George County Rebels host Biloxi Indians for Week Three
WXXV News 25's Ansley Brent is at George County as the Rebels host the Biloxi Indians for week three. It's not just a…
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Update: Body of 17-Year-Old Found in George County
We are learning more after search crews found the body of a George County teen who apparently drowned in the Pascagoula River. The body of 17-year-old Jakeob Mullen…
Body of 17-year-old who went missing Monday in George County river is recovered
A 17-year-old who went under water while swimming in the Pascagoula River on Monday afternoon has been recovered. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 17-year-old Jakeob Mullin was found about 9:42 p.m. Tuesday about a quarter mile from where he was last…
One shot in George County; suspect later shot in Mobile County
George County sheriff's investigators are looking into the cause of a shooting that happened Thursday on a sandbar along the Escatawpa River. It happened in the Baxter Avenue area. The victim had to be airlifted to USA Hospital in Mobile…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus on the coast
Mosquitoes across the coast are testing positive for West Nile Virus. The numbers are from the Mississippi Department of Health's report from August 28th. Harrison County is seeing 56 positive mosquito samples in addition to one positive blood donor. Jackson…
George County athletics director charged with possession, distribution of child porn
The George County athletics director has been charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said his office and the state Attorney General's Office searched the home of 51-year-old Chris West on Thursday morning. West…
Human remains found in George County community
Human remains were discovered Saturday in the Basin community in George County. The exact location of where the remains were found still has yet to be released but the George County Sheriff's Office…
Human remains found in George County
Basin Community, August 24, 2024 – The George County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the discovery of human remains in the Basin Community earlier today. The remains were found in a wooded area and are pending identification by the county…
Moss Point man dies in George County wreck
A Moss Point man died Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in Georgia County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said 43-year -old Richard Walker left the roadway and overturned on Highway 26 about 12:15 p.m. Walker received fatal injuries and was pronounced…
64-year-old Alabama woman killed in crash in George County
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 98 in George County. A 2022 Dodge Ram was traveling east on Highway 98 when it collided with a 2000 Ford F150. The Ford…
Four Coast women in the running for Miss Hospitality 2024
Four Coastal women are in the running to become Miss Hospitality 2024! The young ladies are trying to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the Magnolia state. The first…
USM football player MJ Daniels Jr. laid to rest in George County
George County and Southern Miss standout football player MJ Daniels was laid to rest Saturday afternoon surrounded by his family and friends. Many gathered…
WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey is at the memorial balloon release in honor of MJ Daniels Jr.
This evening, friends, family, and fans of MJ Daniels Jr. are gathering to honor his memory and celebrate his life. WXXV News 25 Austin Lindsey is live at the George County High…
Two arrested in connection with shooting at Lucedale Walmart
Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with a shooting on Tuesday night at Walmart in Lucedale. Police Chief Kellum Fairley said 23-year-old Chancellor Moody is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and 20-year-old Emanuel…
George County Head Football Coach speaks out on MJ Daniels
News 25’s Austin Lindsey speaks with George County Head Football Coach James Ray on the loss of MJ Daniels Jr. Daniels was shot and killed in…
Bicyclist hit, killed on Highway 63 in George County identified
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating an early Wednesday morning incident that left a pedestrian dead. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said a pedestrian was on a bicycle on the northbound side of Highway 63 near Cooks Corner Road in George County…
Victim identified in possible drowning in George County
Saturday, April 27, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Escatawpa River Bridge on Highway 612 in reference to a possible drowning. Rescue Divers from George County Search and Rescue Dive Team were able to…
Mobile man taken into custody in George County charged with carjacking and kidnapping
During the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a female reporting that her vehicle had been taken. Inside of the vehicle was an adult passenger and the victim’s three…
Lucedale man charged after leading law enforcement on chase
A Lucedale man is charged with fleeing from law enforcement after a high-speed chase in George County overnight. George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 28-year-old Austin Butler of Lucedale is charged with felony fleeing, DUI, possession of paraphernalia, possession of…
George County receives federal grants
George County is set to begin work on its infrastructure and dispatch system after receiving federal funding. Old Highway 63 in George County is one of the most traveled roads and…
Woman giving false name at school registration wanted in other states
A Tennessee woman was arrested in George County last week after trying to register with the George County School District with false information. George County Sheriff's Office arrested 32-year-old Alexandrea Petty of Springfield, Tennessee. On March 27, Petty was filling…
George County sheriff asks public's help to locate missing man
George County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help to locate a man reported missing from the Basin Community of Lucedale. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said Jason Christopher Craft was last seen in the 100 block of Pleasant Hill Church Road…
Mississippi lawmakers moving to crack down on machine gun conversion devices
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislation advancing in Mississippi — where lawmakers are typically loathe to introduce new gun restrictions — would ban most devices used to convert semi-automatic firearms…
Fatal crash on Highway 63 in George County
On Thursday, February 8, 2024, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 63 in George County. A 2013 Toyota Tundra driven by 41-year-old David Grafton of Vancleave, MS, traveled south on Highway…