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…
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,…
O'keem Anderson, the man accused of shooting his estranged wife is behind bars this morning and facing domestic violence charges. He was found by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division and the Gulfport Police Viper Unit on Seattle Slew…
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has awarded two grants to Harrison and Jackson counties to help with waste management efforts. Jackson County was awarded a solid waste assistance grant for more than $111,000. This grant will be used by…
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…
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…
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…
Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
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,…
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has announced the arrest of seven people, including four juveniles for two separate shootings believed to be connected. Sheriff Mike Ezell says on the night of September 8th, gunshots were fired into a home in…
Crews were called to clean up I-110 eastbound after a semi-truck crashed, spilling hydraulic fluid on the roadway. Mississippi Highway Patrol told News 25 the truck was attempting to avoid road debris on the eastbound side near mile-marker 49. Traffic…
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…
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…
*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…
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…