Jackson County

Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA now open

It’s fun to stay at the YMCA! The fitness hub is back open for business yet again in Ocean Springs, this time with new safety measures in place. The Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA welcomed members back today after being closed…

Free COVID-19 testing in Moss Point

A few organizations are preparing to host two free COVID-19 testing sites in the City of Moss Point. The Moss Point Visionary Circle has partnered with Coastal Family Health to provide testing to the community as part of the Moss…

Pascagoula city buildings to reopen to the public

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Pascagoula city buildings will reopen to the public on Monday May 18, 2020 at 8 a.m. with the exception of the Pascagoula Senior Center and the Fire Department. The city is asking residents to continue practicing social…

City of Moss Point is moving forward with water meter lawsuit

Moss Point is moving forward with its lawsuit against a water company. At the direction of Mayor Mario King, at the end of April the city filed suit against McNeil Rhoads, Chris McNeil, Mueller System, and Mueller Water Products. The…

Woods fire near residential area in Jackson County

Tense moments for some residents in Ocean Springs today as a woods fire grew out of control. The Forestry Commission and Central Jackson County Fire and Rescue crews battled a blaze that claimed 110 to 120 acres of land. Authorities…

Ingalls Shipbuilding hosting virtual hiring event

Looking for a job isn’t easy, especially during a global health crisis and that’s why Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a virtual online hiring event. If being a shipfitter, structural welder, pipe welder, or pipefitter sounds like it is up your…

Jackson County parks reopening Tuesday, May 12

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to reopen County maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, May 12. Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more than…

Jackson County Parks to Reopen May 12

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted today to reopen county maintained parks from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. beginning tomorrow, May 12.  Those who plan to use the parks are asked to adhere to the following guidelines: No more…

Nearly 600 Jackson County families in need given meals

During times of need, the Gulf Coast is known to stick together and help our neighbors. Today was a great example of that. Today around 60 volunteers teamed up to feed nearly 600 Jackson County families who are a part…

Pascagoula Utilities to resume lock offs

PASCAGOULA, Miss. - The 60-day suspension on disconnections for Pascagoula Utilities customers will end May 14th.  Lock off procedures and all normal policies will resume June 1st. All accounts with a balance 30 days past due are subject to lock…