Exciting news revealed this morning in Pascagoula and a testament to the hard work of our healthcare heroes on the Coast. Singing River Health System is now ranked the head of the class. As Pascagoula and Ocean Springs Hospitals are…
This week, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce released its comprehensive guide to tourism in the city as they chart a path forward during the COVID-19 crisis. The 2020 Tour Guide features all the info visitors need to know when…
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors has hired Tammy Moore as the County’s new Community Center Director. Jim Hart retired from the position on April 30, after 30 years of service with the County. They have been working together for…
The City of Moss Point is heading back to court. This time it’s suing water meter company McNeil Rhoads, Chris McNeil, Mueller Systems, and Mueller Water Products. The city paid defendants $8.5 million to install a system that would pay…
Under Governor Tate Reeves new ‘safer at home’ order that went into effect on Monday, retail shops are now allowed to reopen. Under the new orders, non-essential businesses are allowed to reopen, but are limited to 50 percent occupancy to…
Nineteen-year-old Christian Terrin Kennedy and 16-year-old Caden Kennedy Walker are both charged with aggravated assault in a shooting in St. Martin. Around 1:30 Monday morning, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says deputies found one of the victims, 18-year-old Marcello English,…
Two suspects are in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center charged with aggravated assault in an overnight shooting of two people. Sheriff Mike Ezell says deputies found one of the victims, 18-year old Marcello English, lying deceased in the road…
On April 26, 2020 State Troopers responded to a crash at the intersection of MS63 and MS614-Wade Vancleave Road that claimed the life of a Jackson County resident. Troopers said it appeared a motorcycle, driven by Terry Wayne Oswalt, a…
Local leaders are reacting to Governor Tate Reeves’ safer-at-home order issued on Friday. Mayor Mario King of Moss Point has been critical of the state government’s response to COVID-19 but says the governor’s new order is a step in the…
Some limited services in Jackson County are set to resume this week. Beaches in the county will open up today with signs put up reminding folks of proper social distancing guidelines. Additionally, the beaches will be monitored by county constables…
GAUTIER, Mississippi (April 27, 2020) — The City of Gautier will distribute free hand sanitizer to Gautier residents at the Singing River Mall property this Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon, while supplies last. Each vehicle will receive one 6-ounce…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — One man is dead after a shooting overnight in Jackson County. Investigators found the body of a man lying near the intersection of Amherst and Hamilton Drive. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the body…
Jackson-George Library System is encouraging all library patrons to use free programs and services on their Facebook page found by clicking HERE. In an effort to continue serving patrons during the COVID-19 crisis, the library system is offering Facebook LIVE programs and events for the public. The library is…
The Ocean Springs High School senior class of 2020 is standing up for its right to hold a traditional graduation ceremony once it is safe to do so. Senior Kaylee Goodwin has started a petition on change.org requesting support for…
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Thursday for Station 15 (Shearwater Beach). Water samples at this station show the area has attained acceptable bacteria levels. There are advisories still in effect…
After considering the wishes of current high school seniors, their families, and input from school leadership, the following is the revised graduation plan for the Class of 2020. Each of the three JCSD high schools will hold a traditional graduation…
Merchant and Marine Bank and Family Frozen Food partnered with the cities of Jackson County to lend a helping hand during the pandemic. The local businesses purchased 55 gallon drums of hand sanitizer and gave one to each municipality. The…
The Moss Point School District will resume their feeding program on Monday, April 27th. Breakfast and lunch meals will be provided on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. Meals will be available for PICK UP ONLY at all four school locations…
The Gautier City Council on Tuesday voted to loosen its restrictions on the number of customers that will be allowed inside local stores at one time. City leaders voted to amend the City’s COVID-19 order adopted on April 1. The…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Ocean Springs Fire Department will be distributing free sanitizer in closed containers to City of Ocean Springs residents. This will take place on Wednesday, April 22 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.…
Many everyday items have become very hard to find thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak. One of the items you will most likely not find on a shelf right now is hand sanitizer. One place you will find hand sanitizer is…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three more suspects have been charged in a gang-related shooting that injured two people Saturday, April 18. A total of five arrests have now been made in connection to the alleged crimes. 22-year-old Quincy Brown…
(WXXV) — New information released from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has revealed extensive damage from severe weather on Sunday. Multiple tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama between Sunday evening and early Monday…
Update (posted at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): There have been new developments in this story. Details: https://www.wxxv25.com/2020/04/21/jackson-county-sheriff-five-arrests-made-gang-related-shootings-st-martin/ Original Story (posted at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020): ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Three men were arrested Monday after…