Up With Downs: Providing Hope
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Jackson County
Man found dead after standoff, suspect in Jackson county teen's murder
The man police say is responsible for the death of a Jackson County teenager died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement in Wisconsin.
Peter Anderson Festival kicks off this weekend
The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival is here! November 2 & 3, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Arrest made in Gautier murder
Detectives with the Gautier Police Department have made an arrest in the murder that occurred yesterday morning at the Singing River Apartments. While following up on leads Officers Clayton Alexander and Jason Pitts discovered the location of Christopher Kimsey (23…
Peter Anderson Festival Weekend Parking Plans
Even more roads in the downtown Ocean Springs area will be closed down for this weekend's Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival. The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, and…
Gulf Hills Golf Club closing tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last day for golfers to hit the links at the Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs. The club announced the closing earlier this month after 92 years in business. The board of directors decided the course…
Golf-O-Ween Drive, Chip & Putt Challenge Cancelled
Due to the amount of rain the Whispering Pines Golf Course has had and potential poor weather, Golf-O-Ween Drive, Chip & Putt Challenge has been cancelled.
Update on live oaks on Front Beach
The three oak trees on Front Beach that have caused an uproar between residents and the city are still standing tonight. The City of Ocean Springs stepped up this morning and gave the crews, who were already in place, a…
Gautier police investigating homicide at Singing River Apartments
The Gautier Police Department is currently investigating a murder that occurred at the Singing River Apartments on Gautier-Vancleave Road. Just after 5 a.m., Gautier police officers were called to the apartment complex for an assault that had taken place. Upon…
Road Closures Thursday Night for Ocean Springs's Halloween Event
In Ocean Springs, the city is preparing for "Trick-or-Treat Down the Street" set for Halloween on Thursday evening. Certain streets will be closed to make way for this city event. The following streets will be closed Halloween night from 5…
Meeting to discuss live oak trees on Front Beach
Some residents in Ocean Springs are fighting to keep three oak trees from getting the axe. The Ocean Springs board room filled with concerned residents over an issue that stems back to February: the decision to allow the removal of…
Trick or Treat Down the Street Road Closure Information
Certain streets will be closed from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in downtown Ocean Springs. Barricades will be placed Thursday starting at 4:00 pm. Parking on private property will not be allowed. The following streets…
‘Trick or Treat Down the Street’ in Ocean Springs
Get your sweet tooth ready because it is almost time for the spookiest holiday of the year. Halloween is Thursday with plenty of fun along the Coast. In Ocean Springs, their popular event ‘Trick or Treat Down the Street’ will…
New administrative polices in Moss Point
In a city making recent headlines this year over a lawsuit between the mayor and the board of aldermen, Moss Point is moving forward. Mayor Mario King stopped by our studio this morning to discuss recent changes in the city,…
Mayoral Monday with Moss Point Mayor Mario King
City policy and the handling of the mayor’s salary – just two topics touched on this morning during this week’s edition of Mayoral Monday with Moss Point Mayor Mario King. Check out the full interview from Monday morning’s live in…
MDEQ Lifts Beach Water Contact Advisory in Ocean Springs One Advisory Remains in Effect
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Friday for Station 15 (Shearwater Beach) in Ocean Springs. Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. An…
Twilight Evening in Blue
Advocates for Freedom, a group to help stop human trafficking and help survivors, will be holding a ‘Twilight Evening in Blue’ tonight. It will be an evening filled with a silent auction, cake tasting, a comedy show, and music. They’re…
Dress Up and Help Fight Against Human Trafficking at Ocean Springs Gala
Advocates for Freedom, a group to help stop human trafficking and those who survive it, are holding a fundraising gala tonight in Ocean Springs. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood catches up with one event organizer to get all the details…
St. Martin Public Library ‘Fall-o-ween’ Party
The St. Martin Public Library is doing their best to show their Halloween spirit. The library hosted their annual ‘Fall-o-ween’ party today. Children of all ages were invited to come celebrate our spookiest holiday by playing games, making cupcakes, and…
Peter Anderson Festival Kickoff Party
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and Blue Moon helped kick-off the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. While the fest is a little over a week away, the chamber rolled out the red carpet tonight for a beer pairing…
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its 92nd annual ‘Chamber Membership Meeting’ today. Health, mental health, and revitalizing downtown areas were the hot topics at this year’s meeting. Chamber President Paige Roberts says the chamber will be very advocacy…
Peter Anderson Festival Kickoff Party
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and Blue Moon are helping kickoff the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. While the festival is a little over a week away, tonight the Chamber is hosting a party featuring a silent auction…
Family dog rescued from house fire in Ocean Springs
A heartwarming story of survival and resilience that could have ended a lot differently if it wasn’t for one phone call. An Ocean Springs family loses their home and all of their belongings, but their German Shepard, Bob, is rescued…
Missing Moss Point man found safe
Per Lt. Rich Crager, Kenneth Dwyane Dearman was found safe earlier this afternoon in Mobile.