Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King begins his 30-month sentence
Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King begins serving his 30-month sentence today. This sentence comes after he and his wife Natasha each plead guilty earlier this…
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Former Moss Point Mayor and Wife Sentenced on Federal Fraud Charges
Jackson, Miss. – The former Mayor of Moss Point, Mississippi, and his wife were sentenced today for conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the…
Former Moss Point Mayor Mario King under investigation for mortgage fraud in Texas
According to our media partner the Sun Herald, former Moss Point Mayor Mario King is under investigation in Texas on allegations of mortgage fraud. He ‘engaged in other behavior that amounts to obstruction of justice,’ all of which could have…
Jeramey Anderson, Billy Knight Head to Runoff for Democratic Nomination in Moss Point Mayoral Race
Over in Moss Point, a heated race Tuesday for the Mayor's seat now that former Mayor Mario King pleaded guilty of one count of federal charges in court, and was removed of his mayoral title, giving the seat to Ward…
City of Moss calls special meeting following Mario King’s plea
With the removal of Mario King from office, the Moss Point Board of Alderman called for a special meeting this afternoon. On the agenda was swearing in Ward 3 Alderman Robert Byrd as the interim mayor Concluding…
Moss Point mayor, wife, enter guilty pleas in federal court
Moss Point Mayor Mario King, 33, and his wife, Natasha R. King, 32, of Moss Point, Mississippi, pleaded guilty Wednesday before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden to conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the Mayor’s Gala held in 2019,…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King set to plead guilty to wire fraud charges
Tomorrow, Moss Point Mayor Mario King is expected to plead guilty to federal fraud charges. With that, the Moss Point Board of Aldermen has requested the mayor’s resignation after he officially enters a plea. Mayor King and…
Moss Point Board of Aldermen requests Mayor King’s resignation once he enters guilty plea
Less than a day after news broke of Moss Point Mayor Mario King’s intent to plead guilty to federal fraud charges, the Moss Point Board of Aldermen has requested the mayor’s resignation after he officially enters a…
Special meeting called regarding Moss Point Mayor Mario King
Less than a day after news broke of Moss Point Mayor Mario King’s intent to plea guilty to federal fraud charges, two members of the Moss Point Board of Aldermen called for a special meeting scheduled for…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King set to plead guilty in wire fraud case
Moss Point Mayor Mario King will plead guilty in a federal court in Gulfport, Wednesday February 24th. Mayor King and his wife have informed the prosecutors of their intent to plead guilty in a federal case accusing…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King to hold virtual town hall meeting
‘Stop the Violence’ is the outcry from Moss Point Mayor Mario King as he plans to hold a virtual town hall meeting next week to address the issue. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. next…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King not running for reelection
Earlier This evening, Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a virtual state of the city address. After handing out awards to Moss Point citizens in recognition of their work in the community, Mayor King reviewed what his…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King receives threat demanding money
Moss Point Mayor Mario King has received a threat today that was sent through email, demanding money or explosions will be organized in the city. Mayor King posted a picture of the email to his Facebook page,…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King discusses Zeta
We have Moss Point Mayor Mario King on the phone to discuss Zeta.
Moss Point Mayor Mario King releases statement on death of Judge Shelia Osgood
Moss Point Mayor Mario King has released a statement regarding Judge Shelia Osgood who was murdered inside her home Wednesday. The statement reads: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Honorable Judge Sheila Osgood. Our condolences to…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King asks for delay to November 2nd trial
Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife Natasha are asking for a delay in their trial on wire fraud and conspiracy charges as they’re in the process of plea negotiations with the government. This comes after their original trial…
Judge dismisses claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King
Federal claims against Moss Point Mayor Mario King have been dismissed after an attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in December, claiming Mayor King verbally assaulted and threatened him. Judge Ozerden dismissed every federal claim by Morris.…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King trial date delayed
The federal wire fraud trial for Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife has been delayed. Mayor King and his wife, Natasha, were indicted in June on 13 counts of wire fraud and one of conspiracy to commit fraud…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King meets with board of aldermen
Last week, Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife, Natasha, were battling federal charges. On Tuesday in Moss Point, there was a meeting between Mayor King and the aldermen. At the meeting, it was voted on and passed that…
Moss Point residents react to Mayor Mario King’s indictment
Today, Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife, Natasha, were indicted on federal fraud charges. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf is in Moss Point where she’s been speaking to residents about the mayor’s indictment.
Moss Point mayor, wife under indictment on federal fraud charges
Moss Point Mayor Mario King, 33, and his wife, Natasha R. King, 32, of Moss Point appeared Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert H. Walker on fraud charges relating to the Mayor’s Gala held in 2019. The indictment alleges that…
Moss Point Mayor video conference meeting hacked with vulgar, racially charged messages
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — During a board meeting Tuesday night, Moss Point Mayor Mario King was surprised with vulgar and racial messages. The meeting was conducted using the video conference call app "Zoom." Mayor King told News 25 the…
Moss Point Mayor’s Zoom meeting hacked with racially charged messages
Tonight during a Moss Point board meeting on Facebook Live, Mayor Mario King was surprised with vulgar and racial messages. Mayor King told News 25 his board meeting on Zoom was hacked. The meeting was broadcast on Facebook Live with…
Moss Point Mayor Mario King addresses COVID-19 response
Moss Point Mayor Mario King is calling on the state government to step up its response to the Coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Mario King is calling on the leaders of other local governments to come together and reach a consensus on…