Pictures of check presentation today in Pascagoula from Bacot McCarty Foundation Jolly Kickoff
Today the IP presented a check to the Bacot McCarty Foundation at the Jolly Foundation. Here are a few photos from this morning's check presentation.
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Jolly McCarty kickoff
It’s Jolly Time! The Bacot McCarty Foundation hosted their annual Jolly Kickoff today. The Jolly McCarty Memorial raises money for multiple nonprofits and organizations throughout the Coast. They do this with a series of events including the largest golfing fundraiser…
U.S Marshals top fugitive Jacob Scott behind bars
The Moss Point man who allegedly faked his death and was on the run for nearly two years for sex crimes is back behind bars in Jackson County. U.S. Marshals brought Jacob Scott to the jail this afternoon. The 43-year-old…
Prescribed burns scheduled Wednesday through Friday for Davis Bayou Area of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulf Islands National Seashore will attempt to conduct a controlled burn in the Davis Bayou Area of the national seashore Wednesday, February 26 through Friday, February 28. Acceptable weather conditions are expected beginning today. Visitors…
Gautier Amnesty Program: Pay off fines
The City of Gautier is bringing back their annual amnesty program for those looking to get rid of their late fees and warrants. If you pay the balance in full with cash, all unpaid late fees will be removed and…
Mayoral Monday with Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson
After the night parade took place last Friday, it is back to business for Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson. He stopped by our station this morning to discuss what is on the horizon for the city. Mayor Dobson talked about…
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison following a series of carjacking crimes
In Jackson County, a man has pleaded guilty to a series of carjackings among other crimes. Twenty-nine year-old Clinton Pierce has been convicted as a habitual offender on two counts of possession of stolen property, one count of carjacking, and…
Vancleave Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Banquet
The Vancleave community gathered Saturday evening to recognize community athletes across many generations. Members of the Inaugural Vancleave Athletic Hall of Fame were formally inducted at a banquet at Vancleave High School. Attendees viewed mementos and pictures of the athletic…
Ocean Springs Night Parade rolls through downtown
‘Hola Havana’ is the theme of this year’s annual Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade. Residents and visitors lined the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs. In its 12th year, the night parade featured 52 registered floats with a little more…
Ocean Springs Night Parade
‘Hola Havana’ is the theme of this year’s annual Ocean Springs Mardi Gras Night Parade. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Ocean Springs with more.
Ocean Springs Night Parade rolls tonight
Tonight you can catch all the beads, king cakes, moon pies, and fun in Downtown Ocean Springs on for the Carnival Association’s Night Parade. The theme this year is ‘Hola Havana.’ The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. on Front…
Ocean Springs Night Parade rolls Friday
You can catch all the beads, king cakes, moon pies, and fun in Downtown Ocean Springs on Friday for the Carnival Association’s Night Parade. The theme this year is ‘Hola Havana.’ The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. on Front…
Krewe of CRC Mardi Gras Parade
Patients at the Singing River Health System in Pascagoula had their chance today to take part in the Mardi Gras festivities. The hospital’s lobby was transformed into a parade route for patients of the system and comprehensive rehab center and…
Missing woman found in backyard identified
We have new details this afternoon in the St. Martin murder case that happened on February 14th. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Sarah Jane Willard was found buried in the backyard on Sweetbriar Street. Willard was last seen…
Man arrested after body found in Jackson County
An autopsy has been performed on a woman whose body was found last Friday in someone’s backyard in St. Martin. The unknown woman has been missing since October of last year and local authorities began working with an FBI task…
Ocean Springs gives trees away for Mississippi Arbor Day
While love may be in the air, it’s also Mississippi Arbor Day and the City of Ocean Springs celebrated by giving back to residents. The city partnered with the Mississippi Forestry Commission and Fulgams Incorporated to distribute over 500 trees…
Body of missing Florida woman found in Jackson County
The body of a missing Florida woman was found in the backyard of a Jackson County home this afternoon. The unknown woman has been missing since October of last year and when local authorities began working with an FBI task…
Auto burglary arrest
On February 13th, 2020, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 23-year-old Marlyn Marquis Leonard Fields of Vancleave, Mississippi on a warrant for auto burglary. The warrant was issued as the result of an investigation into an alleged auto burglary that was…
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery presented MGCCC students with scholarships
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery was in a giving mood today. They presented eight scholarships worth more than $14,000 to MGCCC students enrolled in the process technology and engineering programs at the Gautier campus. Eight additional students will have their scholarships renewed…
Breakfast with the Ocean Springs Mayor
Local business leaders and citizens got the chance to hear from Mayor Shea Dobson about all things Ocean Springs this morning at ‘Breakfast with the Mayor.’ This breakfast had plenty for Mayor Dobson to speak on like the widening of…
‘Spread the love, plant a tree’ in Ocean Springs
Overshadowed by Valentine’s Day this year, Arbor Day is recognized on the second Friday in February. The City of Ocean Springs is spreading the love by giving away over 200 oak trees. The city has partnered with the Mississippi Forestry…
Runaway/Missing Person: Shayleigh Collins
The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a runaway/missing person. On February 5th, 2020, Moss Point Police Department took a runaway/missing person report regarding a juvenile, Shayleigh Collins. Shayleigh Collins was reported by her guardian to last have been…
Dr. Steve Demetropoulos wins special mayoral election in Pascagoula
Dr. Steve Demetropoulos is the winner of the special mayoral election in Pascagoula. The votes are in and the numbers show Dr. Demetropoulos led the pack with 74 percent of the vote. Burton Hill came in with 22 percent and…
City of Pascagoula submits entry into ‘Hometown Takeover’
The City of Pascagoula has recently entered into a contest with HGTV for a ‘Hometown Takeover.’ ‘Hometown Takeover’ is a six episode event slated to air in 2021 that will rescue, enhance, and flip a town upside down. The video…