Registration for Cruisin’ the Coast will increase for first time in eight years

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3 years ago

October 5, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2022-10-05 17:26:46

People are still showing up to register for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast at Cruise Central in Centennial Plaza, but organizers are already looking ahead to next year.

8,026 cars were registered for early bird access for 2022 before it closed on August 15^th. Since registration reopened this week, over 500 vehicles have been added.

It’s been eight years since registration prices have increased, but starting next year, the registration fee is going up.

Registration Director Craig Grisoli tells News 25 they have been meaning to raise the price for years, but because…

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Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law takes effect July 1

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15 hours ago

July 1, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-07-01 06:00:00

SUMMARY: Starting July 1, 2025, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law requires all seafood, including shrimp and crawfish, sold in the state—whether in stores, markets, restaurants, or food trucks—to be clearly labeled as “Domestic” if harvested, raised, and processed in the U.S., or “Imported” if sourced outside the U.S. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) and the Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will oversee compliance through inspections statewide. The law aims to boost consumer confidence and support local fishermen, with educational resources and sample signage available online to assist businesses during the transition.

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Fourth Annual “Big T Invitational” in memory of Thomas Miller raises 10-thousand dollars for UAB Hospital

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June 30, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Ansley Brent – 2025-06-30 23:30:00

SUMMARY: The Fourth Annual Big T Invitational was held Saturday in Biloxi at Sunkist Country Club with 92 participants honoring Thomas Miller’s life. Miller, who battled serious heart problems and passed away in 2022, inspired the event to support the LVAD Patient Assistance Fund at UAB, where he received care. His son, Blake Miller, shared how golf connects them and continues his father’s legacy. The Big T Foundation has raised over \$28,000 to help patients with left ventricular assist devices. The event celebrates Miller’s memory while giving back to the hospital that extended his life.

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Mississippi airports working to complete projects

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June 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-06-29 12:31:00

SUMMARY: Airports across Mississippi, including Picayune and Poplarville, are rushing to complete federally funded upgrades before the 2026 expiration of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Picayune’s airport is undergoing a \$2.7 million project repaving runways and updating electrical systems, with only a small local contribution. City leaders see the improvements as vital economic tools, supporting flights from companies like Walmart and Chevron. Poplarville has completed runway and lighting upgrades and plans to build five new hangars to generate revenue and reduce taxpayer dependence. Officials emphasize these repairs as key investments for future growth and self-sufficiency.

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