HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Work on the Fort Bayou drawbridge is moving forward as crews diligently work to repair and reopen the bridge. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) closed the drawbridge on March 14 for a repair project and plan…
In honor of Earth Day, employees at Singing River locations across the Coast are taking a break outside to pick up trash they see along their facilities. On Thursday morning at the Ocean Springs Hospital, about 20 staff members enjoyed…
A day long argument between two men led to a fatal shooting in Vancleave Wednesday. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 36-year-old Thomas Pearson is charged with murder. Pearson is accused of killing 33-year-old Jeffrey Summerlin of Vancleave. Deputies arrived…
Mississippi’s number two politician is here on the Coast this week meeting with local leaders in the three coastal counties with a look ahead to next year’s legislative session and what types of local projects might be on the horizon.…
Did you pack on what some are calling the pandemic pounds and looking for a healthy alternative to crush cravings? Well, Tropical Nutrition in Ocean Springs may be able to assist you with their Herbalife products. These products are used…
The Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department is inviting its citizens to provide ONLINE feedback and ideas to incorporate into the county's Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan. The Master Plan will be developed based on local priorities and…
The Jackson County School District Board of Education held their monthly board meeting last evening in the board room at the district office in Vancleave. During the meeting, Superintendent Dr. John Strycker clarified the intention of the current facility bond…
The iconic Mary Walker Marina on the Pascagoula River is now under new ownership. Last week, the Bolewares packed their bags and moved, trading their life in Ellisville for a life of fishing and boating on the Mary Walker Bayou.…
The City of Moss Point closed River Road after reports of the road collapsing. At the construction site, street repairs are underway. Rain this week has inconvenienced Gulf Coast residents and high school students are no exception.…
Pascagoula’s Third Friday event set to kick off today has been canceled due to weather. This event was supposed to be the official return after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. Participating businesses and restaurants along with live…
The annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease is United Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency Foundation’s longest running event. Saturday participants will lace up their running shoes and hit the pavement to help raise awareness. The foundation is hosting their…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District: Schools closed Thursday, April 15, 2021 due to heavy flooding. Resurrection Catholic Elementary and High Schools: Closed Thursday, April 15 due to heavy flooding in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier. Moss Point School District: Virtual classes will…
Flash floods in South Mississippi have prompted some schools to close. The Pascagoula-Gautier School District announced this morning their schools would be closed Thursday, April 15, 2021 due to heavy flooding. Officials say the decision was made "out of extreme…
8:27 A.M. TRAFFIC UPDATE: Two accidents are causing major traffic delays on Interstate 10 in Jackson County near the Pascagoula River Bridge. One wreck is in the eastbound lanes of I-10 just before Moss Point/Pascagoula Exit 68 — just east…
A 17-year-old is now behind bars in Jackson County charged as an adult with armed robbery. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Treyvontae Javaughn Livingston was armed with a handgun on the night of March 31st when he held…
The City of Pascagoula has a busy weekend ahead as they’re bringing back Third Friday, the first one since the start of the pandemic. Also on the city’s Friday agenda is welcoming a new business in their…
Mayor Phil Torjusen stopped by News 25 today to discuss two recreational developments that have broke ground in Gautier. Bacot Park on Ladnier Road is getting a face lift. The renovations include a baseball field, football fields, splash pads and…
A Jackson County man died Friday night after being shot. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 10:30 p.m., deputies answered a 911 call at a home in the Virginia City community north of Ocean Springs. They found 29-year old Joseph Aaron…
Here are the election results in municipal election primaries held Tuesday, according to our media partner, The Sun Herald. Winners are listed in bold type. Where there is a runoff, both candidates are in bold. If the election is to…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department received information that another Mississippi sheriff’s department was in need of a new van so Sheriff Mike Ezell jumped into action to make sure they were taken care of. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office…
A bittersweet parting as the sun came up in Ocean Springs this morning as some four-legged fur babies said goodbye to their local foster parents for a cross country trip. Foster Parent Jaime Lockmane said, "His name's…
The Mississippi Legislature awarded $6.1 million in funding for projects in Gautier. Various improvements will soon be under construction in Gautier. Over two million is going to their sewer rehabilitation project which will improve water quality, protect…
Magnolia Park Elementary School in Ocean Springs paid tribute to a great teacher in the community. Students, teachers, family, and friends dedicated a butterfly garden to the late Mrs. Patricia Hodges. Hodges taught at Magnolia Park Elementary…
The Mississippi State Department of Health updated their guidance on safer faith-based gatherings and worship services. The MSDH states that the safest options to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the vulnerable is for services to…