Jackson County

Biloxi man sentenced to 40 years for child porn

A Biloxi man will spend 40 years in prison after being convicted on child porn charges. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said 50-year-old Travis Damon Wade was convicted Thursday on three counts of possession of child pornography and three counts…

Gautier Police investigating apparent murder-suicide

Gautier Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that happened this morning. Chief David Bever said officers responded to a home on Pat Drive for a welfare concern. When the officer rang the doorbell, they heard a gunshot and called for…

Ledbetter elected Jackson County Sheriff

Republican candidate John Ledbetter -- appointed to the Jackson County Sheriff position after Mike Ezell was elected to Congress -- has won the seat in the primary election. Ledbetter earned 67% with 5,512 votes, outpacing his opponents by more than…

Child missing near Goodes Mill Lake recovered

Jackson County authorities have recovered the body of a child who went missing this afternoon. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said about 4:30 p.m. that he was headed to the scene at Goodes Mill Lake near the Mississippi-Alabama state…

Vancleave man convicted on domestic violence charges

A Vancleave man was convicted of multiple domestic violence offenses after trying to kidnap his ex-wife. Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McInrath said 43-year-old Darrell Ray Morris was convicted Friday of aggravated stalking, possession of a weapon by a…

Jackson County looking for driver in road rage incident

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to help identify the driver and two passengers involved in a road rage incident on Monday. Jackson County investigators say the driver of a Silver Nissan Altima, described only as a black…

Jackson County appoints Ledbetter interim sheriff

Jackson County Supervisors on Monday appointed Chief Deputy John Ledbetter the interim sheriff. Ledbetter will finish the term of Mike Ezell, who resigned after being elected to the Fourth Congressional District in  Congress. He will be sworn in today in…

Motorcyclist dies in crash on Jerry St. Pe' Highway

A Vancleave man died this morning in a two-vehicle collision on Jerry St. Pe Highway. Jackson County Corner Bruce Lynd Jr. said 49-year-old Ronald Wood died in the crash. About 5:30 a.m., Wood, driving a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was traveling south…

Legends Ball celebrates hometown heroes

"We Are Moss Point" celebrated hometown heroes on Saturday night at the 8th Annual Legends Ball. The event, held at First Presbyterian Church, honored J.B. Carter and Gwendolyn Beard. Leshaunda Randle…

Suspect in Jackson County carjacking identified, charged

A suspect involved in a carjacking that led to a pursuit through Jackson County has been identified and charged. Jackson County Sheriff's Office said 32-year-old Nathan Thomas Cook of Hancock County was arrested and taken to the Jackson County jail.…