Jackson County

Dead body found in wooded area in Gautier

Earlier today, Gautier police responded to calls of a dead body being found in a wooded area. The dead body was found on the east side of Dolphin Drive in Gautier. Gautier police have not released the victim's gender or…

Moss Point Mayor Mario King facing lawsuit

Eleven people are suing Moss Point Mayor Mario King over claims of age discrimination and harassment. The lawsuit was filed July 2nd against Mayor King. Most of the plaintiffs are current or former Moss Point employees. They accuse King of…

Breakfast with the Mayor in Ocean Springs

Quarterly, the Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Springs will host ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ which lets citizens know what is going on in their city. This morning, the city hosted ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ at the Ocean Springs Hospital and…

Annual Beach Firework Celebration in Ocean Springs

It is Fourth of July eve and that means the fireworks are already starting to fly. Some coastal communities are starting the celebration early. News 25’s Victoria Bailey is in Ocean Springs with more.

Jackson County Shelter adoption sale

Jackson County residents had the opportunity today to bring home furry companions at little to no cost. The Jackson County Animal Shelter prepared for the Fourth of July holiday by holding an adoption sale, giving residents the opportunity to give…

Toxic algae bloom invades Jackson County

Four additional Gulf Coast beaches are now closed due to the toxic algae bloom. Of those four beaches, two are in Jackson County, making this the first time that the algae have been spotted in the area. Fourth of July…

Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Springs

If you want to get a head start on your Independence Day celebration, Ocean Springs is the place to be! The city’s annual fireworks display takes place tonight at 8:45. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the water…

Fourth of July celebration in Ocean Springs

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate Independence Day, Ocean Springs is the place to be. The city’s annual fireworks display takes place Wednesday, July 3rd. Fireworks will be launched from a barge in the water near Fort Maurepas…

Hometown Hero Day Sendoff

Members of the Mississippi Army National Guard received a big public sendoff on Saturday morning as they prepared to deploy overseas. Residents lined Highway 90 in Pascagoula and waved flags to show support for members of the 859th Engineer Company.…

New mobile food vendor guidelines in Ocean Springs

New food truck regulations are introduced for the City of Ocean Springs. Today, city leaders gathered to present the new rules and policies to food truck owners as well as the community. During today’s meeting, the Planning and Grants Administrator…

Gulfcoast Prestige Youth Community Service Mission

“It takes a village” that’s the message the Gulfcoast Prestige Youth organization wants to spread in Jackson County and South Mississippi. This event at Willow Creek Apartments in Pascagoula allowed children to relax and enjoy food, music, snowballs, and bounce…

Coffee and Cybertalk

When it comes to protecting your business or your children, preventable measures can be taken to keep them safe online. That’s why the City of Ocean Springs held a Coffee and Cybertalk this morning at their community center. The cybertalk…

New Baby Café opens in Pascagoula

New and expecting mothers all across the Mississippi Gulf Coast now have a brand new resource as they transition to parenthood. The Baby Café is a support group at the Singing River Health System in Pascagoula. It’s designed to give…

Hometown Heroes Day: Military send off in Pascagoula

Saturday, the Mississippi Army National Guard 859th Vertical Engineer Company out of Pascagoula will be deployed to the Middle East to fight for our country. As a way to thank them for their service a hometown sendoff is being planned…

Inshore/Offshore Fishing Rodeo in Pascagoula

More than 90 anglers got up early on Saturday for an entire day of competitive fishing in Pascagoula. The Pascagoula Men’s Club hosted its eighth annual Inshore Challenge and Cobia Snapper Shootout at Lighthouse Park. Participants had the option to…