Spectator shot on roadside at Cruisin’ the Coast
A spectator at Cruisin’ the Coast was shot on the roadside around 9:48 last night. Biloxi Police Dispatch received several 911 calls in reference to firearms being discharged…
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Senate leaders announce agreement to extend government's borrowing authority
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate leaders have announced an agreement to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented default that experts say would have decimated the economy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer made the announcement as he…
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 in what would be a major expansion that could combat an alarming rise in serious…
MSDH reports 1,112 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths statewide
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 1,112 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and ten deaths. Six of these deaths occurred between October 1st and October 5th…
Water woes: Long Beach issues boil water notices after lines hit
The City of Long Beach had to close a busy intersection near Long Beach High School and issue two boil water notices after a water line and a sewer line were damaged. Long Beach Community Affairs Director Jenny Levens said…
Biloxi Police investigating shooting at Cruisin' The Coast
Biloxi Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting at a Cruisin' The Coast event on Beach Boulevard. Capt. Brian Dykes said Biloxi Dispatch received 911 calls about 9:48 p.m. about shots…
2008 Mississippi River spill: Barge company to pay $6.6M
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A barge company responsible for a Mississippi River oil spill that significantly damage shoreline habitat in south Louisiana in 2008 has agreed to pay $2.1 million in damages and buy and preserve a wildlife habitat just…
Powerball winning numbers for October 6th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Powerball draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
CASH 3 Draw winning numbers for October 6th, 2021
The CASH 3 draw winning numbers for October 6th are: 1-7-1. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
National Coffee with a Cop Day
Today is National Coffee with a Cop Day. The D’Iberville Police Department was at Whataburger in D’Iberville enjoying coffee, food, and conversation with members of the community. National Coffee with…
Blessing of the Classics in Diamondhead
Cruisin’ the Coast spans 11 cities in South Mississippi and one of its now signature events takes place in the City of Diamondhead: Blessing of the Classics. Over 250 cars…
Community continues Hurricane Ida relief aid
The City of Gulfport continues to aid Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida as it collects supplies at its fire stations. School supplies are now needed in Lafourche Parish as kids…
Vicari Auto Auction kicks off at Coast Coliseum
The Vicari Auction Company is driving big spenders to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where it’s holding the Cruisin’ the Coast 25th anniversary sale. The trading done in the…
Hot rod buyers and sellers gather at the Car Corral
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club is back at Cruisin’ the Coast for their annual Car Corral. If you are looking to buy or sell a…
Blessing of the Classics
Cruisin’ the Coast spans 11 cities in South Mississippi and one of its signature events takes place in the City of Diamondhead. Hundreds of cars parade around the city for the Blessing…
The future of the automobile industry
Cruisin’ the Coast is all about vintage and antique cars, but Mississippi Power, in partnership with Electric Car Guest Drive, wanted to showcase the future of cars. With more car…
Cristy Lee comes to the Coast to join the Cruisin’ fun
Special guest Cristy Lee has made her way down to the Gulf Coast again to take part in the Cruisin’ festivities. Lee is best known…
Cruisin’ the Coast: Biloxi Block Party
Downtown Biloxi is always packed with cool cars during their annual Block Party. The Biloxi Block Party runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cars are lined up and…
MDEQ Revises Closure for Section of Beach in Long Beach
(JACKSON, Miss.) — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) revised a preemptive beach closure that was issued Wednesday for a segment of beach in the City of Long Beach. Additional information from the city to MDEQ staff helped pinpoint…
MSDH reports 834 new COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths statewide
MSDH is reporting an additional 834 COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths statewide. All nineteen deaths occurred between September 23rd and October 4th. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 492,558 with 9,768 deaths. 740 schools statewide have reported 815 new…
Court dismisses lawsuit blocking construction of Veterans Avenue pier in Biloxi
A Harrison County court dismissed a lawsuit aimed at blocking the construction of a public pier in Biloxi, ruling that the city is within its right to build the pier without a lease from the Secretary of State. The Secretary…
Court of Appeals upholds decision to reassign Harrison County Sheriff's deputy
A Harrison County Sheriff's Department employee has lost an appeal to have her former position reinstated. The Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that Sheriff Troy Peterson did nothing wrong in re-assigning Carolyn Prendergast from supervisor of the Communications Division…
Mega Millions winning numbers for October 5th, 2021
Here are the winning numbers for tonight's Mega Millions lottery draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Flame Throwing Competition takes place at the Island View Casino
Cruisin’ the Coast is turning up the heat. The annual Flame Throwing Competition was tonight at the Island View Casino Parking Lot in Gulfport. Hot rods…