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The Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport is a legacy project that future generations of Coast residents and tourists will enjoy. That was the message from city leaders and Governor Phil Bryant as the plans for the city’s new aquarium were unveiled.…
The weather wasn’t great today but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of Charter Bank as they celebrated the opening of their fourth location on the Coast. This new branch is located at the corner of Bienville and Hanley Road in…
One of Gulfport’s newest restaurants is putting the finishing touches on their new bar and grill. In one week, Mugshots will open its new location off of Old Highway 49 across the street from Sam’s Club. Mugshots hopes to build…
The City of D’Iberville has received the plans for the two new dealerships on their way to the property that was originally going to be the site of the new aquarium. Developers are taking construction bids from multiple contractors for…
Three ship to shore gantry cranes rolled in this morning at the Port of Gulfport. The enormous cranes stand 225 feet in the air which is 55 feet taller than the Hancock Bank Building in downtown Gulfport. The total amount…
All of the jobs may not be available just yet but Port of Gulfport representatives are working to prepare residents for when the time comes. There was standing room only at the Gulfport Public Library today. Those interested in snagging…
It’s the first restaurant in a major Gulfport business development project. Buffalo Wild Wings held its grand opening today off Highway 49 across from the Crossroads Shopping Center. City leaders, restaurant management and staff were all cheers as the ribbon…
Big changes could be coming to Popps Ferry Road but first the City of Biloxi wants your feedback. Currently Popps Ferry Road stops at Pass Road but city officials propose to extend it to Highway 90 and then exit between…
Cities across the Coast welcome development and new businesses in with open arms, especially after Hurricane Katrina destroyed many businesses. When a new business wants to get its start in Biloxi, the city has a program to allow tax exemptions…
This morning, downtown Gulfport welcomed a new neighbor to town. Islander Outfitters cut the ribbon on its newest store, right smack dab in the middle of downtown Gulfport. Gulfport city leaders tells News 25 the clothing store, located on 14th…
Today more than 650 business and community leaders gathered at the Beau Rivage for the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. It was a great year for the chamber and a great year of giving back. The meeting serves…
The Gulfport Redevelopment Commission is looking to add a new hotel to the site the new aquarium will be built on. The commissioners met today and made that decision. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there to hear the announcement. Hundreds…
While the Biloxi Shuckers already have a big fan base here on the Coast, they could have even more supporters should Amtrak start a new route through South Mississippi. One of the stops during tomorrow’s test run will be at…
A number of Coast celebrations are on track to welcome Amtrak’s inspection train to South Mississippi this Thursday. News 25’s Kristen Durand shows us who is going to be on board and what this trip could mean for the long…
One thousand new full-time jobs, average salaries of $40,000 a year, that was part of a major announcement by Governor Phil Bryant today for the Port of Gulfport. This is all thanks to a $68 million investment by Edison Chouest…
The City of Pascagoula has big plans for its beachfront and city leaders say they're ready to make it happen. Pascagoula officials wants to start with phase two of their promenade project. Phase one of the project was completed in 2014…
Also at tonight’s City Council meeting, officials are discussing how to finalize upgrades to Popps Ferry Causeway Park, a project that’s been in the works for more than a decade. Plans call for additional boardwalks, a pavilion, and a botanical…
Cranes that will revolutionize how the Port of Gulfport operates are well on their way to the Coast. After 18 months of construction, three gantry cranes left Shanghai earlier this month and are on vessels en route to Gulfport. All…
Thanks to Hurricane Katrina, Hope Academy has been without a permanent home for 10 years. Tonight, that all changed when the doors to their brand new school were opened for the first time. Students burst with excitement as they walk…
Flooding issues, road improvements, dredging problems: these are all issues Jackson County Board President Melton Harris touched on as he delivered his State of the County address. News 25’s Kristen Durand has more on what 2016 has in store. Drainage…
The city of Gulfport is rolling the dice with Mississippi Coast Entertainment on a $140 million casino project near the small craft harbor. Officials believe the casino will add to Gulfport’s growth and development but how do residents feel about…
You’ve seen the shrimp signs at each intersection along Highway 90, now there’s an app in the works to go with them. Just over a year ago, Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast placed the signs at intersections across all 26 miles…
The city of Gulfport announces a partnership with Mississippi Coast Entertainment, LP for the development of a resort casino project in the small craft harbor. The project represents a $140 million investment, which will include a casino, hotel, parking garage,…