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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…

Man killed in fatal officer-involved shooting idenfitied

We are learning more about the man killed in last night's officer-involved shooting in Moss Point. The man, identified as 27-year-old Toussaint Sims of Moss Point, was wanted on multiple felony warrants when police got a tip he was at…

Moss Point State of the City Address

Tonight, the highly anticipated State of the City Address kicked off for the City of Moss Point. There were several things on the table for discussion. Moss Point resident Willie Scott said, “I think communication is key to us resolving…

State of the City Address gearing up in Moss Point

The Moss Point State of the City Address will take place tonight. In the wake of the pending lawsuits against Mayor Mario King as well as the City of Moss Point, the address is a highly anticipated event. News 25’s…

Mayor King presents veto at press conference

Moss Point Mayor Mario King has been under fire in recent weeks. Today, he fought back with a veto to an administrative policy change made by his board of aldermen. Five-hundred and sixty-four pages: that’s how long the veto is…

Mayor King presents veto at press conference

Today at a press conference, Moss Point Mayor Mario King presented a 564 page veto against a policy presented by an alderman on July 16th. That original policy presented by Alderman Sherwood Bradford would cut his pay if he doesn’t…

Alderman proposes pay cut for Moss Point mayor

Moss Point Alderman Sherwood Bradford has proposed a policy aimed at Mayor Mario King that would cut his pay if he doesn’t make reforms. Bradford proposed mandates for Mayor King and the city that says guns can’t be carried in…

Moss Point Mayor Mario King facing lawsuit

The City of Moss Point remains in hot water, along with Mayor Mario King, after multiple allegations of discrimination and harassment surfaced. Mayor King stopped by our station today to ‘set the record straight.’ Eleven people, current and former Moss…

Moss Point Mayor Mario King facing lawsuit

Eleven people are suing Moss Point Mayor Mario King over claims of age discrimination and harassment. The lawsuit was filed July 2nd against Mayor King. Most of the plaintiffs are current or former Moss Point employees. They accuse King of…

Moss Point mayor addresses lawsuit against the city

Back in January, we brought you a story in which a Moss Point alderman filed a tort claim against Mayor Mario King following an alleged altercation during an alderman meeting. After not responding to the tort claim that was filed,…

39th annual River Jamboree in Moss Point

The 39th year of the Moss Point River Jamboree is just a day away and the setup is well underway. The deeply rooted tradition is set to kick off at 11 a.m. with good food, games for the kids, and…

Moss Point shuts down restaurant tax

The City of Moss Point will have to find another source of funding to help maintain its public buildings, public sports fields, and tourism initiatives after residents voted down a prepared food tax yesterday. Tuesday’s vote failed by a narrow…

Two in critical condition following shooting in Moss Point

Moss Point police are investigating a shooting that happened late last night in front of Olivet Baptist Church. According to Chief Brandon Ashley, a report of shots fired came in at 11 last night on Frederick Street and found two…