Jackson County

String of car fires in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of car fires that happened early this morning. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 2:45 a.m. two cars were burned while parked at a house in the Latimer community. At around 5 a.m.…

Jackson County FabLab open house

It’s time for back to the lab with the Jackson County FabLab. They will be holding an open house in Vancleave tomorrow to let the community know their doors are open to more than just students. Since the FabLab’s staff…

Local Coca-Cola union members on day two of strike

Coca-Cola employees are on day two of their strike against what they claim is unfair labor practices. It’s been no ordinary work week for Coca-Cola employees. Instead of delivering Coca-Cola products to businesses around South Mississippi, the local union, Teamsters…

Ocean Springs community pep rally

Last year, the Ocean Springs community pep rally rained out. This year was all sunshine and a good time at Greyhound Stadium. Students had the opportunity to put their favorite, or in this case not so favorite, teachers in the…

Visitor bleachers demolished at Greyhound Stadium

The visitor bleachers at Greyhound Stadium in Ocean Springs are in the process of being taken down for safety reasons. The visitor bleachers on the opposite side of the home team side will be replaced. The high school will accommodate…

Community pep rally in Ocean Springs

This evening, people in the Ocean Springs community plan to pack Greyhound Stadium for a community pep rally. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Ocean Springs to check out the fun.

Mississippi Senator Wiggins at Lions Club meeting

During this time of increased political involvement, State Senator Brice Wiggins made a few announcements today at the Lions Club weekly meeting in Ocean Springs. Senator Wiggins says many people on the Coast may not think they are being heard…

Coca-Cola employees go on strike

Coca-Cola workers in Ocean Springs say they’re unhappy with the wages and claim unfair labor practices so they decided to take a stand. Today, instead of walking into work, they took to the streets in front of the plant to…

REMEMBERING FORMER POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL WHITMORE

The City of Pascagoula is mourning the loss of former police Chief Michael Whitmore. He died Tuesday at the age of 70. News 25's Lindsey Goodwin has more on how he's being remembered by family, friends, and the city. A…

Pascagoula city budget update

The City of Pascagoula is now looking for a solution after a forensic audit revealed a $14 million shortfall in the city’s budget. The city will now be increasing revenue and cutting expenses in order to work towards stabilizing their…

Potential Coca-Cola employee strike could affect Ocean Springs

Anonymous tips tell News 25 local Coca-Cola employees could potentially be going on strike affecting the branches in Mobile and Ocean Springs. Anonymous tips tell News 25 the strike is about fair wages. An agreement with Coca-Cola expired on July…

Moss Point School District aiming high for new school year

All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…

Alleged murder suspect surrenders in Pascagoula

This afternoon an alleged murder suspect surrendered to authorities after barricading himself inside a home in Pascagoula. U.S. Marshals along with the Pascagoula Police Department and Jackson and George County sheriff negotiated with a California murder suspect for nearly three…

Diabetes prevention program

A healthier lifestyle may just be a phone call away. Singing River Health System will be offering a diabetes prevention program starting September 10th. The year-long program will take place at the Singing River Healthplex in Pascagoula and will be…

Police practice school safety in Pascagoula

Students will head back to school soon and one local high school is taking extra measures for its students and faculty. Pascagoula police surrounded Pascagoula High School Wednesday morning preparing for the worst, but thankfully this time bulletproof vests and…

Lightning causes fire at Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church

Lightning struck a church this morning in Pascagoula, causing it to catch fire. According to the Pascagoula Fire Department, around 9:30 this morning, neighbors told officials that a lightning strike hit the steeple of Ingalls Avenue Baptist Church. No injuries…

Fatal accident in Vancleave

Police in Jackson County are investigating a car accident that left one woman dead. Sheriff’s deputies responded to Fox Ridge Drive in Vancleave shortly after 5 p.m. when they found 56-year-old Ocean Springs resident Lori Duhon inside a gray Toyota…

Southern Youth Commission March

A newly formed group, the Southern Youth Commission, came together on Saturday to do a march in protest of the state flag being flown in front of Ocean Springs City Hall. A year ago, when Mayor Shea Dobson was elected,…

‘Bring it to the floor’ dance competition

Children in Ocean Springs put on their dancing shoes today and showcased their best moves at the ninth annual ‘Bring it to the Floor’ dance competition. The show was held at the Ocean Springs Civic Center and marked the end…

Ingalls Shipbuilding hiring skilled workers

The largest employer in Mississippi, Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, is looking to fill 500 positions by the end of the year. Ingalls has been awarded several contracts to build ships for the U.S. military and is looking for skilled people…

Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula uniform giveaway

The school year is coming up fast and with that comes many expenses for parents. The Junior Auxilary of Pascagoula is doing something to help. The Junior Auxiliary is holding their second annual uniform closet at the Family Interactive Center…

One Coast Ambassador of the Year

This morning at the IP Casino in Biloxi, the One Coast for Jackson County Committee awarded John Hairston the second annual One Coast Ambassador of the Year Award. Dozens of people gathered at the IP Casino early Tuesday morning to…

Jackson County fatal accident victims identified

Today the Mississippi Highway Patrol released the names of the two people killed in a collision yesterday in Jackson County. Eighty-nine year-old Henry Germany and 87-year-old Rubby Nell Germany of Lucedale died after their vehicle was hit while attempting to…