Ocean Springs newborn receives life-changing transfusion
New parents in Ocean Springs, Hali Saylor and Joseph Delia, have experienced pure bliss since the birth of their baby boy in May but they have also felt sadness and…
Jackson County
Juneteenth Pop-Up Shop in Moss Point
President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing June 19th as a federal holiday. Tons of local businesses gathered at Pelican Landing in Moss Point for the…
Sand bag locations are open in Jackson County
With the tropical system moving into our area, Jackson County is helping residents prepare for a wet weekend. Sand bag locations are popping up across the Gulf Coast…
Zeale Boutique in Ocean Springs catches fire
A downtown Ocean Springs boutique suffered a devastating loss Thursday. Zeal Boutique caught fire last night after the store closed when no one was inside the business. No injuries were reported. Zeal Boutique, located on Washington Avenue, is only one…
Jones County man arrested in Pascagoula shooting
Last night around 11 p.m., officers were called to shots being fired at the Nola Goula Inn in Pascagoula. When officers arrived on scene, they found one person with…
Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King under investigation for mortgage fraud in Texas
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, former Moss Point Mayor Mario King is under investigation in Texas on allegations of mortgage fraud. He ‘engaged in other behavior that amounts to obstruction of justice,’ all of which could have…
Pedestrian severely injured after being hit by a train in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police are reporting that a pedestrian was hit by a train near Hospital Road on Wednesday night. Officers were sent out at 9:15 p.m. in response to the call that a pedestrian was hit by a train. When they…
Free Food Distribution at Gautier First United Methodist Church
What better way to give back than by giving away over 5,000 pounds of food? Today was first come, first serve as Gautier First United Methodist Church…
Jackson County School District Superintendent helps students dress for success
Jackson County School District Superintendent Dr. John Strycker goes the extra mile to help some special needs students dress for success as they transition into the…
Let’s ‘Taco’ about the importance of blood donations
To celebrate Taco Tuesday, the Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero in Ocean Springs to host a blood drive. There is an urgent need for all blood types…
‘Paint a Rock, Save a Life’ at the Pascagoula Senior Center
JE Social and Service Club assisted Singing River Health System and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency with a special initiative to help spread awareness across the…
Tatonut Donut Shop in Ocean Springs now back open
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — The Tatonut Donut Shop is back open as of Tuesday, June 15, according to the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. The popular donut shop had been closed for more than five months after David Mohler,…
US Marshals arrest Ocean Springs man who has been on the run since 2008
The US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, Gulfport Division arrested Lawrence W. Baker, 52, in Ocean Springs around 7 a.m. Tuesday. Baker was taken into custody in the 100 Block of Braeburn Drive at his residence without incident.…
Lucedale man charged with aggravated assault
One man is in the hospital and another is in jail after George County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a fight. According to a press release, deputies responded Friday night to a call in the Agricola Community about…
Shaggy’s Angler Camp at USM Marine Education Center
Summer camps are back this year and Shaggy’s Angler Camp is hosting their week-long camp at University of Southern Miss Marine Education Center. During the summer camp, students…
Taco Tuesday Blood Drive at Taco Sombrero on Washington Avenue
Blood donors get a free taco on Taco Tuesday tomorrow! The Blood Center partnered with Taco Sombrero Ocean Springs to host a blood drive on Taco…
Jackson County Sand Jam 2021
Hundreds turned out for some family fun, turtles, and more for the 2021 Sand Jam in Ocean Springs. This included a family fun day that involved a sand sculpture competition, free…
New Orleans Police Department and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force arrest Moss Point, Mississippi murder suspect
New Orleans, LA –The New Orleans Police Department Violent Offender Warrant Squad and the U.S. Marshals Service New Orleans Task Force located and arrested Moss Point, Mississippi Murder suspect Anthony Rashawn Hunt at a New Orleans, LA hotel located in…
Sand Jam 2021 at Ocean Springs Front Beach
Saturday morning on Front Beach in Ocean Springs, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors and Jackson County Recreation Department will host Sand Jam 2021 ‘Turtle Up Mississippi.’ The…
He was out of jail on bond in one bank robbery case. He just got charged in two others.
An Alabama man who was out of jail on bond in a bank robbery case was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged in the armed robbery of the Navigator Credit Union on Highway 614. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in…
Ribbon cutting held for Black Authors Rock Arts Collective
Black Authors Rock owner decided to partner with the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center to create an ambiance and aesthetic experience that intersects innovation and inclusivity. Black…
Summer fun at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs
If you are looking for something fun to do this summer, the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center in Ocean Springs has you covered. Registration…
Woman identified in 30-year-old Jackson County cold case
The skeletal remains of an unidentified woman found 30-years-ago in Vancleave have been identified. Investigators have identified Kimberly Ann Funk from Sharon, Pennsylvania as the victim found in…
Mississippi shipbuilder Ingalls plans to hire 3,000 new workers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — A shipyard that’s the largest private employer in Mississippi says it is planning to hire about 3,000 new full-time employees. Ingalls Shipbuilding held a hiring event Wednesday in Pascagoula. Its parent company, Huntington Ingalls Industries, said…