Jackson County

Searching for Jackson County murder suspect

The Jackson County capital murder suspect accused of killing and leaving the body of the victim inside a freezer is now believed to be back on the Coast. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department tells News 25 Thomas Elliot Stafford returned…

Suspect named in Jackson County murder

The search is on for a man wanted in connection to the body found in a freezer in the Latimer community on Monday. News 25’s Kendra Turley brings us the latest details on the suspect and the victim. A chilling…

28th industrial trade show sells out in Jackson County

Once again, the Jackson County Industrial Trade Show is a sold-out event. More than 100 businesses had booths in and outside of the Civic Center in Pascagoula. This is the 28th year the county’s trade show has been on the…

Cameron May’s trial begins today in Jackson County

In Jackson County, trial begins today for the man accused of sexually assaulting and severely beating a woman in Ocean Springs. Cameron May is charged with one count of kidnapping, one count of sexual battery, and two counts of aggravated…

Neighbors react to body discovery in Jackson County

Neighbors in the Virginia City community of the Latimer area were shocked to wake up to a murder investigation this morning. News 25 spoke with some of those neighbors who say it’s alarming that a potential killer could still be…

Body found inside a freezer in Jackson County

Authorities are investigating a possible murder in Jackson County after a body was found inside a freezer. Authorities responded around 6:30 this morning to the 14,000 block of Althea Street in the Virginia City area of Latimer. Officials with the…

Students compete in ship building in Jackson County

Today Ingalls hosted over 100 middle school students for a ship building competition to really get them involved in the STEM program. Four middle schools built their own ship for engineering week. Racing boats down the water tank is how…

Jackson County town hall meeting

Tonight in Vancleave, a bit of confusion took a town hall meeting off course. Residents came out with questions and concerns about the Highway 57 bypass which has been in the planning stages for years. Many had to give up…

District 5 town hall meeting in Jackson County

Tonight one Jackson County supervisor wants to hear from his constituents. District 5 Supervisor Randy Bosarge is holding a town hall meeting to talk about the upcoming projects in his district. He will focus on projects mainly in Vancleave. Sheriff…

Calendar of Coast cuties and animals helps Jackson County

Local studs are teaming up to help the Jackson County Animal Shelter for a project that’s almost too cute to handle. In efforts to raise money for the Jackson County Animal Shelter, volunteers recruited a mixture of handsome guys from…

One week left for Swingster Property bids in Jackson County

The property once home to the old Swingster building in downtown Ocean Springs is one step closer to future development. County supervisors are still accepting bids for the property and prospective developers have until Monday, March 20th to submit their…

Jackson County road improvements

Jackson County residents are providing ideas for the 4.4 miles of Ocean Springs Road set for reconstruction. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Ocean Springs Civic Center with more from tonight’s public open house meeting.

Jackson County road improvements

Jackson County officials reveal potential improvements for the 4.4 mile stretch of Ocean Springs road between Highway 90 and Highway 57. Officials started an enhancement study a few months back to analyze the existing roadway conditions on the popular cut…

Jackson County Road Improvements

Jackson County residents voice their opinion on ways to improve a roadway they say is a high risk zone for accidents. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us to tonight’s open house meeting at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. Dangerous, dark,…

Jackson County Road Improvements

Jackson County residents will provide ideas for the 4.4 miles of Ocean Springs Road set for reconstruction. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Ocean Springs Civic Center with more from tonight’s public open-house meeting.

Jackson County Deputies Cleared

The identities have been released of three Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies who were cleared of any wrongdoing in two separate shootings last year. The grand jury found no criminal conduct on behalf of Deputy Jonathan Blakeney and Sergeant Mike Nutefall.…

Dexter Kelly Due In Court Today Jackson County

The trial for Dexter Kelly, the Vancleave man accused of beating his teenage cousin to death back in April of 2016, has been delayed until April 17th. The trial was originally expected to begin this morning, but according to District…

Controlled brush fires in Jackson County

If you see smoke while traveling down interstate 10 in Jackson County, don’t be alarmed. Federal agencies are burning brush in two different areas. The Southeast Fish and Wildlife Services Fire Management Division is burning over 90 acres in the…

Annual Scholarship Program kicks off in Jackson County

Academic excellence is getting ready to explode in Jackson County. Members of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and school officials gathered for the 27th annual Explosion of Excellence this afternoon in Pascagoula. The program honors the academic achievements of…

Fuel Spill, Multiple Accidents on I-10 in Jackson County

A fuel spill shuts down part of I-10 in Jackson County causing multiple accidents. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 an 18-wheeler was leaking about 50 gallons of diesel fuel onto the east bound lane near mile…