Jackson County

Missing 14-year-old Olyvya Rebecca Tozer found safe

A missing Jackson County teen has been found safe. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, before she was located, 14-year-old Olyvya was last seen around 2:30 Monday afternoon getting into a gray or silver Toyota Camry at St. Martin High School.…

State IHL approves MSU research center for Ocean Springs

Mississippi State received formal approval to build the Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center, a multi-million-dollar facility in Ocean Springs and the first of its kind on the Mississippi Coast. The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning, Jackson County Board of…

Jackson County prepares for wintry weather

Road crews and law enforcement agencies in Jackson County spent the day preparing roads for chilly weathers. Over in Pascagoula, the 14th Street overpass was shut down at 7 p.m. as a precaution and crews salted the…

Winter weather preps in Jackson County

Jackson County officials are making their final preparations ahead of extremely cold temperatures tonight. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Pascagoula with more on the status of roadways in the city.

Jackson County investigating fatal fire

The Jackson County fire marshal is investigating an early morning fire that claimed the life of a Latimer man. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that firefighters were called to a residence on Dantzler Road about…

Jackson County Fire Marshal investigating fatal fire

The Jackson County fire marshal is investigating an early morning fire that killed a Latimer man. Sheriff Mike Ezell says when deputies and firefighters got to a mobile home on Dantzler Road just before 2:30 Thursday morning, it was completely…

Vancleave girl injured trying to board school bus

Jackson County Sheriff's Department is investigating an early-morning incident with a school bus that left an 8-year-old with broken bones. Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that the Vancleave girl was crossing the westbound lane of Jim Ramsey…

Ocean Springs man dies in single-car accident

An Ocean Springs man died Sunday evening in a single-car accident on Biddix Evans Road. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said in a press release that Mario Alanis Jr., 21, was traveling eastbound on Biddix Evans Road about 5 p.m.…

MDOT reducing Fort Bayou drawbridge to two lanes

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reduce the Fort Bayou drawbridge in Ocean Springs from four lanes down to two on Sunday. The traffic shift is part of an ongoing, $20-million bridge repair project to rehabilitate and upgrade the…

Six charged in shooting that injured teen in Vancleave

Six people, including a 16-year old, are in custody in Jackson County charged with what authorities say appears to be a drug related shooting that injured another teen. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the shooting happened in the early morning hours…

Victim in fatal Jackson County accident identified

State Troopers responded to a fatal wreck in Jackson County, MS on December 31, 2020, at 8:32 am Thursday morning that claimed the life of a Jackson County resident. Investigating Troopers reported a head-on collision occurred between two passenger pick-up…

Christmas tree recycling locations in Jackson County

Jackson County has announced locations for residents to dispose of their Christmas trees through the month of January. Tree recycling will be available through January 31st at five locations including: The Jackson County Landfill at Seaman Road…

Update on Hurricane Zeta debris removal in Jackson County

Jackson County’s debris removal contractor has 17 trucks currently working in neighborhoods throughout the County.  They intend to add additional trucks after Thanksgiving to get the rest of the Hurricane Zeta debris picked up as soon as possible. To make…

‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising Event

Ice cream is known as comfort food, but this Saturday in Ocean Springs, community members brought comfort to the animals at the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the fourth annual ‘All Creatures Big and Small’ Pet Fundraising…

Davis Bayou area reopens following Hurricane Zeta

Gulf Islands National Seashore has completed storm damage assessments and debris cleanup in the Davis Bayou Area and the area will reopen on Saturday under normal operating hours. The Davis Bayou campground will reopen at 10 a.m.  Reservations will be…

Getting ready for the Gautier Mullet and Music Fest

Something fishy is going on Saturday in Jackson County. The 30th annual Gautier Mullet and Music Fest is sure to safely lure in families and festivalgoers. Over the years, people from all walks of life have been hooked on the…

Pascagoula Senior Center to reopen for limited activities

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Senior Center will reopen on November 2, 2020 for limited activities. The programs available will be line dancing and an exercise class. Line dancing will be held Monday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Exercise…