US EditionGrand Opening of First Mississippi Buc-Ee's Draws Huge Crowd
- Buc-Ee's, a convenience store chain based in Texas, launched its first location in Mississippi on June 9, 2025, situated in Pass Christian near the Interstate 10 exit at Menge Avenue.
- The opening followed construction that began in September 2023 and a $15 million Harrison County-funded bridge expansion to support expected traffic at the 74,000-square-foot facility.
- The store offers a vast fueling area with 126 pumps and 24 stations for electric vehicles, includes 165 restrooms, and will be open around the clock, serving both local residents and travelers from neighboring Louisiana and Alabama along the Gulf Coast.
- The $80 million investment is expected to generate more than 200 jobs, providing workers with wages above the minimum level, comprehensive benefits, a 6% employer contribution to their 401 plans, and a vacation allowance of three weeks, according to Harrison County officials.
- Local leaders and Buc-ee's CEO held a ribbon-cutting ceremony amid enthusiastic crowds, signaling anticipated economic and social impacts for Harrison County and the surrounding region.
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Grand opening of first Mississippi Buc-ee's draws huge crowd
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Excitement builds as Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s prepares to open
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WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the opening of Buc-ee’s in Harrison County - WXXV News 25
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is the day! Buc-ee’s has finally opened up here along the Gulf Coast. Positioned by Texas and future Louisiana locations, it’s a key start in Buc-ee’s Gulf Coast growth. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the new Buc-ee’s in Harrison County with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s, harrison county
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