Jackson County

Star travels to Coast to support Salvation Army

The Salvation Army helps hundreds of people in our community every year. Tonight was all about giving back to the organization at a big fundraiser in Jackson County. It’s the Salvation Army’s mission to help change lives for the better…

Salvation Army Fundraiser

County singer Jimmy Wayne is warming up to play at the Salvation Army’s Fundraiser tonight. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson has more.

Singing for the Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provides more than one million services each year to residents in South Mississippi. Tonight, country music singer Jimmy Wayne will take center stage to entertain and serve as keynote speaker at one of the nonprofit’s biggest fundraisers…

Charged with accessory after the fact

Octavia Williams-Biggs was arrested by the Pascagoula Police Department. A warrant was issued for her arrest for her involvement in the homicide of Lorenzo Biggs. She’s been charged with accessory after the fact. Those charges may be upgraded in the…

Suspect in fatal Pascagoula shooting turns himself in

The primary suspect in a fatal shooting that happened last Friday at a home on Dupont Avenue in Pascagoula turned himself into the police today. According to Captain Doug Adams, Rouvell Thigpen, also known as Rudy Thigpen, turned himself into…

Singing for the Salvation Army

The lights will be shining brightly in Pascagoula tomorrow as a famous country singer with strings to the Salvation Army takes center stage at a fundraiser for the nonprofit at the Hilton Garden Inn. News 25’s Toni Miles has more…

Suspects wanted for armed robbery

Gautier police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last night at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Gautier. Around 11 p.m., officers were called to the scene where they found the victim bound to a chair in the restaurant’s office.…

Moss Point shooting suspect wanted

Moss Point police are actively looking for the man behind a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at 4827 Tanner Street. The suspect is believed to be 30-year-old David Jones. He’s described as a 5’7 160 pound black male. He currently…

Police respond to alleged shooting in Pascagoula

The Pascagoula Police Department is currently investigating the scene of a shooting. The police department responded to a call of shots fired at 3:45 p.m. on Whitmore Street. The situation is active and we have a team working to gather…

Ingalls hosts shipbuilding academy open house

Today, high school juniors interested in joining the maritime industry were invited to the shipbuilder academy’s open house hosted by Ingalls Shipbuilding. Shipbuilder academy alum Alex Fuller said, “Electrical, pipe, insulation, and there’s just multiple craft opportunities for the shipyard…

Ingalls hosts shipbuilding academy open house

High school students interested in joining the maritime industry are getting a shot at that dream through a shipbuilder’s academy open house hosted by Ingalls Shipbuilding. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Maritime Training Academy with more information on…

Man found dead in car in St. Martin

Jackson County Coroner Vicki Broadus has confirmed the cause of death of 27-year-old Darryl Richardson Jr. is from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. At around 3:30 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling the area of the Lemoyne Plaza in St. Martin…

Gautier Rotary Club Student Scholarship Golf Tournament

What better way to spend your weekend than swinging the golf clubs to raise money for student scholarships along the Coast? The Gautier Rotary Club is set to host their 31st annual Student Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Shell Landing…

Hot Air balloon visits Vancleave Lower Elementary

Something you don’t see every day is a hot air balloon in South Mississippi, but students at Vancleave Lower Elementary had the chance today to see one in action. Hundreds of students at Vancleave Lower Elementary took learning outside the…

Planning for Prayer

Prayer: desperate words uttered as disaster strikes, a quiet tearful appeal at the bedside of a sick loved one. Does prayer work? We put this question to Coast leaders who believe so and they are walking out their faith, lending…

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Port of Pascagoula

United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith says the needs of local industry leaders are high on her agenda after a visit to the Port of Pascagoula today. The recently appointed senator was touring the Port of Pascagoula and attending meetings at…

Rejuvenation Station in Moss Point

Today marks a special day for the City of Moss Point as the town celebrates its 117th birthday. Moss Point Mayor Mario King has big plans for the city and tells News 25 going forward the city will focus on…

Legacy of Lovers Lane tree lives on in sculpture

Months have passed since the well-known Lovers Lane tree was cut down, but the legacy of the popular tree is still living on in Ocean Springs. An artist took logs from the Lovers Lane tree to create a sea turtle…

Assistant principal shares past alcohol addiction

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence drinking causes 88,000 deaths a year. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke to an assistant principal in Ocean Springs who has an inspiring story for…

1699 Weekend of Discovery

The City of Ocean Springs was founded in the year 1699. Now, more than 320 years later, the Historical Society of Ocean Springs and locals plan to celebrate this weekend at Fort Maurepas Park on Front Beach. Some of the…

Volunteers install HVAC units in Gautier

Trinity House in Gautier will feel a whole lot cooler after this morning and it is all thanks to a good deed done by multiple heating and air contractors. Contractors from across the Coast volunteered their time to install new…

New vet clinic opens at Jackson County Animal Shelter

The Jackson County Animal Shelter stays close to full capacity all year long. Now, all the shelter’s animals have better access to healthcare since the official grand opening of the new on-site veterinary clinic. Hurley Ray the dog may not…

Bayview Gourmet closes its doors

After 20 years, a much loved restaurant, Bayview Gourmet, will be closing its doors. The staple eatery in Ocean Springs served their last meals today and long-time manager Tracey Stanley tells News 25 the building will now be up for…