Jackson County

Taste of Jackson County

It was all about food, fun, and fundraising in Moss Point this evening as hundreds flocked to the Pelican Landing Conference Center for the ninth annual Taste of Jackson County. Eighteen Coast restaurants like Bayview Gourmet, the Shed, Scranton’s and…

Education Program for Inmates in Jackson County

Some inmates in Jackson County are using their time inside to prepare them for life on the outside. Fifty-six inmates signed up for classes in the high school equivalency program since August. Inmates are pre-tested to determine their education levels.…

Taste Of Jackson County Thursday Night.

If you're a fan of food, then the Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point will be the place to be tomorrow night. Dozens of coast restaurants like Bayview Gourmet, the shed, Scranton’s and Aztecas just to name a few…

Action Trip To Jackson

Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Sisters Solidarity group left for Jackson this morning to speak with state lawmakers about proposed legislation. About 20 men and women loaded on a bus from Biloxi and Gulfport to spend the day voicing…

Action Trip To Jackson

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jeanne Lebow about the politics issues that concerns the people of Mississippi.

SRHS Patients Speak out to Jackson County Board of Supervisors

Singing River Health System patients are still continuing to fight against the hospital’s sudden decision to fire a well-known neurologist who was based in Pascagoula. A group of Dr. Terry Millette’s former patients were at the Jackson County Board of…

Police Chase Arrest in Jackson County

A Moss Point man is in jail after a traffic pursuit Sunday morning. A Jackson County deputy began chasing a car driven by 23-year-old Jataurus Carter with two other passengers inside on Highway 63. Officials say Carter ran a red…

Drug Bust on I-10 in Jackson County

A Texas man is behind bars in Jackson County after a traffic stop on I-10 discovered nearly eight pounds on cocaine in his truck. Luis Maldonado was arrested Tuesday morning at the 70 mile marker on I-10 after a Jackson…

Couple Arrested for Slew of Crimes in Jackson County

Two people believed to have committed crimes in D’Iberville and Jackson County, as well as two other states, are now behind bars. John Navolt and Tamika Raley were arrested after allegedly shoplifting and using a stolen credit card a few…

2017 State of Jackson County Address

Jackson County is on the move and officials say 2017’s projects and economic development within the county look prosperous. Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Troy Ross gave this year’s State of the County Address in front of the Rotary…

Jackson County Donation Drop Off for Tornado Victims

If you’re in the Jackson County area and would like to donate to tornado victims, donations will be accepted at the Pascagoula Service Center on Amonett Street tomorrow, Friday, and Monday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations needed include…

What's Happening In Jackson

Tomorrow, House Minority leader David Baria of Bay St. Louis will host a town hall meeting in Hancock County to give residents an update of what's going on in Jackson. If you're interested in attending, the meeting will be at…

Gulf Coast Legislative Reception Wednesday Jackson

Tonight members of South Mississippi's business community will be busing up to Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The purpose of the annual event is to provide a unique forum for community and business leaders to discuss issues…

Initial Court Appearance for Jackson County Murder Suspect

The Moss Point man accused of killing a Vancleave mother on Saturday faced a Jackson County judge for his initial appearance in court this afternoon. Judge T. Larry Wilson set a $250,000 bond for 32-year-old Brandon Smith. Smith is charged…

Jackson County Election Commissioners Sworn in

Five members of the Jackson County Election Commission were sworn in today by Jackson County Circuit Clerk Randy Carney. Danny Glaskox, representing District 1, has held his position as chairman for the last eight years. This will mark his fourth…

Jackson County Authorities Break Up Auto Theft Ring

Arrests have been made in a car theft ring in Jackson County. Five suspects that thought they could pull a fast one past authorities are now locked up. These five faces probably made Santa’s naughty list. Police say they were…

Auto Theft Ring Arrests In Jackson County

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has broken up what it calls an auto theft ring. Five suspects are now in custody each charged with two Countys of motor vehicle felony taking. On Christmas, deputies responded to a burglary in progress…

Gas Station Robbed, Clerk Held Up in Jackson County

A store clerk is recovering after being held at gunpoint during an armed robbery early this morning in Jackson County. Authorities believe the three suspects that robbed the store are tied to two other incidents in Jackson County. Authorities are…

Old Jackson County Jail to Come Down

The old Jackson County Jail will be torn down. The old jail was originally built in 1979. Jackson County supervisors made the decision that the structure needs to come down at their meeting Monday. Officials tell News 25 the old…

Multiple Business Break-ins in Jackson County

The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who are wanted for their actions in multiple business break-ins in Jackson County. The suspects are accused of burglarizing a Shell station on Bienville Boulevard…

Missing Jackson County Inmate Back in Custody

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says inmate worker Donald Matheny is back in custody after walking off Tuesday night from the courthouse where he was assigned work duty. Sheriff Ezell says Matheny stole a pickup truck from a gas station…

BREAKING: Jackson County Inmate Missing

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is searching for an inmate worker who walked away from the courthouse where he was assigned work. Forty-one year-old Donald Matheny of Pascagoula was discovered missing this morning when deputies noticed none of his duties had…