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Charged in connection with Moss Point shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital yesterday in Moss Point. Twenty-four year-old Korey Williams was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a dwelling, and domestic violence. Williams…

Inaugural Rejuvenation Fest

The City of Moss Point is hosting the inaugural Rejuvenation Fest. The event takes place June 30th, 2018. It all starts at 7:30 with a Clergy Seed Breakfast then a Princess Breakfast featuring Miss USA 2017. Tickets are $10. The…

Charged with aggravated assault

On Tuesday, May 15, 2018, Moss Point Police Investigator’s with the Assistance of the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team arrested Tony Maurice Shoots on the charge of Aggravated Assault. The arrest was in reference to fight which occurred early Sunday…

Moss Point shooting suspect wanted

Moss Point police are actively looking for the man behind a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon at 4827 Tanner Street. The suspect is believed to be 30-year-old David Jones. He’s described as a 5’7 160 pound black male. He currently…

Rejuvenation Station in Moss Point

Today marks a special day for the City of Moss Point as the town celebrates its 117th birthday. Moss Point Mayor Mario King has big plans for the city and tells News 25 going forward the city will focus on…

Woman found dead in car in Moss Point

Moss Point police are looking into the death of a woman who was found in her car this morning. Police responded to the Pilot Truck Stop located on Highway 63 just south of I-10. The manager reported a suspicious vehicle…

Dead woman found in Moss Point

Moss Point Police are actively looking into the death of a female whose body was discovered inside her vehicle outside a local business. On Monday, April 02, 2018, at 9:32am Moss Point Police responded to the Pilot Truck Stop located…

Arrested for child endangerment

In Moss Point, police are investigating an incident which occurred on Saturday where Moss Point police officers attempted to stop a vehicle before the driver sped off striking a power pole. Twenty-four year-old Travis Pierce has been arrested and charged…

Read across Mississippi

Mississippi’s First Lady Deborah Bryant spent some time with a group of preschoolers at Kreole Elementary School in Moss Point this morning. The first lady has been traveling across the state reading to students as a part of the Read…

Domestic violence charge dismissed

No charges for Moss Point Mayor Mario King and his wife Natasha in a domestic violence case that surfaced months ago. The two showed up in court Thursday, both facing domestic violence charges and simple assault charges after an incident…

Young Moss Point female kidnapped and sexually assaulted

Moss Point police are searching for a man who reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Moss Point High School student at gunpoint Wednesday morning. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is in Moss Point with more on this story.

Moss Point amnesty period runs through April 30th

From now until April 30th, the City of Moss Point has an offer on the table that residents can take advantage of. In an effort between the Moss Point Police Department and Municipal Court, people can pay outstanding fines without…

Moss Point Crime Stoppers tips increase in 2018

This year, the violence surrounding the City of Moss Point has made headlines, but the community’s involvement in trying to solve these crimes has seen an increase. Lori Massey, the coordinator of Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, tells News 25 that…

Moss Point’s 100 Men meeting

Tonight, a local Moss Point group dedicated to serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth met for their second meeting of the month. “I’m trying to create leaders, to run with a vision to get our community back.” Derrick…

Moss Point 100 Men meeting

Moss Point’s 100 Men, a local group serving as mentors for the Moss Point youth, will meet tonight for one of their community meetings. News 25’s Veronica Bayona is at the Moss Point Recreational Center with more on tonight’s agenda.

Keith Davis not accepting police chief position

Chief of Marine Patrol with the Department of Marine Resource Keith Davis will no longer be accepting the position as police chief with the city of Moss Point. Mayor Mario King says Keith Davis made his decision known tonight during…

Accidental death of five-year-old Jackson County boy

A five-year-old Jackson County boy died Sunday afternoon after accidentally being run over by a car driven by his mother. The accident happened at a home on Lily Orchard Road in Moss Point at around 2 p.m. on Sunday. Sheriff…

Safety Drills and Precautions at Moss Point School District

Moss Point, MS– “This morning, Principal Joe Griffin was notified that a student made a threat to another student yesterday on the way home. Because of the threat of a possible weapon and the incident that occurred in Florida on…

Keith Davis named Moss Point police chief

The City of Moss Point hires a familiar face as the new police chief. Former Chief Keith Davis was voted in by the Moss Point Board of Alderman this afternoon. Davis will be taking over Moss Point as the city…

City of Moss Point sets new curfew for minors

Moss Point Mayor Mario King issued a curfew during his board of aldermen meeting last night for anyone under the age of 18. “I want everyone to point fingers at themselves and say what can we do better as a…