Pascagoula named top five cities in Southeast
One Coast city was recognized by Nasdaq.com today as a top destination for families in the southeast. Pascagoula was praised by the online platform for its open space perfect…
Jackson County
Ocean Springs man accused of stabbing someone with knife
An Ocean Springs man is behind bars, accused of assaulting someone with a knife. On Thursday, Ocean Springs Police officers were called to Clark Avenue about 8:15 a.m. for a reported assault. Officers made contact with the victim, who was…
Eyeglass company expands its operations in South Mississippi
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (AP) — A multi-million-dollar expansion at a south Mississippi industrial park is expected to bring more jobs to the region, officials said. The project at the Sunplex Industrial Park, located between Ocean Springs and Gautier, is scheduled…
Halter Marine awarded contract for Navy survey ship
Halter Marine, a company of ST Engineering North America, has been awarded a $149 million contract for the detail design and construction of an oceanographic survey ship for the U.S. Navy. “This contract continues the momentum and growth of Halter…
Ocean Springs investigating man's blunt force death
Ocean Springs Police are investigating a man's death that may have been as a result of being struck by a vehicle. At 2:16 a.m.. on July 24, officers responded to a medical emergency in the 2400 block of Davidson Road.…
Singing River restricts visitor numbers as COVID cases rise
With almost 5,000 new cases reported for Monday and 13 deaths statewide, Singing River Hospital System has revised its visitor policy. "Due to the current increase of COVID-19 cases in our community, our policies have changed to only allow essential…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating armed robbery of Waffle House
Jackson County Sheriff's Department is looking for a suspect in an armed robbery of the Waffle House on Tucker Road. Sheriff Mike Ezell said the robbery occurred about 4:30 a.m. Friday. Workers and witnesses at the restaurant said a man…
Waste Management to interrupt processing of curbside recycling in Harrison, Jackson counties
A fire at the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority recycling facility has caused Waste Management to halt processing of recycled material collected in Harrison and Jackson counties until repairs are complete. Residential curbside collection of household garbage in Harrison and Jackson…
OSPREYS awarded nationwide grant for mural, pocket park in Ocean Springs
AARP has awarded a resident organization dedicated to pedestrian and cyclist safety with a Community Challenge Grant for a traffic calming ground mural and pocket park that will help improve safe passage to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, the…
Jackson County investigators search for shooting suspect
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are searching for a suspect in connection with a domestic-related fatal shooting. The shooting occurred late Saturday afternoon, according to Sheriff Mike Ezell. Investigators are searching for Christopher Jerome Brown, 30, in connection with the shooting…
Pascagoula Police ask for help to locate runaway
The Pascagoula Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating David Broome. David was last seen on July 21, 2021, wearing a blue/black jacket, black sweatpants and white shoes. He is 16 years old, 5-foot-4 and weighs 120 pounds. If…
Ocean Springs Lions Club offers program honoring first responders
The Ocean Springs Lions Club is inviting the public and all first responders to join them for a program honoring the 9/11 first responders. The program will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at Aunt Jenny's Restaurant in Ocean Springs.…
Hickory Hill Country Club in Gautier under new management
Hickory Hill Country Club closed its doors in 2020 and left many in the City of Gautier wondering if it would ever open again. Now the country…
Jackson County Supervisor Melton Harris has died
Jackson County District 2 County Supervisor Melton Harris has died this morning at the age of 75. Harris had served on the board since 2008 and was in his…
Main Street Pascagoula to host Third Friday July 16
2021 marks 100 years since a major fire destroyed much of Downtown Pascagoula. The city is gathering to reflect on the history of downtown and celebrate the growth they’re seeing today. The Third Friday event takes place July 16th from…
Longtime Jackson County supervisor Melton Harris dies
Jackson County officials confirmed to News 25 that District 2 Supervisor Melton Harris has died. He was 75. Harris died at his home on Tuesday morning. The cause of death…
Two charged in theft at Ocean Springs convenience store
A man trying to sell cigarettes door-to-door after a convenience store was robbed has been charged in connection with the case. Ocean Springs police said in a press release that on Thursday, a report was filed of a commercial burglary…
Bicyclist killed in collision in Gautier
Gautier Police are investigating an early morning accident that left a bicyclist dead. Police posted on their Facebook page that the bicyclist was hit while traveling on U.S. 90 near Suter Road. Anyone with…
The Sands Development in Ocean Springs ordered to be demolished
An Ocean Springs townhouse development must be demolished after not complying with zoning and structural spacing laws. Controversy is once again stirring in Ocean Springs over…
New mayor talks about plans for the City of Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor Dr. Jay Willis and council members Tuesday evening at City Hall. Republican Jay…
Pascagoula mayor and council swearing-in ceremony
The City of Pascagoula held their swearing in ceremony for the newly elected mayor and council members this evening at City Hall. Republican Jay Willis ran unopposed for this year’s…
Jackson County tax-forfeited land auction kicks off Wednesday
Jackson County starts their land auction tomorrow. The bidding process begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow, July 7th, and all bids must be received no later than 11:59 p.m.…
Fort Bayou Drawbridge to temporarily close Thursday night
The temporary night closure for the Fort Bayou Drawbridge in Jackson County set to start Tuesday night continues Thursday night. The bridge closed Wednesday at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Thursday morning and then it will be closed again starting…
Charges upgraded in Jackson County drive-by shooting
Charges have been upgraded for the 17-year-old who was arrested in a drive-by shooting that happened July 2nd. Sheriff Mike Ezell says Erick Martin, of Biloxi, was arrested Friday…