development

Gulfport City Council Approves Lease for New Casino

The City of Gulfport and developers are moving right along with plans for a new casino at the harbor. Today, the council voted unanimously to approve a long term lease for developers Mississippi Coast Entertainment LP to build the casino…

Millions in Grant Money for Diamondhead

Residents of Diamondhead have a lot to look forward to over the next several years. City officials were able to secure $1.7 million in grants for multiple city projects. The city match for these projects is estimated at $600,000 for…

Proposed Development Concerns Biloxi Residents

A proposed hotel development has some residents in a historic neighborhood in Biloxi up in arms. As News 25’s Kristen Durand reports, homeowners on Seal Avenue say they’re not against progress. They just hope new developments in their neighborhood will…

Twisted Anchor Opens Tomorrow in Ocean Springs

New businesses just keep springing up in downtown Ocean Springs. Despite some initial controversy, Twisted Anchor Tattoo and Fine Art Gallery will officially hold its grand opening tomorrow night. The tattoo shop is on Government Street. To kick things off…

Pascagoula Hopes to Spur Downtown Development

The City of Pascagoula is looking to finish revitalizing their downtown area. They are asking business-minded residents to help. Tomorrow the city will host a downtown walking tour of vacant commercial property. They are inviting anyone that may be interested…

Special Meeting against Proposed Bill in D’Iberville

The fate of D’Iberville’s proposed galleria could be at risk. Tonight, the City of D’Iberville called a special meeting to show their disapproval of Senate Bill 2922 which could terminate the rebate benefits once approved by the state for projects…

Camping World Comes to the Coast

Camping World, a business specializing in selling parts, accessories and service for RVs, now has a location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Camping World can now add their newest location in Woolmarket to their list of over 115 stores nationwide.…

New Casino Could Be Coming to D'Iberville West of I-110 Bridge

PCI Gaming Authority monitors events throughout the Southeast that represent interesting opportunities for our investment consideration. This particular property was brought to our attention and after evaluation we felt it represented an excellent investment opportunity that, regardless whether we pursue…

Plans Unveiled for Mississippi Aquarium

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.…

Charter Bank Ribbon Cutting in Ocean Springs

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…

New Mugshots Preparing for Customers

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…

D’Iberville Receives Plans for New Dealership

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…

Gantry Cranes Come to the Port of Gulfport

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…

Job Awareness and Preparedness Workshops

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…

Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening

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…

City Looking to Extend Popps Ferry

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…

Holding Businesses Accountable

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…

Island Outfitters Opens in Gulfport

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…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber Annual Meeting

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…

A New Hotel Added to the Aquarium Project

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…

Biloxi Rallies for Amtrak

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…

Coast Wide Amtrak Celebration set for Thursday

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 Jobs to the Port of Gulfport

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…

Pascagoula Looks to Beautify Beachfront

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…