Moss Point Dollar General armed robbery
A Moss Point Dollar General was held up by an armed robber late last night. An armed man wearing all black with his face covered robbed the store on Main Street at gun point around 10 p.m. The unknown male…
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Moss Point Democratic Mayoral Runoff
In Moss Point, two were vying for the Democratic seat in the general election on June 6th. Mario King takes the nomination, beating Billy Knight Sr. with 52 percent of the vote. King will face off against four challengers, including…
Woman hits three people with car in Moss Point
An 18-year-old woman is charged with three counts of aggravated assault after hitting three pedestrians with her car. Moss Point Police Chief Calvin Hutchins tells News 25 it appears Taiqueria Eskano hit the pedestrians intentionally. The incident happened at the…
Moss Point mayoral candidate debate on Thursday
The two candidates involved in Moss Point’s primary runoff will go head-to-head on key issues during a debate this week. Democrats Billy Knight Sr. and Mario King will do their best to secure the city’s support during a debate at…
Piggly Wiggly gas leak in Moss Point
A gas leak led to an immediate evacuation at a grocery store in Moss Point today. Employees and shoppers cleared the Piggly Wiggly on Highway 613 after reports of a strong smell of gas. One person was transported to the…
Moss Point vote recount changes municipal elections results
The Moss Point alderman for Ward 1 will be decided after the runoff election takes place. The Democratic Executive Committee had a recount of votes from Tuesday’s primary election. Committee officials tell News 25 municipal candidates James Smith and Sherwood…
River Jamboree
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Chad Smith and Don Smith about the River Jamboree May 6th at 11 am to 8 pm in Moss Point.
Vote Recount
As we speak a recount is going on in Moss Point. One candidate who was up for election asked for that recount. That candidate was involved in a race where it was decided by one vote. City officials tell News…
Amnesty period to pay fines in Moss Point is over
Today marked the final chance for Moss Point residents to take advantage of paying off their fines without any consequences. Moss Point officials tell News 25 several people did not take advantage of the amnesty period that started in March.…
Mayoral Candidate Still In The Race After Arrest
The Moss Point mayoral candidate who police arrested Thursday is still in the running for mayor. According to Moss Point Police, Timothy Dubose went to jail after he was pulled over for a minor traffic violation. Authorities say Dubose is…
Jackson County Local Candidate Forum
Today Jackson County GOP organizations are hosting a political candidate forum. Jackson county residents will have the opportunity to meet the republican candidates running for elected office in the upcoming municipal elections. The forum will begin at 6 pm in…
Ministry works to change lives of homeless
The homeless are getting a roof over their head and a lifestyle change at a ministry house in Moss Point. Most who come to the Arukah House are suffering with an addiction, but leave craving something entirely different. “I know…
Moss Point Coaching Search: Tony Woody leaving for new job
Moss Point is now on the hunt for a new basketball coach for both the boys and the girls teams. First reported by The Sun Herald, Tony Woody was approved Monday night as the first boys basketball coach at Jefferson…
Moss Point Mayoral Forum
Tonight Moss Point residents had the chance to get better acquainted with ten of the 11 qualified candidates running for mayor. News 25’s Kendra Turley takes us inside tonight’s public forum at Magnolia Middle School to hear what qualities residents…
Candidate Meet And Greet Jackson County
A local democratic organization is doing its part to make sure Jackson County residents are ready for municipal elections this summer. The Democratic Women's Federation of Jackson County are inviting democratic voters from Pascagoula, Moss Point, Gautier and Ocean Springs…
Amnesty period begins in Moss Point
Several people have already stopped by the Moss Point Police Department to take advantage of a limited time offer to pay off outstanding fines without fear of being arrested. Today began the first day of the amnesty period and residents…
Moss Point police chief first day on the job
The Moss Point Police Department turned a new page as Calvin Hutchins stepped into the role as the city’s newest chief of police. News 25 stopped by the police department today to see how Chief Hutchins’ first day went as…
Amnesty Period
The city of Moss Point has a limited time offer on the table residents should take advantage of. In a collaborative effort between the Moss Point Police Department and municipal court people can pay outstanding fines without fear of being…
Amnesty period in Moss Point
The City of Moss Point has a limited time offer on the table. In a collaborative effort between Moss Point police, municipal judge, and prosecutor, people can pay fines without fear of being arrested. During the amnesty period, the judge…
Calvin Hutchins named Moss Point Police Chief
The Moss Point Police Department officially has a new police chief. In a six to one vote, the Moss Point Board of Aldermen voted last night to appoint Pascagoula Police Sergeant Calvin Hutchins. Last September, former chief Art McClung resigned…
Fatal accident shuts down I-10 in Moss Point
One man is dead after a seven vehicle pileup involving two 18-wheelers on I-10 in Moss Point this afternoon. Traffic on Interstate 10 over Highway 613 was at a standstill in the eastbound lanes as the Moss Point Police Department…
Conditions After Massive Blaze
Smoke lingers in Jackson County following Sunday’s massive blaze which engulfed over 500 acres of land. Traffic flowed smoothly this morning on I-10 and Highway 90 in Moss Point after multiple lanes were blocked Sunday afternoon. Visibility also did not…
Rotary’s 100 days of service
The Rotary Club of Moss Point kicked off their 100 days of rotary service project by clearing out invasive plants at the Sawmill Landing Park site. It’s strategically located at the entrance to the city and has a number of…
Moss Point utility fiasco update
The City of Moss Point revamps the utilities department as state auditors continue to investigate a $3.4 million deficit. The city conducted its own investigation and discovered hundreds of residents found ways to bypass the city’s metering system that monitors…