Biloxi Block Party
Thousands of car enthusiasts are lining the streets in downtown Biloxi today as part of ‘Cruisin’ the Coast.’ That’s where we find News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin with more.
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Flame throwing competition at Island View
Yet another must see Cruisin’ event ‘The Flame Throwing Competition’ just finished up at the Island View Casino Resort. As the sun set on the Island View Casino and Resort, the heat turned up at the annual ‘Cruisin’ the Coast…
Congressman Palazzo hosts annual Youth Leadership Summit
Today high school juniors and seniors from all across South Mississippi spent the day fine tuning their leadership skills. Congressman Steven Palazzo hosted his eighth annual ‘Youth Leadership Summit’ at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis campus. Over…
‘Margaritaville Block Party’ for ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’
The folks over at Margaritaville also got in on the ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ action today. This wasn’t the first year for the ‘Margaritaville Block Party,’ but it was the first year it was an official ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ stop. This…
Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrates ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’
It was a blast from the past today over at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Some solid gold oldies played over the speakers as hundreds of beautiful cars made their way through for all the veterans to see. This is…
Flamethrower competition at Island View Casino
Yet another must see ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ event is taking place right now. The annual Flamethrower Competition is going on at the Island View Resort and Casino. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Tourism hopes for Cruisin’ the Coast
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…
Robot teaches at Popps Ferry Elementary
Students at Popps Ferry Elementary School got a visit from a unique high-tech friend today. Pepper helps get kids involved with STEM, technology, and coding strategies. Pepper answers live questions in real time and even had a dance party with…
Ingalls Shipbuilding cuts ribbon on new Shipbuilder Academy
Today at the Gaston Point College and Career Readiness Facility, Ingalls Shipbuilding held their ribbon cutting to their new shipbuilder academy. Twenty-seven students are already enrolled from Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pass Christian high schools in the academy. Shipbuilder Academy gives…
Cruisin the Coast ‘Salute our Veterans’
Everybody is welcome to enjoy all of the Cruisin’ the Coast festivities, including the veterans in attendance. Everyone, including Elvis, showed their appreciation and patriotism for the ‘Salute our Veterans’ tribute at Centennial Plaza. He walked around shaking the hands…
News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood Takes a Deeper Look at Cruisin' the Coast's Impact
Mississippi businesses and tourism leaders are just as happy as the antique and vintage car enthusiasts here in our area for Cruisin' the Coast this week, all hoping for a last-minute, much-needed boost to sales and the economy as the…
Man Arrested After Fleeing From Police in Biloxi
An 18-year-old man is behind bars Tuesday morning, charged with felony eluding after fleeing from police and ultimately crashing into another vehicle. According to Biloxi police, 18-year-old Cristofer Olega Sandoval-Lopez of Biloxi fled in a vehicle from an officer with…
Cruisin’ The Coast parade in Long Beach
Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach filled up today with more than 600 cars for the Cruisin’ the Coast Annual Kickoff Party Parade. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club hosts the event each year. Drivers of the classic cars stopped…
Blessing of the Shelter Pets
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is currently housing hundreds of pets and they are all looking for their forever homes. Today, to help give the animals a little push to get adopted, HSSM held a ‘Blessing of the Shelter…
New to Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ organizers are putting their plans into place to accommodate the estimated 40,000 people expected to roll out to this year’s event. It will be a familiar sight as you cruise along Highway 90 in Gulfport as vintage and antique…
First day of on-site registration for Cruisin’ the Coast
At Cruisin’ Central, things were hustling and bustling today for the first day of on-site registration. They had 7,300 plus classic cars pre-registered from 41 states and Canada. Today is also the first day those who pre-registered can pick up…
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board meeting
The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund Advisory Board is meeting today to have what could possibly be their final meeting. The GCRF Advisory Board has been meeting since early April to determine what projects on the Coast would receive money from…
Hit and run leaves traffic backed up on HWY 49
Traffic was backed up for nearly a mile this afternoon along Highway 49 after a hit-and-run at the intersection of Highway 53 in Harrison County. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says police were called to the scene after hearing of…
Long Beach ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ Parade
As ‘Cruisin the Coast’ rolls on this week, activities and classic cars can be found everywhere. The City of Long Beach is gearing up for its annual Cruiser parade. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Stadium Sports Bar and Grill opens in Boomtown Casino
Visitors to Boomtown Casino in Biloxi now have a new restaurant option. Yesterday marked the grand opening of the casino’s Stadium Sports Bar and Grill. Dixie Beer was on hand to celebrate the occasion, along with Saints great Joe Horn.…
Ohr Fest 2019
Locals enjoyed some fun on the Biloxi Town Green on Saturday to celebrate the Mad Potter of Biloxi. ‘Ohr Fest’ is a way for people to recognize the work and legacy of famous Biloxi Potter George Ohr and serves as…
Rumble at the Camp
People across the Coast may be gearing up for Cruisin’ festivities, but one new car show made its grand entrance to the Gulf Coast on Saturday. ‘Rumble at the Camp’ was put on by Campground Baptist Church and featured more…
View the Cruise 2019
Locals and visitors from all across the country took over downtown Gulfport this weekend for an annual kickoff party featuring almost every car under the sun. Cars and trucks both old and new took over Gulfport this weekend as a…
Take a Stroll with Me! South Mississippi Warms up for Annual Buddy Walk
Come October 19, people from all walks of life will be lacing up their shoes and stepping up to help raise money for the Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society. Event organizer Aleshia Jones, and her son Airen, stopped by our…