Jackson County

‘The Soul to Dare’ at WAMA

This weekend marks the opening of a new and one-of-a-kind exhibit at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. ‘The Soul to Dare’ opened at the museum on Saturday and highlights women artists across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Artwork from 11…

The Village Social Justice Symposium

Celebrations honoring Dr. Martin Luther King continued on Saturday in Moss Point with the goal of community outreach. The Village Symposium at Moss Point High School was a part of the MLK Coastwide Celebration and featured a health fair for…

Cold weather shelters opening across South Mississippi

(WXXV) — A blast of arctic air has prompted several South Mississippi cold weather shelters to open as temperatures drop below freezing. HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St. Louis: The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Old Spanish Trail…

Local art gallery opens at Mary C. O’Keefe Center

It was a colorful night of art at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs. Crowds packed the Mary C. to get a look at two art galleries making their debut. Dozens of local artists had their work…

Zenosyne Exhibit debuts in Gautier

An artist with Coastal roots has returned to display some of his finest pieces of work. Today, Artist Josh Edgar and MGCCC unveiled the Zenosyne Exhibit at the Jackson County campus in Gautier which features many of Edgar’s 3D ceramic…

Jackson County Animal Shelter ribbon cutting

The Jackson County Animal Shelter is celebrating following the opening of phase one of their new facility. Those who care for stray and surrendered animals in Jackson County now have a state-of-the-art facility to help them find forever homes. Jackson…

Jackson County Animal Shelter grand opening soon

The Jackson County Animal Shelter is officially done with step one of its new space. Tomorrow, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, county administrators, and the community will be there to celebrate the milestone. The shelter is offering free adoptions…

Third victims dies in deadly Moss Point shooting

A third victim has died as a result of a shooting in Moss Point last December. According to Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr., 37-year-old Lindsay Foster Hurr of Hurley died as a result of injuries sustained during the December…

Connie Moran reacts to arrest

Connie Moran spoke out today following her arrest, claiming the whole ordeal was a misunderstanding. News 25 reached out to her today on the incident and she said in part: “I had walked out of my house on Washington Avenue,…

Pet of the Week

Poof is in need of a loving forever home. You can find him and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter!

Local discussion of gun issues

Gulf Coast residents spent part of the day discussing recent second amendment issues. Citizens and members of the Ocean Springs Lions Club met at Aunt Jenny’s Catfish Restaurant to talk about issues regarding gun rights, including red flag legislation, the…

Become a steak cook-off judge

The Shed is hosting its second ‘Steak Cookers Association Steak Cook-off’ soon and you have a chance to be a judge. The Shed’s steak competition is the second largest SCA competition in the world with over 20 teams from around…

Escaped Jackson County prisoner captured

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that just after 10 p.m. tonight, 29-year-old Marshall Williams was captured and taken into custody. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the department made an arrest of Williams for four active felony warrants.…

Pascagoula mayoral election set for February 11th

After a vote at last night’s city council meeting, the City of Pascagoula now has a date set for their mayoral election. Citizens of Pascagoula will choose their new leader on February 11th.  This seat was made empty by Dane…

Shelters full after holiday pet returns

A new puppy or kitten under the tree seems like the perfect Christmas gift, but often shelters see the animals being returned just days later. Jackson County Animal Shelter officials tell News 25 it is something they see each year.…