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Salvation Army Family Store to reopen Thursday

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…

Local restaurants prepare to reopen in Wiggins

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 Reeves wants to open up more of the economy

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…

Edgewater Mall opens for business

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…

Chick-fil-A launching meal kits

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…

The Promenade in D’Iberville opens again

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…

Amazon Prime Day delayed until August

Amazon is pushing its annual Prime Day event back to at least August due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Reuters says the e-commerce giant is projecting a potential $100 million dollar shortfall from sales of excess Amazon…

Local delivery businesses adjust due to virus

As we move into another week of the Coronavirus outbreak, many restaurants and food delivery businesses continue to remain open to serve the public. For Papa John’s of South Mississippi, contactless delivery, curbside carryout, and quality seals on pizza boxes…

Covid-19 impacting businesses on the Coast

The way we do business here on the Coast has definitely changed to some degree with some places having to close down temporarily or even for good. Anyone who has stopped by Shawn’s Petit Bois Liquor Store knows its owner,…

Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers

Starbucks is offering free coffee to workers on the front lines of the Coronavirus outbreak. The company says the offer applies to first responders and front-line workers such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, police officers and firefighters. The workers are eligible…

Crocs selling Peeps-themed shoes

If you're looking for something other than candy and toys for your Easter basket this year, here is one interesting option: pastel clogs with plastic chicks. 'Crocs' and marshmallow candy maker 'Peeps' teamed up to launch the line of footwear.…

KFC unveils fried chicken and donut sandwich

KFC is introducing what they hope will be a new trend: chicken and donuts. You can order the items as a sandwich, a chicken fillet between two warm glazed donuts, or as a basket with your choice of tenders or…

Snapchat unveils mental health feature

Bullied online? There's an app for that, sort of. Snapchat is rolling out a new feature called "Here for You." It works by populating self-help information when users search topics like anxiety, depression, suicide, and bullying. Users can also connect…

Local shops prepare for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and florists around the Coast are flooded with orders. Tanya Jones, the owner of the Village Florist in Gulfport, says Valentine’s Day is their busiest day of the year with hundreds of…