Firework sales boom in Gulfport
Fireworks lit up the night sky in many areas on the Coast last night. To celebrate the end of a year unlike any other, News 25 caught up with one vendor to see how sales shaped up…
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Taking care of business as new stores open at the Edgewater Mall
While COVID has hit a number of businesses hard and even shut some down, others have found new opportunities. Business is going strong at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. In fact, General Manager Terry Powell says some retailers…
Edgewater Mall is ringing in the new year
After a tough start due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, retailers needed a boost in sales this year. Tanesha Jackson’s income and job were cut, along with other employees, when Master Cuts closed earlier this year at…
Papa John's adding stuffed crust pizza to menu
Papa John's is rolling out stuffed crust pizza. Starting Monday, it'll only be available for members of Papa John's customer rewards program. Then, non-members can begin ordering it on December 28th. This is only the second time the chain has…
Holiday shopping in Downtown Ocean Springs on Small Business Saturday
Before you decide to spend all your money Friday at Big Box stores, think about doing some of your holiday shopping locally at Ocean Springs’ Small Business Saturday. Ocean Springs kicks off its ‘By Golly, Be Jolly’…
What to expect at Edgewater Mall on Black Friday
While Black Friday is notorious for packed stores and long lines, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi isn’t selling themselves short of safety precautions this year. There will be limitations on the numbers of people that can come…
City of Biloxi holds ‘Christmas in the City’
Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business…
Annual State of the Coast Symposium held virtually due to COVID-19
The State of the Coast Symposium was held this morning. The fourth annual symposium looked a little different than in previous years. Due to COVID-19, it was held virtually over Zoom. Several coastal economic and business leaders…
‘Tis the season to shop local
Tis the season to shop local! South Mississippi businesses and business leaders are stocking up and looking forward to Christmas shopping season. 2020 has been packed with challenges, but you and yours don’t have to have a…
Christmas City Shopping Extravaganza kicked off at the Coast Coliseum
COVID-19 hasn’t frightened Christmas shoppers from one the biggest holiday shopping events of the year on the Coast. Shoppers decked the socially distanced aisles of this year’s Christmas City Shoppers’ Extravaganza at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention…
Female duo earns entrepreneur grant for their business Coastal City Goods
Looking for gifts for family and friends this holiday season that captures the beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast? Look no further than Coastal City Goods. Two local businesswomen are taking the Mississippi Gulf Coast by storm…
Annual Peter Anderson Festival took over Downtown Ocean Springs this weekend
The Peter Anderson Festival did not disappoint this year. Gulf Coast artists were able to show their arts and crafts in a COVID safe atmosphere. This year’s Peter Anderson Festival comes as relief for many local artists as hundreds flocked…
South Mississippi is back open for business
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just a little more than two months away and you know what leads up to that: the season for shopping! South Mississippi retailers want to make sure everyone knows their shelves are stocked…
Economic impacts on local businesses due to Cruisin’ the Coast
Many are happy that the show is still going on at many Cruisin’ venues this weekend, especially now since Hurricane Delta’s path has veered further away from South Mississippi. News 25’s Toni Miles checked in with a few locals to…
Apple expected to reveal new iPhone Oct 13
Apple fans have been waiting for a date. Now they have one: the tech giant is expected to reveal the next new iPhone on October 13th. Apple has sent out invitations for an event on that date. The top of…
Taco Sombrero celebrates 40 years of business
It is Fiesta time at the Gulf Coast’s favorite spot for speedy and delicious Mexican food, Taco Sombrero, as they celebrate 40 years in business today! It was already a packed house this morning as people lined up to get…
Cinnabon creates line of frozen breakfast items
If your sweet tooth craves breakfast, Cinnabon has a new line of products for you. Cinnabon has rolled out its frozen breakfast creations line. The new line includes three sweet items and three savory items including the frosted cinna-sweet swirls…
Taco Bell is eliminating more menu items
Taco Bell is eliminating Mexican pizza, Pico de Gallo and shredded chicken on November 5th. The restaurant says this move will make room for new innovations like a tropical iced drink and a chicken chipotle melt. Last month, Taco Bell…
Walmart rolls out membership service
Walmart is rolling out its subscription plan, Walmart Plus, a move to compete with the likes of Amazon and its "Prime" subscription. You can either pay $98 per year or 12.95 per month. Walmart looks to continue its blossoming online…
Mississippi Aquarium opened Saturday
After years of anticipation, the Mississippi Aquarium opened its doors Saturday to the public for the first time ever. Saturday, the public was finally able to venture inside the long-awaited Mississippi Aquarium and have a proper housewarming for the new…
Mayor Gilich releases new guidelines for Biloxi bars and restaurants
Biloxi Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich issued an executive order to make sure local restaurants and bars were following the governor’s mandate to end alcohol sales at 11 p.m. In his new executive order, Gilich acknowledges that some restaurants and bars…
This weekend is Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
The Sales Tax Holiday kicks off this morning and you can cut down on the cost of school supplies and clothes today and tomorrow. School supplies, including crayons, scissors, pens, and pencils are all covered. Calculators are also included this…
Coke coffee hitting stores in January
A new Coke product is expected to hit stores in January. Coca-Cola announcing Friday "Coca-Cola with Coffee" will soon be sold in the U.S. The new drink is regular Coke blended with Brazilian coffee and will come in three flavors:…
Starbucks bringing back Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's coming back! We're talking about Starbucks famous Pumpkin Spice Latte. The coffee chain announced the drink will make a comeback sometime this year but didn't give a specific date. Last year, Pumpkin Spice Lattes returned in late August. You…