Friday kicks off free concert series in Gautier
The first concert will be Friday, August 23rth and LizIrena and the ET's will be performing.
Jackson County
Community Clean-up Day in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is encouraging residents to get active in community clean-up this weekend. The city is hosting the first-ever ‘Community Clean-up Day’ this Saturday at Freedom Field. It is a new event created as part of beautification efforts between the…
Second Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen meeting
The second regular session for the Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen kicked off tonight. And after reading just a few items on the agenda, things heated up quickly. “I’ve been mayor for two years and one month at…
Pascagoula Performing Art’s Center almost complete
For the first time in 23 years, the City of Pascagoula will have its very own performing arts center. Construction on the Pascagoula Performing Arts Center continues with a grand opening set for January. After breaking ground in May 2018,…
Three suspects in custody following Jackson County carjacking
We have developments in the armed carjacking story from Jackson County. Frances McCoy made her initial court appearance at 3 p.m. today. She is charged with armed carjacking with a bond of $150,000 and now faces possession of a controlled…
Two women arrested for involvement with shooting in Hurley
In Mobile, two Jackson County women are behind bars for allegedly shooting a man in Hurley. Thirty-eight year-old Rachael Dungan and 20-year-old Lillian Shoemaker are charged with aggravated assault, awaiting extradition to Jackson County. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says…
Clear the Shelters adoption drive at Jackson County Animal Shelters
There were a lot of happy faces at the Jackson County Animal Shelter on Saturday as many people found new friends. Saturday was no ordinary day at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. People crowded the shelter throughout the day to…
High profile attorney joins Sims case
A new lead attorney is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, the man who was shot and killed by Moss Point police on August 8th. Brian Dunn will be taking over the role as lead counsel on the case.…
Elvis and the Gulf Hills Hotel
Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the King of Rock N Roll’s death, but one historic hotel is still celebrating his memory. Elvis Presley was a frequent guest at the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs from the summers of…
Mika and Hudson’s Journey
It is said that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel and for one Ocean Springs family, they’ve reached that light. Over the past 18 months, Mika Hartman has experienced heart failure and the birth of…
Arrested in connection with armed robbery of Moss Point Waffle House
On Thursday, August 15, 2019, in the early morning hours, Moss Point Police arrested four suspects in connection to an armed robbery of the Waffle House located at 7200 Tanner Lane, Moss Point, Mississippi. At approximately 04:37 am, Moss Point…
Man in custody following standoff in Hurley
A nearly eight-hour standoff has come to an end in Jackson County. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, deputies had to forcibly remove 50-year-old Joseph Carroll from a Hurley home. Police arrived on scene at 8 a.m. on Joe Rubino Drive…
Ocean Springs School District ranks among top three in state assessment
The Mississippi Department of Education has released their standardized test scores from last year and Greyhound Nation in Ocean Springs may have some bragging rights. Ocean Springs School District was named one of only three school districts in the state…
Brandon Smith pleads guilty to second-degree murder
A Moss Point man and former missionary says he does not remember stabbing and killing a pregnant Mississippi woman because he was high on drugs. Thirty-six year-old Brandon Colby Smith pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of 30-year-old Elizabeth Corene…
The importance of adopting shelter pets
If you know any of us here at News 25, you know we are big on supporting our pet family. This weekend, we are heading to Jackson County Animal Shelter to help clear the shelter. Statistics show that each year,…
Mayor King files appeal on veto
Today, Mayor Mario King packed another punch in the Moss Point city battle between the mayor’s office and the board of aldermen. Mayor King authored the nearly 20-page appeal himself that was submitted to the Circuit Court of Jackson County.…
Ocean Springs police search for armed robbery suspect
Ocean Springs police are searching for the man involved in an armed robbery at a Dollar General on Tuesday. According to police, the suspect entered the Dollar General on Government Street near Walnut Drive, brandished a firearm and demanded money…
Attorney Carlos Moore back as co-counsel on Sims case
After withdrawing himself from the case investigating the shooting death of Toussaint ‘Diamon’ Sims, Attorney Carlos Moore has officially rejoined the case. This comes after Moore withdrew from the case Tuesday morning. Now, Moore is back on the case as…
11th annual Anchor Awards
The 11th annual Anchor Awards honored businesses in the Jackson County community this morning and had a sold-out turnout. These Anchor Awards are given out by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. They were created to honor, reward, and celebrate…
Family of Toussaint Diamon Sims speaks out
The Sims family says that many people still don’t know the man behind the headlines. Toussaint Sims, who friends and family referred to as ‘Diamon,’ was 27-years-old when he was killed on Thursday in Moss Point. The details surrounding his…
Attorney withdraws from Sims’ case
Today, Attorney Carlos Moore visited with the Jackson County District Attorney. Moore is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, who was shot last Thursday by a Moss Point police officer. In a shocking development, family attorney of Toussaint Diamon…
Meet Melvin! Our Clear the Shelter Rep Up for Adoption Right Now
Everyone is invited to come out to the Jackson County Animal Shelter this weekend to help our furry friends on the Coast! Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at this year’s “Clear the Shelter” event.…
Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting speaks out
The family of Toussaint Diamon Sims and their attorney Carlos Moore held a press conference at Moss Point City Hall at 4 o’clock this afternoon. In this press conference they expressed concern that they have not seen the body camera…
‘Clear the Shelters’ at Jackson County Animal Shelter
Year round the Jackson County Animal Shelter does everything they can to find homes for animals in need. Some of the News 25 team will lend a helping hand at the ‘Clear the Shelters’ event. From 10 a.m. to 5…