Jackson County

Fatal accident in Ocean Springs

Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving one vehicle on Hanshaw Rd. just north of the Ocean Springs Middle School this afternoon. The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle left the roadway…

Rape suspect cleared by Grand Jury

Almost five years after a woman was raped on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge, a grand jury has cleared the suspect of any wrongdoing. Aaron McMillian was arrested last year in Utah in connection to the 2014 rape after a DNA…

Keel Authentication Ceremony at Ingalls

Today Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula as well as the State of Mississippi gave a nod of the highest respect to a war hero and Gulf Coast native. It’s a name that’s already gone down in history, but now will forever…

Michael Watson has been elected Secretary of State

In Jackson County last night, Michael Watson and his supporters watched the results of the General Election come in as the polls closed and precincts throughout the state reported their numbers in the race for Secretary of State. Watson’s spirits…

Nine car pile-up leaves one dead

Traffic was backed up for nearly two hours this morning along Highway 90 after a deadly nine car pile-up. The incident happened around 6 this morning just before Highway 619 and Hwy 90 eastbound from Gautier. Sixty-four year-old Charlotte Moore…

Meet Sophia! News 25's Pet of the Week!

On today's Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Sophia, a female lab/hound mix in need of a loving home! You can find her and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Also, this weekend, be sure…

St. Peter Baptist Church celebrates 200th anniversary

This weekend marked a big celebration for the congregation of Pascagoula’s St. Peter Baptist Church as they celebrated its 200th anniversary. Church members, local officials, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History were on hand for the unveiling of…

Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Drive

Downtown Ocean Springs may have been alive with art this weekend, but many animals also got some love as well. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held an adoption drive on Government Street during both days of the Peter Anderson Festival.…

Victim identified in Singing River Apartments homicide

Gautier police have identified the victim in the October 30th homicide at Singing River Apartments. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Stephen Wyatt Cheak. According to police, Cheak was attacked at his residence, being stabbed multiple times.  He succumbed…

Interim No Longer: Chapman named Chief of Police in Pascagoula

It’s official. Deputy Chief Matt Chapman has been appointed the new Chief of Police for the city of Pascagoula. Chapman had been serving as interim Chief of Police since the announcement of now-former Chief Kenny Johnson's retirement in early October.…

Up With Downs: Providing Hope

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, so all month long News 25 is shining a spotlight on Down Syndrome with our series "Up with Downs."

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…

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…