Jackson County

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…

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…