New toy trends for the holidays
With COVID restrictions lifted and shoppers back on the streets, local toy stores have all the info on what gifts are trending this Christmas. Miner’s Doll and Toy Store in…
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Local businesses prepare for last minute holiday shopping
With Christmas just five days away, last minute gift shopping is revving up. If you have not completed your Christmas shopping yet, not to worry. There could be…
Edgewater Mall seeing more traffic than ever this holiday season
National news outlets report that more people than ever are shopping from home, but it might be a different story on the Gulf Coast. Edgewater Mall…
Holiday shopping rush impacts local economy
‘Come see what’s set in Stone’ that’s the motto for businesses in Stone County heading into the holiday season. Stone County's economy is already seeing the positive effects of holiday…
Local Businesses Prepare For Holiday Shopping Weekend
While many are enjoying their turkey on Thanksgiving, many small business owners are cutting their feasts short to get ready for what they hope to be a busy shopping weekend.…
Local business preparing for supply disruptions
Halloween is this Sunday and the last thing on your mind is probably Christmas shopping. Yet, retail experts are encouraging you to get started on your Christmas list early this…
Gulfport man charged with sexual battery, robbery
A Gulfport man is charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a public restroom and then robbing her. On Monday, Gulfport officers arrested Andrew Malik Jones, 28, and charged him with sexual battery and robbery. According to police, the victim…
Taking care of business as new stores open at the Edgewater Mall
While COVID has hit a number of businesses hard and even shut some down, others have found new opportunities. Business is going strong at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. In fact, General Manager Terry Powell says some retailers…
Christmas Market taking place at the Biloxi Visitors Center
At the Biloxi Visitors Center you can now shop with local small businesses for the perfect Christmas gift. Each weekend until December 20th, the Biloxi Visitors Center will host their Christmas Market. There’s everything from hand-made body…
What to expect at Edgewater Mall on Black Friday
While Black Friday is notorious for packed stores and long lines, the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi isn’t selling themselves short of safety precautions this year. There will be limitations on the numbers of people that can come…
City of Biloxi holds ‘Christmas in the City’
Christmas shopping has already begun on the Coast. With unique local vendors, there were plenty of items to gift loved ones this weekend in Downtown Biloxi. In Biloxi this weekend, it was Christmas in the city. Business…
This weekend is Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday Weekend
The Sales Tax Holiday kicks off this morning and you can cut down on the cost of school supplies and clothes today and tomorrow. School supplies, including crayons, scissors, pens, and pencils are all covered. Calculators are also included this…
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend in Mississippi
Local malls and retailers are getting ready for crowds as this weekend’s state Sales Tax Holiday gets underway. All day Friday and Saturday, you’ll save the seven percent sales tax on qualifying school supplies, clothing, and footwear throughout the entire…
Sales Tax Holiday Weekend kicks off Friday
You can save a bundle on school supplies this weekend as the state’s sales tax holiday gets underway. News 25’s Toni Miles shows us what’s covered and when you can take advantage of this weekend’s savings as you and yours…
Racking up and raising the curtain at Edgewater Mall
Safely reopening has been the name of the game at Edgewater Mall in Biloxi as retailers cautiously and responsibly continue to open their doors to shoppers. They weren’t dancing in the street, but shoppers were hitting their stride at Edgewater…
Shoppes at Washington Avenue celebrates one year anniversary
It’s not new news that small businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, however, a local plaza has made it through the shutdown and is ready to celebrate. During a time when businesses are trying to get back…
Keesler Air Force Base Commissary reopening to all authorized shoppers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Keesler Air Force Base Commissary is reopening to all authorized shoppers. The commissary will be open seven days a week. Monday through Saturday it will be open from 0900-1900 (9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Each…
Keesler adds additional shopping day for retirees
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning Saturday, May 23, the BX and Commissary will be open to…
The Promenade in D’Iberville opens again
Some Mississippi retail shopkeepers are preparing to reopen as Governor Tate Reeves begins easing restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. When you think retail in South Mississippi, D’Iberville’s Promenade might come to mind. Today, D’Iberville officials say they will be opening…
Commissioner Gipson Urges Grocery Retailers to Discontinue Limiting Milk Purchases
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson sent a letter to grocery retailers across the state urging them to discontinue imposing limits on the quantity of milk that consumers are allowed to purchase. The letter was written…
Southeastern Grocers introduces special shopping hour for community heroes
Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of BI-LO, Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, announced today that the grocer will extend shopping hours on Monday and Tuesday to add a special shopping hour from 8–9…
Winn-Dixie offers shopping hours for healthcare workers, first responders
Winn-Dixie grocery stores are offering an additional hour of shopping on Mondays and Tuesdays for healthcare workers and first responders. Winn-Dixie, owned by Southeastern Grocers, Inc., has stores on the Coast in Long Beach, Orange Grove in Gulfport and D'Iberville.…
Edgewater Mall to close Sunday due to COVID-19 concerns
Edgewater Mall announced Friday that due to COVID-19, the mall will close at the end of business Sunday, March 29. The mall will tentatively reopen April 13. Some stores will remain open for business, but there will be no access…
Businesses in need of a boost
Shopping areas typically packed with spring breakers this time of year - now stark as evidenced by near barren parking lots but there is a ray of hope as it appears congress will likely take the final steps in passing…