During today's meeting, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors made the following decisions: Beaches in Ocean Springs and Pascagoula will remain closed until Monday, April 27. Signs will be posted and the beaches will be monitored to ensure social distancing…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A Pascagoula woman died early Sunday morning after her car slammed into a brick barrier wall, according to authorities. The accident happened just after midnight in front of a home on Fountain Bleau Road near the…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — A family argument escalated into a shooting that has led to a murder charge against a Moss Point man. Guy Radar, 81-years-old, has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his son-in-law,…
Please be aware that although some offices are open to the public, they are they are doing so for the purpose of providing NECESSARY SERVICES ONLY. Jackson County officials are asking that you contact departments via phone before visiting to determine if and…
A physician at Singing River Health System has tested positive for coronavirus, the hospital confirmed. Sun Herald reporter Mary Perez first reported the news on SunHerald.com. SRHS CEO Lee Bond told the Sun Herald that the doctor is over age…
In Jackson County, there are currently no restrictions or plans to close down beaches at this time. County Administrator Brian Fulton says officials monitored the beaches over the weekend and observed only small and more socially isolated crowds. Any future…
A two vehicle accident this morning left a Vancleave man deceased and three other people with non-life threatening injuries. Sheriff Mike Ezell says around 11 a.m., the driver of a silver Hyundai Elantra was traveling northeast on Old Fort Bayou…
A South Carolina man wanted for five counts of attempted murder has been captured in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says a nationwide release was issued Wednesday on 33-year-old Jonathan Emilien. Around 11 p.m. Wednesday night, the Jackson County Emergency…
A family in Jackson County is pleading for help from the community and law enforcement to find a missing woman. Thirty-six year-old Tessie Temores has been missing since December 28th. She’s described as a white female about 5’5” tall, weighing…
Jackson County leaders and residents received an important update today on county functions and economic stability. Jackson County Board of Supervisors President Barry Cumbest gave the annual ‘State of the County’ Address to an audience at the Pascagoula Rotary Club’s…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Law enforcement in South Mississippi issued a warning to residents on social media this week. The notice is specifically directed at citizens within the Harleston and Hurley communities. According to a post by the Jackson…
We have an update on the captured inmate that escaped police custody yesterday morning. Six additional people have been arrested for helping in the escape. Sheriff Mike Ezell confirmed prisoner Marshall Williams was captured last night at his father’s camper…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that just after 10 p.m. tonight, 29-year-old Marshall Williams was captured and taken into custody. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says the department made an arrest of Williams for four active felony warrants.…
The family of an inmate who died in Jackson County is moving forward with a wrongful death lawsuit. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, 38-year-old Cindy Arnold was found dead on the floor of her jail cell in…
It’s an exciting day for Moss Point as they officially welcome the new fire chief. After an extensive nation-wide search, the Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to hire Justin McMillian. McMillian began his career in fire service in 1995. He…
For the first time since 2005, the West Jackson County Planning Department will get a new facility. Today, ground was broken for the more than 1,600 square foot building. The $680,000 project will feature office space, a break room, and…
State Troopers responded to a two vehicle wreck today on MS 613 at Horace Shumock Road intersection in Jackson County claiming the life of a Moss Point resident. When investigating troopers arrived on scene, it appeared that a 2002 Honda…
Early Saturday morning, around 5:30 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol worked an accident involving a pedestrian in Jackson County. Neal James Doss Jr. was pronounced dead on the scene. It happened on Fredrick Street in Jackson County as a 2017 Toyota…
One of Jackson County’s two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a re-dedication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back to…
From 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. today in Jackson County, everyone is invited to come out and show your support for our veterans at the "Freedom is Not Free Event" in Moss Point. This event is to honor all veterans…
There will be plenty of events going on in South Mississippi for Veterans Day including the 19th Annual Jackson County Veterans Day program, "Freedom is Not Free." Event details: Veterans Day 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 11, 2019 Veterans Memorial…
Traffic was backed up for nearly two hours this morning along Highway 90 after a deadly nine car pile-up. The incident happened around 6 this morning just before Highway 619 and Hwy 90 eastbound from Gautier. Sixty-four year-old Charlotte Moore…
Over in Jackson County, voters are heading to the polls for the final hours of voting. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point with Secretary of State candidate Michael Watson.
Pascagoula Police are reporting there was one fatality from a nine car traffic accident that happened Tuesday morning. Everyone else involved received minor injuries. The car accident happened in the eastbound lanes on Highway 90 between Pascagoula and Gautier, before…