A spectator at Cruisin’ the Coast was shot on the roadside around 9:48 last night. Biloxi Police Dispatch received several 911 calls in reference to firearms being discharged in the 1600 block of Beach Boulevard. Occupants of two moving vehicles discharged firearms at each other during an encounter and struck an innocent bystander in the chest who is currently in…
This weekend you can have a chance to win a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. It’s a raffle drawing and even if you don’t win, you’ll still be giving to a great cause. Make-A-Wish South Mississippi Director Shellie Moses has more. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Cruisin’ the Coast, Make-A-Wish
Spirit Halloween and White Castle announce an exclusive line of Halloween costumes and toy companies are now talking about how long it might be for favorite toys to arrive in stores for Christmas. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
The Long Beach Yacht Club was dishing out their Country Cruisin’ Breakfast this morning. Since 1999, the Long Beach Yacht Club has been serving breakfast during Cruisin’ the Coast. Their breakfast is popular among Cruisers as many come back year after year. It’s a buffet style breakfast serving all of the staples, like sausage, bacon, eggs, and biscuits and gravy….
Today, MSDH is reporting an additional 1,112 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and ten deaths. Six of these deaths occurred between October 1st and October 5th and four deaths occurred between September 6th and September 29th, identified from death certificate reports. Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 493,670 with 9,778 deaths. Categories: Local News, News Tags: COVID-19, health, MSDH
Dry, sunny weather has finally arrived! High pressure will quickly replace the loitering low that has plagued us for the better part of this week. Dry northwesterly flow will filter in much drier air into the area allowing for rain chances to fall to near zero over the weekend. Temperatures will likely range in the mid to upper 80s on…
Biloxi Police are investigating a Wednesday night shooting at a Cruisin’ The Coast event on Beach Boulevard. Capt. Brian Dykes said Biloxi Dispatch received 911 calls about 9:48 p.m. about shots being fired in the 1600 block of Beach Boulevard. Officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot would. The victim was taken to a local hospital in serious…
High-pressure moving into the region along with a much drier air mass will dominate the forecast through the weekend. This will bring skies clear, and winds on the light side. A change from yesterday with model guidance now showing the disturbance to the east and beginning to dissipate out. Cold front will approach the NW region Sunday night into Monday with…
Dry, sunny weather has finally arrived! High pressure will quickly replace the loitering low that has plagued us for the better part of this week. Dry northwesterly flow will filter in much drier air into the area allowing for rain chances to fall to near zero over the weekend. Temperatures will likely range in the mid to upper 80s on…
We saw more blue skies today and will see even more in the days ahead, but we’re still going to be in for more morning fog. This air won’t be much drier at the surface though, so don’t expect a “fall-like” day as it’ll be more “early summer-like.” That means it’ll still be on the humid side, so fog is…
Six weeks into the college football season, Southern Miss is already on quarterback number four. Yet the Golden Eagles almost won their first conference game of the year against Rice on Saturday. Jack Walker, Trey Lowe III, now Ty Keyes, out with a left ankle injury that will keep him sidelined for multiple weeks, all out of action for USM….
Seven seniors from the six coastal counties have been selected for the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game. Going in alphabetical order, let’s start with D’Iberville’s Colton Deshazo. A converted tight-end now playing half back, Deshazo leads the Warriors in receiving and is second in rushing with 470 total yards and three scores on 60 touches. Next up is George County’s Marquez ‘MoJo’…
Today is National Coffee with a Cop Day. The D’Iberville Police Department was at Whataburger in D’Iberville enjoying coffee, food, and conversation with members of the community. National Coffee with a Cop Day is a day dedicated to encouraging communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. The day began as part of National Community Policing Week…
Cruisin’ the Coast spans 11 cities in South Mississippi and one of its now signature events takes place in the City of Diamondhead: Blessing of the Classics. Over 250 cars paraded seven miles through Diamondhead to be blessed by local faith leaders. Prayers were said over the cars asking for the safety as drivers take to the roads to explore…
The City of Gulfport continues to aid Louisiana victims of Hurricane Ida as it collects supplies at its fire stations. School supplies are now needed in Lafourche Parish as kids return to school amid recovery efforts. Any Gulfport Fire Station can be used as a drop off site. The city is encouraging donations of anything that can be found in…
We saw more blue skies today and will see even more in the days ahead as drier air takes hold. This air won’t be much drier at the surface though, so don’t expect a “fall-like” day as it’ll be more “early summer-like.” That means it’ll still be on the humid side, so fog is still possible in calm, cooler inland…
The Vicari Auction Company is driving big spenders to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum where it’s holding the Cruisin’ the Coast 25th anniversary sale. The trading done in the coliseum’s convention center is a spectacle for some. For others, it is a way of life. Frenetic auctioneers sold classic car memorabilia to enthusiasts who have arrived on the Coast from all…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club is back at Cruisin’ the Coast for their annual Car Corral. If you are looking to buy or sell a hot rod, look no further than the annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club’s Car Corral. The Car Corral is located just east of Treasure Bay Casino on Highway 90 in Biloxi. People from across…
Cruisin’ the Coast spans 11 cities in South Mississippi and one of its signature events takes place in the City of Diamondhead. Hundreds of cars parade around the city for the Blessing of the Classic Cars. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Blessing of the Classics, Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast is all about vintage and antique cars, but Mississippi Power, in partnership with Electric Car Guest Drive, wanted to showcase the future of cars. With more car manufacturers pushing for electric vehicles, Mississippi Power, along with Electric Car Guest Drive, allowed those attending Cruisin’ the Coast to test out a range of electric vehicles. Those who already…
Special guest Cristy Lee has made her way down to the Gulf Coast again to take part in the Cruisin’ festivities. Lee is best known for being one-third of Motor Trend’s ‘All Girls Garage Show’ as well as a star on ‘Garage Squad.’ She made her first stop this year at the Biloxi Block Party this afternoon where she signed…
Downtown Biloxi is always packed with cool cars during their annual Block Party. The Biloxi Block Party runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cars are lined up and down Lameuse Street for the event. As any experienced Cruiser would tell you, in order to secure a prime parking spot for the event, you’re going to have to get…
Pepsi is warning of price increases amid greater demand and the Facebook Whistleblower’s testimony could lead to tougher tech laws. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
When is the right time to get started with a skin care routine and what should it look like? Troy Thompson sits down with a dermatologist to hear his professional opinion in today’s edition of Living Well.