Mississippi Aquarium acrylic panel arrival
The Mississippi Aquarium continues to come together as the next step for construction has arrived. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the Port of Gulfport with more.
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Mississippi Aquarium site tour
Since the Sail-a-bration, the Mississippi Aquarium has made great progress with the hopes of opening in late 2019. The pace of construction is right on schedule for the Mississippi Aquarium as News 25 received a sneak peek of what is…
Mississippi Aquarium ‘sail’ebration kick off
Anticipation for the Mississippi Aquarium continues to grow with the kickoff celebration in Gulfport. This afternoon, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the event. Governor Phil Bryant and Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes talked about the aquarium’s impact on the community. The…
Bus & pedestrian bridge to connect downtown with Jones Park & Mississippi Aquarium
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Congressman Steven Palazzo, R-Miss., today announced the award of a $2.6 million project grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to construct an 1,100-foot pedestrian and bus bridge above Highway 90 in downtown Gulfport.…
Mississippi Aquarium progress
Progress is being made toward the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport. The project announced a month ago they had a general contractor to start working. The contractor has been onsite and has started to put the foundation of the building…
Mississippi Aquarium progress
Progress is being made toward the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport. The project now has a general contractor to start work. The contractor will be out in the area within the next week or two beginning to put the foundation…
Citizens protest against dolphin tank in Gulfport
Concerned citizens are speaking out against the plans for a dolphin tank at the new Gulfport aquarium set to open in 2019. News 25’s Taylor Rubach spoke with the activists outside Gulfport City Hall where the vigil took place. ‘Empty…
Restore Act funds for aquarium in Gulfport
Seventeen million dollars of Restore Act funds will go towards the Mississippi Aquarium. Direct component funds and leveraged funding from the City of Gulfport will be used for construction of the Coastal Community Gallery building on the Mississippi Aquarium campus.…
Dirt work for state aquarium begins in Gulfport
Buildings are coming down in Gulfport to make way for the new aquarium. Construction workers have started the tear down process on the old building that used to be Big Mike’s Speakeasy. This is the first of multiple structures scheduled…
Mississippi Aquarium plans move forward in Gulfport
Plans for the Mississippi Aquarium in downtown Gulfport are moving forward. The City Council unanimously approved the first construction contract for the aquarium. W.C. Fore Trucking Incorporated submitted the low bid to demolish two buildings and complete other work. The…
Contract for Gulfport Aquarium Consultant Approved
A giant step for the City of Gulfport was announced today, allowing the aquarium project to officially swim into construction phase. Gulfport city officials approved a full-time aquarium consultant to be hired to start breaking ground on the Mississippi Aquarium…
Big Mike's Makes A Big Move
Big Mike's Speakeasy a popular spot for coast resident is moving to create space for the Mississippi Aquarium. The Irish Coast Pub gave up its lease in the first block of downtown's Main Street 25th Avenue and now very soon,…
Design Unveiling For Mississippi Aquarium
News 25's Laurene Callander tells us about the design unveiling for Mississippi Aquarium in Gulfport. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,…