Jackson County

Ocean Springs Sock Hop

Ocean Springs is kicking off their ‘Cruisin’ festivities in a big way tonight with their ‘Sock Hop and Street Party.’ The annual party is one of the more popular events of the weekend. It features good food, live music, and…

Owners of Lovelace Drugs Killed in Car Accident

The owners of a longtime fixture and drug store in Ocean Springs are dead after a Thursday night car crash, according to Ocean Springs police who worked the one-vehicle accident just after 8:35 p.m. Thursday night. The victims, Clark and…

Ocean Springs 'Cruisin' the Coast' activities begin tomorrow

The City of Ocean Springs is set to kick off their ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’ festivities tomorrow. One of the big events is the Sock Hop downtown on Friday. This will also feature the ‘Chicks Picks Car Contest,’ which may include…

Two kids injured in motorbike accident in Jackson County

Two kids are seriously injured following a motorbike crash in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the two were riding a mega-motor bike northbound on Brackish Place in the St. Andrews Community around 4:30 yesterday. The sheriff says they turned…

Three arrested for threat against St. Martin Middle School

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department have arrested three juveniles in two separate incidents since Saturday, October 5 for allegedly making threats against St. Martin Middle School. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, the first arrest occurred Saturday, October 5th during a…

Victim identified in Studio 6 homicide in Pascagoula

On September 28th, 2019, detectives began investigating a homicide at Studio 6 in Pascagoula. According to the Pascagoula Police Department, the victim has been identified as 63-year-old Manuel Flores, who is originally from San Diego, CA. The family has been…

S.N.I.P. opening in Jackson County

It’s the only one of its kind in Jackson County and now you can help reduce our pet population on the Gulf Coast by spaying and neutering your pets at a low cost. ‘Spay Neuter Impact Project’ or ‘S.N.I.P’ is…

Updates on the City of Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs is paving the way for the classic car show this week and Mayor Shea Dobson is wearing pink as part of the ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign. Taking advantage of the large influx of visitors in the city,…

Rollover accident on Bienville BLVD in Ocean Springs

A two vehicle accident puts one man in the hospital this afternoon. The accident happened in Ocean Springs on Bienville Boulevard around 2:30. An Ocean Springs city vehicle pulling an empty trailer was stopped at a red light when a…

OS bus driver competent to stand sex abuse trial

Doctors say a Mississippi school bus driver is mentally competent enough to stand trial on charges including the sexual battery of a second grader. Our media partner, the Sun Herald, reports doctors testified last week that 69-year-old Sergio Sandoval is…

Inaugural ‘Swamp Classic’ band competition

It was a battle of the bands over at Gautier High this weekend as a new competition made its debut. The inaugural ‘Swamp Classic’ featured nine high school bands from the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast. Bands performed in front…

MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6.  Water contact warnings were also…

Statewide burn ban: DOs and DON'Ts

Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.

Mississippi under statewide burn ban

At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.

Pascagoula police investigating after body found in hotel room

The Pascagoula Police Department is investigating a possible homicide that may have taken place over the weekend. Shortly before noon on Saturday, Pascagoula police responded to a call at the Studio 6 Hotel regarding the possibility of a deceased man.…