Jackson County

Drug and illegal firearm possession arrest

A Moss Point man, out on bond for previous felony charges, is behind bars again on similar charges. Thirty-seven year-old Clarence Shelton was taken into custody Monday night at a convenience store. Police say they found that Shelton had more…

Homicide investigation underway in Moss Point

Investigators in Moss Point are trying to bring justice to the families of two victims of a deadly shooting. Moss Point police responded to reports of an assault on Old Slag Road on December 22nd. A woman being treated for…

Moss Point man arrested in possession of drugs and handgun

On Monday, December 30, 2019, at approximately 8:00pm, officers of the Moss Point Police Department were investigating a large crowd gathering in front of a local convenience store. During their investigation they encountered Clarence Shelton, 37, of Moss Point. Shelton…

Pet of the Week

Help give a loving pet from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and forever home just in time for the new year!

Fifteen year old arrested in stabbing

Fifteen year old Tyler Reed has been arrested following a stabbing in Escatawpa on Christmas night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Reed is charged as an adult with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing 37 year old David Woodard in…

Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded planning yard contract worth potential $453M

PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a contract with a potential total value of $453.4 million for planning yard services in support of in-service Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Spruance-class destroyers. The…

Promotion for Pat Newton at the Pascagoula Fire Department

Firefighter Pat Newton has been promoted to lieutenant with the Pascagoula Fire Department. Newton began his career with the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2005 as a firefighter and EMT. He was recommended by Fire Chief Hyler Krebs and approved by…

Welcome new Moss Point fire chief

It’s an exciting day for Moss Point as they officially welcome the new fire chief. After an extensive nation-wide search, the Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to hire Justin McMillian. McMillian began his career in fire service in 1995. He…

West Jackson County Planning Department Groundbreaking

For the first time since 2005, the West Jackson County Planning Department will get a new facility. Today, ground was broken for the more than 1,600 square foot building. The $680,000 project will feature office space, a break room, and…

Vancleave teenager found

Sixteen-year-old Christian Kyle Parker, the teen who ran away from his Vancleave home on November 26th, turned himself into sheriff’s investigators today. After getting many tips from the public, Sheriff Mike Ezell says the investigators picked Parker up in Gautier…

Ocean Springs Lions Club Hero of the Year award

The Ocean Springs Lions Club recognized citizens that make an impact in the community at their monthly meeting today. Five finalists were selected for the club’s “Hero of the Year” Award, which has been awarded since 2017 and celebrates their…

Missing Person: Christian Kyle Parker

Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are asking for help in locating a missing teenager. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 16-year-old Christian Kyle Parker ran away from his Vancleave home on November 26th, 2019. He is 5’10”, weighs 125 pounds, and was last…

Fatal accident in Jackson County

State Troopers responded to a two vehicle wreck today on MS 613 at Horace Shumock Road intersection in Jackson County claiming the life of a Moss Point resident. When investigating troopers arrived on scene, it appeared that a 2002 Honda…

Soft opening for new Jackson County Animal Shelter

The Jackson County Animal Shelter has gotten a huge upgrade. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held the soft opening for their new facility today. This new area is just the first phase of two more to come for the shelter.…

Local business buys 200 toys for kids in need

It is the season of giving and one local business is making sure no child on the Coast will go without a present on Christmas morning. “All Jacked Up” in Vancleave has been spreading the holiday cheer to the community…

Newest developments in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson stopped by our station this morning for our weekly ‘Mayoral Monday’ segment and he had a lot to say about new developments and improvements in the works for the city. Mayor Dobson discussed two new…