While Jeepin’ the Coast 2020 was officially canceled due to concerns of COVID-19, jeeps from around the country still flooded the Coast this weekend. The normally four day event celebrating the love of all things Jeep went on unofficially. Saturday,…
If tourism numbers are any indication, it appears Coastal Mississippi’s message is coming across loud and clear - a promise of health and safety - a vow tourism leaders are urging everyone in our area to lend a hand with. News…
All 26 miles of Harrison County sand beach will open on Thursday, just in time for the holiday weekend. This comes after Tropical Storm Cristobal brought heavy debris along the shoreline, bringing the board of supervisors to make the tough…
With July 4th just around the corner, tourists and locals will be making their way down to the beach to celebrate Independence Day and cool off. Fourth of July on the Coast means barbecues, fireworks, tourists, and this year, sweltering…
Roads along the Gulf Coast were looking extra flashy this weekend as cars and trucks from across the nation came to be a part of the annual ‘Scrapin’ the Coast’ car show. Thousands of customized cars cruised down Highway 90…
Did you know that over 50 percent of the business in Ocean Springs is tourist traffic? So, to help out the small businesses in the community, Ocean Springs will be debuting a new tourism commercial today. The employees over at…
This week, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce released its comprehensive guide to tourism in the city as they chart a path forward during the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020 Tour Guide features all the info visitors need to know when…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast relies heavily on the tourism industry to drive its economy and now the Coast is taking a huge hit thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. When you think of tourism in South Mississippi you think casinos, beaches,…
It was a packed house at the ‘Coastal Mississippi’ offices today as they celebrated their one year anniversary. One year ago, ‘Coastal Mississippi-The Secret Coast’ ad campaign was launched by the Tourism Marketing Organization for the Tri-County Coastal Region. Since…
Equestrians from across the country are on the Coast for a competition that’s become tradition for many. For seven full weeks competitors will head to courses at the Harrison County Fairgrounds to test their equestrian skills. Tom Brennan of northern…
Grab your suitcases because today is ‘National Plan for Vacation Day.’ Believe it or not, Americans have left a whopping 768 million vacation days unused in 2018, that’s nine percent up from 2017. It’s not too late to plan for…
There are a couple of big projects on the agenda for the Biloxi City Council meeting tomorrow. The city council will discuss a tourism project incentive for the Margaritaville Amusement Park and parking garage expansion. This sales tax incentive application…
It is a busy time in Bay St. Louis with city officials looking to widen tourism and events in the city. News 25 caught up with Mayor Mike Favre this morning who is excited about where the city is headed.…
Tourism took a hard hit this summer after the toxic algae bloom closed Sound waters. Now, with most waters open again, things for Coast tourism are looking up and Coastal Mississippi has been doing everything in their power to help…
After the hard summer on the tourism industry, many local businesses along the Coast were looking to ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ to bring in sales. News 25 spoke with Shawn’s Petit Boy Liquor Store to see how sales were doing compared…
Cruisin’ organizers and business owners are hoping Cruisin’ will give that last minute boost to the summer tourism season, especially after the hit to our local economy in the wake of the Bonnet Carre Spillway opening. Cruisin’ was initially part…
South Mississippi businesses and tourism leaders are happy as the antique and vintage car enthusiasts pour into the area for Cruisin’ the Coast this week. All are hoping for a last minute, much-needed boost to sales and the local economy…
According to the Department of Marine Resources, fresh water from the Bonnet Carre Spillway damaged Mississippi’s seafood industry. After being open for a record 123 days, Mississippi lawmakers have started the process of possible legal action. Year after year, the…
Labor Day is the holiday signifying the end of summer. Over in Biloxi, summer travelers were still out enjoying some morning fun in the sun. News 25 spoke with multiple tourists who say they love coming to the Coast for…
It’s official! The Centennial Plaza is opening its doors for business. Tonight, the celebration was as grand as the transformation to the property. After sitting vacant for many years, the old VA hospital is now transformed into the brand new…
One of our state’s top lawmakers have introduced new measures to get fishermen more relief quickly in the wake of an unprecedented disaster. The ‘Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations Act,’ or the ‘Fishery FUNDD Act,’ would reform NOAA’s Resource…
Cruisin’ the Coast has been named the second best car show in America by ‘USA Today.’ Our own Coast staple came just shy of that first place prize, unlike last year when it was named first. With this new title…
A softball tournament taking place in Gulfport has people from across the country visiting the Mississippi Coast this week. National Fastpitch Alliance’s inaugural National Championship at the Gulfport Sportsplex has brought around 112 teams from 20 different states to Gulfport…
Beachgoers here on the Coast aren’t the only ones feeling the effects of the toxic algae bloom. One Biloxi souvenir shop has continued to see a decrease in sales which is believed to be linked to the beach closures. Empty…