When it comes to Mississippi’s economy and population growth, Lt. Governor Tate Reeves says things aren’t so bad. The Republican spoke Monday to the capitol press corps and Mississippi State University’s Stennis Institute of Government. He says he believes concerns…
The old Santa Maria Del Mar building in Biloxi is quickly transforming from what used to be an eyesore and taking shape into what will be the Watermark Hotel when completed. It’s just one of the three new hotels under…
Numbers continue to rev up for the highly anticipated 2017 Cruisin’ the Coast. In an economic impact update, Executive Director Woody Bailey says 7,117 vehicles are preregistered which is 487 ahead of where they were last year. Thirty nine states…
With the 2017 Conference USA Tournament in the books, the teams have left town and the banners are coming down across Biloxi, but tournament organizers say there will be a lasting economic impact. Tim Bennett with Overtime Sports is the…
Memorial Day doesn’t just mark the unofficial start of summer. It also begins a busy tourism season here on the Coast. Over the weekend, visitors flocked to our beaches, restaurants, and other hot spots, taking in all South Mississippi has…
Casinos in Mississippi’s river region won less from gamblers in April while casinos along the state’s Gulf Coast won more. State Revenue Department figures show gamblers lost $175 million last month, down three percent from $181 million in April 2016.…
Officials are trying to bring more career opportunities to Hancock County. After results from a ten month survey on industrial companies, county services and tourism sector businesses, Hancock County officials are set on developing an action plan on how to…
As National Tourism Week continues, members of Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast met with fellow businesses to discuss travel on the Coast. 6.2 million visitors came to the Coast in 2016, an eight percent increase from 2015. Those visitors spent just…
Competition is tight between the 12 teams in Conference USA as the top 8 will earn a spot in the conference tournament. That tournament is slated to take place at MGM Park later this month. Today, News 25 got the…
The numbers are in for tourism on the Mississippi Gulf Coast during the 2016 fiscal year. According to Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast, 6.2 million visitors flocked to the Coast in 2016, an eight percent increase from 2015. Those visitors spent…
The entire state’s total economic impact from 2016’s Cruisin’ the Coast is up 35 percent since 2011. Officials predict future numbers to just keep growing. The numbers from the 20th annual Cruisin’ the Coast event were announced at a press…
Even though carnival season lasts just over a month, the impact for local businesses is more long-term. Thousands of tourists and locals pour into boutiques, restaurants, bars, and other businesses along parade routes, boosting revenue by double digits. For new…
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Betsy Rowell about the Creative Economy Workshop in MGCCC Perkingston Campus Feb 23rd.
An expert says Mississippi’s economy is growing at a modest pace, but continues to lag behind the national average. Today, state economist Darrin Webb told lawmakers Mississippi has struggled to gain momentum since 2000. The state had the second lowest…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon drew huge crowds to our area. They got the chance to enjoy the scenery and had plenty of time to see what else the Coast has to offer. News 25’s Hank Davis takes a look…
Universities are an integral part of our state’s economy. Just how much money does our USM satellite campus generate for us on the Coast? That’s what University of Southern Mississippi officials addressed at an Economic Vibe meeting this morning. Some…
Pascagoula voters will decided today whether or not to add 2% restaurant tax that will fund city wide recreation.
Chiquita Brands International returns to Gulfport after operating in New Orleans for the past two years. News 25’s Kendra Turley gives us an inside look at the arrival and expansion of the company’s return to the Port of Gulfport. Employees…
A new opportunity for local professionals, businesses and startups is makings its way to Biloxi. Today, the Junction Coworking and Community open house was underway. The woman behind the idea, Jana Franco, hopes that she’ll be able to provide a…
The Mississippi Tax-Free Holiday is quickly approaching. Starting this Friday and into the weekend, shoppers will not have to pay the state’s seven percent sales tax on certain goods, namely most school supplies, which is good news for parents. News…
Mississippi’s economic growth trailed the national average in 2015, however improved since 2014. Mississippi’s economy grew point-seven percent in 2015 compared to a point three percent decrease in output the previous year. Growth was led by agriculture and non-durable goods…
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…
It’s a dog eat dog world out there, especially when only one out of 3,500 can win “best in show.” News 25’s Laurene Callander gives us a behind the scenes look of the Pelican Cluster Dog Show and the economic…
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, bringing tourists and visitors to the Coast and all of its businesses. Biloxi Beach was full of action this afternoon with families outside enjoying the water and the sand. Biloxi Jet Ski…
