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Moss Point man arrested in possession of drugs and handgun

On Monday, December 30, 2019, at approximately 8:00pm, officers of the Moss Point Police Department were investigating a large crowd gathering in front of a local convenience store. During their investigation they encountered Clarence Shelton, 37, of Moss Point. Shelton…

Welcome new Moss Point fire chief

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…

Moss Point native receives key to the city

One of Moss Point’s distinguished natives was recognized by the city in a big way this weekend. Dr. Eddie Glaude was born and raised in Moss Point and is currently the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor and Chair of…

Charged with aggravated assault

A Moss Point man is in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center with aggravated assault after an alleged road rage incident. Sheriff Mike Ezell says 35-year-old Jeremiah Coleman was driving on Highway 90 near Franklin Creek Road around 5 p.m.…

New administrative polices in Moss Point

In a city making recent headlines this year over a lawsuit between the mayor and the board of aldermen, Moss Point is moving forward. Mayor Mario King stopped by our studio this morning to discuss recent changes in the city,…

WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Moss Point QB Deuce Lee II

Looking for their first winning season since 2015, the Moss Point football team is in the midst of a redesign. After struggling in non-district play, the Tigers stunned the St. Stanislaus Rock-A-Chaws last Friday night 46-38. The key piece in…

Judge rules in favor of Moss Point Mayor Mario King

A Jackson County judge has ruled in favor of Moss Point Mayor Mario King’s restraining order against a city alderman. The mayor filed the temporary restraining order today against Alderman Sherwood Bradford. The injunction states that Bradford is ‘enjoined from…

High School Football: Moss Point vs. Pascagoula

Tonight was the Battle of the Cats between Moss Point and Pascagoula.  These two Jackson County schools have now been going at it for 80 years and they played like it tonight. Tigers hosting the Panthers right off Beardslee Lake.…

Second Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen meeting

The second regular session for the Moss Point mayor and board of aldermen kicked off tonight. And after reading just a few items on the agenda, things heated up quickly. “I’ve been mayor for two years and one month at…

High profile attorney joins Sims case

A new lead attorney is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, the man who was shot and killed by Moss Point police on August 8th. Brian Dunn will be taking over the role as lead counsel on the case.…

Mayor King files appeal on veto

Today, Mayor Mario King packed another punch in the Moss Point city battle between the mayor’s office and the board of aldermen. Mayor King authored the nearly 20-page appeal himself that was submitted to the Circuit Court of Jackson County.…

Attorney Carlos Moore back as co-counsel on Sims case

After withdrawing himself from the case investigating the shooting death of Toussaint ‘Diamon’ Sims, Attorney Carlos Moore has officially rejoined the case. This comes after Moore withdrew from the case Tuesday morning. Now, Moore is back on the case as…

Attorney withdraws from Sims’ case

Today, Attorney Carlos Moore visited with the Jackson County District Attorney. Moore is representing the family of Toussaint Diamon Sims, who was shot last Thursday by a Moss Point police officer. In a shocking development, family attorney of Toussaint Diamon…

Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting speaks out

The family of Toussaint Diamon Sims and their attorney Carlos Moore held a press conference at Moss Point City Hall at 4 o’clock this afternoon. In this press conference they expressed concern that they have not seen the body camera…

Moss Point Mayor Mario King addresses officer-involved shooting

Moss Point Mayor Mario King held a press conference this morning to comment on last week’s officer-involved shooting. Twenty-seven year-old Toussaint Diamon Sims was shot and killed last Thursday night following a pursuit by the Moss Point Police Department. Moss…

Family demands $10M from City of Moss Point

Attorney Carlos Moore and the family of Toussaint Sims are demanding $10 million from the City of Moss Point. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at Moss Point City Hall with more.

Justice rally for Toussaint Diamon Sims

More developments this morning in the case of last week’s officer-involved shooting that left a Moss Point man dead as he was fleeing from police. Yesterday, family members and friends gathered in memory of the man who was killed in…

Mayor King holds presser regarding officer-involved shooting

Moss Point Mayor Mario King addressed the media today for the first time since last Thursday’s officer-involved shooting. Twenty-seven year-old Toussaint Sims was shot and killed by Moss Point police following a pursuit. News 25’s Andrew Scherer was at the…