Jackson County

Tomato and Watermelon Festival

Every Saturday, the Ocean Springs Farmers Market is open for anyone to come and enjoy. This past Saturday they changed things up a little. Saturday marked the end of tomato season and the beginning of watermelon season for farmers along…

Miss USA builds up S.T.E.A.M. in Vancleave

To make steam you have two options: turn on the heat or visit the FabLab in Vancleave. News 25’s Lindsey Goodwin met up with a special guest, encouraging girls to get involved in math and science. A place where imagination…

Gulf Coast Insurance fraud

Four homeowners with Gulf Coast Insurance in Jackson County have been victims of home insurance fraud. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the complaints. No charges have been filed, but the department advised the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and…

Second suspect sought in Moss Point armed robbery

Moss Point police are now searching for a second suspect in connection with the armed robbery of a Dollar General on Main Street. The first suspect was identified as Dasia Monique of Moss Point. She was arrested. During the investigation,…

PROSECUTORS TALK TO PARENTS

Keeping your children safe is something that is constantly on parents mind. The Lions Club of Ocean Springs decided to educate themselves further on how to do just that. The Lions Club held a meeting where guest speaker Angel Myers-McIlrath…

Body found in Pascagoula

A white male’s body was found this afternoon in the Pascagoula River. News 25’s Veronica Bayona brings us more.

Ocean Springs mayor speaks about computer generated KKK image

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson responded to a Facebook post of a computer illustration of him and other aldermen dressed in Ku Klux Klan attire. In the post, Mayor Dobson, Mike Impey, Rob Blackman, John Gill, Joseph Bellman, and Ken…

Carpenters Union family picnic

The Carpenters Union gathered on Saturday at their Moss Point training center to host their annual family picnic. They host this event annually to celebrate the accomplishments of members, apprentices, and the joiner men. The union teaches carpentry at this…

Amateur Radio Field Day

Amateur Radio is something that becomes very useful during natural disasters. The Amateur Radio Association of Jackson County got together on Saturday to participate in a nationwide field day to promote Amateur Radio and the importance of it. The men…

Charged in connection with Moss Point shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital yesterday in Moss Point. Twenty-four year-old Korey Williams was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a dwelling, and domestic violence. Williams…

Three dead dogs found in Pascagoula home

The Pascagoula Police Department found three dead dogs and rescued eight others when responding to a complaint last Thursday. A process server visiting a home located in the 2700 block of Fernwood Avenue called police when they detected a strong…

Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours

Alligator safety is something that seldom crosses our minds. Tim Parker works in the wild as a boat captain and tour guide at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch and Tours in Moss Point. While some may say he puts his life…

Auto burglary arrests in Gautier

Officers Allen Weaver and James Parker, with the Gautier Police Department, were called to Springridge Road at 4:37 a.m. this morning, in reference to an Auto Burglary. While responding, the officers were able to identify and subsequently arrest two suspects,…

U.S. District Judge dismisses State Flag case in Ocean Springs

A United States District Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the City of Ocean Springs’ decision to fly the state flag on municipal properties, based on what the court has deemed a ‘lack of subject matter jurisdiction.’ The lawsuit…

Fort Bayou Bridge stuck open

This morning around 9:30, there was an accident on the grate of Fort Bayou Bridge in Ocean Springs and the bridge was also stuck open. Ocean Springs police closed the northbound lane heading over the bridge for about 45 minutes…

Vancleave woman charged in death of infant son

A Vancleave woman is charged with the June 14th death of her infant son. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 28-year-old Elizabeth Marie Barhonovich is charged with second degree murder. The sheriff says ten-month-old Kash Barhonovich died after being left in his…

Moss Point Tigerettes take on Macy’s Parade

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is a holiday tradition for millions of families and the world famous Rockettes won’t be the only ones high kicking at this year’s parade. The Moss Point Tigerettes have been invited to…

Former Three Doors Down bass player arrested

The original bass player for the band Three Doors Down is behind bars today in the Jackson County Jail on multiple charges. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 46-year-old Todd Harrell was arrested today at his home after an alarm went off.…

Ten-month old boy found dead in Jackson County

A ten month old boy was found dead in Jackson County this afternoon. According to Jackson County authorities, it is believed the boy was found inside of a car on Jean Street in Latimer and pronounced dead on the scene…

Pipe bombs found in Jackson County Home

Authorities have confirmed that a Jackson County resident discovered pipe bombs in his home. The man, who lives in the home located in the 15,000 block of Big Ridge Road, came across a chest full of explosives inside the house.…