Jackson County

YMCA uses temporary space for group classes

Members at the YMCA in Ocean Springs no longer need to use workout videos and livestreams to stay fit during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, members can take fitness classes in person. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blossman Family YMCA has…

New details released in fatal road rage incident in Jackson County

After nearly three weeks since 30-year-old Brandon Box of Gulfport was killed in a road rage incident on I-10 in Jackson County, the community and his family are still seeking justice. However, investigators are making progress, releasing new findings about…

Family mourns tragic loss of Taj Sanford

Yesterday, an accident on Interstate 10 sent an 18-wheeler over the Pascagoula River Bridge. The driver, 47-year-old Gulfport resident Taj Sanford, was killed. The tragic accident occurred around 4 a.m. Tuesday. Taj Sanford, the driver, swerved to avoid a crash,…

Influx of animals at Jackson County Animal Shelter

The Jackson County Animal Shelter has been reopened for less than a month and already they are seeing an influx of animals. The shelter has about 100 animals and that number is growing by the day. They currently are in…

Harrison County School District and MGCCC closures tomorrow

Due to inclement weather conditions related to Tropical Storm Cristobal, all buildings in the Harrison County School District, including Central Office, will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2020. The Harrison County School District Grab & Go Summer Feeding Program…

Highway 90 in Harrison County closed to motorists

Tropical Storm Cristobal is making its way to the Coast and some counties are already feeling the effects with flooding causing roads to close down along the coastal area. The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said U.S. Highway 90 in…

Ingalls re-opens East Bank shipyard rebuilt after Katrina

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division moved destroyer Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) to Pier Four on the east bank of the Pascagoula River today, signifying the reopening of a facility decimated in Hurricane Katrina. The newly reactivated, 187-acre east…

COVID-19 creates need for blood donors

If you're looking for a way to help out your community during these trying times, look no further than the Blood Center. News 25's Grace Boyles has our report from Jackson county. One of the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic…

Pascagoula firefighters distributing masks to the public

In Pascagoula, residents received free masks at the senior center courtesy of the fire department. The fire department received 12,000 KN-95 masks to distribute to the public. The distribution took place drive-thru style as people were able to safely practice…

Boat explosion near Fort Bayou Launch

Smoke filled the air this afternoon in Ocean Springs from a boat explosion. This is video sent in by a viewer of heavy smoke coming from under the bridge near the Fort Bayou Launch. Fire officials say no injuries have…

City of Pascagoula honoring notable citizens

Pascagoula is a small town that has produced some big talent.  Now the city is showcasing all the people from Pascagoula who have made a big impact on the world. If you drive around the downtown Pascagoula area, you’ll see…

Pascagoula Fire Department distributing masks to the public

Wearing a face mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19, but finding one hasn’t been easy during the pandemic. This coming Monday, June 1st, the Pascagoula Fire Department will be donating masks at the Pascagoula Senior Center. The fire…

USM’s Marine Education Center wins award

USM’s Marine Education Center’s state of the art facilities site has only been perched in Ocean Springs for a little over two years, but it’s already snared a national award. The USM Education Center in Ocean Springs has been awarded…

Ocean Springs prepares to move forward safely

With Governor Tate Reeves’ ‘safer at home’ order set to end June 1st, cities like Ocean Springs are preparing with safety in mind. In his new ‘safe return’ order, Governor Reeves laid out the latest stage of his measured and…

How to help special needs community during COVID pandemic

The coronavirus death toll in America has now reached more than 100,000 and as more states begin to reopen, a Jackson County mother wants to remind everyone why they should remain mindful of others during this time. Mika Hartman lives…