Jackson County

Dr. Jay Willis announces Pascagoula mayoral campaign

On Thursday, current Pascagoula Mayor Dr. Steve Demetropoulos announced on Facebook he will not be running for re-election this spring. Following this announcement, Dr. Jay Willis declared via a press release Saturday that he will be throwing…

Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Ocean Springs

Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the railroad tracks near Cherokee Glenn in reference to a pedestrian struck by a train. After further investigation, it was determined that the victim was deceased. This subject is a white…

New fire tower in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs is also getting a new fire tower. Last night, the city’s board of aldermen voted unanimously to construct a fire training tower behind the existing fire department on Bienville Boulevard. Ocean Springs…

Homicide investigation underway in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating a New Year’s Eve shooting that claimed the life of one individual. At approximately 7:30 p.m. yesterday, officers responded to a shots fired call in the area of Richard Street and Martin…

Six charged in shooting that injured teen in Vancleave

Six people, including a 16-year old, are in custody in Jackson County charged with what authorities say appears to be a drug related shooting that injured another teen. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the shooting happened in the early morning hours…

Victim in fatal Jackson County accident identified

State Troopers responded to a fatal wreck in Jackson County, MS on December 31, 2020, at 8:32 am Thursday morning that claimed the life of a Jackson County resident. Investigating Troopers reported a head-on collision occurred between two passenger pick-up…

Christmas tree drop off locations in Ocean Springs

The City of Ocean Springs has announced two drop-off locations for residents wanting to recycle their tree. Ocean Springs residents who wish to recycle their Christmas trees will have the opportunity to do so from December 30, 2020 through January…

No foul play suspected in Pascagoula death

Pascagoula police have released an update on the investigation into the woman found in a pond on Christmas Eve. Police say they believe foul play was not a factor in the death of 65-year-old Deloise Moody and…