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Cruisers get the chance to buy classics at the Car Corral in Biloxi

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3 years ago

October 6, 2022

www.wxxv25.com – Jazell Ladner – 2022-10-06 17:18:11

If you do not have your own antique car to drive around in, don’t worry! There is plenty of time to buy one while Cruisin’ continues.

At the Biloxi Car Corral, just east of Treasure Bay, people walked around viewing what was up for sale. One vehicle stood out the most.

The old 48 Ford was found in an abandoned field by its first owner. The current owner, Bill Wardlaw, bought the vehicle six months ago. Wardlaw redid the engine, interior, and exterior of the car just in time for Cruisin’ the Coast.

Wardlaw tells News 25 all the time he spent fixing it up, he had…

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MDOT hosting annual Maintenance Meet

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12 hours ago

April 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – Spencer Pullen – 2025-04-29 18:42:00

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting its annual maintenance meeting this week, bringing together around 250-300 staff members from across the state. The event offers training and updates on roadway maintenance, safety, and technology. MDOT executive director Brad White emphasized the importance of keeping employees informed about new regulations and safety protocols. The conference also provides a platform for vendors to showcase tools and services for maintaining the state’s highways. White noted that tax revenue, including fuel tax and lottery funds, supports MDOT’s budget for maintaining roads and infrastructure. The meeting ends on May 1st.

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One arrested, one wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting

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12 hours ago

April 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-29 18:00:00

SUMMARY: A fatal shooting occurred in Gulfport on April 28, 2025, when suspects Paul Ravin Martin Jr. and Kevin Eugene James opened fire on individuals in the Holly Circle area. Three victims were injured, and 16-year-old Cobi Earnest later died from gunshot wounds. Martin, 23, was arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder, Shooting into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. He was out on bond for a previous drive-by shooting. James, 53, remains at large and is wanted for murder and other charges. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Gulfport Police or Crime Stoppers.

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One arrested, one wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting

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15 hours ago

April 29, 2025

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www.wxxv25.com – WXXV Staff – 2025-04-29 14:58:00

SUMMARY: On April 29, 2025, Gulfport Police arrested 23-year-old Paul Ravin Martin Jr. in connection with a fatal shooting on April 28. Martin faces charges of First-Degree Murder, Shooting into a Dwelling, and three counts of Aggravated Assault. The shooting occurred near Holly Circle, leaving one victim dead, 16-year-old Cobi Earnest, and three others wounded. Martin and another suspect, Kevin Eugene James, confronted individuals and fired indiscriminately before fleeing. Martin, already out on bond for a prior shooting, was arrested and held without bond. James, wanted for the same charges, is considered armed and dangerous.

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