Viewer video from Hickory Hills in Gautier
As the storm makes its way through the Gulf Coast, we’re seeing what’s happening out there. We have video shot by a viewer in Gautier. This is from their home in Hickory Hills. From the video you…
Jackson County
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson discusses Zeta
We have Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson on the phone to discuss Zeta.
Jackson County Circuit Clerk open Wednesday for absentee voting
Although Jackson County Government offices will be closing at noon Wednesday in preparation of Tropical Storm Zeta, the Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office will remain open. Voters wishing to vote absentee will need to have a photo I.D. and a…
Wounded Warrior Project fishing tournament took place in Gautier
The Wounded Warrior Project celebrated our brave veterans with a three-day event in Gautier, ending with a bass fishing tournament. Honoring wounded soldiers who fought along side each other caught a lot of attention and bonded these…
The family of late Judge Sheila Osgood speaks in Moss Point
The family of the late Judge Sheila Jackson Osgood gathered at Moss Point City Hall Friday in honor of her memory. Osgood’s three surviving sons were joined by family members as the oldest, Nubian Holmes, talked about…
Getting ready for the Gautier Mullet and Music Fest
Something fishy is going on Saturday in Jackson County. The 30th annual Gautier Mullet and Music Fest is sure to safely lure in families and festivalgoers. Over the years, people from all walks of life have been hooked on the…
Investigation underway in murder of Jackson County Judge Sheila Osgood
The murder of Jackson County Justice Court Judge Sheila Jackson Osgood has rocked the Moss Point community. The investigation into what happened Wednesday is underway. There are more questions than answers surrounding the death of beloved Jackson County Justice Court…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King releases statement on death of Judge Shelia Osgood
Moss Point Mayor Mario King has released a statement regarding Judge Shelia Osgood who was murdered inside her home Wednesday. The statement reads: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Honorable Judge Sheila Osgood. Our condolences to…
Justice Court Judge murdered in Moss Point
A justice court judge was murdered inside her home this morning in Moss Point. Police were called to a disturbance at 11:30 a.m. which then led to an officer-involved shooting. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says 65-year-old Shelia Jackson…
MGCCC opens new STEM building at Jackson County Campus
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held an opening ceremony for their newly renovated STEM building in Jackson County on Tuesday. One of the major projects of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2020 strategic plan is now…
Woman charged with kidnapping has initial court appearance
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night, six-year-old Kaiden Wall and two-year-old Kolden Wall have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother, 33-year-old Sarah Caswell, had her initial appearance at 10 this morning at United States…
MGCCC opens newly renovated STEM building on Jackson County campus
MGCCC leaders cut the ribbon this afternoon on a renovated building designed to help the next generation of STEM students. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Gautier with more on what’s included in the new and improved STEM facility at…
Initial court appearance for mother facing kidnapping charges
The two boys who went missing from Pascagoula Friday night have been located and are safe. Their non-custodial mother and abductor Sarah Caswell just had her initial court appearance this morning. News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf has more
2 men arrested, charged with commercial burglary in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Early Sunday morning, officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to an alarm call at Four Seasons Tobacco and Beer on Bienville Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers noticed the glass on the front door was…
Order requiring face coverings, limited crowd sizes for Jackson County starting Wednesday
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…
Mississippi Connect delivers computers to Ocean Springs School District
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…
Jackson County sheriff warns of phone scam sending distributing images
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…
Alabama woman faces federal Kidnapping Charges, children recovered safely
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…
Ocean Springs woman who embezzled $2M from Gulfport chemical company sentenced to 3 years in prison
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…
Ocean Springs High School preps for upcoming theatre show
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…
Deceased male found on Hubert Street in Moss Point identified
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 Department investigating suspicious death
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.…
Victim identified in fatal Moss Point accident
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 Police apprehend suspect accused of stabbing someone in the head
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…