The Mayor of the City of Ocean Springs hereby proclaims it necessary and in the best interest of the public welfare and safety to impose certain regulations pursuant to Mississippi law for the purposes of protecting life and property, preserving…
Overnight, Moss Point Mayor Mario King released a statement announcing closures in the city. All restaurants, churches, bars, movies, and much more will be closed, but not places such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and health care facilities. These closures went…
A South Carolina man wanted for five counts of attempted murder has been captured in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a nationwide release was issued Wednesday on 33-year-old Jonathan Emilien. Around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, the Jackson County Emergency…
PASCAGOULA, MS- All branches of the Jackson-George Regional Library System will suspend all on-site services beginning Friday, March 20, 2020, due to the Coronavirus pandemic until further notice. This suspension will be reviewed on Friday, April 17, 2020, by the…
Officials with Singing River Health System have announced that a patient transferred from another hospital to Ocean Springs Hospital who required higher-level care available at Singing River Health System has tested positive for the virus. Singing River Team Members at…
The Jackson George Regional Library System is offering Curb-side Pickup Service at all locations. In an effort to continue serving patrons during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak, JGRLS branch libraries are offering Curbside Hold Pickup Service. This will allow library customers…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — A patient has tested positive for COVID-19 at Singing River Medical Clinic in Ocean Springs, making it the second case of coronavirus in Jackson County. Singing River Health System announced early Wednesday morning they received notice…
In the wake of the newly identified coronavirus, the City of Moss Point is taking precautionary measures to protect citizens, guests, and other stakeholders. Moss Point Mayor Mario King is encouraging everyone to use our online portal and telecommunication systems…
Many students in the Ocean Springs School District rely on their school lunches each day. With the recent school closures due to the Coronavirus, there are many families unsure of how they will feed their children lunch. This is why…
One local business gave back to a Coastal ministry in a big way with a huge donation. CCM Transit in Gulfport donated two of their handicapped accessible vans this Saturday to the New Covenant Community Ministries International based out of…
With the wide-ranging cancellations now reaching school districts and activities in South Mississippi, one school group took the time this weekend to highlight what really matters in life. The St. Martin High Indoor Percussion Group put together a last minute…
Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today that the City of Gautier has declared a local state of emergency in order to provide for the health and safety of citizens in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. City of Gautier services…
Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the health and welfare of all involved, Ocean Springs School District Superintendent Dr. Bonita Coleman announced that the district’s job fair scheduled for March 14th has been canceled. This decision is…
Former Ocean Springs Mayor Connie Moran has pleaded not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor public drunk. According to our media partner the Sun Herald and officials in Ocean Springs Municipal Court, Moran, who was scheduled for a plea date…
A mother is still looking for answers after her son was found dead in Moss Point nearly a year ago. “I want to know what happened to my son.” Leah Kimble lost her son, Shawn Martin, about a year ago.…
A family in Jackson County is pleading for help from the community and law enforcement to find a missing woman. Thirty-six year-old Tessie Temores has been missing since December 28th. She’s described as a white female about 5’5” tall, weighing…
As the clock continues to tick down to Mississippi’s presidential primary tomorrow, News 25’s Toni Miles checked in with the Circuit Clerk’s Office in Jackson County and has what you need to know about tomorrow’s election. Jackson County Circuit Clerk…
One of the Coast’s most notable eateries celebrated the reopening of some popular offerings Saturday. The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint marked the opening of the saloon and seasonal opening of the 'Crawfish Shack Out Back' for customers. Patrons have…
Community members braved the cold weather and laced up their shoes for a good cause this weekend. The Coast Young Professionals hosted their 13th annual ‘Walking on Water’ event Saturday morning. ‘Walking on Water’ is a coast-wide philanthropic effort for…
One group is hoping to help fight hunger on the Coast this weekend and you can help. The Coast Young Professionals are hosting their 13th annual ‘Walking on Water’ event. This is a Coast-wide philanthropic effort benefitting Feeding the Gulf…
If you’re interested in a job in education, it’s time to get those resumes ready. The Ocean Springs School District is making preparations for its upcoming career fair on March 14th. Attendees of the fair will have the chance to…
The superintendent of the Ocean Springs School District is making sure every student in the school district eats every day. Dr. Bonita Coleman recently attended an educational research and development institute event with other school district superintendents as part of…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Road Department will be closing Goffville Road to through traffic from March 9 to April 10, 2020. This road closure will allow the Jackson County Road Department to replace the existing bridge…
It’s a night of celebration for the Ocean Springs community. Tonight, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau hosted its annual banquet. The event is to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year. During the event, community…