The smell of burnt rubber and sound of revving engines attracted thousands of spectators to the fourth Burn ‘em up in the Pass. From classics to hot rods to vans, dozens of registered Cruisin’ vehicles took their shot at winning the burn out competition. The winner is decided based on the applause from the crowd. In the hopes of creating…
For the fifth year, Harrah’s Casino hosted their Cruisin’ Tailgate Pool Party. The annual party has specialized food menu items and drinks for Cruisers to enjoy. The tailgate was free for everyone of all ages. Live music played by the Jordan Chalden Band kept the party alive as well as games like beer pong and corn hole. Vice President of…
Feels pretty hot out there for October already, and even hotter days are on the way. Only in the short term though. Drier, warmer air from the Southwest is moving in and that will bring highs into the upper 80s/low 90s across South MS for tomorrow and Saturday. Still expect it to be on the cooler side tonight with a…
Cruisin’ the Coast continues in D’Iberville where spectators are pouring in to hear live music, enjoy food, and get a close look at some automobile classics. Guests at the Automall Parkway stepped back in time for the afternoon to check out these beautiful classics and hear some old school rock and roll. Traffic is on the uptick throughout the entire…
The sun came out just in time for the weekend as Gulfport’s Centennial Plaza saw an influx of spectators and Cruisers. Some Cruisers are even renowned for their involvement in the classic car trade and beyond. Just across from the beach in Gulfport, Cruisers from out of state and even Canada revved their engines and prepared for a busy weekend…
Today, Cruisers drove through Pascagoula to show off their hotrods. Car enthusiasts sat out enjoying live entertainment, food, and hot rods in Beach Park at Goula Cruise. Buddy Ryals, a Cruiser from Metairie, Louisiana, has been rolling down for Cruisin’ the Coast since it began 25 years ago in Gulfport. “The first year we came, the headquarters were at the…
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Every Thursday here on WXXV we’ll be sharing the story of children in our area with Down Syndrome. This week, you’ll meet Airen Jones. Meet Airen Jones. “He’s your typical boy. He loves to play with cars and dig in the mud.” Your average eight-year-old with his fair share of responsibilities, like being…
The Vicari Auto Auction was back for day two and new cars are up on the auction block. Some of these cars are bought in top shape. However, some are purchased as projects to be fixed up in ways the new owners like. One of these projects is a 1952 Chevrolet 3100 truck purchased for $15,000 by Kilgore, Texas resident…
Another special guest showed up today for the Cruisin’ festivities in Biloxi. Dennis Gage stopped by at the party near the Edgewater Mall today to sign autographs and take pictures with fans. Gage is best known for being the host of the show ‘My Classic Car’ which has run since 1997. Gage is also the executive producer on the motorcycle…
An 18-wheeler was stuck on the tracks of the Main Street Crossing in Biloxi today. The truck was on the train tracks for 30 minutes before tow trucks were able to get it free. Traffic was able to drive around the truck, but CSX was notified and had to cease operations until the truck was removed. The 18-wheeler got stuck…
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…