Jackson County

Jackson County Fair takes place this week

The Jackson County Fair has been around for nearly a century and every year it grows bigger and better. Fair attendee Jessica Luce said, “We’re just having a great time. My little boy loves it. He would come every night,…

Two kids injured in motorbike accident in Jackson County

Two kids are seriously injured following a motorbike crash in Jackson County. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the two were riding a mega-motor bike northbound on Brackish Place in the St. Andrews Community around 4:30 yesterday. The sheriff says they turned…

Three arrested for threat against St. Martin Middle School

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department have arrested three juveniles in two separate incidents since Saturday, October 5 for allegedly making threats against St. Martin Middle School. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, the first arrest occurred Saturday, October 5th during a…

S.N.I.P. opening in Jackson County

It’s the only one of its kind in Jackson County and now you can help reduce our pet population on the Gulf Coast by spaying and neutering your pets at a low cost. ‘Spay Neuter Impact Project’ or ‘S.N.I.P’ is…

Pet of the week

Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

Utility concerns discussed at Gautier City Council meeting

Things got heated at a regularly scheduled Gautier City Council meeting tonight. Gautier Appointed Representative to the Jackson County Utility Authority Marshall Smith found himself in hot water after the city discovered a soaring utility rate over the years. Tonight,…

Man in custody following standoff in Hurley

A nearly eight-hour standoff has come to an end in Jackson County. According to Sheriff Mike Ezell, deputies had to forcibly remove 50-year-old Joseph Carroll from a Hurley home. Police arrived on scene at 8 a.m. on Joe Rubino Drive…

Waitr launches in Jackson County

Following the success of launching in Gulfport and Biloxi, Waitr is now making the move into Jackson County. The food delivery app launched today in Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier, further stretching its service to the east. Waitr has had…

Election results in Jackson County

*These are the unofficial final results for Jackson County. This not counting absentee or affidavit votes. * Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Democrat 32 precincts reporting: Connie Moran:81.51 percent Sugar Stallings: 18.35 percent Public Service Commissioner Southern District: Republican Dane…

27th annual Steak and Steak Dinner

A silent auction, keynote speaker, and delicious steak was the name of the game at the 27th annual Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County’s Steak and Steak Dinner. The Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County helps over 650…

Freedom Festival in Jackson County

We are just one day away from the first ever Jackson County Freedom Festival. Thanks to the organization CORE, a celebration in honor of Juneteenth will be held Saturday, June 15th at the Gautier City Park from 12 to 4…

Freedom Festival: Juneteenth Celebration in Jackson County

We are just days away from the first ever Jackson County Freedom Festival. Thanks to the organization CORE, a celebration in honor of Juneteenth will be held Saturday, June 15th at the Gautier City Park from 12 to 4 p.m.…

Victim identified in Jackson County fatal accident

The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend turned deadly overnight after a crash in Jackson County. Twenty-four year-old Kayla Danielle Pittman of Ocean Springs died after a car ran a red light last night at about 9:45 p.m. According to the Mississippi…

Developments in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson made an appearance today at the weekly Ocean Springs Lions Club meeting. Dobson highlighted the many developments making its way to Ocean Springs. Making Ocean Springs the premiere place to live on the Coast is…