Jackson County

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…

First responders honored in Jackson County

This evening in Jackson County, Keesler Federal Credit Union honored first responders at their annual celebratory dinner. This is the third annual dinner that’s been held in honor of the men and women who put their lives on the line…

Honoring fallen officers in Jackson County

Jackson County law enforcement spent the afternoon honoring several fallen officers. Several remembrance ceremonies took place near grave sites at the Serene Memorial Gardens in Moss Point. Pascagoula Police Officer Terry Michael Byrd was one of the individuals honored this…

Felony Escape Arrest Jackson County

A Lucedale man who escaped from a Jackson County Sheriff's Patrol Car with the help of a confidential informant last month is now behind bars in Alabama. Charles Mott was arrested in mobile last night and is charged with felony…

Jackson County pursuit ends in Alabama

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department says a Moss Point man is behind bars for refusing to pull over on East Highway 90 around 1 this afternoon. Sheriff Mike Ezell tells News 25 the pursuit continued into Alabama on Highway 90…

Jackson County voting expected to run smooth

Election commissioners are preparing for the election in Jackson County and plan to have technical support on hand for voters. Multiple precincts experienced technical issues throughout the November elections in Jackson County. It was the first time the county’s new…

Jackson County Republican Forum

Tonight in Gautier, voters from across Jackson County had a chance to hear from Republican candidates. The Jackson County Republican Executive Committee held a forum at MGCCC’s campus in Gautier where candidates discussed their platforms and values while addressing problems…