George County

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…

6A State Championship Preview: George County

After taking a back seat to Gulfport in 2017, the George County baseball program has solidified its place as a 6A powerhouse with yet another trip to the state championship series. That makes three times in the last four years…

High School Baseball: Gulfport vs. George County

As far as high school pitching matchups go, it’s hard to do any better than the one at Gulfport tonight between Tulane signee Blake Johnson and Mississippi State commit Logan Tanner out of George County.  Now consider the fact that…

High School Baseball: Harrison Central vs. George County

Gulfport gets the winner of Harrison Central-George County, the latter winning on a walk-off grand slam last night. Red Rebels looking to bounce back at home in game two. Harrison Central wins 3-0. East Central 4, Purvis 1. Dawson Hall…

High School Girls Soccer: Gulfport vs. George County

The Gulfport Lady Admirals hosted George County in its first round game, a rematch with the Lady Rebels from earlier in the season. It is 3-0 for the ladies and 3-0 for the guys as both Gulfport teams are moving…

Charged with commercial burglary in George County

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with a commercial burglary that happened earlier this month in George County. Twenty-five year-old William Pipkins was arrested along with 22-year-old Gunner Nichelson and 24-year-old Tara Kent, all of George County. They are…

Operation Crackdown arrests 29 people in George County

Nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies from the George County Sheriff’s Office to the FBI arrested 19 people today in what authorities are calling Operation Crackdown. Operation Crackdown consists of 42 charges that stem from selling methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and…

One man arrested for homicide in George County stabbing

The George County Sheriff’s Department has captured one suspect in connection to a fatal stabbing that took place Tuesday in the Barton Basin community in the area of Salem Campground Road. When deputies arrived on scene they found 41-year-old Christopher…

Wanted for questioning related to George County homicide

The George County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two people wanted for questioning related to a homicide investigation following a fatal stabbing Tuesday. Investigators say the stabbing happened in the Barton Basin community in the area of Salem Campground Road.…