Jackson County

The City of Moss Point discusses recent violence

Today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a press conference to discuss the recent violence plaguing the City of Moss Point. His call for change comes after three people were shot during a home invasion during a Super Bowl party,…

Caller scams in Jackson County

According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, some citizens are reporting to the sheriff’s office that they are getting calls from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s representative. The caller tells people they either owe outstanding fines or have a warrant…

Mayor King address violent crime in Moss Point

Last night, there was another shooting in Moss Point, this time on Washington Drive. Police say a man showed up to Singing River Hospital with a gunshot wound overnight. He’s listed in stable condition. On the heels of the recent…

East Central running back commits to South Alabama

A strong student in the classroom and a once-in-a-generation talent on the gridiron, Tony Brown’s lack of division I offers had been baffling after his record-setting career at East Central High School, but this weekend that finally changed. Yesterday, Mississippi’s…

Local nonprofit donates Cuddle Cot to Singing River Hospital

Imagine being able to spend just a few more moments with your stillborn baby. That is now possible thanks to a local non-profit that just donated a Cuddle Cot to Pascagoula’s Singing River Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit. News 25’s…

Gautier Night Parade

Gautier Men’s Club has stepped up its game this year when it comes to Mardi Gras parades. The Gautier Mardi Gras Night Parade will roll out at 7 p.m. Saturday night. According to parade officials, they plan to be slow…

St. Alphonsus teacher’s birthday celebration

Today was a very special day in Ocean Springs at St. Alphonsus Catholic School. Teacher Ms. Loraine Schneider turned 86-years-old. Her students took the time today to wish her a happy birthday. It was only fitting that Ms. Loraine Schneider’s…

Was young Gautier mother left to die by her friends?

Police are investigating a shooting that left a young mother dead Monday night in Gautier. Twenty-seven-year-old Taleya Guy was found dead after a shooting at the College Villa Apartments and her close friend tells News 25 the group she was…

Fire Department Training

Fire Fighters are working to develop a better and more effective response. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more about the special training.

Jackson County State of the County

2018 will bring more funding for projects to the Jackson County area. Today, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the State of the County Address which focused on county improvement projects. Industry and economic development was the focus at today’s State…

Lamenda Hase wins OS School District’s Teacher of the Year

Ocean Springs High School’s Lamenda Hase is the 2018 winner for the District Teacher of the Year. The history teacher has been teaching for five years at Ocean Springs High School. Hase tells her students on their first day of…

2018 ‘MOPS’ Shoe Drive

You can make a difference in the lives of others and all it will cost you is an old pair of shoes. The Ocean Springs chapter of Mothers of Pre-Schoolers is asking you to clean out your closet for their…

3rd Annual Mardi Gras Mambo!

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Leslie Bucklar and Kim Davis about the Mardi Gras Mambo at the Lyman Community Center Thursday Feb. 8th 10 am to 2 pm.

DEADLY SHOOTING

Gautier police are now investigating a deadly shooting that occurred over night that left one woman dead... Last night shots were fired at the college villa apartments on Ladnier Road. Police were back on the scene this morning around 8…

Harbor Freight Tools Ribbon Cutting

This morning at 8 am the ribbon will be cut for harbor freight tools in Gautier. The 15,000 square foot store will open on U.S. 90 in the old NFL Home Center site and will create 35-40 jobs in the…

Search for man and stolen vehicle in Jackson County

Around 4:30 a.m., a search for a man and a stolen vehicle near the Mississippi-Alabama state line was suspended. Mobile police were chasing a man driving a stolen vehicle through Mobile County early this morning. The man then crossed over…

Jackson County crash victim identified

The victim in Sunday morning’s fatal accident in the Big Point Community has been identified. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department says 17-year-old Jasmine Pierce of Ocean Springs was the victim who died at the scene after her car went off…

Well Known Jackson County Leader Passes Away

First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pascagoula-Moss Point sadly announced today that Stewart Ramsay, Chairman of the Board and longtime President/Chief Executive Officer, passed away after a lengthy battle with health complications. “Our entire association mourns the loss of…

Armed robbery arrest in Jackson County

One man has turned himself in for an armed robbery that happened on December 20th, 2017. The armed robbery involved two men in the Gulf Park Estates community of Ocean Springs. On December 26th, Walker Wells turned himself in and…

Three teens arrested, charged as adults in Jackson County

Three Jackson County teenagers have been charged as adults after barging into a home on New Year’s night. Seventeen-year-old Bryan Smith and 15-year-olds Keaton Taylor and Chandler Dixon were arrested this afternoon and charged with home invasion after reportedly kicking…

Jackson County Animal Shelter calendar

The New Year is only days a way and that means it is time to get your 2018 calendars. This year, the Jackson County Animal Shelter can help you with that purchase. The animal shelters 2018 calendar is now for…