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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 & Spoon. The brunch takes place at Ohr-O’Keefe November 12th starting at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $50. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: biloxi, brick & spoon,…
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…
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….
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…
The City of Gautier is dismissing its lawsuit against Belk after coming to an agreement with the franchise. A development agreement was turned into land records stating the City of Gautier owns the Singing River subdivision property, aside from Belk. Gautier bought the 55-acre mall property in 2021 for $5 million with the intent of establishing a town center. Belk…
In just five months, Main Street Moss Point has gone from a disaster area to welcoming cruisers back for another year on the river. The city didn’t let the damage put a damper on the event, welcoming back nearly 800 cars that covered Main Street. The city was also able to show off the progress they’ve made to guests. “You…
A few clouds will clear out this evening and winds will relax as daytime heating goes away. It will shape up to be another lovely one tonight with temperatures cooling off overnight to very comfortable readings. Tomorrow will bring more sunshine with only a few clouds, slightly less breezy conditions, and hotter afternoon temperatures. Two waves of changes arrive for…
This week’s Pet of the Week is Butterfly. She is up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
High pressure to the NE continues to shape the forecast but as expected, models have backed off of bringing showers into the area from the gulf for Wed. There will be more showers and maybe a t-storm or two over the coastal waters. Models continue to show bridging of the cold front as it moves toward the area. This would cause…
Later this week, Dr. Joseph S. Paul will be inaugurated as the 11th president of the University of Southern Mississippi. There will be an official inauguration ceremony set for Thursday, October 5th at Southern Miss Hattiesburg Campus, but a celebration will be held at the Gulf Park campus first. The Gulf Coast community celebration for Dr. Joe Paul will take…
Looking ahead to tomorrow, a Cruisin’ the Coast staple for more than two decades now officially kicks off. The Vicari Auto Auction runs from Wednesday to Saturday at the Coast Convention Center. Over 500 memorabilia items will be up for bids starting tomorrow and then the rest of the week so many unique vehicles will go in front of the…
Weight loss drugs may be able to help the airlines make more money and the FTX Crypto Exchange trail begins today. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
High pressure remains dominate over the area and this will remain the case through at least Wed. A few showers could tickle the coast from time to time with moisture loading ahead of a strong cold front moving toward the area Wed. As expected, models have backed off of bringing these showers into the area from the gulf for Wed. There…
It is Day 2 of Cruisin’ the Coast and Cruise Central is bustling. News 25’s Amelia Strahan took a trip to Cruise Central to tell us about it. Categories: Local News, News
Clear skies and light winds will remain overnight. Expect a very nice start out the door for your Tuesday with sunshine dominating the day. It will warm up into the mid-to-upper-80s but there will be breezy conditions for the afternoon. Wind gusts of 20-25 MPH are very much on the table for the beachfront. The middle-to-end of the week will…
The Gulfport City Council will consider an $18 rate hike for garbage collection and disposal. City officials say the proposals that came in as Waste Pro’s contract came up for renewal were all high, Waste Pro submitting the lowest bid. The contract will include weekly recycling pickup and twice-weekly garbage pickup. Weekly debris pickup will stay with H2O Services. Officials…
Breezy conditions will subside through this evening and temperatures will be quite pleasant. Skies will remain clear overnight and light easterly winds will be present. It will be a comfortable start out the door tomorrow with upper-60s on average. A lot of sunshine will be around for your Tuesday. Temperatures will warm efficiently through the morning and winds will pick…
Looking ahead to this Wednesday, Walmart is recognizing the 25th anniversary of its Neighborhood Markets with free health screenings. The screenings will run from 9 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon at the Neighborhood Market located on Highway 49 in Gulfport. The newly renovated Walmart is one of only four selected across the U.S. to host an anniversary…
We’re also looking ahead to the new event on the lineup for Cruisin’ the Coast this year. Waveland city leaders are finishing their preparations for Hot Rods and Hospitality, the first Cruisin’ event for the city since 2006. Wednesday’s event will see classic cars lined up and down Coleman Avenue along with musical acts and food vendors. City leaders tell…