Gulf Coast Orchid Show
The Gulf Coast Orchid Society will be hosting their 39th annual show. The event takes place at the Gautier Convention Center starting Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The show will be open on Saturday from 11 a.m. to…
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Mobile food pantry offering free meal in Moss Point
If you are in the Moss Point area on Saturday and are in need of a meal, the Life and Deliverance Ministries has you covered. The ministries partnered with Feeding the Gulf Coast and will be offering a free meal to…
Men accused of Moss Point Super Bowl murders in court today
The five men charged with capital murder in the Moss Point Super Bowl home invasion last year have all pled not guilty. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 all four suspects in the case appeared in Jackson County…
JACKSON COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY
Forty-five year old Bobby Walker, Junior has been indicted on sexual battery and molestation charges. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the charges against Walker stem from an alleged incident involving two teenage girls that happened at Walker's home in…
King cake voting contest in Ocean Springs
It’s the time of year again for all things Mardi Gras and that includes delicious king cake. The City of Ocean Springs kicked off their annual king cake voting contest today to get in the spirit. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood…
Petro Chevrolet/Petro Cadillac grand opening in Pascagoula
If you’re looking for a new car to ride in style, the Petro Chevrolet/Petro Cadillac car dealership in Pascagoula may be the place for you. A ribbon cutting took place to kick things off. Owner of the dealership Tony Petro…
Waste Pro rate increase in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs residents who use Waste Pro for their recycling and trash needs can expect a rate increase soon. The $6 increase comes after the city’s decision to continue their garbage service contract with Waste Pro for the city instead…
Pascagoula Mayor running for Southern District Public Commissioner
This morning, a large group of people gathered outside of the Jackson County Courthouse to hear Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell make a big announcement. Mayor Maxwell announced his candidacy for the Southern District Public commissioner. The mayor has prior experience…
Fatal shooting at Lodge Apartment Complex in Pascagoula
A shooting in Pascagoula this morning left one person dead and one suspect in custody. Pascagoula police tell News 25 this shooting happened around 8:30 this morning on Eden Street in the Lodge Apartment Complex. They believe it stemmed from…
Shooting at Pascagoula apartment complex leaves one dead
A quiet apartment complex in Pascagoula was rattled by gunfire early this morning, leaving one person dead. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood is at the Lodge Apartments with the latest.
Shooting at Pascagoula apartment complex leaves one dead
One person is dead after a shooting at a Pascagoula apartment complex this morning. Pascagoula Police Captain Doug Adams said shots were fired around 8:30 a.m. at the Lodge Apartments on 2816 Eden Street next to Colmer Middle School. Twenty-five…
Jackson County Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan
Citizens of Jackson County can expect some better ways to enjoy nature now that the county has laid out the Jackson County Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Master Plan. This plan’s goal is to transform the county into a safe and…
Third suspect arrested in connection with body found in Vancleave
On January 14th, 2019, 61-year-old Steven Wilson Mandeville of Biloxi turned himself in to the Biloxi Police Department for warrants in connection to the body found on Seaman Road in Vancleave. On December 19th, 2018, the body of a white…
Jackson County Animal Shelter adoption event
Over the weekend, the Jackson County Animal Shelter hosted their annual ‘New Year’s Resolution Adoption Event.’ The fourth annual adoption event took place at Kwitzky’s Dugout in downtown Ocean Springs. The event showcased many of the animals available for adoption.…
Scam phone calls in Pascagoula
The Pascagoula Police Department has received reports of scam phone calls claiming to be represented by them. Reports flooded in over the weekend of residents receiving calls from people claiming to be a part of the Pascagoula Police Department and…
Moss Point Mayor speaks on embezzlement arrests of former city empoylees
Two former employees with the City of Moss Point are behind bars today on embezzlement charges that reportedly took place from 2015 to 2016. Kenya Bowens and Lakeshia Benton were arrested Friday by the state auditor’s office on charges of…
Former City of Moss Point employees arrested on embezzlement charges
Two former employees with the City of Moss Point are behind bars today on embezzlement charges that reportedly took place from 2015 to 2016. Kenya Bowens and Lakeshia Benton were both indicted for embezzlement by a grand jury. The former…
Pascagoula officials to propose two new taxes
There has been a lot of confusion on social media on recent legislative proposals for the City of Pascagoula. City officials recently asked the state legislature’s permission to propose two new taxes. One is the hotel/motel tax which allows a…
New District Attorney sworn in
Today, the new district attorney for Jackson, George, and Greene counties took her oath of office. Angel Myers McIlrath was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fulfill the remaining time left in the former DA’s term. Myers McIlrath has qualified…
Guardians of the Flame
With the Coast exchanging their Christmas trees for Mardi Gras beads, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts and Education in Ocean Springs welcomes a piece of great New Orleans tradition. Every year in New Orleans, the Guardians of…
New fire pits available for rent in Ocean Springs
Just in time for the chilly weather, the City of Ocean Springs has finished three out of four of their new beach-side fire pits. After Hurricane Nate, the original fire pits were destroyed. Now, over a year later, the fire…
Allegations against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
A Moss Point alderman has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Moss Point Mayor Mario King. An attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in late December, claiming Mayor King assaulted and threatened him. Moss…
High prices at the Jackson County Tax Collector Office
If you live in Jackson County you may dread getting your license plate tags renewed due to the high price. Waiting in line at the tax collector’s office is never fun, getting a new license plate and tag can be…
Tort claim filed against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
An alderman with the City of Moss Point has filed a half million dollar claim against Mayor Mario King, claiming he was threatened and assaulted during a meeting last month. The claim, filed by Alderman Ennit Morris, states that Mayor…