Ocean Springs, Miss. – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gulf Islands National Seashore is increasing recreational access at the Mississippi areas. The National Park Service…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Pascagoula city buildings will reopen to the public on Monday May 18, 2020 at 8 a.m. with the exception of the Pascagoula Senior Center and the Fire Department. The city is asking residents to continue practicing social…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health reported 182 new cases of COVID-19 in the state and 8 new deaths as of Tuesday, May 12. Seven of those deaths were from prior weeks identified through death certificate investigation. Mississippi's…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A brush fire that began Tuesday in Ocean Springs is under control and mostly out, but smoke continues to linger. The Ocean Springs Fire Department first responded to the reported brush fire north of Cabana…
Moss Point is moving forward with its lawsuit against a water company. At the direction of Mayor Mario King, at the end of April the city filed suit against McNeil Rhoads, Chris McNeil, Mueller System, and Mueller Water Products. The…
Tense moments for some residents in Ocean Springs today as a woods fire grew out of control. The Forestry Commission and Central Jackson County Fire and Rescue crews battled a blaze that claimed 110 to 120 acres of land. Authorities…
The parks in Jackson County reopened this morning. The parks will be open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to follow some new guidelines. No more than 20 people…
Looking for a job isn’t easy, especially during a global health crisis and that’s why Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a virtual online hiring event. If being a shipfitter, structural welder, pipe welder, or pipefitter sounds like it is up your…
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to reopen County maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more than…
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted today to reopen county maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning tomorrow, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more…
During times of need, the Gulf Coast is known to stick together and help our neighbors. Today was a great example of that. Today around 60 volunteers teamed up to feed nearly 600 Jackson County families who are a part…
Moss Point, MS – In response to emerging data that suggests racial and ethnic minority populations are bearing a disproportionate burden of illness and death from COVID-19, the Moss Point COVID-19 Community Outreach Project (MPCCOP) has partnered with Coastal Family…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The 60-day suspension on disconnections for Pascagoula Utilities customers will end May 14th. Lock off procedures and all normal policies will resume June 1st. All accounts with a balance 30 days past due are subject to lock…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has identified the man killed in a multi-state police pursuit that ended in Jackson County this morning. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, police in Mobile, Alabama began pursuing 61-year-old Christopher Palmer through Downtown…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The man killed in a police pursuit early Thursday morning has been identified as 61-year-old Christopher Palmer of Pensacola. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says at around 6 a.m. Thursday, Mobile Police began chasing Palmer…
A Pensacola man has been identified as the suspect who died in a fiery wreck on Highway 614 in Jackson County early Thursday, the sheriff's department said in a press release. The man has been identified as 61-year old Christopher…
Video courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries PASCAGOULA, Miss. (May 5, 2020) -- Shipbuilders watched and cheered today as the Hurricane Hunters from Keesler Air Force Base’s 403rd Wing flew over Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Ingalls Shipbuilding division and Tripoli (LHA 7), to thank the essential…
(WXXV) — The number of coronavirus cases in Mississippi spiked on Monday, with 330 new cases reported to state health officials. The Mississippi State Department of Health also announced a record number of deaths due to COVID-19 with 32 fatalities…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — One of downtown Ocean Springs' weekly traditions has remained open during the coronavirus pandemic, and with the loosening of some restrictions, it's seeing a gradual return to normal. Folks gathered at the Ocean Springs Fresh…
Exciting news revealed this morning in Pascagoula and a testament to the hard work of our healthcare heroes on the Coast. Singing River Health System is now ranked the head of the class. As Pascagoula and Ocean Springs Hospitals are…
This week, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce released its comprehensive guide to tourism in the city as they chart a path forward during the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020 Tour Guide features all the info visitors need to know when…
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has hired Tammy Moore as the County’s new Community Center Director. Jim Hart retired from the position on April 30, after 30 years of service with the County. They have been working together for…
The City of Moss Point is heading back to court. This time it’s suing water meter company McNeil Rhoads, Chris McNeil, Mueller Systems, and Mueller Water Products. The city paid defendants $8.5 million to install a system that would pay…
Under Governor Tate Reeves new ‘safer at home’ order that went into effect on Monday, retail shops are now allowed to reopen. Under the new orders, non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen, but are limited to 50 percent occupancy to…