Day of music and cars at Edgewater Mall

It was a day of music, cars, and fun at the Edgewater Mall. Several artists took the stage to perform amongst car enthusiasts as onlookers were singing along to every word. Cruisers took turns parading around the stage before parking their cars, letting viewers get up close and personal with some of many classic cars. Vendors were onsite as well,…

Spectators enjoy Cruisin’ the Coast from the sidelines

With so many events going on across South Mississippi, sometimes it’s just easier to pack a cooler full of drinks and snacks, meet up with your friends along Highway 90, and watch some beautiful cars cruise on by. One South Mississippi resident has now made the Gulf Coast his home and has been coming to Cruisin’ since he can remember….

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 and is one of the more popular events during Cruisin’ the Coast. Hundreds of onlookers were in the stands and crowded around the barricades to cheer on…

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 drove up at 9 AM and was out for the public to see all day long. Categories: Local News, News

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 through the United States’ Global Hunger and Food Security Initiative. New activities in the next 5 years will prioritize work on climate-smart aquatic system innovations, nutrition, food systems,…

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 or exceptional drought conditions, including the lower 6 counties. Congress provided permanent authorization and funding for several agricultural disaster assistance programs, including the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, emergency…

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 the Cruisin’ the Coast party where Dennis Gage from ‘My Classic Car,’ along with several other hosts, were set up for an autograph signing and meet and greet. Joining with…

Morning Business Report: October 5th, 2023

Americans are worried about charging their cars and are turning to hybrids and GM is preparing for a long UAW strike. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report

97th Sacred Heart Bazaar

Rose Dubaz and Madison Impey are here to tell us about next weekend’s Sacred Heart Bazaar. The bazaar takes place October 13th through the 15th at Sacred Heart in D’Iberville. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Sacred Heart Bazaar

10/4 – Jeff’s “Changing Pattern” Wednesday Night Forecast

Cloud cover will increase overnight and so will humidity. It will be partly cloudy out the door with slightly warmer temperatures. Southerly winds will dominate tomorrow and skies will remain an average of partly cloudy for your Thursday. Rain chances of 20% or so are possible at times during the day. A cold front moving into our area will provide…

Mississippi schools hosting inaugural golf tournament

The nation’s top college golf programs will compete on the Mississippi Gulf Coast later this month. The University of Mississippi, Mississippi State, and the University of Southern Mississippi are teaming up to host the inaugural Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational that will run from October 14th through the 17th. The three day 54-hole tournament will kick off with a college game…

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 evening, the first band being the Gulfport High Admirals. It’s an all-day event at Milner Stadium, the first band performs at 9 in the morning and starts 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 great and unique vehicles will go in front of the auctioneer for people to place their bids – either in person or online. Steve Williams with a…

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, Traci Kessler. Students, faculty, and staff gathered into the 1950’s themed gymnasium to surprise their principal for a day of fun. The party featured different activity…

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 today, as cruisers ooh’d and ahh’d over the blue beauty. The 1965 Super Sport Chevelle is a dream come true for the owner, Sonny Freeman, who wanted…

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 leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, while also anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public. The interim associate director of the School of…

10/4 – Jeff Vorick’s “Breezy Early” Wednesday Evening Forecast

Warm and breezy conditions will linger into portions of this evening. Winds will back down and temperatures will be mild, but slightly warmer overnight. Cloud cover will increase especially after midnight. A cold front will be making its way into our region over the next couple of days. It will be more humid tomorrow and there will be an average…

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 showed off their best rides of the city’s block party. Many owners lifted their hoods showing off their engines. Thousands of cars flooded the streets from classic Corvettes to the famous…

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 the cars and trucks while contestants starting firing up their hot rods. As soon as the sun set, the specially-modified rides made sparks fly by burning excess fuel through the exhaust….

10/3 – Jeff’s “Looking Ahead” Tuesday Night Forecast

It will be another comfortable start out the door tomorrow under clear skies. Gradual changes will be occurring through the middle to end of the week with a potent cold front on the way. Wednesday will bring a few clouds, hotter temperatures, and breezy conditions at times in the afternoon. Humidity will be on the upswing during the day as…