Jackson County

Vancleave man sentenced to years for sexual abuse

A Vancleave man accused of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl pled guilty to two counts of sexual battery. Twenty-eight year-old Sterling Davidson was sentenced to 30 years in prison with 15 to serve without the possibility of parole followed by…

Ocean Springs man charged with baby’s murder denied bond

The Ocean Springs man charged with the capital murder of a seven-month-old infant is back behind bars after his court appearance today. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke with a neighbor who talked to 27-year-old Michael Harris moments before his arrest…

Man charged with death of a child in Jackson County

An Ocean Springs man has been charged with capital murder after the death of his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby. His initial appearance in court took place this morning. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson was there and has more.

Navy sailor surprises family during school day in Moss Point

A Navy sailor is reunited with family after surprising her niece and nephew during their school day in Moss Point. The heartwarming welcome is all caught on camera. “I missed her. I haven’t seen her in a while.” Returning home…

Incident at the Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula

One thousand pounds of nitrogen oxide was released into the air today in Pascagoula at the Chevron Oil Refinery. Some residents are questioning why they didn’t receive any notification regarding the incident. News 25’s Jaylon Morris went to the refinery…

Manhunt after home invasion in Jackson County

Jackson County deputies are searching for two men accused of trying to break into a home early Wednesday. Sheriff’s deputies, with the help of canine officers, spent many hours searching the area near Morning Glory Road and Old Fort Bayou…

Arrested for capital murder in Ocean Springs

A man has been charged with capital murder after the death of his girlfriend’s seven-month-old baby. Twenty-seven year-old Michael Harris was arrested after the mother of seven-month-old Tanner Cowart returned home to find her son unresponsive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike…

Accidental death of five-year-old Jackson County boy

A five-year-old Jackson County boy died Sunday afternoon after accidentally being run over by a car driven by his mother. The accident happened at a home on Lily Orchard Road in Moss Point at around 2 p.m. on Sunday. Sheriff…

Jackson County Boy Killed After Picking Up Mardi Gras Beads

A five-year old Jackson County boy died Sunday (February 18) afternoon after accidentally being run over by a car driven by his mother. The accident happened at a home on Lilly Orchard Road in Moss Point around 2 Sunday afternoon.…

Arrested for armed robbery

Four Alabama residents including a 15-year-old girl have been charged with armed robbery after reportedly holding up a man in a St. Martin hotel room where the victim thought he was meeting a woman with whom he’d met through social…

Safety Drills and Precautions at Moss Point School District

Moss Point, MS– “This morning, Principal Joe Griffin was notified that a student made a threat to another student yesterday on the way home. Because of the threat of a possible weapon and the incident that occurred in Florida on…

Local frozen treats headed to Philly

As many fans of the Philadelphia Eagles know or might not know, Head Coach Doug Pederson is a big fan of ice cream. Because of Coach Pederson’s love for the frozen treat, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson teamed up with…

Anniversary of Missing sailor in Jackson County

It was Valentine’s Day 1995 when a Navy sailor in Jackson County went missing. According to Pascagoula police, Ronald Duck Jr. was alive during the early morning hours on February 14th, 1995 when he was scheduled to board the U.S.S.…

Keith Davis named Moss Point police chief

The City of Moss Point hires a familiar face as the new police chief. Former Chief Keith Davis was voted in by the Moss Point Board of Alderman this afternoon. Davis will be taking over Moss Point as the city…

North Bay Area Mardi Gras Parade

The annual D’Iberville St. Martin North Bay Area Mardi Gras Parade let the good times roll Sunday afternoon. The parade started around 1 p.m. The route began on Lemoyne Boulevard and ended on Automall Parkway. Rhode Island Native Tina McDevitt…

Ocean Springs Mardi Gras parade rolls through

If you were at the Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade tonight, you may have caught some beads, but did you catch all the action? The streets of downtown Ocean Springs came alive with crowds as the parade began…

Investigation of Disability Education

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a Mississippi woman’s complaint that the state department mishandled an investigation into the education of her disabled child. Parent Lori Roy tells news outlets a Jackson County school changed her 13-year-old son’s individualized…

Remember Coach Hugh Pepper

Sunday morning, former Ocean Springs Head Coach Hugh Pepper died at the age of 88. He passed away with his wife of 63 years Janice by his side. Today in Ocean Springs, the man who started coaching football in Ocean…

Charged with child abuse and neglect

Moss Point police are investigating allegations of felony child abuse and neglect after a five month old was brought in for treatment of flu like symptoms. It was discovered the child was also suffering from multiple fractures to his arm,…

City of Moss Point sets new curfew for minors

Moss Point Mayor Mario King issued a curfew during his board of aldermen meeting last night for anyone under the age of 18. “I want everyone to point fingers at themselves and say what can we do better as a…