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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…

‘Burn ‘Em up at 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 at the Pass’ features Cruisers in a burnout competition on 2nd Street. The winner…

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…

Updates on the City of Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs is paving the way for the classic car show this week and Mayor Shea Dobson is wearing pink as part of the ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign. Taking advantage of the large influx of visitors in the city,…

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…

MDEQ lifts water contact warnings for Coast beaches

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality through its beach monitoring program lifted water contact warnings on Friday for all beaches along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. But does that mean everyone is ready to jump in just yet? If you take…

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.

Rollover accident on Bienville BLVD in Ocean Springs

A two vehicle accident puts one man in the hospital this afternoon. The accident happened in Ocean Springs on Bienville Boulevard around 2:30. An Ocean Springs city vehicle pulling an empty trailer was stopped at a red light when a…

OS bus driver competent to stand sex abuse trial

Doctors say a Mississippi school bus driver is mentally competent enough to stand trial on charges including the sexual battery of a second grader. Our media partner, the Sun Herald, reports doctors testified last week that 69-year-old Sergio Sandoval is…

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…

Inaugural ‘Swamp Classic’ band competition

It was a battle of the bands over at Gautier High this weekend as a new competition made its debut. The inaugural ‘Swamp Classic’ featured nine high school bands from the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast. Bands performed in front…

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…

What's New for Cruisin'? Director Woody Bailey Shares Rundown

Cruisin' the Coast organizers have put their plans into place, to accommodate the estimated 40,000 people expected to roll out to this year's events. It will be a familiar site as you cruise along highway 90 in Gulfport as vintage…

Crank Up for Cruisin' Monday!

Things are cranking up here throughout South Mississippi! It's day two of Cruisin' the Coast, and while it's still early for many of you, plenty of people are setting the stage and rolling out for today's long list of Cruisin'…

Biloxi Man Charged with Felony False Pretense

In Biloxi, a 36-year-old man has been charged with felony false pretense. Police made the arrest early Monday morning, after an investigation into a complaint filed back on August 14, alleging Dustin Elliott Broussard had obtained goods and services using…

MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6.  Water contact warnings were also…