Jackson County

FabLab grand opening

The grand opening of the FabLab in Jackson County took place Thursday. Students in Jackson County will be able to think, create, and innovate at the new FabLab facility. FabLab Manager Scott Beebe envisioned the $1.6 million investment a year…

Domestic violence charge dismissed

No charges for Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife Natasha in a domestic violence case that surfaced months ago. The two showed up in court Thursday, both facing domestic violence charges and simple assault charges after an incident…

National School Walkout: Ocean Springs High

This morning, dozens of Ocean Springs High School students gathered together in the school’s courtyard to take part in the nationwide School Walkout. “We shouldn’t have to live in fear enough is enough.” One month since the massacre of 17…

Ocean Springs students organize walk-out

Tomorrow, thousands of students, teachers, and administrators around the nation will walk out of their classroom to take a stand against violence. The initiative comes a month after the Parkland, Florida school shooting and will honor the seventeen victims who…

New commerce center in Gautier

A new commerce center is coming to Gautier. Mayor Phil Torjusen announced the project at a chamber meeting at Shell Landing this morning. The Chamber of Commerce hopes this development will continue to diversify business in Gautier. Mayor Torjusen tells…

School walk out in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs

Tomorrow, thousands of students, teachers, and administrators around the nation will walk out of their classrooms. This is to honor the victims of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Ocean Springs and Pascagoula high school students both plan to take part…

Phone scam involving police and fire donations in Jackson County

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public about a scam involving donations for police and firefighters. Two sheriff’s deputies received phone calls from two different organizations. The callers say they represent American Police Alliance and American Police Officers…

Ralph Johnson sails away

This morning, the guided missile destroyer Ralph Johnson sailed away from Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. Last November, the destroyer was delivered to the U.S. Navy. This ship is named to honor Ralph Johnson. He was awarded the Medal of Honor…

Young Moss Point female kidnapped and sexually assaulted

Moss Point police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Moss Point High School student at gunpoint Wednesday morning. Moss Point police launched an investigation into this case after the young student confessed to a…

Young Moss Point female kidnapped and sexually assaulted

Moss Point police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Moss Point High School student at gunpoint Wednesday morning. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Moss Point with more on this story.

Arrested for aggravated assault and sexual battery

A Gautier man has been arrested after a woman claims she was sexually and physically assaulted at gunpoint in Ocean Springs this morning. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 41-year-old Dion Neal turned himself into Jackson County authorities a few…

Gautier High School wins national grant

NBC is putting their money where their drama is and giving $500,000 to 50 high school theatre departments to celebrate the premiere of RISE, a new series that revolves around a small-town high school theatre program. This morning, Gautier High…

Lovelace Drugstore Ceremony

The Lovelace Drugstore groundbreaking ceremony took place this afternoon in Ocean Springs. The long-awaited move from Garden’s Pharmacy and Compounding to the 92-year-old space will take place this summer. Mayor Shea Dobson as well as others involved with this project…

Moss Point students get history lesson

Magnolia schools have existed since 1902 and three structures have been built and torn down or burned down since then. The current Magnolia Middle School was built on the same site in Moss Point in 2013. Today, members of the…

Moss Point Crime Stoppers tips increase in 2018

This year, the violence surrounding the City of Moss Point has made headlines, but the community’s involvement in trying to solve these crimes has seen an increase. Lori Massey, the coordinator of Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, tells News 25 that…

Moss Point’s 100 Men meeting

Tonight, a local Moss Point group dedicated to serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth met for their second meeting of the month. “I’m trying to create leaders, to run with a vision to get our community back.” Derrick…

Ocean Springs students are turning fish poop into food

The aquaponics program at Ocean Springs High School is one of only two programs of its kind in the state of Mississippi. Students in the program are growing plants and getting an education on environmental issues. It all starts with…

Moss Point 100 Men meeting

Moss Point’s 100 Men, a local group serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth, will meet tonight for one of their community meetings. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Moss Point Recreational Center with more on tonight’s agenda.

Keith Davis not accepting police chief position

Chief of Marine Patrol with the Department of Marine Resource Keith Davis will no longer be accepting the position as police chief with the city of Moss Point. Mayor Mario King says Keith Davis made his decision known tonight during…

Fatal accident in Jackson County

On 2-23-2018, The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated a fatal crash in Jackson County that occurred on Highway 57 southbound, near High Point Road, at approximately 4:00pm, which claimed the life of one woman. Upon arriving it appeared a 21 year…