Hundreds show out for Burn 'Em Up in the Pass
On Thursday evening, Cruisin' the Coast spectators packed along Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian for the much anticipated, Burn 'Em Up in the Pass. Vehicles did their best to burn some rubber…
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American Red Cross Southeast Executive Director John McCarty discusses Milton Relief Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is springing into action once again to assist residents of Central Florida. Joining us…
Cruisers drive through Goula Cruise at Beach Park
Cruisin’ the Coast is all about antique cars but in Pascagoula when they say they have antique cars they mean it. It was all smiles and sunshine in…
Man indicted on charges of assaulting, kidnapping woman in 2023
A Gulfport man faces a four-count indictment on charges of assaulting and kidnapping a woman he was in a relationship with. Ferrell Tevin McCord, 32, was served an indictment this week on two counts of aggravated assault, one count of…
Pascagoula Police searching for missing person Savannah McDermott
The Pascagoula Police Department is searching for missing person Savannah McDermott. Savannah is 29-years-old and described as 5’7”. She was last seen on October 6th, 2024 leaving the area of Suffolk Street around 2 p.m. and was rolling a cart…
Temporary railroad crossing closures in Jackson County
HATTIESBURG, MISS--- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is alerting motorists of several temporary railroad crossing closures starting Thursday, Oct. 10, continuing through Monday, Oct. 28 in Jackson County. The closures are happening along U.S. 90 as CSX railroad performs maintenance…
Ethel Kennedy, matriarch of the famous family, dies at 96
By Corky Siemaszko Ethel Kennedy, who lost her husband, Robert F. Kennedy, and brother-in-law, President John F. Kennedy, to assassins' bullets, and who channeled her grief into raising her 11 children and lifetime of public service, died Thursday. She was 96.…
Hurricane Milton live updates: Monster storm slams into Florida; deaths confirmed
By Daniella Silva The Hillsborough County sheriff’s office said this morning it was out cutting trees to reopen some of the roadways following the peak of the storm in the area. “There are downed power lines and trees everywhere,” Sheriff…
WXXV News 25 Exclusive: Flying into Hurricane Milton
"A little rough, which indicates normally a rapid intensification. That's why it was so rough when we first went through it. If you noticed the next couple of…
Hot Rods and Hospitality saw huge crowds in Downtown Waveland: Here are the sights and sounds
Waveland annual’s Hot Rods and Hospitality Cruisin’ the Coast event brought tons of cruisers out to the downtown area. “Love doing it. Love doing it. It's…
Cruisers roll through the Biloxi Block Party
Cruisin’ the Coast is filled with fun events, but one of the biggest events every year is the Biloxi Block Party. Being one of the biggest Cruisin’ the Coast…
19 Coast students join state Superintendent's council
The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the 132 members of the 2024-25 State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council -- including 19 from South Mississippi. The council includes students in grades 11-12 and first year of college. The council consists of…
Florida hospitals and health care facilities in Hurricane Milton’s path prepare for the worst
By DEVNA BOSE and DEVI SHASTRI Updated 6:23 PM CDT, October 8, 2024 Hospitals and other health care facilities on Florida’s Gulf Coast — still reeling from Hurricane Helene — are now revving up for Hurricane Milton. The system, which is shaping up…
Flame-throwing competition wows Cruisin' crowd
The modified classic cars and trucks had their time to shine in the spotlight at Tuesday night's flame-throwing competition on the grounds of Island View Casino in Gulfport.…
Stone County veteran Harry Crawford celebrates 95 years
WXXV had the opportunity to speak with South Mississippian Harry Crawford, who’s lived an amazing life. Harry is a veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather and soon…
D'Iberville man charged in connection with shooting at Gulfport bar
A D'Iberville man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting at a Gulfport bar on Saturday. Gulfport Police arrested 35-year-old Clarence Thompson III, charging him with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of shooting…
Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris
By MIKE SCHNEIDER and HAVEN DALEY Updated 10:28 PM CDT, October 7, 2024 BELLEAIR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s storm-battered Gulf Coast raced against a Category 5 hurricane Monday as workers sprinted to pick up debris left over from Helene two weeks ago and…
USM opens its Gulf Park Campus for Cruisin' the Coast
On Monday, the University of Southern Mississippi opened its Gulf Park Campus for Cruisin' the Coast. Both spectators and cruisers alike gathered on USM's Gulf Park Campus to catch a glimpse of the…
Cruisers enjoying the cars at Cruise Central in Gulfport
Those rolling in for Cruisin’ the Coast started their day at Centennial Plaza with food, music, fun, and a few classic cars sprinkled in for good measure.…
Moss Point man convicted of capital murder denied appeal by state, U.S. Supreme courts
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday decided not to hear an appeal by a Mississippi man convicted of capital murder. The state Supreme Court also denied his appeal for post conviction relief, which was handed down Friday. Leslie 'Bo' Galloway…
Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston’s mother and a Grammy-winning singer, dies at 91
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91. Houston died…
Bystander shot Sunday night during fight at Lakeshore bar
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Hancock County bar on Sunday night. Hancock County deputies were called to Harold & Lillians Bar on Forest Avenue in Lakeshore about 10:14 p.m. about a shooting. A…
Police investigating shooting at bar in Gulfport
Happening over the weekend, Gulfport police are investigating a shooting on Courthouse Road. Police were called out to Orangutan’s Daiquiris and Bar on Friday night in response to a…
Hurricane Milton Upgraded to Category 5
Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified this morning, as maximum sustained winds have risen 40 mph since today's first update at 4 AM. Winds are currently at 160 mph, and further strengthening is expected through tomorrow. There will be no South…