Plans for Buc-ee’s on the Coast
As anticipation grows for the new Buc-ee’s coming to the Coast, first some infrastructure changes are needed to support the expected volume of shoppers. The Texas-based convenient store and ultimate…
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Multiple projects planned for the City of Diamondhead
Over in Hancock County, the City of Diamondhead is working towards new recreational and business opportunities for their residents. 2021 has been a busy year for the city leaders of Diamondhead as they continue to focus on…
Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen stops by WXXV, discusses new developments in the city
Mayor Phil Torjusen stopped by News 25 today to discuss two recreational developments that have broke ground in Gautier. Bacot Park on Ladnier Road is getting a face lift. The renovations include a baseball field, football fields, splash pads and…
MS Legislature awards the City of Gautier over $6M
The Mississippi Legislature awarded $6.1 million in funding for projects in Gautier. Various improvements will soon be under construction in Gautier. Over two million is going to their sewer rehabilitation project which will improve water quality, protect…
More projects underway in the City of Biloxi
From Margaritaville to residential properties, the City of Biloxi continues to dish out projects to be on the lookout for. For example, most of you know Margaritaville reopened earlier this month, however, construction has resumed for the…
New life coming to Singing River Mall property in Gautier
Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen says the city is moving closer to bringing new life, development, and jobs to the Singing River Mall property that’s been vacant for about seven years now. Mayor Torjusen tells News 25 the…
Final funding approved for Singing River Mall property in Gautier
Good news coming from the City of Gautier regarding an update to the Singing River Mall property that’s been vacant for around seven years now. The city was able to get the final funding approved to purchases…
New life coming to downtown area in Pascagoula
New life is literally flowing into the downtown area of Pascagoula in an overall revitalization effort that started more than a decade ago, but is now gaining momentum. Pascagoula business owner Richard Chenoweth always sees the glass…
Update on new construction and development in Biloxi
The countdown to Christmas is underway, but that’s not the only countdown happening in Biloxi. Residents and developers are counting down the days of construction for a variety of projects in the city. For example, Margaritaville has…
Groundbreaking for North Park Estates in Gulfport
Harrison County and Gulfport officials gathered this afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of North Park Estates in North Gulfport. The $17 million project that has been in the works for nearly 12 years will feature 80 single family rental homes.…
Biloxi leaders discuss new Broadwater resort
Excitement is building over a new development primed to bring jobs and more entertainment to the Coast. State, local, and county officials gathered at the Biloxi Visitor’s Center for an announcement that Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich says can be transformational…
More development projects underway in Biloxi
Besides the news of the $1.2 billion luxury hotel and concert venue coming to Biloxi, other projects in the city are on the rise and continue to bloom. Construction for the Margaritaville Amusement Park and parking garage will resume in…
Community growth in Wiggins
COVID-19 has caused many challenges for South Mississippi cities in 2020, but the City of Wiggins has also seen many positive changes this year. Despite the presence of COVID-19, Wiggins Mayor Joel Miles is encouraged by his city’s handling of…
City of Gautier to purchase Singing River Mall site for town center development
Big news for the City of Gautier as funding to purchase and redevelop the Singing River Mall property has been secured. Purchasing the former Singing River Mall property has been a years-long process for the City of Gautier. Now, that…
New hotels and apartment buildings in the works in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi continues to think of ways to improve residential housing and attract more tourists. So, be on the lookout for a new development in the works. The old Breakers Inn property near Grandview Drive and Beach Boulevard…
Reactions to planned development at the site of former Broadwater Beach Hotel
A proposed development at the former Broadwater Beach Hotel site has the City of Biloxi and local groups excited for more economic development. There’s a sense of excitement in Biloxi over the proposed entertainment complex at the former Broadwater Beach…
Commercial and residential construction continues in Biloxi
While everyone in South Mississippi is dealing with COVID-19, the City of Biloxi is giving residents something to look forward to once things return to some type of normalcy. Even with shutting down the local economy, construction is going up…
Building still going strong in the City of Biloxi
In the City of Biloxi, it’s not business as usual but it is building as usual. While many South Mississippi businesses have temporarily come to a stand-still due to efforts to curb COVID-19 from spreading, Biloxi building projects are right…
Update on city projects in Gautier
It is a busy time for the Jackson County area for infrastructure and city projects. Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen stopped by today to discuss some of those projects happening in his area. He mentioned a new well and nano-filtration system…
Bertucci Project development update
There is new progress on the Bertucci Project on the northeast corner of the Popp’s Ferry/Atkinson Road intersection. The Biloxi Planning Commission approved a preliminary layout for phase one of the project which will include 85 single family residential lots…
Developments in the City of Wiggins
The new year brings new developments in the City of Wiggins and the small city is continuously growing. Last year, the city celebrated the opening of a new and improved justice complex, a partnership with Memorial Hospital at Stone County,…
New Businesses coming to Biloxi
If you haven’t spent time in Biloxi recently you may not recognize it due to the all of the new businesses. It seems like almost every day there is a new business popping up in Biloxi. From restaurants to hotels…
Update on Pass Christian developments
The St. Paul Mardi Gras parade is one of many things topping the agenda for the City of Pass Christian in the year 2020. Pass Christian Mayor Chipper McDermott stopped by News 25 this morning for ‘Mayoral Monday’ to discuss…
Biloxi Beach Boardwalk to double in size
In just a few weeks, expansions onto the West Beach Boardwalk in Biloxi will be underway. This expansion will double the boardwalk in size going west toward Treasure Bay Casino. It will be a walkway about 2,500 feet long mixed…