Jackson County

Keith Davis named Moss Point police chief

The City of Moss Point hires a familiar face as the new police chief. Former Chief Keith Davis was voted in by the Moss Point Board of Alderman this afternoon. Davis will be taking over Moss Point as the city…

North Bay Area Mardi Gras Parade

The annual D’Iberville St. Martin North Bay Area Mardi Gras Parade let the good times roll Sunday afternoon. The parade started around 1 p.m. The route began on Lemoyne Boulevard and ended on Automall Parkway. Rhode Island Native Tina McDevitt…

Ocean Springs Mardi Gras parade rolls through

If you were at the Ocean Springs Carnival Association Mardi Gras Parade tonight, you may have caught some beads, but did you catch all the action? The streets of downtown Ocean Springs came alive with crowds as the parade began…

Investigation of Disability Education

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating a Mississippi woman’s complaint that the state department mishandled an investigation into the education of her disabled child. Parent Lori Roy tells news outlets a Jackson County school changed her 13-year-old son’s individualized…

Remember Coach Hugh Pepper

Sunday morning, former Ocean Springs Head Coach Hugh Pepper died at the age of 88. He passed away with his wife of 63 years Janice by his side. Today in Ocean Springs, the man who started coaching football in Ocean…

Charged with child abuse and neglect

Moss Point police are investigating allegations of felony child abuse and neglect after a five month old was brought in for treatment of flu like symptoms. It was discovered the child was also suffering from multiple fractures to his arm,…

City of Moss Point sets new curfew for minors

Moss Point Mayor Mario King issued a curfew during his board of aldermen meeting last night for anyone under the age of 18. “I want everyone to point fingers at themselves and say what can we do better as a…

The City of Moss Point discusses recent violence

Today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a press conference to discuss the recent violence plaguing the City of Moss Point. His call for change comes after three people were shot during a home invasion during a Super Bowl party,…

Caller scams in Jackson County

According to Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, some citizens are reporting to the sheriff’s office that they are getting calls from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s representative. The caller tells people they either owe outstanding fines or have a warrant…

Mayor King address violent crime in Moss Point

Last night, there was another shooting in Moss Point, this time on Washington Drive. Police say a man showed up to Singing River Hospital with a gunshot wound overnight. He’s listed in stable condition. On the heels of the recent…

East Central running back commits to South Alabama

A strong student in the classroom and a once-in-a-generation talent on the gridiron, Tony Brown’s lack of division I offers had been baffling after his record-setting career at East Central High School, but this weekend that finally changed. Yesterday, Mississippi’s…

Local nonprofit donates Cuddle Cot to Singing River Hospital

Imagine being able to spend just a few more moments with your stillborn baby. That is now possible thanks to a local non-profit that just donated a Cuddle Cot to Pascagoula’s Singing River Hospital Labor and Delivery Unit. News 25’s…

Gautier Night Parade

Gautier Men’s Club has stepped up its game this year when it comes to Mardi Gras parades. The Gautier Mardi Gras Night Parade will roll out at 7 p.m. Saturday night. According to parade officials, they plan to be slow…

St. Alphonsus teacher’s birthday celebration

Today was a very special day in Ocean Springs at St. Alphonsus Catholic School. Teacher Ms. Loraine Schneider turned 86-years-old. Her students took the time today to wish her a happy birthday. It was only fitting that Ms. Loraine Schneider’s…

Was young Gautier mother left to die by her friends?

Police are investigating a shooting that left a young mother dead Monday night in Gautier. Twenty-seven-year-old Taleya Guy was found dead after a shooting at the College Villa Apartments and her close friend tells News 25 the group she was…

Fire Department Training

Fire Fighters are working to develop a better and more effective response. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more about the special training.

Jackson County State of the County

2018 will bring more funding for projects to the Jackson County area. Today, News 25’s Jaylon Morris attended the State of the County Address which focused on county improvement projects. Industry and economic development was the focus at today’s State…

Lamenda Hase wins OS School District’s Teacher of the Year

Ocean Springs High School’s Lamenda Hase is the 2018 winner for the District Teacher of the Year. The history teacher has been teaching for five years at Ocean Springs High School. Hase tells her students on their first day of…

2018 ‘MOPS’ Shoe Drive

You can make a difference in the lives of others and all it will cost you is an old pair of shoes. The Ocean Springs chapter of Mothers of Pre-Schoolers is asking you to clean out your closet for their…

3rd Annual Mardi Gras Mambo!

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Leslie Bucklar and Kim Davis about the Mardi Gras Mambo at the Lyman Community Center Thursday Feb. 8th 10 am to 2 pm.

DEADLY SHOOTING

Gautier police are now investigating a deadly shooting that occurred over night that left one woman dead... Last night shots were fired at the college villa apartments on Ladnier Road. Police were back on the scene this morning around 8…

Harbor Freight Tools Ribbon Cutting

This morning at 8 am the ribbon will be cut for harbor freight tools in Gautier. The 15,000 square foot store will open on U.S. 90 in the old NFL Home Center site and will create 35-40 jobs in the…

Search for man and stolen vehicle in Jackson County

Around 4:30 a.m., a search for a man and a stolen vehicle near the Mississippi-Alabama state line was suspended. Mobile police were chasing a man driving a stolen vehicle through Mobile County early this morning. The man then crossed over…