Jackson County Board of Supervisors Filing Suit against SRHS Former Audit Firm
Today, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors announced they are moving forward with a lawsuit against Singing River Health Systems’ former audit firm.
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Fire in St. Martin Destroys Home
Today, a St. Martin family of five have lost their home, but escaped with their lives.
Jackson County Voters Have Approved the Tourism Tax
Jackson County voters have approved a 2% tourism tax. Residents took to the polls today on the issue, which received an overwhelming support by voters. Roughly 71% were in favor versus 28.89% against it.
Tourism Tax Election Takes Place Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Jackson County residents will head to the polls to vote on a 2% tax on tourism.
Twenty Mortar Pyrotechnic Shells Stolen in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about the danger surrounding the theft of 22 mortar pyrotechnic shells.
Graveline Bridge in Jackson County to be Renovated
A small bridge in Jackson County on Graveline Road at LaMotte Bayou will soon receive a much needed makeover.
Tourism Tax Looks to Increase Visitors to the Coast
Tourism is an important part of the Gulf Coast’s economy and a proposed tax in Jackson County will help more people than ever before find their way to South Mississippi as a vacation destination.
SRHS Retirees Say One County Worker is a Conflict of Interest
At today’s Jackson County Board of Supervisors meeting, the retirees asked for one county worker to step down, citing a conflict of interest, but the supervisors disagreed.
First Responders Honored at Appreciation Dinner
As a way to show respect to first responders in Jackson County, the Pascagoula Keesler Federal Credit Union branch and Hilton Garden Inn gave away awards to men who go above and beyond for their community.
Special Election for Tourism Tax Ready for June 23rd Date
In less than two weeks, Jackson County will hold a special election to vote on whether or not to impose a 2 % tourism tax.
Jackson County Teens Arrested for Burglary
Two teenage boys are facing serious charges today in a ring of car thefts and burglaries.
DeMorst Found Guilty of Capital Murder in the Death of Hunter Miller
Today Jackson County jurors found Nicholas Marcel DeMorst guilty of capital murder in the shooting death of Hunter Miller.
Jackson County Murder Trial Continues
The capital murder trial in the death of Hunter Miller is going on in Jackson County.
Man Arrested for Stealing Jackson County Police Car
A D’iberville man is in jail facing charges of carjacking and felony pursuit.
Lt. Gov Tate Reeves Visits Jackson County
There was plenty to talk about at Jackson County Economic Development’s spring investor’s meeting today, as Jackson County continues to sit in the driver’s seat of Mississippi’s economic engine.
Suspects Arrested in Jackson County Armed Robbery
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has arrested two suspects on charges of armed robbery.
Wreck on I-10
An accident in Jackson County left an adult and two children injured today.
Deadly Car Accident in Jackson County
This morning, Interstate 10 near Ocean Springs was the scene of a horrific accident.
Jackson County Adult Detention Center Update
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors hoped construction on the new adult detention center would be completed this summer, but Mother Nature had other plans.
Jackson County Election committee special meeting
In just over a month, Jackson County will vote whether or not to impose a two percent tax on all hotels.
Jackson County Sheriff to speak on neighborhood watch
For the past couple of months, Jackson County has been the scene of a variety of crimes, from shootings, a rash of burglaries, and murders.
Jackson Co. Hosts 26th Annual Industrial Trade Show
The Trade Show hosts over 100 exhibitors from Louisiana, Alabama, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
SRHS Fears Unintended Consequences from Amended Open Meetings Act
Singing River Health System (S.R.H.S.) has voiced its strong concerns regarding recent changes to the Open Meetings Act legislation currently under consideration in Jackson that now targets only Jackson County and S.R.H.S.
Moss Point Considers Hotel Tax to Give Jackson Co. a Say in Coast Tourism
A vote from the Moss Point City Council could eventually affect anyone traveling to Jackson County.
