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Death of missing Pascagoula man now homicide investigation

Moss Point Police are actively investigating a homicide stemming from remains discovered Saturday, April 13 2019, in a wooded area near Molden Street. Police responded to the area. On April 22nd, a positive identification was made as 26 year old…

Body found in wooded area in Moss Point

A body was discovered in Moss Point on Saturday morning in a wooded area off of Molden Street. Authorities in Moss Point received a call just after 10 a.m. after a search party came across a badly decomposed body. According…

Moss Point police investigate shooting

The Moss Point Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that took place on Friday. Police received a call around 4 p.m. from a female stating her 16-year-old son was assaulted by 28-year-old Keianna Keishaun Gipson. According to police, Gipson…

Moss Point mayor tackles mental health issues

Mental health is a growing issue across the United States and even right here on the Coast. Moss Point Mayor Mario King said, “Over the course of the last two years since I have been mayor we have seen at…

Former Moss Point Mayor Ira Polk passed away

It’s a somber week in the city of Moss Point as residents mourn the loss of former mayor and longtime resident Ira Polk. Polk was a community man. He also worked as a football coach, a physician assistant, and was…

High School Girls Basketball: Moss Point vs. Ripley

If a high school basketball from the Gulf Coast was gonna win a state title this year, it was going to have to be the Moss Point girls. After starting the season with five straight losses, the Lady Tigers eventually…

Moss Point Lady Tigers to face Ripley in Final Four

Tonight, Moss Point Head Girls Basketball Coach Ethan Porter did a little scouting up north in preparation for his team’s run at a gold ball. Now, the semi-final stage is set. The Lady Tigers have a date at the Big…

Moss Point Lady Tigers Final Four Bound

Being in the same division as Auburn signee Sania Wells is a competitive disadvantage for any team and yet the Moss Point Lady Tigers won the region 8 class 4A district tournament anyway. Of the 48 MHSAA girls and boys…

Cracking down on crime in Moss Point

Violent crimes have been on the rise in Moss Point, but local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are stepping in to put a stop to it. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said, “I live in the City of…

MOSS POINT TEACHER GOES VIRAL FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH

One Moss Point teacher is going viral online, after she shared her black history month themed project on Facebook. News 25's Kristen Anzuini spoke with the teacher today about her powerful message. Jovan Bradshaw is a sixth grade math teacher…

High School Girls Basketball: East Central vs. Moss Point

As the only three-star recruit or above in the state of Mississippi according to ESPN, Auburn signee Sania Wells is always worth the price of admission. Tonight, East Central was the hottest ticket in town, hosting future division I signee…

Warrant Clearance Program

Citizens of Moss Point and Long Beach will have a second chance at clearing their names of any outstanding misdemeanor warrants or fines. From February 1st to April 30th, Long Beach citizens will have the opportunity to contact the municipal…

Allegations against Moss Point Mayor Mario King

A Moss Point alderman has taken the first step toward filing a lawsuit against Moss Point Mayor Mario King. An attorney for Alderman Ennit Morris filed a tort claim in late December, claiming Mayor King assaulted and threatened him. Moss…

Tort claim filed against Moss Point Mayor Mario King

An alderman with the City of Moss Point has filed a half million dollar claim against Mayor Mario King, claiming he was threatened and assaulted during a meeting last month. The claim, filed by Alderman Ennit Morris, states that Mayor…

Moss Point police identify body found in vehicle

On Tuesday, December 11th, 2018, officers responded to the area of Earl Boulevard in reference to a suspicious vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle, a red 2007 Chrysler 300, in an abandon wooded area. Officers discovered a deceased…

Bob Boyte Honda Dealership coming to Moss Point

Residents of Moss Point can expect a new Honda dealership to hit the city soon. Bob Boyte Honda will be located past the Wendy’s and Burger King off the 63 corridor. The dealership will contribute to the tax base and…

Moss Point police need help identifying suspect

Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley is asking the public’s help identifying the driver allegedly involved in a home invasion Sunday morning on Frederick Street. Chief Ashley says detectives have spoken to the owner and currently need help looking to…

Moss Point home invasion leaves one dead

Moss Point police have identified the teenager who was shot and killed Sunday morning after a reported home invasion on Frederick Street. Authorities say the owner, 25-year-old Michael Richardson Jr., reported seeing an unknown person knock at his door and…

Fatal shooting in Moss Point

One man is dead after attempting to rob a home in Moss Point Sunday. The incident happened early yesterday morning on Frederick Street at 8:03 a.m. where officers responded to a report of shots fired. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon…