MOSS POINT—After a five-month closure due to Covid-19, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is proud to announce its reopening to the public. Although the Center was closed to the public, the birds, bees, flowers, trees and turtles have been putting…
While in quarantine now might be the best time to relax with a good book from your local library. Although all the libraries in Jackson and George counties are closed to the public, there are still ways you can satisfy…
On August 11th in Ocean Springs, a stove fire ruined what was supposed to be a good meal for a mother and her four kids. After the Ocean Springs fire and police department arrived on scene to assist with the…
News 25 reached out to the Ocean Springs School District to see how they are moving forward after one of their staff members tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The exposed kindergarten class of 13 is still quarantining and being…
The Jackson County School District is detailing its COVID-19 policies as cases among students and staff in the district have been reported. With nearly a week of school under their belt, Jackson County School District Superintendent John Strycker is pleased…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved a RESTORE Act grant award of $7.62 million for the construction of the University of Southern Mississippi Oyster Hatchery and Research Center, located at USM’s…
Jackson County residents and law enforcement leaders gathered this evening in Ocean Springs to show support for local police. The Salute to Jackson County Police Departments recognized the various chiefs of police and sheriff’s departments for their work in the…
A kindergarten class at Pecan Park Elementary has been asked to quarantine at home for 14 days after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The Ocean Springs School District Superintendent confirmed to News 25 that the students will be…
(WXXV) — The Mississippi Highway Patrol says one man is dead after a car crash on Monday. MHP says Mississippi State Troopers responded to a two car collision that occurred on U.S. 90 at the Oaks at around 4:43 a.m.…
A rally is being held Tuesday with the goal of showing support for law enforcement agencies throughout Jackson County. The Jackson County Republican Club is hosting a ‘Salute to Jackson County Police Departments’ at Rosie’s Cantina in Ocean Springs. Keynote…
The COVID pandemic has made people all across the world change school year traditions. The First United Methodist Church of Gautier is not allowing the virus to get in the way of an annual tradition it does for students. In…
Moss Point police are actively conducting an investigation into a shooting which resulted in homicide. The shooting occurred on Pearl Avenue in Moss Point, Mississippi. Police learned a victim was transported to Singing River Hospital, suffering from an apparent gunshot…
The 2020-2021 school year kicks off today for many students on the Coast, including the Ocean Springs School District. Students were rolling into campus Thursday morning. For many, it’s the first time they’ve been back on campus since March. Principal…
A multi-million dollar infrastructure and road improvement project will soon be underway and when its completed, the ride to work will be much smoother for thousands of shipyard employees in Pascagoula. The entrance to Ingalls Shipyard on the East Bank…
Old Fort Bayou Boat Ramp repairs to the Hurricane Nate damaged bulkhead to begin on August 5, 2020 and last approximately 60 days. Boaters and fisherman may experience intermittent closures as Jackson County Contractor, Walters Diving and Marine makes repairs…
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, schools have added a new item to their annual back-to-school supplies list. However local organizations like the Jackson County Fab Lab are helping to get students masks. The Fab Lab of Jackson County, a STEM…
School leaders on the Coast are responding to the governor’s order to mandate mask wearing for students and teachers. Originally students and staff returning to school in the Jackson County School District had the option of wearing a mask to…
The Ocean Springs School District has released an updated reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. In keeping with Governor Tate Reeves' Executive Order issued for the state, all Ocean Springs School District students must wear a mask at all…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Daniel Selover has been named chief of police for the City of Gautier, City Manager Paula Yancey announced. “Danny has more than 25 years with the Gautier Police Department and is well respected,” Yancey said. “I…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Two Crystal Springs teens are jailed in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center, charged with a string of car burglaries. Noah Magrette and Zackery Hammond, both 19, are each charged with five counts of car…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is dead following a shooting on Courtney Drive in Gautier. Authorities say the shooting took place just after 5 p.m. Monday. The Gautier Police Department is currently investigating the incident. The victim has been…
The attorney for the family of Toussaint Sims is speaking to WXXV after a federal wrongful death lawsuit was filed. The suit against the Moss Point Police Department, the city, and the officer cleared in the shooting of Sims was…
Two Crystal Springs teens are jailed in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with a string of car burglaries. Noah Magrette and Zackery Hammond, both 19, are charged with five counts of car burglaries that occurred in the Cedar…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — With the pandemic affecting many families financially, paying for school supplies for the new school year may be a bit of a struggle. The Distinguished Gentleman of Ocean Springs recognized this hardship many could be…