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…
We’re joined today by Kristi Ducote and she is here to tell us all about the Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle coming up! The event takes place October 21st at 8 a.m. at Little River Marina. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pascagoula Run Paddle Battle
Hundreds gathered inside War Memorial Park for the annual Butterflies in the Pass Monarch Festival. The social butterflies were out and about this weekend, getting up close and personal with different pollinators. The festival’s goal is to educate the community about the benefits Monarch Butterflies and other pollinators, their lifecycles, and what people can do to help them thrive. National…
High pressure remains dominate over the area and this will remain the case into mid-week. A few showers could tickle the coast from time to time, but that will be about the only showers that we should see with exception to the coastal waters. Breezy conditions will continue from the east with wind gust into the upper teens and low…
Singing River Health System is doing its part to help the fight against cancer at their annual run. The third annual Sunset on Cancer 5K and one-mile fun run is a race geared towards raising awareness for cancer screenings, early detections, and cancer prevention methods. Runners received swag bags filled with goodies and shirts in honor of the event. There…
A local foundation on the Coast is raising money to fight against childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation held its annual ‘Rock the Bald’ event at Jones Park yesterday. The event included a silent auction, fun kids activities, carnival style games, food trucks, and live music. St. Baldrick’s national sponsor Sports Clips provided heroes and volunteers with on-site hair cuts…
With the fall weather cooling things off, what better way to spend the day than fishing? That’s how dozens of families were spending their Saturday down at Jimmy Rutherford Pier in Bay St. Louis for Waveland Civic Association’s 13th annual Special Needs Fishing Rodeo. The Waveland Civic Association, the CCA, and sponsors provided fishing poles, shrimp, and bait and tackle…
It is that time of year again! Cruisin’ the Coast is finally here. Cars and visitors from all over the country traveled to Gulfport for the first day of Cruisin’ the Coast. The community gathered at Centennial Plaza for the kickoff event, View the Cruise, to catch a glimpse of rare and unique automobiles that will be cruising along the…