Jackson County

Renew our Rivers Campaign

There’s power in numbers. Workers with several Coast power companies and other South Mississippi businesses hit the waters of the lower Pascagoula River today in a combined effort to renew our rivers. Power lines overhead, the sparkling Pascagoula River below,…

Saddling up for the rodeo in Vancleave

Looking to get roped in this weekend or would you like to round up the family for an up close view of bareback riding, steer wrestling, cowgirls, barrel racing, and more? Make your way to the Vancleave Arena tonight for…

SoSo Strong Foundation launches in Ocean Springs

Kids at the Little Children’s Park in Ocean Springs had their very own ‘glow wild’ party and it was all for a good cause. Tonight, Angel and Josh Myers launched the SoSo Strong Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in honor of…

Celebrating 40 years of service at Ingalls

After 40 years of service to Ingalls Shipbuilding, 46 workers will be inducted as master shipbuilders tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center. “What you do today matters and it does matter because you never know if you’re going to build…

Abandoned puppies found at Jackson County Animal Shelter

This morning, four newborn puppies were found outside the gate at Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier. The abandoned puppies were found by the staff covered in hundreds of fleas and two of the puppies had already died. However, the…

Vietnam War Commemoration Service in Ocean Springs

The Vietnam Memorial in Ocean Springs honors over 660 veterans who died or went missing from action in Vietnam. With Memorial Day coming up, it’s fitting for the Daughters of the American Revolution to have a memorial service to honor…

Charged with aggravated assault

On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Moss Point Police Investigator’s with the Assistance of the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team arrested Tony Maurice Shoots on the charge of Aggravated Assault. The arrest was in reference to fight which occurred early Sunday…

See ya in 50 years Ocean Springs

Mark your calendars for the year 2068. Students and teachers at Pecan Park Elementary in Ocean Springs buried a time capsule this afternoon. Over five hundred students from kindergarten through third grade each took turns pouring dirt on the capsule.…

Ocean Springs man sets state record for Almaco Jack

The Commission on Marine Resources on Tuesday approved a new conventional tackle state record for Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana). Lonnie Carroll of Ocean Springs set the record with a fish that weighed 35 pounds, 2.4 ounces. The previous record was…

City of Ocean Springs celebrates Restaurant Week

The City of Ocean Springs has dubbed the month of May as ‘Food Month.’ This week, the city is holding ‘Restaurant Week’ which is an event celebrating the city’s culinary culture by offering a chance for locals and travelers to…

Government Street Quick Stop robbery

Ocean Springs police arrested 18-year-old Zishon Hunt for robbery that took place at Government Street Quick Stop late Saturday night. A victim claims that once he entered the store, he was confronted by Hunt and when the victim left, Hunt…

Active shooter safety training at Ocean Springs High School

School shootings are something no one ever wants to go through. It’s necessary to be prepared at all times. Saturday, Acadian Ambulance and Jackson County Public Safety agencies teamed up with Ocean Springs High School drama club in active shooter…

Jackson County man charged with aggravated domestic assault

A man in Jackson County is charged with aggravated domestic assault after reportedly holding a woman hostage at gunpoint early Saturday morning. Twenty-seven year-old Steven Harris gave himself up to the police after a five hour standoff inside a home…

Man beat, robbed at gunpoint in Ocean Springs

A patient at the Ocean Springs Hospital contacted the Ocean Springs Police Department to report that he was robbed at gunpoint at Fort Bayou Apartments. The victim claims that he went to the wrong apartment just before two black males…

Arrests made, shots fired at Boots N Spurs

On Saturday, officers from the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the downtown area in regards to shots possibly fired after an altercation that took place inside of Boots N Spurs. Officers were directed to a location in the parking…

Celebrating Older American’s Month

Today, the Jackson County Civic Action Committee celebrated the Senior Citizen community at the Moss Point Riverfront. The event was held in conjunction with Older Americans Month which highlights the many ways in which older adults make a difference in…

Ocean Springs man arrested for auto burglary

An Ocean Springs man has been arrested and charged with auto burglary after stealing a pistol from a man’s truck. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell reports that 37-year-old Robert Williams was arrested after a man reported his pistol missing when…

Local officers raise awareness for the Special Olympics

Today, law enforcement in Jackson County started the morning by running for a good cause. Moss Point, Pascagoula, Gautier, and Ocean Springs police officers raised awareness for the Special Olympics through the 2018 Torch Run. Since Monday, officers have been…

Ocean Springs High School ranked first in state

Three Mississippi high schools are being recognized among the top schools in the nation. One of them is Ocean Springs High School. In the 2018, US News Best High School Rankings, Ocean Springs High School along with Lewisburg and Petal…

81-year-old grandma graduating college

A Vancleave grandmother is living out a life-long dream all before her 82nd birthday. Eighty-one year-old Barbara Ann Smith will walk across the stage and graduate college in Biloxi tonight. At almost 82-years-old, Vancleave resident Barbara Ann Smith is graduating…

Drunk driver leaves car in pond in Pascagoula

This morning a vehicle driven by a drunk driver in Pascagoula ended up in the IG Levy Park pond. No one was injured, but Pascagoula police stated on their Facebook page that “this is the harsh reality of drinking and…

Coffee with a Cop

This morning, for the first time this year, residents in Jackson County had a chance to meet some of the faces behind the blue line. A handful of Jackson County deputies came together at the Flooring Mart Home Design Center…

Golf cart use on public streets in Ocean Springs

Golf carts are not just being used on the course anymore. Yesterday, Ocean Springs City Council approved an ordinance allowing the operation of golf carts on public streets within city limits starting May 31st. Golf carts may be operated only…