Jackson County

Arrested for aggravated assault

Ocean Springs police have taken a suspect into custody for a shooting that happened on Sunday morning. Police responded to an emergency call just before 5 that shots had been fired on Deana Road. The victim told police that the…

Medical Marijuana Initiative reaches signature goal

The Medical Marijuana 2020 Initiative for Mississippi officially reached its signature goal and will be placed on the ballot in the 2020 election. It received more than 80,000 signatures. This initiative would allow the growth and distribution of medical marijuana…

MGCCC expands engineering partnership

Mississippi State University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College are expanding their ‘Engineering on the Coast’ partnership. The presidents of the two colleges announced a joint industrial engineering program will be added to the electrical and mechanical engineering majors already…

How to foster shelter pets

It’s hard not to adopt every fur baby we see in an animal shelter, but for many of us, adoption just isn’t in the cards right now. “It’s rewarding. You’re saving a life or many lives.” And sometimes, it’s the…

Hummingbird Festival at Pascagoula River Audubon Center

The Pascagoula River Audubon Center will be humming next week. On September 13, the Audubon Center will be hosting their first ever ‘Hummingbird Happy Hour.’ Guests will be able to enjoy a ‘hummingbird cocktail’ along with craft beer, wine, snacks,…

Another ‘Your CBD Store’ on the Coast

Ocean Springs welcomes a new store front to town. Today, local leaders and residents gathered to welcome ‘Your CBD Store’ to the area. Currently, Mississippi is still among the 17 states without medical marijuana, but the state allows the use…

Walter Anderson Weekend

This month, the late, great artist Walter Anderson would have been 116 years old and of course the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs is celebrating in a major way. The celebration is all month long with a highlight on…

Charged with four counts of auto burglary

A man in Jackson County has been charged with four counts of auto burglary. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, four vehicles were burglarized on Jackson Lee Drive in St. Martin. Investigators received surveillance video and identified 19-year-old Kristian…

Thousands line up for free sandwiches at The Shed

The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint is celebrating Labor Day by giving back to the customers. Today, thousands of people have lined up to get a free pork sandwich from The Shed in Ocean Springs. This is a part of…

28th annual Artwalk in downtown Ocean Springs

The 28th annual Artwalk is happening this weekend in downtown Ocean Springs. This rain or shine event will feature around 60 Gulf Coast and traveling artists. This year, shops and restaurants will sponsor artists in and outside of their businesses.…

Greyhound Stadium renovations nearly complete

A renovation project for Ocean Springs High School’s Greyhound Stadium is almost complete. The nearly $4 million dollar project is wrapping up, just in time for the start of football season. Many consider it to be the best time of…

Community Clean-up Day in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs is encouraging residents to get active in community clean-up this weekend. The city is hosting the first-ever ‘Community Clean-up Day’ this Saturday at Freedom Field. It is a new event created as part of beautification efforts between the…

Second Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen meeting

The second regular session for the Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen kicked off tonight. And after reading just a few items on the agenda, things heated up quickly. “I’ve been mayor for two years and one month at…

Pascagoula Performing Art’s Center almost complete

For the first time in 23 years, the City of Pascagoula will have its very own performing arts center. Construction on the Pascagoula Performing Arts Center continues with a grand opening set for January. After breaking ground in May 2018,…

Two women arrested for involvement with shooting in Hurley

In Mobile, two Jackson County women are behind bars for allegedly shooting a man in Hurley. Thirty-eight year-old Rachael Dungan and 20-year-old Lillian Shoemaker are charged with aggravated assault, awaiting extradition to Jackson County. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says…

High profile attorney joins Sims case

A new lead attorney is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, the man who was shot and killed by Moss Point police on August 8th. Brian Dunn will be taking over the role as lead counsel on the case.…