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Cruisin' Executive Director Woody Bailey reviews 2024 Cruisin' the Coast, looks ahead to 2025
SUMMARY: The 28th edition of Cruisin’ the Coast was celebrated with great success, marking a significant increase in attendance from its inception in 1996, which began with only 374 cars. Executive Director Woody Bailey highlighted the event‘s growth and the importance of word-of-mouth promotion from returning attendees. The event now spans all 12 cities in South Mississippi, spreading economic benefits throughout the region. Many attendees are even considering relocating to the Gulf Coast. Looking ahead, next year’s event will likely move from Centennial Plaza to Jones Park due to construction, but organizers remain optimistic about maintaining a vibrant atmosphere.
Cruisin’ Executive Director Woody Bailey joins us to review this year’s Cruisin’ and look ahead to next year.
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Volunteers clean up Biloxi Cemetery ahead of guided tours
SUMMARY: Next week, the annual Buuy Cemetery tours will bring local history to life, as volunteers prepare the site by cleaning headstones and raking leaves. Keyler Airman Robert Waltz discovered fascinating facts about the cemetery, including the origins of Barks Murals. K Miller from the Buuy Preservation Committee emphasizes that the tours aim to share the history of Buuy and highlight influential residents, particularly artists. This year’s 18th Annual Tour will focus on the city‘s artistic legacy, engaging younger generations with stories of local figures. Reenactors will portray and honor the artists and crafters buried in the cemetery.
Volunteers at the Old Biloxi Cemetery spent Friday morning raking leaves, bagging them, and cleaning headstones in preparation for guided tours.
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Cruiser Close-Up: 1957 Chevy 3100 Apache
SUMMARY: A close-up look at a 1957 Chevy 3100 Apache reveals its owner’s passion for classic cars. Since childhood, he dreamt of owning one after seeing it at events like Barrett-Jackson. His love for the truck’s aesthetic and stance inspired him to undertake a frame-off restoration, completely rebuilding it. The first experience at car shows last year was exhilarating, allowing him to share the joy of the vehicle and evoke nostalgia in others. Excited for the season, he eagerly anticipates future events, expressing a desire to continue participating as long as he is able.
While in Pascagoula, we got a close-up look at one of the classic cars driving around the Coast this year.
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โWe have your ring!โ; Engagement ring lost at Cruisinโ event reunited with couple
SUMMARY: In Long Beach, Zachary Ashworth accidentally lost his engagement ring while preparing to propose to Katherine Carver. After dropping his drink and realizing the ring was gone, he sought help on Facebook amid the crowd of cruisers. Meanwhile, two Good Samaritans found the ring under a truck tire and later stumbled across Zachary’s post. They contacted him, and the couple reunited to return the ring. Although the official proposal was postponed, the weekend turned into a memorable adventure for Zachary and Katherine, highlighting the power of community and serendipity in finding the precious item.
One Cruisin’ the Coast visitor found himself looking all over Long Beach for something shiny.
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