Jackson County

Jackson County man dies after being hit by car

A Vancleave man died last night after being hit by a car. Authorities say 47-year-old John Bennett Ledbetter was walking in the middle of Jim Ramsey Road, just west of Old Fort Bayou Road, when a car hit him. The…

Missing Jackson County teenager

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a missing 15-year-old with diabetes and insulin dependency. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Donald Lee Russell III has been missing for more than a month. Ezell says his parents did not…

Dolphin stranded in Jackson County dies

The dolphin that has been stranded in Jackson County the last two weeks has died after being stuck in water not conducive for its health. Dr. Moby Solangi with the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies confirmed the dolphin died from…

Dolphin still stranded in Jackson County

The dolphin stranded in Jackson County still has not found its way back to sea. The dolphin has been trapped in Old Fort Bayou in Jackson County since last Wednesday. The problem is the dolphin is swimming in freshwater and…

Rain starts to collect throughout Jackson County

As rain continues to fall all over the Coast, parts of Jackson County are already starting to flood. Rain water is beginning to hit the beach across from Fort Maurepas Park in east Ocean Springs. Nearby the park, standing water…

Sand Bag Locations in Jackson County

As of 0800 this morning, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to issue a Declaration of a Local State of Emergency due to the potential of flooding from Tropical Cyclone 3 (TC3) and possible local river flooding. Sand and…

Marijuana infused cereal treats seized in Jackson County

Citizen complains result in the seizure of 16 plastic bags of marijuana infused cereal treats in Jackson County. Last night, the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team witnessed a drug deal at the Lake Mars Boat Ramp in Gulf Park Estates.…

Jackson County officers involved in fight put on leave

The two South Mississippi police officers who were arrested after a fight are both on administrative leave. Jackson County sheriff deputies arrested Moss Point Police Officer Raymond Lias and Pascagoula Police Officer Michael Ladnier in Ocean Springs Friday night. The…

Jackson County murder suspect waives preliminary hearing

The case for the capital murder suspect accused of killing a man in Latimer will be sent to the grand jury after Thomas Stafford waived his preliminary hearing this morning in Jackson County. The 40-year-old is accused of murdering his…

Interstate construction on Jackson County

If you travel through Jackson County regularly, you can expect slower traffic along I-10 over the next month. From now on, Sunday through Thursday, I-10 will move from three lanes down to one lane as crews begin paving work. East…

Interstate construction in Jackson County

If you drive on interstate 10 in Jackson County, we have information you need to know to avoid sitting in traffic. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with details on the changes that you will notice starting tonight. Construction will…

One vehicle accident stalls traffic in Jackson County

If you were driving on I-10 east bound this morning near the Gautier-Vancleave exit you might have experienced some delays. A single vehicle accident involving an 18 wheeler blocked the right lane of traffic shortly before 8:30. No injuries were…

Shooting at Jackson County apartment complex

One man is recovering from a gunshot wound after a shooting at a Jackson County apartment complex. Deputies responded to an apartment complex on Tucker Road last night. Residents told deputies they heard a gunshot in the parking lot then…

Victims of Jackson County interstate crash identified

Officials have released the identities of those killed in yesterday’s crash on the interstate. The four people killed in the Ford Expedition were all from Mobile. Husband and wife Jacob and Diane Williams, Ruth Clark, and Takisha Mosely were all…

Man arrested by FBI in Jackson County

A man traveling from Mexico through South Mississippi was arrested by the FBI on Monday and charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Just before 9 a.m. on May 22, 2017, officers with the South Mississippi Metro…

Jackson County police unite for Special Olympics Torch Run

Every year, officers from all five law enforcement agencies in Jackson County take part in the Special Olympics Torch Run. All together the route is nearly 12 miles long. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson caught up with officers to find out…

Former Jackson County deputy pleads guilty

A former Jackson County deputy pleads guilty to one count of unlawful sexual activity today. According to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old Bradley Davis of Moss Point was working at the adult detention center when he engaged in…