Jackson County

Bob Boyte Honda Dealership coming to Moss Point

Residents of Moss Point can expect a new Honda dealership to hit the city soon. Bob Boyte Honda will be located past the Wendy’s and Burger King off the 63 corridor. The dealership will contribute to the tax base and…

Ocean Springs wins in court to fly state flag

A federal appeals court will not revive a lawsuit that tried to block Ocean Springs from flying the state flag that includes the confederate battle emblem. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is upholding a district judge’s decision that…

Juvenile arrested for aggravated assault in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs police responded to Westbrook Street at the Westgate Apartments for a complaint of a firearm possibly being discharged. After arriving on scene, officers were advised of an incident between two juveniles that led to a firearm being discharged.…

A look into the 2019 Legislative Session

During the legislative review, lawmakers spoke about the success of the special session that took place this summer and said they are ready to tackle new issues as they move into the upcoming session. The session will begin on January…

Local and state leaders reach to election results

Last night’s election results were at the top of the agenda at this morning’s legislative preview at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. There were mixed emotions from local and state leaders as they weighed in on the outcome. Senator Brice…

Moss Point police need help identifying suspect

Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley is asking the public’s help identifying the driver allegedly involved in a home invasion Sunday morning on Frederick Street. Chief Ashley says detectives have spoken to the owner and currently need help looking to…

Moss Point home invasion leaves one dead

Moss Point police have identified the teenager who was shot and killed Sunday morning after a reported home invasion on Frederick Street. Authorities say the owner, 25-year-old Michael Richardson Jr., reported seeing an unknown person knock at his door and…

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday was packed with shoppers along the Gulf Coast. With Black Friday in the rearview mirror, many local shops celebrated Small Business Saturday this weekend. All around the Gulf Coast shoppers came out in search of some major…

Fatal shooting in Moss Point

One man is dead after attempting to rob a home in Moss Point Sunday. The incident happened early yesterday morning on Frederick Street at 8:03 a.m. where officers responded to a report of shots fired. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon…

Restoring the fish population

Good news for people who love to fish: almost 100,000 new fish were added to local waters. From the lab to the bayou, these fish have traveled a long way. They’re called spotted sea trout and the University of Southern…

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway

The South Mississippi community is continuing their giving spirit and helping out low income families with their Thanksgiving needs. Tonight, the Distinguished Gentleman of Ocean Springs along with the Krewe Unique Mardi Gras organization and the Xi Zeta Lambda chapter…

Coffee with a Cop in Ocean Springs

This morning in Ocean Springs, police officers and Crime Stoppers gathered at Buzzy’s Breakfast Joint for ‘Coffee with a Cop.’ Adam Carter, an investigator with the Ocean Springs Police Department, tells News 25 the officers and Crime Stoppers wanted to…

Sponsor sign comes to Little Children’s Park in Ocean Springs

This morning, Disability Connection in Ocean Springs unveiled a new sponsor sign for the Little Children’s Park Project. The playground at the Little Children’s Park has universally designed structures for kids and adults with or without disabilities to all be…

Stan Lee’s influence on local comic book store

It’s been three days since Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee passed away at the age of 95. The writer created some of the most well-known superheroes including Spider-Man and the Hulk. News 25 spoke to Three Alarm Comics in St.…

Vancleave mom sentenced to 20 years for infant hot car death

Jackson County resident Elizabeth Marie Barhonovich, 29, pled guilty on November 15, 2018 to Manslaughter for the death of her 10 month old son. The incident occurred in Vancleave, Mississippi on June 14, 2018.  The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigated…

Holiday shrimp boil at Bozo’s Too Restaurant

This afternoon, the Bacot McCarty Foundation, Bozo’s Too Restaurant, and F.E.B. Distributing kicked-off the holiday season at the 3rd annual Holiday Shrimp Boil. All three organizers of the event will distribute $40,000 to $50,000 in funds to local non-profit agencies.…

Hospice of Light tree planting ceremony

Singing River Health System’s Hospice of Light held their annual tree planting ceremony today. Shoveling dirt may not seem like something that can help you grieve, but it can mean so much for people like Linda Ross, who lost her…

Arrest made in 2014 Ocean Springs rape

An arrest had been made in connection with the November 2014 sexual assault that took place on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bay Bridge. Ocean Springs police say DNA evidence led them to 32-year-old Aaron McMillian of American Fork, Utah. Authorities say he…

Honoring veterans at Vancleave High School

Vancleave High School has been honoring veterans in a special annual ceremony longer than some of their students have been alive. A sea of red, white, and blue, and a patriotic salute as veterans took a front row seat at…

One dead after vehicle crash in Jackson County

This morning, the Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash that occurred on Highway 57 northbound near Waltman Road in Jackson County, claiming the life of one woman. Officials say upon arriving it appeared a blue 2004 Nissan Armada, driven…