A Look Back at Hurricane Camille: 49 Years Ago
A Look Back at Hurricane Camille: 49 Years Ago
Jackson County
Elvis Presley never forgotten in Ocean Springs
Mississippi native and the King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley died 41 years ago today. While the rock n roll legend is gone, his memory is never forgotten especially in Ocean Springs. It’s a crazy little thing called love…
Moss Point man pleads guilty to cocaine conspiracy
A Moss Point man pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. Sixty-four year-old Keith Lavell Brown faces a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine. Brown admitted…
Three arrested in drug bust in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested three people while answering a call of a gun fired at a house in St. Martin. Just before 8:30 last night, a woman told deputies someone shot at her house on El Dorado Avenue. Deputies…
Coca-Cola Strike Day 5
Five days later, the strike continues for Coca-Cola employees in Jackson County who say they are taking a stand against low wages and poor labor practices. “We work very hard for our money and we deserve to be compensated for…
The Blood Center hosts community blood drive
The Blood Center hosted a community blood drive today at Walmart on Bienville in Ocean Springs. The Blood Center is a nonprofit organization that supplies blood and blood products to hospitals throughout the Gulf Coast. With a demand to supply…
Gautier Men’s Club donates to Jackson County Animal Shelter
Imagine having hundreds of mouths to feed. That’s the everyday challenge at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier, but as News 25’s Toni Miles shows us a group of men have stepped up to help lend a helping hand.…
Construction sites coming to life in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is building their economy from the ground up. You may have driven past the construction site, but had little idea what was being built. Just off Interstate 10 on Washington Avenue in Ocean Springs on the corner of…
String of car fires in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a string of car fires that happened early this morning. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 2:45 a.m. two cars were burned while parked at a house in the Latimer community. At around 5 a.m.…
Jackson County FabLab open house
It’s time for back to the lab with the Jackson County FabLab. They will be holding an open house in Vancleave tomorrow to let the community know their doors are open to more than just students. Since the FabLab’s staff…
Local Coca-Cola union members on day two of strike
Coca-Cola employees are on day two of their strike against what they claim is unfair labor practices. It’s been no ordinary work week for Coca-Cola employees. Instead of delivering Coca-Cola products to businesses around South Mississippi, the local union, Teamsters…
Ocean Springs community pep rally
Last year, the Ocean Springs community pep rally rained out. This year was all sunshine and a good time at Greyhound Stadium. Students had the opportunity to put their favorite, or in this case not so favorite, teachers in the…
Visitor bleachers demolished at Greyhound Stadium
The visitor bleachers at Greyhound Stadium in Ocean Springs are in the process of being taken down for safety reasons. The visitor bleachers on the opposite side of the home team side will be replaced. The high school will accommodate…
Community pep rally in Ocean Springs
This evening, people in the Ocean Springs community plan to pack Greyhound Stadium for a community pep rally. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is in Ocean Springs to check out the fun.
Mississippi Senator Wiggins at Lions Club meeting
During this time of increased political involvement, State Senator Brice Wiggins made a few announcements today at the Lions Club weekly meeting in Ocean Springs. Senator Wiggins says many people on the Coast may not think they are being heard…
Coca-Cola employees go on strike
Coca-Cola workers in Ocean Springs say they’re unhappy with the wages and claim unfair labor practices so they decided to take a stand. Today, instead of walking into work, they took to the streets in front of the plant to…
REMEMBERING FORMER POLICE CHIEF MICHAEL WHITMORE
The City of Pascagoula is mourning the loss of former police Chief Michael Whitmore. He died Tuesday at the age of 70. News 25's Lindsey Goodwin has more on how he's being remembered by family, friends, and the city. A…
Pascagoula city budget update
The City of Pascagoula is now looking for a solution after a forensic audit revealed a $14 million shortfall in the city’s budget. The city will now be increasing revenue and cutting expenses in order to work towards stabilizing their…
Potential Coca-Cola employee strike could affect Ocean Springs
Anonymous tips tell News 25 local Coca-Cola employees could potentially be going on strike affecting the branches in Mobile and Ocean Springs. Anonymous tips tell News 25 the strike is about fair wages. An agreement with Coca-Cola expired on July…
Moss Point School District aiming high for new school year
All of Moss Point School District staff gathered this morning at Magnolia Middle School to get ready and motivated for the new school year. If you hear a little buzz around South Mississippi, it may be people talking about the…
Former Three Doors Down bassist charged with introduction of narcotics into a correctional facility
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has charged Robert Todd Harrell with a felony charge of introduction of narcotics into a correctional facility. The narcotics were found during screening procedures of the incoming mail at the Jackson Adult Detention Center. Harrell…
Alleged murder suspect surrenders in Pascagoula
This afternoon an alleged murder suspect surrendered to authorities after barricading himself inside a home in Pascagoula. U.S. Marshals along with the Pascagoula Police Department and Jackson and George County sheriff negotiated with a California murder suspect for nearly three…
Diabetes prevention program
A healthier lifestyle may just be a phone call away. Singing River Health System will be offering a diabetes prevention program starting September 10th. The year-long program will take place at the Singing River Healthplex in Pascagoula and will be…
Police practice school safety in Pascagoula
Students will head back to school soon and one local high school is taking extra measures for its students and faculty. Pascagoula police surrounded Pascagoula High School Wednesday morning preparing for the worst, but thankfully this time bulletproof vests and…