Longtime Jackson County supervisor Melton Harris dies
Jackson County officials confirmed to News 25 that District 2 Supervisor Melton Harris has died. He was 75. Harris died at his home on Tuesday morning. The cause of death…
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Two charged in theft at Ocean Springs convenience store
A man trying to sell cigarettes door-to-door after a convenience store was robbed has been charged in connection with the case. Ocean Springs police said in a press release that on Thursday, a report was filed of a commercial burglary…
Bicyclist killed in collision in Gautier
Gautier Police are investigating an early morning accident that left a bicyclist dead. Police posted on their Facebook page that the bicyclist was hit while traveling on U.S. 90 near Suter Road. Anyone with…
The Sands Development in Ocean Springs ordered to be demolished
An Ocean Springs townhouse development must be demolished after not complying with zoning and structural spacing laws. Controversy is once again stirring in Ocean Springs over…
New mayor talks about plans for the City of Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor Dr. Jay Willis and council members Tuesday evening at City Hall. Republican Jay…
Pascagoula mayor and council swearing-in ceremony
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members this evening at City Hall. Republican Jay Willis ran unopposed for this year’s…
Jackson County tax-forfeited land auction kicks off Wednesday
Jackson County starts their land auction tomorrow. The bidding process begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow, July 7th, and all bids must be received no later than 11:59 p.m.…
Fort Bayou Drawbridge to temporarily close Thursday night
The temporary night closure for the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Jackson County set to start Tuesday night continues Thursday night. The bridge closed Wednesday at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday morning and then it will be closed again starting…
Charges upgraded in Jackson County drive-by shooting
Charges have been upgraded for the 17-year-old who was arrested in a drive-by shooting that happened July 2nd. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Erick Martin, of Biloxi, was arrested Friday…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department sends off DNA samples of Baby Jane Doe II
On June 28th, 1988, two men fishing in the Pascagoula River near the wildlife management area in Wade found an infant’s body, which…
Fort Bayou Drawbridge to close July 6th and 7th at night
The Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Jackson County will have temporary night closures this week. During those overnight closures, crews will be pouring concrete and lifting…
Blue Moon Art Project Contest
The Blue Moon Art Project contest is back ahead of the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. Now is your time to enter for a chance to win $2,000 and more.…
Swearing in of Ocean Springs mayor and aldermen
A month after general municipal elections finalized new city governments across South Mississippi, newly elected officials are beginning to take the oath of office and step into their…
Body of Baby Jane Doe II found in 1988 in Jackson County exhumed
Thirty-three years after the autopsy was performed on a newborn baby girl found in the Pascagoula River, Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators exhumed her body Wednesday. On June 28th, 1988, two men fishing in the Pascagoula River near the wildlife management…
Swearing in to serve the people of Gautier
The City of Gautier swears in the mayor and council who will serve the city for the next four years. Former Councilman for Ward Three Independent Casey Vaughan…
City of Ocean Springs Fireworks Display on Sunday, July 4th
Ocean Springs, MS: The Fireworks Display for Independence Day will take place on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at approximately 8:30pm. Fireworks will be launched from an area near Jackson Avenue and Front Beach Dr. For the safety of citizens there…
Third suspect in shooting death of Moss Point man taken into custody
A third suspect wanted in connection with the May 27 shooting death of a man on Lilly Circle was taken into custody Tuesday morning. Moss Point Police posted on its Facebook page that Jamichael Jacquiz Jenkins was taken into custody…
200-year-old oak tree in Ocean Springs causing issues
A 200-year-old live oak tree in Ocean Springs is causing controversy. The tree is presenting safety concerns leaving many stumped on whether the tree should be cut down.…
Ocean Springs Planet Fitness grand reopening event
Ocean Springs Planet Fitness is celebrating club updates with a members welcome back event. Ocean Springs Planet Fitness opened its doors for a reopening after upgrading the facility and…
1-10 eastbound lanes blocked on Pascagoula Bridge due to vehicle fire near EXIT 68
According to MDOT, a vehicle fire on I-10 before MS 613 / Moss Point / Pascagoula EX 68 in Jackson County has ALL eastbound lanes BLOCKED on the Pascagoula River Bridge. https://twitter.com/MississippiDOT/status/1409613436707917833
Swimming lessons at the YMCA
According to the Red Cross, drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States. In an effort to save lives, the YMCA in Ocean Springs holds swimming…
Listen! Ocean Springs' Katelyn Perry captures preliminary talent competition at Miss Mississippi
Katelyn Perry of Ocean Springs said she knew when she heard Miss Virginia Caressa Cameron sing "Listen" from the Broadway show "Dreamgirls" that she would someday sing it on the pageant stage, too. That happened Thursday night at the Miss…
Moss Point man faces capital murder charge in death of toddler
A Moss Point man is facing capital murder charges after the death of a toddler. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that James Garland Ward, 27, brought a 20-month-old female to Singing River Hospital. The child…
Boil water alert continues in the City of Ocean Springs
For the second day in a row, thousands of Ocean Springs residents were forced to boil their water due to E. coli bacteria detected in the water.…