Jackson County Sand Jam 2021
Hundreds turned out for some family fun, turtles, and more for the 2021 Sand Jam in Ocean Springs. This included a family fun day that involved a sand sculpture competition, free…
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New Orleans Police Department and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force arrest Moss Point, Mississippi murder suspect
New Orleans, LA –The New Orleans Police Department Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the U.S. Marshals Service New Orleans Task Force located and arrested Moss Point, Mississippi Murder suspect Anthony Rashawn Hunt at a New Orleans, LA hotel located in…
Sand Jam 2021 at Ocean Springs Front Beach
Saturday morning on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Recreation Department will host Sand Jam 2021 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The…
He was out of jail on bond in one bank robbery case. He just got charged in two others.
An Alabama man who was out of jail on bond in a bank robbery case was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged in the armed robbery of the Navigator Credit Union on Highway 614. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in…
Ribbon cutting held for Black Authors Rock Arts Collective
Black Authors Rock owner decided to partner with the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center to create an ambiance and aesthetic experience that intersects innovation and inclusivity. Black…
Summer fun at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs
If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs has you covered. Registration…
Woman identified in 30-year-old Jackson County cold case
The skeletal remains of an unidentified woman found 30-years-ago in Vancleave have been identified. Investigators have identified Kimberly Ann Funk from Sharon, Pennsylvania as the victim found in…
Mississippi shipbuilder Ingalls plans to hire 3,000 new workers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A shipyard that’s the largest private employer in Mississippi says it is planning to hire about 3,000 new full-time employees. Ingalls Shipbuilding held a hiring event Wednesday in Pascagoula. Its parent company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, said…
They now know her name, but what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk?
A key piece of information in a 30-year-old cold case has been confirmed. Now, Sheriff Mike Ezell wants to find out what happened to Kimberly Ann Funk and why she was found in the swampy area of Ward Bayou in…
USM retires the Research Vessel Hermes in Ocean Springs
Today in Ocean Springs, the University of Southern Mississippi held a retirement ceremony for the R/V Hermes which has served as a floating classroom and lab for the…
State Welcome Center Representatives visit the Gulf Coast
Communities along the Gulf Coast saw a decline in tourism over the last year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the City of Ocean Springs is ready for…
Casey Vaughan wins Gautier mayoral race
Gautier has a new mayor after incumbent Phil Torjusen fell short, receiving only 46 percent of the votes. Casey Vaughan won with 53 percent of the votes. Vaughan has…
Billy Knight wins Moss Point mayoral race
In Moss Point, Democratic candidate Billy Knight won the mayoral municipal general election with over 80 percent of votes. Winning by a landslide, Knight defeated Republican candidate Richard…
Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society presents scholarship to Ocean Springs senior
Earlier this evening, one Ocean Springs High School graduating senior received a big surprise to help him in his next chapter of life. During a drive-by parade in front of his home, Josh Williams was presented a…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosted Senior Health and Safety Fair
The Pascagoula Fire Department hosted a senior health and safety fair for adults 55 years of age and older at the Pascagoula Senior Center. Over 16 businesses set up booths to inform seniors and their family members…
World Renowned Budweiser Clydesdales return to Ocean Springs
(Ocean Springs, MS) - On Sunday, June 6, the City of Ocean Springs will welcome the Budweiser Clydesdales to downtown with a parade and Budweiser pub crawl. The Budweiser Clydesdale crew will start the parade at 3 p.m. on Front…
Moss Point investigating Thursday night shooting that left one dead
A 27-year-old man is dead and Moss Point Police are asking the public's help to find those responsible. According to a press release, Devonte Carson, 27, died of gunshot wounds at Singing River Hospital on Thursday night. Officers were notified…
Book store added to Mary C. in Ocean Springs
The MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the B.A.R. Arts Collective book store, a multicultural extension of the Black Authors Rock brand. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 10, at 12:30 p.m.…
Ocean Springs High School class of 2021 graduates at the Coast Coliseum
Another Coast school celebrated its class of 2021 and newest alumni group this evening. Ocean Springs seniors, wearing their blue caps and gowns and grey stolls, walked across the stage, marking the beginning of the next chapter…
Ocean Springs YMCA looking for lifeguards
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. As public pools across the Coast…
Jackson County preparing for Sand Jam 2021
Jackson County is gearing up for an event dedicated to the celebration of Mississippi turtles. Preparation for Sand Jam 2021 is happening in the sandiest way possible! The first ever Sand Jam is a sand sculpting event…
Budweiser Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-off Saturday
Who locally makes the best crawfish? A tasty question that will be answered at this Saturday’s Budweiser Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-off. There will be 25 teams battling for bragging rights and cash prizes. It is the…
Lifeguard shortage around the country
Making a splash against the national lifeguard shortage, the YMCA in Ocean Springs is getting creative with ways to keep their pools open to the public and safe with lifeguard staff. News 25’s Sabria Reid has more.
Jackson County Summer Meal Program announced
With students heading into summer break, the Jackson County School District has announced their free meal program for kids this summer. Meals will be served to the public at the Vancleave Middle School cafeteria Monday through Friday…