JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A new executive order from Governor Tate Reeves to try to stop the spread of COVID-19 goes into effect in Jackson County starting Wednesday, October 21. Every person must wear a face covering over the…
Today, the Ocean Springs School District received their new Mississippi Connects devices to aid in learning outside of school. The Mississippi Legislature allocated $200 million through two laws for Mississippi Connects so school districts could purchase computer devices. Although the…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of a disturbing phone scam that’s happened to at least two people recently. Sheriff Mike Ezell says they’ve received text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The pictures are sent with the…
JACKSON, MISS. – Sarah Lynne Caswell, 33, of Mobile, Ala. has been charged with kidnapping after abducting her two children during a supervised visit on Friday in Pascagoula. Caswell was taken into custody by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Monday…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)– Lisa Gordon-Scruggs, 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to 36 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, for filing a false tax return. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst…
Theatre students at Ocean Springs High School are working hard preparing for their first show of the year. Things might look a little different thanks to COVID-19, but these students are ready to break a leg. It’s nearly showtime for…
Moss Point Police and the Jackson County Coroner’s office have identified the deceased male found at a vacant home in the 5400 block of Hubert Street on Thursday. The male was identified through fingerprints as David Harold Hudson, 70. An…
Moss Point Police are actively conducting an investigation into the death of an unidentified white male, located outside of a vacant home on Hubert Street. Investigators believe the male to be approximately 5’11” to 6’1”, and 175 to 190 lbs.…
We now know the name of the woman who died in a single vehicle accident in Moss Point last night. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. tells News 25 the victim is 39-year-old Ashley Warren of Camden, Alabama. Police Chief…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Police Department now have the suspect who allegedly stabbed someone in the head on Wednesday. Authorities say Markell Desean Golemon was involved in an altercation with another male on the 1200 block of Larsen…
A suspect wanted in connection with a September shooting in Pascagoula turned himself in to police today. Twenty-year-old Swadrian Lewis was wanted for aggravated assault for a shooting that occurred on September 27th at Monaco Drive that injured a 22-year-old…
Moss Point police are investigating a fatal accident involving a single vehicle this evening. Police say the accident occurred on McInnis Avenue near Railroad Street. News 25 will have more information as it becomes available.
Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife Natasha are asking for a delay in their trial on wire fraud and conspiracy charges as they’re in the process of plea negotiations with the government. This comes after their original trial…
It’s just about halfway through the month of October and the Gulf Coast community is still finding ways to bring awareness to breast cancer. The landscaping at Singing River’s Ocean Springs Imaging Center received a makeover Tuesday, courtesy of the…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Moss Point Police say that 7-year-old Carson, who has autism, has been found safe and unharmed following a six hour search Tuesday. Police Chief Brandon Ashley says Carson was found in an abandoned house off…
The month of October celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Goff family is just like every other family, but what exactly makes them so special? Well, it’s not what, but who. Noah Goff is their 13-year-old son who was…
As announced on October 6th by the Jackson County School District, virtual students returned to in-class learning today. According to Superintendent Dr. John Strycker about 1,000 students were out in the virtual learning program. However, the vote for those students…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - The Coast Guard says it pulled three people and three dogs from the water after their shrimp boat sank off Mississippi. A news release says two people were holding onto a life ring and one to a…
The three men charged with accessory after the fact to capital murder in the death of a Gautier man are now each charged with capital murder. Twenty-seven year-old Zachary Cooper of Moss Point, 36-year-old Jason Lee Miller of Lucedale, and…
The Moss Point Police Department is searching for a seven-year-old special needs child who ran away from the area around Cracker Barrel and the Comfort Inn near Interstate 10. The child is not from this area and was last seen…
Toys for Toys in Jackson and George County will be operating a little different this year due to COVID. The Jackson and George branch started collecting toys and donations on October 1st and will continue to accept donations until the…
Jackson County School District’s 1,200 virtual learners will return to school tomorrow as a result of the Jackson County Board of Education’s decision. On October 6th, the Jackson County School District Board said virtual students will return to in person…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been called in after a Vancleave woman died in the Jackson County Jail on Friday. Sheriff Mike Ezell said Jennifer Carol Foster, 50, was arrested Friday by Ocean Springs…
Cruisers were lined up as early as 2:30 this morning in Ocean Springs determined to get a good spot for their car in downtown. Around 7 a.m., engines started revving as cars were allowed to cruise on in to Ocean…