Jackson County

Jackson County mayoral trip to the White House

Jackson County is home to two of the youngest mayors in the state of Mississippi, but that isn’t stopping them from being heard on a national level. News 25’s Tanner Stewart has more on their upcoming trip to the nation’s…

Woman wanted in Jackson County

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is requesting information to identify the person and vehicle pictured. Authorities say she is wanted for petty larceny and possible credit card fraud. Contact Crime Stoppers if you know her identity. If your tip leads to…

Tornado and flood response in Jackson County

Red Cross volunteers have responded to a tornado in Gautier and flash flooding in the Pascagoula area. Other Red Crossers are responding to weather events in the Hattiesburg and Petal area. No other information available at this time.

Public meeting for redevelopment in Jackson County

The Jackson County Planning Commission held a meeting tonight that could affect your lot. The purpose of the meeting was to address any concerns and answer all questions that community members have concerning the zoning amendments, land use controls, and…

Wanted for armed robbery in Jackson County

There’s now a picture of the vehicle Jackson County sheriff’s deputies say belongs to the man accused of an armed robbery at the Big Point Quick Stop on Highway 613. On August 15th at approximately 2:30 p.m. the suspect allegedly…

Motorcycle driver killed in Jackson County wreck

A fatal accident between an 18-wheeler and a motorcycle halted traffic for hours this morning on the interstate in Jackson County. News 25’s Laurene Callander has the details from the scene. It was a traffic nightmare and tragedy on the…

Jackson Animal Shelter

News 25’s Hanks Davis interviews Maridee Mallette about the adoption, and foster care for pets. With a coming up event on Friday 8/18/2017 at downtown Pascagoula. Make sure to come visit Jackson Animal Shelter at 4400 Audubon Ln, Gautier, MS…

Abandoned hotel in Jackson County declared a ‘menace’

One step closer for an eye sore to be torn down in Jackson County as officials declare the site a menace to public health and safety. The abandoned Howard Johnson Hotel was severely damaged in a suspected arson back in…

Jackson County Animal Shelter adoptions

After a great month of June, July ended up being the second best month ever for the Jackson County Animal Shelter. While over 417 animals were brought in for the month of July, over 376 made it out alive. Officials…

Jackson County man sentenced for child exploitation

A Jackson County man was sentenced to more than a decade in prison today. Sixty-one year-old Juan Guzman was sentenced to thirty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections where he will serve 15 of those years…

Highway bridge for sale in Jackson County

The Mississippi Department of Transportation has listed a highway bridge for sale. The state will even pay the buyer what it would cost to tear down the Mississippi Highway 57 Bridge over Red Creek in Jackson County. MDOT District Engineer…

Burglaries on the rise in Jackson County

A string of burglaries in Jackson County leads to numerous arrests and the seizure of thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen property. Summer is the peak season for burglaries due to the number of people leaving their house and car…

Jackson County sheriff opposes allowing larger trucks

In Jackson County, the sheriff is calling on Congress to oppose efforts to allow bigger trucks. A handful of the country’s largest trucking companies, including Fed Ex and UPS, are lobbying Congress to require every state to allow even longer…

Capital murder trial in Jackson County

Today in Jackson County, the jury was selected for the trial of the Hurley man accused of capital murder in 2014 in Pascagoula. Scotty Street appeared in court three years ago in the capital murder death of 55-year-old Hurley resident…

Jackson County burglaries

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department needs the public’s assistance in identifying two white males. Authorities say this vehicle has been involved in burglaries of a business and also vehicles on Jean Lane in Jackson County in the St. Andrew’s community.…

Multi-agency drug roundup in Jackson County

Eleven people are behind bars this afternoon and authorities say more arrests are on the way as a major drug sting continues in Jackson and Pearl River counties. In a news conference today, Sheriff Mike Ezell said agents began pounding…

Marijuana arrests in Jackson County

Two men are facing marijuana possession charges after a traffic stop in Jackson County last night. Twenty-two year-old Nichaulas Fantauzzi of Gautier and 20-year-old Korey Ladner of Biloxi were pulled over at the intersection of Lampkin Road and Highway 63.…

New intersection projects in Jackson County

Some big changes are being made in Jackson County and it’s all about making roads and intersections safer. Today, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors along with MDOT and the Gulf Regional Planning Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony for a…

Road closures this week in Jackson County

Crews set up detour signs in Jackson County this morning alerting drivers of road closures. CSX workers are repairing the railroad crossing at Haley’s Circle off Highway 90 and will reopen it Thursday, July 13th. The Jackson County Road Department…

Arson arrest in Jackson County

A D’Iberville man faces arson charges after authorities say he tried to burn down a home in Gulf Park Estates near Ocean Springs while someone was inside. Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 they saw a fire in the driveway…