open…
Walmart is planning its own membership program. The retailer is reportedly close to launching a service similar to Amazon Prime. Walmart Plus is set to be unveiled in July. Recode reports that a yearly subscription is $98 and includes same-day…
Calgon Carbon, manufacturer of activated carbon products, is increasing production capacity at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $185 million and is creating 38 jobs. Calgon Carbon and its parent company, Kuraray, manufacture coal,…
A new food trend is popping up around the Coast. Loaded teas claim to pack a nutritional punch and they have been flooding the timelines of multiple social media platforms on the Coast. Downtown Ocean Springs Nutrition specializes in loaded…
With July 4th just around the corner, tourists and locals will be making their way down to the beach to celebrate Independence Day and cool off. Fourth of July on the Coast means barbecues, fireworks, tourists, and this year, sweltering…
Did you know that over 50 percent of the business in Ocean Springs is tourist traffic? So, to help out the small businesses in the community, Ocean Springs will be debuting a new tourism commercial today. The employees over at…
Safely reopening has been the name of the game at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi as retailers cautiously and responsibly continue to open their doors to shoppers. They weren’t dancing in the street, but shoppers were hitting their stride at Edgewater…
It’s not new news that small businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, however, a local plaza has made it through the shutdown and is ready to celebrate. During a time when businesses are trying to get back…
The average U.S. price of regular grade gasoline rose 11 cents over the past two weeks to $2.16 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that the jump came as crude oil costs increased. The…
Most businesses need a boost now more than ever and there’s good news for some businesses in Biloxi. Some local business owners will soon get help dressing up their stores in the Biloxi Main Street District. Marley Roberts is a…
We have seen countless businesses take a hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but can you imagine having just opened your business days before the lockdown? That was the case for Marley’s Music that is located in the heart of…
Governor Reeves has extended the ‘Safe Return Order’ until Monday, June 29th at 8 a.m. with a few new amendments. However, under the executive order, restaurants and bars that serve alcohol will no longer need to close by 10 p.m.…
This classic candy is making a comeback! They are called Necco Wafers and it's one of the oldest candy brands in existence. Thursday the Spangler Candy Company announced the flavored discs were heading back to store shelves. Necco Wafers were…
Business hasn’t yet reached a fever pitch in Downtown Biloxi, but business is brewing and picking up tempo in the area. Something’s brewing once again in Downtown Biloxi: business! Just ask these local coffee shop owners. Greenhouse Biloxi Co-owner Jessie…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of the Back to Business Mississippi Grant Program website to help small businesses receive financial support quickly to recover from the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19. Since establishing the Back to…
Many local businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Skal Axe Throwing in Biloxi is no exception. The new business was open for eight weeks before they had to shut down for two months. Although Skal Axe Throwing…
The state economist says Mississippi can expect a long, slow economic recovery from the shock of job losses and the steep decline in commercial activity tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Darrin Webb spoke to legislators Tuesday. He says that at…
Almost every U.S. state had record-breaking unemployment in April. That's according to new analysis from the Washington Post. The paper reviewed data the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released Friday. The bureau says the jobless rate rose month over month…
Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park provided the ideal setting as local farmers, fishermen, and businesses set up shop at the Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market in Gulfport today, the first time in several weeks in the wake of COVID-19 concerns. Customers…
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA! The fitness hub is back open for business yet again in Ocean Springs, this time with new safety measures in place. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA welcomed members back today after being closed…
It’s the moment many have been waiting for: the chance to indulge in a new hairstyle or haircut. “Your clients become your friend. So, we definitely miss all of her friends and are ready for them to be back.” Sentiments…
Your next trip to the dentist will look slightly different now as dental offices in Mississippi continue to open in phases. Today begins phase three, allowing offices to resume non-essential visits for patients not at high-risk for COVID-19. While procedures…