If you’ve driven down Biloxi Beach in the past few months you’ve probably seen construction going on at the southwest corner of Harrah’s Great Lawn. Harrah’s is preparing to welcome The Blind Tiger, a popular restaurant and bar from Bay…
The Blind Tiger has been a popular spot for residents of Bay St. Louis since its opening in 2013. A partnership with Harrah's Gulf Coast Hotel and Casino is bringing an all new Blind Tiger location to Biloxi. News 25's…
Recent and continuing growth in the area northwest of Highway 49 in Gulfport is the driving force behind an effort to bring improvements to its road ways. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us what may be up ahead as city…
New retailers and new jobs are on the horizon for the City of Biloxi. The former Walmart Shopping Center located on Pass Road is under new ownership. The tenants are interested in transforming the 9.7 acres of land into a…
Good news for ink-lovers along the Coast: a new tattoo parlor is in the works for West Biloxi. Biloxi Council members approved an application for conditional use, authorizing the start of a tattoo establishment located at 210 Pass Road. Council…
The permit for the new La Quinta Inn and Suites Hotel is issued and all ready for construction in Biloxi. City officials tell News 25 the development permit issued for the hotel marks a milestone for Biloxi. The Biloxi City…
Biloxi is officially all set to start work on a development project aiming to improve the city. The City Council approved a bond so the city can access funds towards further development around the Walmart Neighborhood Market off Popps Ferry…
Owners of a two acre lot in Ocean Springs are looking to spruce up the property and make it a hot spot for music festivals. Vicki Applewhite and her husband brainstormed with city officials and developers on Tuesday to talk…
Patio 44 opened doors in downtown Biloxi earlier this morning, welcoming the Coast to what they call upscale casual dining off Main Street. The restaurant provided 80 new jobs for locals in the food and service industry. Patio 44 offers…
Today, Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich announced a permit to transform the Santa Maria site. The city issued a building permit valued at $8 million to allow developers of the White House Hotel to transform the Santa Maria Retirement Center into…
Pass Christian has come a long way since Hurricane Katrina and they’re still gaining momentum. Three new businesses are getting ready to open in Pass Christian. A boutique hotel called Hotel Whiskey is scheduled to be finished in two weeks.…
Gulfport nears completion of Fishbone Alley just in time for the 20th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast. Lights and colorful artwork now cover what used to be one of the city’s biggest eyesores. Officials hope the alley between 26th and…
Houses in Pass Christian will soon have a new neighbor. Later today, the Desai Hotel Group based out of Jackson will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a Hampton Inn. The 80 room hotel will be custom designed to represent the…
Developing trade ties with Cuba it's something state leaders are working toward. The Mississippi Development Authority will meet with thouse who work in Cuba's major sectors and industries at the end of October in Jackson, They're set to discuss the…
Groundbreaking for FunTime USA is planned for October and you could be riding the rides in early spring. The plan is to start with the rides and attractions people remember from the old park such as miniature golf, go-carts, bumper…
Eleven years have passed since Katrina struck South Mississippi and some eyesores are still left behind. That could soon change if the U.S. Department of Treasury approves a new program. The “Blight Elimination Program,” by the Mississippi Home Corporation, aims…
Today, members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors overheard the proposals of several businesses all hoping to set up shop in the old skate park on Debuys Road. The process is still up in the air because whatever business…
The City of Gulfport is one step closer to opening another casino. The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a location request proposed by the Gulfport Gaming Development. The approval certifies the land near Jones Park as a legal gaming site. Developers…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino and Resort will soon be offering up some local flavor. Plans are now underway to open a Blind Tiger restaurant at its Biloxi casino resort. The popular restaurant has been drawing customers to Bay St. Louis…
What will become of the old site of the Harrison County Skate Park in Gulfport? That decision is up in the air for now, but News 25’s Gina Tomlinson shows us county supervisors are considering a few good offers. It’s…
Coast Transit Authority is excited to bring new life to the abandoned downtown library in Gulfport. Today, they entered into a 40 year lease agreement to take over the site and turn the building into a new intermodal transit center.…
The Port of Gulfport’s newest potential tenant will be the first in the nation to export compressed gas liquids to Central American and Caribbean countries in need. Countries in that region rely on high cost liquid which limits economic growth…
The Port of Gulfport is one step closer at trying to land its biggest tenant yet. The Gulfport City Council held a special meeting today to discuss the port deal. A company called SeaOne is looking to make a $450…
Soon coffee lovers who live in Ocean Springs won’t have to look much further than their own backyard to get a drink from Starbucks. In just a few months, Ocean Springs will have their very first Starbucks. Construction began about…