Jackson County

Jackson County Animal Shelter Adoption Drive

Downtown Ocean Springs may have been alive with art this weekend, but many animals also got some love as well. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held an adoption drive on Government Street during both days of the Peter Anderson Festival.…

Victim identified in Singing River Apartments homicide

Gautier police have identified the victim in the October 30th homicide at Singing River Apartments. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Stephen Wyatt Cheak. According to police, Cheak was attacked at his residence, being stabbed multiple times.  He succumbed…

Interim No Longer: Chapman named Chief of Police in Pascagoula

It’s official. Deputy Chief Matt Chapman has been appointed the new Chief of Police for the city of Pascagoula. Chapman had been serving as interim Chief of Police since the announcement of now-former Chief Kenny Johnson's retirement in early October.…

Up With Downs: Providing Hope

October is Down Syndrome Awareness month, so all month long News 25 is shining a spotlight on Down Syndrome with our series "Up with Downs."

Arrest made in Gautier murder

Detectives with the Gautier Police Department have made an arrest in the murder that occurred yesterday morning at the Singing River Apartments. While following up on leads Officers Clayton Alexander and Jason Pitts discovered the location of Christopher Kimsey (23…

Peter Anderson Festival Weekend Parking Plans

Even more roads in the downtown Ocean Springs area will be closed down for this weekend's Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival. The 41st Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival takes place this weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, and…

Gulf Hills Golf Club closing tomorrow

Tomorrow is the last day for golfers to hit the links at the Gulf Hills Golf Club in Ocean Springs. The club announced the closing earlier this month after 92 years in business. The board of directors decided the course…

Update on live oaks on Front Beach

The three oak trees on Front Beach that have caused an uproar between residents and the city are still standing tonight. The City of Ocean Springs stepped up this morning and gave the crews, who were already in place, a…

Road Closures Thursday Night for Ocean Springs's Halloween Event

In Ocean Springs, the city is preparing for "Trick-or-Treat Down the Street" set for Halloween on Thursday evening. Certain streets will be closed to make way for this city event. The following streets will be closed Halloween night from 5…

Meeting to discuss live oak trees on Front Beach

Some residents in Ocean Springs are fighting to keep three oak trees from getting the axe. The Ocean Springs board room filled with concerned residents over an issue that stems back to February: the decision to allow the removal of…

Trick or Treat Down the Street Road Closure Information

Certain streets will be closed from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2019, in downtown Ocean Springs. Barricades will be placed Thursday starting at 4:00 pm. Parking on private property will not be allowed. The following streets…

‘Trick or Treat Down the Street’ in Ocean Springs

Get your sweet tooth ready because it is almost time for the spookiest holiday of the year. Halloween is Thursday with plenty of fun along the Coast. In Ocean Springs, their popular event ‘Trick or Treat Down the Street’ will…

New administrative polices in Moss Point

In a city making recent headlines this year over a lawsuit between the mayor and the board of aldermen, Moss Point is moving forward. Mayor Mario King stopped by our studio this morning to discuss recent changes in the city,…

Mayoral Monday with Moss Point Mayor Mario King

City policy and the handling of the mayor’s salary – just two topics touched on this morning during this week’s edition of Mayoral Monday with Moss Point Mayor Mario King. Check out the full interview from Monday morning’s live in…