Jackson County

Temporary lights to be installed in Ocean Springs

Some safety concerns have come to light for some night joggers in Ocean Springs. A line of street lights on Front Beach Road in Ocean Springs have gone out. Tonight, at the Ocean Springs Broad of Alderman meeting, the city…

Leaving the scene of a crash

Jacob Reynolds of Vancleave is now behind bars for leaving the scene of a crash. Early this morning, police received a call of a car crash on Government Street at Cash Alley where a Mitsubishi Endeavor crashed into two light…

SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK

Although temperatures didn't show it today.. Spring is on the way. And with spring comes the threat of severe weather. News 25's Gabby Easterwood has all you need to know on how to prepare and be aware, this severe weather…

Ocean Springs man wins big at Scarlet Pearl Casino

An Ocean Springs man won big on Friday night at the Scarlet Pearl Casino. The unidentified man was playing a buffalo stampede penny slot machine when he hit the jackpot, winning $661,000. The Scarlet Pearl was recently awarded the 1st…

Ingalls partners with Habitat for Humanity

Executives from Ingalls Shipbuilding took some time out of their weekend to give back to the community. The company partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Ocean Springs. Vice president of human resources and administration, Edmund Hughes…

Eight MGCCC students receive scholarships from Chevron

As the old saying goes, today's students are the leaders of tomorrow, and one Jackson County business is making a considerable investment in our area. News 25's Kristen Anzuini shows us how. "It means the world to me" Gratitude ...…

SENIOR CENTER VALENTINE'S DAY SOCK HOP

Love was in the air at the Gautier senior center with a Valentine’s Day sock hop. All of the senior citizens brought their significant others and dancing shoes for an incredible event. What’s a Valentine’s day without cupcakes, flowers, candy,…

Ocean Springs parade traffic plans

The Ocean Springs Elks and Krewe Unique parade will be taking center stage in Ocean Springs this weekend. Saturday, certain streets will be closed starting at 1 p.m. until the end of the parade. You may see barricades in place…

MAN FOUND GUILTY IN CAPITAL MURDER

A man has been sentenced to life behind bars - without the possibility of parole for killing Donta Banks in March of 2016. Thirty-seven year old Hubert Anderson was found guilty of capital murder by a jury following four days…

MOSS POINT TEACHER GOES VIRAL FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

One Moss Point teacher is going viral online, after she shared her black history month themed project on Facebook. News 25's Kristen Anzuini spoke with the teacher today about her powerful message. Jovan Bradshaw is a sixth grade math teacher…

MOSS POINT FEMALE POWER LIFTERS TO COMPETE IN MARCH

When is the last time you lifted twice your weight or more? Well, a group of young ladies from Moss Point High School lift extremely heavy weights every day... and they are getting some recognition. The Moss Point girls power…

BREAKFAST WITH OCEAN SPRINGS MAYOR

This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson hosted a 'Breakfast with the Mayor' at Mosaics Tapas Bar. Mayor Dobson updated residents on all things going on throughout the city including the improvements being made on Stealman Lane as well as…

Breakfast with the Mayor

This morning, Gautier Mayor Phil Torjusen hosted a breakfast to speak about all things going on in the city. Over the past year, the city has seen a number of new businesses pop up, including a new payroll call center,…

Second annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease

Battling the weather, hundreds showed up bright and early on Saturday morning to participate in the second annual Zebra Run for Rare Disease. The 5K and fun run was held in Ocean Springs. Chick-Fil-A and The Shed were on hand…

Mother of two murdered in Pascagoula

Yesterday afternoon, a mother of two was murdered in her apartment in Jackson County. Estranged husband and accused murderer Joe Quincy McCord appeared in front of a judge for the first time. In handcuffs, Joe Quincy McCord entered the Pascagoula…

AMBER ALERT UPDATE: Suspect in custody, child safe

A two-year-old is safe and her father is behind bars tonight following a homicide investigation at the Bandywood Apartments in Pascagoula. Joe Quincy McCord is accused of killing his estranged wife and kidnapping their two-year-old daughter. According to police in…

Prom dresses for $15 and under in Ocean Springs

It’s hard to believe, but prom season is right around the corner for many high school students. While this is an exciting time for most, it can create a financial burden for others. To help make sure no one has…

MGCCC adds $17 million STEM building in Jackson County

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus will soon feature a new $17 million facility. This afternoon, dozens gathered for the groundbreaking of the science, technology, engineering, and math building. The structure will be just under 100,000 square feet…

Little Hats, Big Hearts

Today is the first day of February which is also the start of the American Heart Association’s ‘Little Hats, Big Hearts’ campaign. This campaign helps raise awareness for congenital heart defects which are the number one birth defects in the…

Fire at Full Life Assembly of God Church in Moss Point

There was a small fire this morning at the Full Life Assembly of God Church in Moss Point. A new preschool is currently under construction at the church. Officials on site say a spark from a saw caught on insulation…

Avoiding road rage

Last year in the United States, 30 murders were linked to road rage disputes. Tailgating, cutting people off, speeding: these are just some of the things that can sometimes push drivers over the edge. Road rage has become a serious…

Driver in Jackson County standoff charged

The driver involved in a five hour standoff in Jackson County appeared before Jackson County Court Judge Mark Watts this afternoon. Michael Mack was charged with three counts of aggravated assault against a police officer: one from Jackson County Sheriff's…