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…
Salons began the process of disinfecting their common areas as they prepared to welcome back guests. Crews from the Company Purteq spent part of the morning on Saturday spraying Lavish Salon with disinfectants in a multi-step process. As the crews…
Even though COVID-19 may be throwing a wrench in your Mother’s Day Celebration it doesn’t mean you can’t still make your mother feel the love from a safe distance. “I’m shopping for my daughters-in-law because I have some wonderful daughters-in-law.”…
On Thursday, restrictions prohibiting indoor dining in restaurants were lifted. Restaurants opened their doors to the public for the first time in weeks here in South Mississippi just in time for what some say is one of the busiest days…
Some Mississippi restaurants are cautiously reopening their dining rooms and patios. Today is the first time in weeks they could offer in-house dining. “Operating at 50 percent capacity is going to be something new for everybody in the restaurant industry…
Some Mississippi restaurants are cautiously reopening their dining rooms and patios. Today was the first time in weeks they could offer in-house dining. Governor Reeves is easing restrictions he imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus. News 25’s Victoria Bailey…
Just in case you forgot with so many things going on, Mother’s Day is this weekend. Now don’t panic, there’s still time to bring home the perfect gift for mom if you head over to the Village Florist in Gulfport.…
The Salvation Army is reengaging active public services after having to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Salvation Army is reopening their family stores in Gulfport and Lucedale Thursday. These stores are not only a great way to…
A few weeks ago, we showed you how two Wiggins restaurants were adapting to new business strategies in the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, with dining rooms set to reopen tomorrow with restrictions, News 25’s Grant Chighizola stopped by…
Governor Tate Reeves is once again urging Mississippians to stay home to help fight the spread of the coronavirus following another day of increased deaths in the state. Reeves stressed in his press conference this afternoon that it is not…
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has issued an emergency mayoral proclamation of executive order for the City of Gulfport which goes into effect at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Retail business in the city can have 50 percent occupancy all while following…
Edgewater Mall opened back up for business today. The mall opened its doors at 11 this morning. Around 30 stores are open today and more stores will continue to open throughout the upcoming weeks. Most of the locally owned shops…
‘Opening up Biloxi Again:’ News 25’s Toni Miles checks in with city leaders about Mayor Gilich’s new initiative and also takes us behind the scenes as Edgewater Mall prepares to open. ‘Waiting on the eye to pass,’ fitting headline in…
Want to make mealtime easier at a time when everyone is staying home? Chick-fil-A has you covered. The fast food chain has a new meal kit for customers to buy and reheat at home. It's a chicken parmesan kit for…
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s. Roughly…
Some Mississippi retail shopkeepers are preparing to reopen as Governor Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. When you think retail in South Mississippi, D’Iberville’s Promenade might come to mind. Today, D’Iberville officials say they will be opening…
