George County

George County’s McKinnley Jackson receives offer from Georgia

Former Ole Miss Head Coach Matt Luke, now Georgia offensive line coach, hasn’t wasted any time trying to shift alliances. Today, George County Defensive Tackle McKinnley Jackson received an offer from the Bulldogs, his 30th overall at the Division I…

George County Football: M.J. Daniels commits to Ole Miss

The outcome of the Egg Bowl doesn’t seem to bother one high school football standout from the Gulf Coast. On Friday, George County’s M.J. Daniels made his verbal pledge to the Rebels despite their dramatic 21-20 loss at the hands…

McKinley Jackson to play in U.S. Army All-American Bowl

While some of the top college football programs in the nation are patiently awaiting the commitment of George County’s McKinnley Jackson, the man of the hour, just made a different kind of commitment. On Monday, Jackson gave his pledge to…

High School Baseball: Brandon vs. George County

In the 6A ranks, George County also facing a winner-take-all game three. Maybe the Rebels could benefit from a road game as well, visiting Brandon. Brandon wins 8-1. Vancleave softball team getting pushed to the brink of elimination, but responding…

George County baseball second round preview

For a George County baseball team that’s been to the state championship series two out of the past three years, there’s only thing left for the Rebels to do. They’re not afraid of looking ahead towards the ultimate goal of…

George County baseball players dreaming of the Big Leagues

Following an opening playoff series victory against Ocean Springs, the George County High School baseball team is gearing up for the second round. News 25’s Andrew Scherer sat down with two seniors who are a vital piece to the team’s…

Fatal car crash in George County

This morning, one Lucedale man died after he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree. It was around 7 a.m. on Highway 63, north of Barton Agricola Road in George County where police say his 2003 Ford…

One woman dead after fatal crash in George County

One woman is dead after a fatal crash in George County yesterday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol investigated the crash around 2:40 p.m. on Highway 612 near Red Creek Church Road in George County, claiming the life of 40-year-old Lisa B.…

New District Attorney sworn in

Today, the new district attorney for Jackson, George, and Greene counties took her oath of office. Angel Myers McIlrath was appointed by Governor Phil Bryant to fulfill the remaining time left in the former DA’s term. Myers McIlrath has qualified…

George County defensive tackle narrows list to 14 schools

Over at George County, five star defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson is getting ahead of the curve in terms of not being able to please everyone. The junior defensive tackle is wanted by just about every major college football program in…

High School Football: George County vs. Gulfport

When Gulfport and Biloxi decided to part ways with the Shrimp Bowl, the Gulf Coast inherited another premier event for the opening weekend of high school football with the Port City Bowl. Alongside Harrison Central, the Admirals are now in…

Pedestrian hit and killed in George County

Early this morning, a 25-year-old man died after being struck by a car in the Rocky Creek community of George County.  Authorities have identified the victim  as Justin Hennis. Around 4 o’clock the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call…

Seven-year-old drowns in George County

A seven-year-old child drowned in George County after falling into a pond in the Howell Community. Emergency personnel were called to the scene at about 2:15 Tuesday afternoon. The child was non-responsive upon arrival and was taken to George Regional…