Jackson County

Man killed in fatal officer-involved shooting idenfitied

We are learning more about the man killed in last night's officer-involved shooting in Moss Point. The man, identified as 27-year-old Toussaint Sims of Moss Point, was wanted on multiple felony warrants when police got a tip he was at…

Waitr launches in Jackson County

Following the success of launching in Gulfport and Biloxi, Waitr is now making the move into Jackson County. The food delivery app launched today in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier, further stretching its service to the east. Waitr has had…

Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent visits 550 classrooms

One local school district superintendent is going above and beyond to connect with his students. Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent Wayne Rodolfich spent the first day of school visiting every classroom in his district’s schools. “I’m Mr. Rodolfich, your superintendent. I wanted to…

2019 Primary Mississippi Election Results

Here’s a list of winners based on unofficial results from Tuesday night’s primaries. Governor Republican: Runoff between Tate Reeves, Bill Waller Democrat: Jim Hood Lieutenant Governor Republican: Delbert Hosemann Democrat: Jay Hughes (unopposed) Secretary of State Republican: Michael Watson Democrat:…

Election results in Jackson County

*These are the unofficial final results for Jackson County. This not counting absentee or affidavit votes. * Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Democrat 32 precincts reporting: Connie Moran:81.51 percent Sugar Stallings: 18.35 percent Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Republican Dane…

Voters head to the polls

Over in Jackson County, voters are stilled heading out to the polls to cast their votes. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.

Man pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to life

Thirty-nine year-old Nicky Johns has pleaded guilty to murder after shooting and killing a man outside the Travel Lodge Hotel in September 2017. When Ocean Springs police arrived on scene, they found the victim, Christopher Rochelle of Columbia, Tennessee, in…

Planning begins for Cruisin’ The Coast

Cruisin’ the Coast has been named the second best car show in America by ‘USA Today.’ Our own Coast staple came just shy of that first place prize, unlike last year when it was named first. With this new title…

Fire Protection District Community Day

One Coast fire district held an event on Saturday to connect with the community. The Gulf Park Estates/ St. Andrews Fire Protection District held a community day on Saturday in Ocean Springs. Kids and adults were able to see and…

Backpack Buddies food drive

A South Mississippi business is hoping to give back just in time for school to start. Petro Chevrolet in Pascagoula is partnering with Backpack Buddies to hold a food drive at the dealership. The car dealer is hoping to fill…

Moss Point State of the City Address

Tonight, the highly anticipated State of the City Address kicked off for the City of Moss Point. There were several things on the table for discussion. Moss Point resident Willie Scott said, “I think communication is key to us resolving…

Power restored at Bluff Creek Campground

Residents at the Bluff Creek Campground in Vancleave went seven days without power because their landlord owed more than $15,000 to the electric company. As of today, that has been resolved. It was a grim feeling Tuesday at Bluff Creek…

State of the City Address gearing up in Moss Point

The Moss Point State of the City Address will take place tonight. In the wake of the pending lawsuits against Mayor Mario King as well as the City of Moss Point, the address is a highly anticipated event. News 25’s…

Stand-off in Vancleave

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department was in a standoff this morning with a man who barricaded himself inside his home in Vancleave. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood has more.

Mayor King presents veto at press conference

Moss Point Mayor Mario King has been under fire in recent weeks. Today, he fought back with a veto to an administrative policy change made by his board of aldermen. Five-hundred and sixty-four pages: that’s how long the veto is…

Bluff Creek Campground residents on day six without power

Residents in Vancleave today are struggling to stay cool after their whole campground has been without power since last Thursday. Bluff Creek Campground residents are telling News 25 that their landlord is at fault, owing the electric company over $15,000.…

Bonnet Carre Spillway meeting

Ten of the 168 bays of the Bonnet Carre Spillway are officially closed, but of course that leaves more than 150 open and still flowing fresh water into the Mississippi Sound. Concerned citizens and local and state lawmakers are meeting…