Weekly Roundup: Jackson County Economic Development Foundation News Clips October 27 – October 30, 2025

ALDI to open second Ocean Springs location

WLOX

https://www.wlox.com/2025/10/30/aldi-open-second-ocean-springs-location-with-freebies

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) – ALDI will open its second Ocean Springs location on Thursday, November 6. The store, which will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., is taking the place of the old Winn-Dixie location at 1515 Bienville Boulevard. On opening day, the first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with samples of ALDI products and a gift card.  Shoppers will also be able to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 ALDI gift card through opening weekend.

Seven Miss. towns locals love

World Atlas

https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/7-mississippi-towns-that-locals-love.html

Ocean Springs: Just a few miles east of BiloxiOcean Springs feels like a coastal sanctuary infused with artistic spirit and historic appeal. The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, centrally located on Washington Avenue, is a beloved showcase of the Anderson family’s visionary work in block prints and murals. Nearby, Shearwater Pottery continues its nearly century-old tradition of handcrafting ceramics, a direct line from Peter Anderson and his descendants to today’s artisans. 

HII reports Q3 earnings results

HII

https://hii.com/news/hii-reports-third-quarter-2025-earnings-results

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Oct. 30, 2025) — HII (NYSE: HII) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Highlights include: Third quarter revenues were a record $3.2 billion; Third quarter net earnings were $145 million or $3.68 diluted earnings per share; Completed builder’s sea trials for guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128); and Completed initial sea trials of Virginia-class submarine Massachusetts (SSN 798) in early October.