Friday Night Showcase: St. Stanislaus vs. Moss Point
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Jackson County
Statewide burn ban: DOs and DON'Ts
Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.
Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
News 25's Kristen Anzuini has the full story on what you can do to prevent breast cancer.
Mississippi grand jury clears officer in fatal shooting, body camera footage to be released
Following the grand jury's determination, the police department intends to release the body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
$15.5M to 4 groups for Gulf of Mexico research
Officials say four teams of scientists are getting $15.6 million from BP oil spill fines to study fish, other sea life and birds in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi under statewide burn ban
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.
Moss Point officer cleared in deadly shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
The Grand Jury investigated the facts and circumstances surrounding the August 8th shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims by an officer of the Moss Point Police Department. The Grand Jury makes the following report. The Grand Jury engaged in full and…
Pascagoula police investigating after body found in hotel room
The Pascagoula Police Department is investigating a possible homicide that may have taken place over the weekend. Shortly before noon on Saturday, Pascagoula police responded to a call at the Studio 6 Hotel regarding the possibility of a deceased man.…
‘Homes for Dogs’ Adoption Drive
Folks in Jackson County came out to help our four-legged friends on Saturday. Coldwell Banker Smith Homes Realtors and the Jackson County Animal Shelter hosted their ‘Homes for Dogs’ adoption event. The event featured live music, raffles for certain pet…
Live Oak Historical Event
Members of the Pascagoula River Tribe held a community event on Saturday to recognize Native American education and history in Jackson County and the Coast. ‘The Live Oak Historical Event’ featured crafts from local vendors, scholarships for members of the…
Harrison County Deputy killed, wife injured in motorcycle crash
A Harrison County Sheriff’s deputy died Saturday (September 28), in Ocean Springs in a motorcycle accident that also injured his wife.
Deep South Regatta kicks off
It’s time to sail away for a competitive race on the water in Ocean Springs. Fourteen boats and competitors from across the country are participating in the ‘Formula Wave Deep South Regional Regatta’ at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. Sailors…
Birds are disappearing in North America at alarming rate
Birds are disappearing from North America at an alarming rate. It is becoming more difficult to spot a bird because over the last 50 years, the United States and Canada have lost nearly 30 percent of its bird populations. Pascagoula…
NAACP turns in final witness interviews in Toussaint Sims case
Toussaint Diamon Sims died in August after being shot by a Moss Point police officer while fleeing from authorities. Sims’ death has left a lot of people with questions, including Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark. Clark tells News 25…
Unveiling Plans for Monumental Event Honoring Pascagoula River Tribe's Live Oak Indian School
The Pascagoula River Tribe is gearing up to unveil the placement of their historical marker for the Live Oak Indian School. Pascagoula River Tribe Board Member Jackie Polk and Amanda Ealy, Chairperson of the Pascagoula River Tribe, joined News 25…
Pet of the week
Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Mississippi Songwriters Festival
Good Mississippi music is the staple of a Coast festival celebrating its 10th anniversary over the weekend. The Mississippi Songwriters Festival featured performances from more than 100 national, local, and regional songwriters at numerous venues across Jackson and Harrison counties.…
Comeback Coolers volunteers heading to Texas
Folks here on the Coast are no strangers to natural disasters. So when other states are hit hard by Mother Nature, South Mississippians are always willing to lend a helping hand. Today the Ocean Springs community gathered to help the…
Judge rules in favor of Moss Point Mayor Mario King
A Jackson County judge has ruled in favor of Moss Point Mayor Mario King’s restraining order against a city alderman. The mayor filed the temporary restraining order today against Alderman Sherwood Bradford. The injunction states that Bradford is ‘enjoined from…
Abused Jackson County dog finds new forever home
Last week, News 25 told you about Chupy, the Jackson County dog who had been badly abused. He touched the hearts of many people here on the Coast. Chupy the dog has been through a lot in his 18 years…
Ocean Springs Chamber looking for Cruisin' the Coast volunteers
As Cruisin’ the Coast approaches, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau is calling for volunteers. Each year, volunteers join in welcoming thousands of Cruisers along with their families to downtown Ocean Springs to shop, eat, and be…
‘Homes for Dogs’ event
Every dog and cat deserves a good place to call home. Soon you’ll have the chance to gain a new furry family member for free. Coldwell Banker-Smith Homes and the Jackson County Animal Shelter are preparing for their ‘Homes for…
Utility concerns discussed at Gautier City Council meeting
Things got heated at a regularly scheduled Gautier City Council meeting tonight. Gautier Appointed Representative to the Jackson County Utility Authority Marshall Smith found himself in hot water after the city discovered a soaring utility rate over the years. Tonight,…
10th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival
People from all over the country will be moving and grooving on the Coast this weekend for the 10th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival. The festival will feature over 100 national and regional songwriters at 13 venues in downtown Ocean Springs,…