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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

We are five days into the month of October, but each day in America, every 18 seconds, a domestic violence incident unfolds. That is just one reason why the Harrison County Board of Supervisors made an official proclamation designating October…

Cruisin’ the Coast raffling car for Make-A-Wish Foundation

Along with giving visitors the opportunity to see cars from around the world, Cruisin’ also gives visitors the option to support a cause like the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Every year, Cruisin’ raffles off a vehicle and donates the proceeds to the…

Cruisin’ the Coast autocross course

Spinouts and the smell of burning tires were abundant this afternoon in Biloxi as motor enthusiasts gathered at the Coast Coliseum for Cruisin’ the Coast’s autocross event. Drivers were allowed to bring their own cars and try out their driving…

Three shot at Level Nightclub in Biloxi early Sunday

Police say three people were injured after gunfire erupted during a concert at a Biloxi nightclub. Our media partner the Sun Herald reports three people with gunshot wounds were taken to a hospital early Sunday. Biloxi Police Major Chris De…

Cruisers Parade in Downtown Long Beach

The Cruisin’ the Coast Kickoff Parade will be rolling down the streets of Long Beach and if you’re in the area, there’s an interesting raffle and two-wheeled ride you can check out. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.

Some universities cutting spring break amid pandemic

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Several Mississippi colleges and universities have decided to cut spring break in favor of ending their second semesters early due to safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Mississippi State and the University of Southern Mississippi, for example, will both forgo…

Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum opened this weekend

The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum honoring Mississippi Aviators, including Gulfport’s John C. Robinson, officially opened in Gulfport this weekend. It’s been years in the making, but Francisco Gonzalez made his dream a reality. As the project manager of Mississippi’s Aviation…

‘Get out the Vote Blitz’ encourages voter registration

The deadline to register to vote in the 2020 election is today. To encourage registration, the Extend-A-Hand, Help-A-Friend Organization and the Mississippi Rising Coalition held multiple voter registration drives in Gulfport over the weekend. Extend a Hand, Help a Friend…

Brickyard Bayou Bike Trail now open in Gulfport

For those of you who prefer a different type of work out, on a bike, there’s some new terrain you may want to try out. Today, City of Gulfport leaders were on hand for a ribbon-cutting, officially celebrating the opening…

‘Release the Rage’ rage room now open in Gulfport

Are you feeling stressed and anxious or are just looking for something different to do this weekend? Well, Gulfport’s ‘Release the Rage’ could be the answer to both. The Gulf Coast’s only Rage Room officially reopened under the name ‘Release…

Getting prepared for Cruisin’ the Coast traffic

Sunday, Cruisin’ the Coast will be revving up and being the Gulf Coast’s biggest block party traffic will be expected for the next week. Residents should consider that Highway 90 will be jam packed with cruisers so that route is…

Vera Bradley donates to CASA of Harrison County

Earlier today, the Vera Bradley of Gulfport Premium Outlets dropped off blanket donations to the CASA of Harrison County. The season of giving is slowly approaching and to get a head start, the staff of Vera Bradley in the Gulfport…

President Trump has COVID-19, going to military hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,…

Hubble Telescope captures spiral galaxy

According to astronomers, spirals are definitely in this season. The Hubble Space Telescope captured this amazing photo of a spiral galaxy about 60-million light-years away from earth! The photo is so stunningly clear that astronomers with the telescope made it…