Jackson County

Jackson County accepting Christmas Trees for recycling

Jackson County announced locations accepting Christmas Trees for recycling. The program started on Christmas Eve and runs until January 31st. Vancleave has two spots while Pascagoula has a collection spot at the Jackson County Fair Grounds. The County Road Department…

Sonic booms shake up homes on Coast

Jackson County residents took to social media to try to find out what the source was of loud booms and rattling windows on Saturday morning . According to Jackson County Emergency Management Director Earl Etheridge, the noise and tremors xane…

Man taken into custody after standoff in Ocean Springs

An Ocean Springs man is in jail after a Saturday night standoff with law enforcement. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan LeMaire said 58-year-old James Ball had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.…

Jackson County opens storm shelter

NEW - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services has called for the American Red Cross to open a 361 Emergency Shelter at 9:00AM, Wednesday – September 11, 2024. Shelter Location: Vancleave 361 Central Jackson County Shelter 5500 Ballpark Road, Vancleave,…

Jackson County searching for armed robbery suspect

Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are asking the public’s help to find an armed robbery suspect. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt is wanted for the armed robbery of an individual of his vehicle. The robbery occurred on Heathcliff Drive…

Jackson County deputies end standoff in Vancleave

A man is now is custody after Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies were in a standoff in Vancleave for almost five hours. The standoff ended peacefully and without incident. 42-year-old James English has been charged with aggravated domestic assault against…