Jackson County

Upcoming COVID-19 testing events in Jackson County

The number of coronavirus cases is still on the rise. This week, we’ve seen the largest single day jump of confirmed cases in Mississippi. The increase in confirmed coronavirus cases is why local healthcare experts say it is now more…

Advisory council formed for school reopenings

Greyhound nation and Singing River Health System announced a new partnership today to form a game plan on how to best reopen schools in the age of COVID-19. School administrators are tasked this summer with reopening schools in a safe…

Registration open for indoor soccer camp in Pascagoula

If you can’t stand the summer heat, get off the soccer field and play indoors instead! Thanks to the City of Pascagoula and Coach Neil Scott, now kids have that option starting Monday. The annual soccer camp is switching up…

Moss Point celebrating Juneteenth Saturday

Across the Coast, there are many events on the calendar this weekend. The City of Moss Point is getting ready to host its largest Juneteenth celebration yet on Saturday, a unity march followed by a celebration of black culture in…

Ocean Springs residents gather to discuss unity and healing

Members of the Ocean Springs community came together this evening for discussions on racial inequality. Ocean Springs residents from all walks of life gathered and marched to discuss important issues in the wake of recent events. Event Organizer Elizabeth Feder-Hosey…

Moss Point prepares for Juneteenth celebration

The City of Moss Point is getting ready to host its largest Juneteenth celebration yet on Saturday. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of all slaves in America. While Juneteenth officially falls on a Friday, this year Moss Point will recognize the…

Jackson County schools to begin school year Aug. 6

The Jackson County Board of Education plans to begin school as scheduled with the first staff day, Monday, August 3, and first student day, Thursday, August 6. “Certainly, considering the safety and well-being of our staff and students, we plan…

Fugitive wanted for murder arrested in Moss Point

The Gulf Coast Regional Task Force, along with the Moss Point Police Department, arrested a wanted fugitive who had been on the run for nearly a year. Delarrious Dewayne Crawford was wanted by the Mufreesboro Police Department and the Tennessee…

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,…