Jackson County

Jackson County Road Improvements

Jackson County residents will provide ideas for the 4.4 miles of Ocean Springs Road set for reconstruction. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the Ocean Springs Civic Center with more from tonight’s public open-house meeting.

Jackson County Deputies Cleared

The identities have been released of three Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies who were cleared of any wrongdoing in two separate shootings last year. The grand jury found no criminal conduct on behalf of Deputy Jonathan Blakeney and Sergeant Mike Nutefall.…

Dexter Kelly Due In Court Today Jackson County

The trial for Dexter Kelly, the Vancleave man accused of beating his teenage cousin to death back in April of 2016, has been delayed until April 17th. The trial was originally expected to begin this morning, but according to District…

Controlled brush fires in Jackson County

If you see smoke while traveling down interstate 10 in Jackson County, don’t be alarmed. Federal agencies are burning brush in two different areas. The Southeast Fish and Wildlife Services Fire Management Division is burning over 90 acres in the…

Annual Scholarship Program kicks off in Jackson County

Academic excellence is getting ready to explode in Jackson County. Members of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and school officials gathered for the 27th annual Explosion of Excellence this afternoon in Pascagoula. The program honors the academic achievements of…

Fuel Spill, Multiple Accidents on I-10 in Jackson County

A fuel spill shuts down part of I-10 in Jackson County causing multiple accidents. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 an 18-wheeler was leaking about 50 gallons of diesel fuel onto the east bound lane near mile…

Taste of Jackson County

It was all about food, fun, and fundraising in Moss Point this evening as hundreds flocked to the Pelican Landing Conference Center for the ninth annual Taste of Jackson County. Eighteen Coast restaurants like Bayview Gourmet, the Shed, Scranton’s and…

Education Program for Inmates in Jackson County

Some inmates in Jackson County are using their time inside to prepare them for life on the outside. Fifty-six inmates signed up for classes in the high school equivalency program since August. Inmates are pre-tested to determine their education levels.…

Taste Of Jackson County Thursday Night.

If you're a fan of food, then the Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point will be the place to be tomorrow night. Dozens of coast restaurants like Bayview Gourmet, the shed, Scranton’s and Aztecas just to name a few…

Action Trip To Jackson

Members of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Sisters Solidarity group left for Jackson this morning to speak with state lawmakers about proposed legislation. About 20 men and women loaded on a bus from Biloxi and Gulfport to spend the day voicing…

Action Trip To Jackson

News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jeanne Lebow about the politics issues that concerns the people of Mississippi.

SRHS Patients Speak out to Jackson County Board of Supervisors

Singing River Health System patients are still continuing to fight against the hospital’s sudden decision to fire a well-known neurologist who was based in Pascagoula. A group of Dr. Terry Millette’s former patients were at the Jackson County Board of…

Police Chase Arrest in Jackson County

A Moss Point man is in jail after a traffic pursuit Sunday morning. A Jackson County deputy began chasing a car driven by 23-year-old Jataurus Carter with two other passengers inside on Highway 63. Officials say Carter ran a red…

Drug Bust on I-10 in Jackson County

A Texas man is behind bars in Jackson County after a traffic stop on I-10 discovered nearly eight pounds on cocaine in his truck. Luis Maldonado was arrested Tuesday morning at the 70 mile marker on I-10 after a Jackson…

Couple Arrested for Slew of Crimes in Jackson County

Two people believed to have committed crimes in D’Iberville and Jackson County, as well as two other states, are now behind bars. John Navolt and Tamika Raley were arrested after allegedly shoplifting and using a stolen credit card a few…

2017 State of Jackson County Address

Jackson County is on the move and officials say 2017’s projects and economic development within the county look prosperous. Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Troy Ross gave this year’s State of the County Address in front of the Rotary…

Jackson County Donation Drop Off for Tornado Victims

If you’re in the Jackson County area and would like to donate to tornado victims, donations will be accepted at the Pascagoula Service Center on Amonett Street tomorrow, Friday, and Monday from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Donations needed include…

What's Happening In Jackson

Tomorrow, House Minority leader David Baria of Bay St. Louis will host a town hall meeting in Hancock County to give residents an update of what's going on in Jackson. If you're interested in attending, the meeting will be at…

Gulf Coast Legislative Reception Wednesday Jackson

Tonight members of South Mississippi's business community will be busing up to Jackson for the 2017 Gulf Coast Legislative Reception. The purpose of the annual event is to provide a unique forum for community and business leaders to discuss issues…

Initial Court Appearance for Jackson County Murder Suspect

The Moss Point man accused of killing a Vancleave mother on Saturday faced a Jackson County judge for his initial appearance in court this afternoon. Judge T. Larry Wilson set a $250,000 bond for 32-year-old Brandon Smith. Smith is charged…

Jackson County Election Commissioners Sworn in

Five members of the Jackson County Election Commission were sworn in today by Jackson County Circuit Clerk Randy Carney. Danny Glaskox, representing District 1, has held his position as chairman for the last eight years. This will mark his fourth…