Jackson County

Two dead in single car accident in Jackson County

Early this morning, state troopers responded to a single vehicle wreck around 2:10 a.m. Two people died in the accident. The wreck was in Jackson County on I-10 east near mile marker 60 when a Nissan pick-up truck traveled off…

Jackson County receives scannable ballots

The Jackson County Circuit Clerk’s Office received scannable ballots earlier today from the election commission after it was brought to light that they were not able to show the picture of the proposed new state flag on absentee ballots. Circuit…

Biloxi Police asking for help to locate runaway teen

Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a runaway juvenile. Courtney A. Hawthorne, 17, reportedly ran away from her foster home on Sunday about 6 pm. She possibly entered a black-colored vehicle, unknown make and model, in the…

[GRAPHIC] Body found in Pascagoula River identified

The man found in the Pascagoula River has been identified by Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. as 29-year-old Dustin Lee Suttles of Gautier. His body is being sent to the Biloxi Crime Lab for an autopsy, which is scheduled…

Songwriter’s Festival continuing on in Jackson County

As they say, the show must go on! Although the annual Songwriter’s Festival in Jackson County had to be put off due to COVID concerns, there is some good news on the horizon. Each year, the host city, Gautier, sets…

Storm damage in Jackson County

After the effects of Sally, Jackson County faced some damage with fallen trees and power outages. Moss Point resident Jacob Hardin and his family spent Wednesday afternoon clearing debris in front of their home on Jefferson Avenue after Sally left…

Waste Management suspends recycling collections in Jackson County

Waste Management is suspending service for recycling temporarily because of damage to its facility in Florida. In addition, garbage service is a day behind this week because of Hurricane Sally. Because service was suspended Tuesday, service is a day behind…

Pascagoula firemen urging residents to evacuate

Earlier today, Pascagoula firefighters were going out door to door in low-lying areas pleading with people to evacuate voluntarily. They visited neighborhoods in east Pascagoula off Old Mobile Avenue that are prone to flooding. The fire department will be on…

Car fire near Paul Fry Road in Jackson County

Earlier today, a car fire was reported in Jackson County. Around 1:30 p.m., a car was pulled off of the side of Washington Avenue near Paul Fry Road where smoke and fire came from the hood of a vehicle. The…

Spay Neuter Impact Project in Jackson County

If your furry friend is in need of any basic wellness services, be sure to fetch this deal courtesy of the SNIP program in Jackson County. The Spay Neuter Impact Project is starting a wellness program in order to provide…

Minor diesel spill from boat at Fort Bayou

Yesterday, the Coast Guard responded to a minor diesel spill that came from a boat in Fort Bayou near Ocean Springs. Since the spill was reported, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality responded to the incident to clean up the…

Boat crash claims one life in Jackson County

Sunday morning, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a fatal crash involving two boats in Little River in the Escatawpa area. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd says 57-year-old Calvin Brewer of…

Emergency declarations in Jackson County

Over in Jackson County, emergency declarations are being issued ahead of the anticipated storm. Earlier this afternoon, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation declaring a local emergency within the county and the cities of Moss Point and…

COVID-19 response in Jackson County schools

The Jackson County School District is detailing its COVID-19 policies as cases among students and staff in the district have been reported. With nearly a week of school under their belt, Jackson County School District Superintendent John Strycker is pleased…

Rally to support law enforcement in Ocean Springs

Jackson County residents and law enforcement leaders gathered this evening in Ocean Springs to show support for local police. The Salute to Jackson County Police Departments recognized the various chiefs of police and sheriff’s departments for their work in the…