Make-A-Wish delivers joy to Ocean Springs girl
One Ocean Springs girl now has a new place to play after the Make-A-Wish Foundation came together to give her a big surprise this afternoon. It’s a surprise fit for a princess! "We had no idea it…
Jackson County
Auditor arrests former Deputy Tax Collector in Jackson County for embezzlement
JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Colleen Ladnier, a former deputy tax collector in Jackson County, after she was indicted for embezzlement by a local grand jury. Ladnier is accused…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,767 new COVID-19 cases, 91 deaths Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,767 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 91 deaths as of Tuesday morning. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows:…
How Mississippi healthcare workers can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations
Who Is Eligible for Vaccination? Any healthcare worker, paid or unpaid, in any setting where they may be exposed directly or indirectly to COVID-19 patients or COVID-19 infectious materials. Healthcare workers include nurses, physicians, emergency medical services, technicians, pharmacists, dietary and…
Man wanted in New Year’s Eve shooting in Moss Point
Moss Point police are searching for a man involved in the New Year’s Eve shooting that claimed the life of 22-year-old Javantavous Davison. Twenty-one year-old Nathan Ramon Dubose is wanted for shooting and killing Davison in the…
Trump administration approves disaster declaration for Mississippi following Hurricane Zeta
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Trump administration has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ request for federal help following Hurricane Zeta. President Donald Trump declared the disaster on New Year’s Eve, ordering federal aid to help South Mississippi counties recover from the…
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…
Representative Jeffrey Guice running for mayor of Ocean Springs
This afternoon, Ocean Springs businessman and Republican State Representative for District 114 Jeffrey Guice announced his plans to run for mayor of Ocean Springs. Guice joins fellow Republican Melanie Allen as the two candidates currently set to…
Police: Body found floating in pond near Pascagoula Hospital on Christmas Eve
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Authorities are investigating a body found near Singing River Health System's Pascagoula Hospital on Christmas Eve. Police say dispatchers received a call around 11:13 a.m. Thursday about a body floating in a pond near the service…
Goula Grinch has a change of heart
The Goula Grinch may be big and furry and green, but one thing is for sure, his heart isn’t mean. He spread Christmas cheer throughout Pascagoula city today. Gifting ornaments and gift cards in a new old-fashioned…
Jackson County community mourning the loss of James ‘Beev’ Davis
The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County is mourning the loss of a friend and ally. James Davis of Pascagoula worked with the Boys and Girls Club for two decades of his life. The 48-year-old, who…
Molina Healthcare and Jackson County Civic Action team up to donate winter essentials
Children of the Pascagoula Head Start Program went home today with a little something special to help spread the holiday cheer and keep them warm in these cooler temps. Molina Healthcare of Mississippi out of Jackson teamed…
Jackson County superintendent visits elementary schools dressed as elf
Steve the Elf and Mrs. Claus were very busy today handing out treats to students in the Jackson County School District. Superintendent Dr. John Strycker and his wife Debra made their way to elementary schools across the…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters in Gulfport, Pascagoula on Wednesday and Thursday
(WXXV) — The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command is opening their cold weather shelters Wednesday, Dec. 16 and Thursday, Dec. 17. Shelters in Gulfport and Pascagoula will be open from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. The Gulfport shelter…
Healthcare workers at Singing River Health System receive COVID-19 vaccine
The first vaccinations against COVID-19 have begun in Mississippi as cases of COVID-19 soar. Vaccinations on the Coast arrived today at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. These Singing River Health System frontline workers were the first on…
Salvation Army opening cold weather shelters
The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Command is opening their cold weather shelters December 16th and the 17th. Shelters in Gulfport and Pascagoula will be open from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. The Gulfport shelter is located at 2019…
Ocean Springs man arrested and charged with auto burglary
The Ocean Springs Police Department made an arrest in an auto burglary investigation. Bryan Marshall of Ocean Springs was arrested and charged with auto burglary. Ocean Springs police were notified of several auto burglaries that happened in…
Mississippi is nearly out of ICU beds. Here's where we stand on the Coast.
Mississippi is out of Intensive Care Unit beds due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, according to State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs, who says hospitals are nearly full. As a result, all elective procedures are being…
Pascagoula PD captures the Goula Grinch
The Goula Grinch’s days of wreaking havoc in the city have finally been outnumbered. A little after 3 p.m. today, Pascagoula PD’s marine division spotted the foul one driving a stolen skiff along the Pascagoula River. Officers…
Still looking for answers for missing Pascagoula mother Tessie Temores
Investigators are seeking to use any means necessary to catch a solid break in the case of a missing Pascagoula woman. Just over two weeks ago, News 25 brought you the story of the ongoing search for…