All city jail contracts up for renewal in Jackson County
This evening, we bring you a follow up to a story we brought you yesterday about the Jackson County Jail. Supervisors did vote to terminate the…
Jackson County Jail
One arrested on charges of elder abuse
Charges of elder abuse have landed one woman in the Jackson County Jail. Tamela Hammond was arrested on charges of assault against an elderly person and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. It…
Pascagoula man accused of beating woman, leaving her in the street
A Pascagoula man has been charged with beating a woman, causing serious injuries. Pascagoula Police say 27-year-old Eddie Stanton Jr., has been charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. He was taken to the Jackson County jail and bond was set…
Jackson County inmate suicide prompts policy review
Two inmates at the Jackson County Jail have committed suicide in the past few weeks. On December 28th, one male inmate committed suicide and then another male inmate committed suicide on Saturday, January 5th. Authorities say both inmates died by…
Old Jackson County Jail to Come Down
The old Jackson County Jail will be torn down. The old jail was originally built in 1979. Jackson County supervisors made the decision that the structure needs to come down at their meeting Monday. Officials tell News 25 the old…