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Making noise in honor of Cruisers killed in 2016

Driving down Highway 90 its easy to spot all of the classic cars on the road, but something else is catching Cruisers’ attention. It’s a special tribute to a couple who couldn’t be here today following a tragic accident during…

Blessing of the Classics

With all things ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ going on this week, it wouldn’t be the same without the ‘Blessing of the Classics’ in Diamondhead. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.

Two kids injured in motorbike accident in Jackson County

Two kids are seriously injured following a motorbike crash in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the two were riding a mega-motor bike northbound on Brackish Place in the St. Andrews Community around 4:30 yesterday. The sheriff says they turned…

Mardi Gras Museum opens for ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’

The long-awaited Mardi Gras Museum in downtown Biloxi has opened their doors today for a soft opening. They wanted to open today for Biloxi’s Block Party which ended at 3 p.m. The museum is filled with dozens of costumes and…

‘Burn ‘em up in the Pass’ preview

We hope you aren’t ‘burnt out’ on Cruisin’ activities already because Pass Christian has an event looking to wow the crowd. The annual ‘Burn ‘Em up in the Pass’ features Cruisers in a burnout competition on 2nd Street. The winner…

Autocross at the Coast Coliseum

‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ visitors lined up bright and early this morning at the Coast Coliseum for the last day of Autocross. Autocross is a course set up with cones with the object being to get through as fast as possible.…

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.

Three arrested for threat against St. Martin Middle School

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department have arrested three juveniles in two separate incidents since Saturday, October 5 for allegedly making threats against St. Martin Middle School. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, the first arrest occurred Saturday, October 5th during a…

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…

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…

Victim identified in Studio 6 homicide in Pascagoula

On September 28th, 2019, detectives began investigating a homicide at Studio 6 in Pascagoula. According to the Pascagoula Police Department, the victim has been identified as 63-year-old Manuel Flores, who is originally from San Diego, CA. The family has been…

S.N.I.P. opening in Jackson County

It’s the only one of its kind in Jackson County and now you can help reduce our pet population on the Gulf Coast by spaying and neutering your pets at a low cost. ‘Spay Neuter Impact Project’ or ‘S.N.I.P’ is…

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…