Burn 'Em Up in the Pass returns to Pass Christian
The smell of smoke and rubber filled the air as cruisers were lining up to take center stage at a burnout competition. Burn 'Em Up in the Pass has returned to Pass Christian…
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Dr. Joe Paul inaugurated as 11th Southern Miss president
Dr. Joe Paul has officially been inaugurated as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. The inauguration took place at the Bennett Auditorium on the Hattiesburg campus, coming more than 50 years after Dr. Paul first stepped foot…
The Frankmobile makes a Cruisin' the Coast appearance
If you were driving on Highway 90 and you saw a giant hotdog, that's because it's Cruisin' the Coast! For the first time in Cruisin' history, the iconic Frankmobile made an appearance. The giant hotdog…
MSU receives extension for innovation lab
Mississippi State University has received a five-year extension for the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish to address the global food security challenges through aquatic food systems. The lab is funded…
Senator Hyde-Smith encourages livestock producers to consider disaster assistance programs
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is encouraging livestock producers in the state to consider U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance programs to help them recover from prolonged drought. 44 counties are currently experiencing extreme…
JCSD investigating fatal one-car accident
Jackson County Sheriff's traffic deputies are investigating a one-vehicle that happened at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, October 4, that killed a Vancleave resident. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 20-year-old Samantha Byrd was driving alone in a Toyota Avalon, south on Old River…
Suspect in hit-and-run in Bay St. Louis captured in Pass Christian
What began as a suspected shoplifting case turned into a hit-and-run and felony pursuit from Bay St. Louis to Pass Christian on Thursday morning. Police say a suspect, Phillip McLauren, driving a 2-door 2012 Chevy Silverado pickup left Rosetti's Liquor…
Certain waters for commercial and recreational shrimping to open, re-establish shrimping line
The Department of Marine Resources is opening a new area for shrimping starting October 7th. The area is in the Biloxi Bay Channel and south to Deer Island. The season is from 6 a.m. October 7th to midnight December 31st.…
Cruisin’ the Coast at Beau Rivage
Last night Beau Rivage held its own Cruisin’ the Coast party, drawing in a huge crowd for the event. It was a star-studded event down at the Beau Rivage for…
Senate passes Wicker, Hyde-Smith resolution honoring Jimmy Buffett
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) in honor of the late singer-songwriter, James “Jimmy” William Buffett, who passed away last month. The Senate passed the…
Fall Festival being held in Biloxi
The City of Biloxi will be hosting a Fall Festival this weekend! It will be held at the Biloxi Visitor Center on October 7 from 9 AM to 4 PM. A pumpkin patch will be at the visitor center, as…
Battle of the Beach being held this Saturday
The School of Fine Arts at Gulfport High will be hosting a Battle on the Beach! The Battle on the Beach will be happening on October 7 starting at 7:45 in the…
Vicari Auto Auction kicked off Wednesday
The Vicari Car Auction is a Cruisin' the Coast staple for more than 2 decades. Today, over 500 memorabilia items were up for bids and then the rest of the week, so many…
Biloxi principal rings in 50's with a Sock Hop
A principal in Biloxi is kissing her 40's goodbye as her school welcomes her into her 50's. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Elementary School held a sock-hop birthday party for their principal,…
2023 feature card of Cruisin' arrives in Biloxi
The 2023 feature car is making its rounds for the 27th annual Cruisin' the Coast! The feature car for this year's event was located at the heart of the Biloxi Block Party earlier…
Southern Miss' School of Ocean Science and Engineering receives accreditation
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Ocean Science and Engineering's Bachelor's degree program has been accredited! The accreditation assures the program meets standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields…
The US is forgiving more federal student loans in a bid to tackle ‘unsustainable debt’ for borrowers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden outlined a new round of federal student loan forgiveness on Wednesday to address the “unsustainable debt” that borrowers accumulate to complete their college education. The announcement comes as borrowers brace for payments to restart after a…
Mississippi awarded grant to enhance rehabilitation, reentry efforts
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Mississippi was awarded an $8,300,667 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Department of Justice. The funding will enhance the Bureau of Prisons’ existing rehabilitation and…
Ohr-O'Keefe, Brick & Spoon team up for Gulf Coast Brunch Festival next month
Who doesn’t enjoy a great brunch? Brenda Blount and Tori Bishop are here to tell us about Brunch Fest coming up next month. The event is a partnership between Ohr-O'Keefe and Brick…
Cruisers celebrating at the Biloxi Block Party
In Biloxi, Cruisin’ the Coast is in full swing with its day block party taking place downtown. Day four of Cruisin’ the Coast began in Biloxi as many cruisers…
Gulfport man charged with attempted rape, kidnapping of Waveland woman
Waveland Police have charged a Gulfport man with trying to kidnap and rape a woman he saw walking down the street. Chief Mike Prendergast said 32-year-old Elijah Dunomes has been charged with attempted kidnapping and attempted rape. He was taken…
Trey Tonnessen joins the WXXV News 25 Team
Welcome our newest News 25 team member, Trey Tonnessen. Trey is joining the team as a multimedia journalist and meteorologist.
Third-Largest Powerball Jackpot an Estimated $1.2 Billion
JACKSON,MISS-- The Powerball® jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion for the drawing tonight. The jackpot has continued to roll after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Monday night: 12-26-27-43-47 and a Powerball of 5. If a player wins tonight’s…
Flames light up the night at Island View for flame-throwing competition
Cruisin' The Coast got heated up Tuesday at Island View Casino at the annual flame-throwing competition. Spectators crammed into the casino's four-story parking garage to get a glimpse of…