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Mario King wins Moss Point mayoral election

Residents of Moss Point have a new mayor in 30-year-old Democrat Mario King. In Tuesday’s election, King went up against Incumbent Mayor Billy Broomfield, Republican John Mosely Jr., and Independents Wanda Williams and Timothy Dubose. King came out on top…

Moss Point Mayoral Election

In Moss Point, Incumbent and Independent Billy Broomfield ran against Independents Wanda Williams and Timothy Dubose, Democrat Mario King, and Republican John Mosely Jr. Democrat Mario King is the new mayor of Moss Point. He wins with 61% of the…

Woman hospitalized after accident in Moss Point

A Moss Point woman is in serious condition after her car slid off the road and crashes into a tree today. According to Moss Point Police Chief Calvin Hutchins, officers and Acadian Ambulance responded to a single vehicle accident on…

Moss Point Mayoral Candidate Debate

Moss Point mayoral candidates went head to head on key issues during a debate at the Magnolia Elks Lodge this evening. Four of the five candidates had 15 minutes to speak on topics such as infrastructure, financial stability, and utility…

Moss Point Mayoral Debate

Tonight, Moss Point mayoral candidates will go head-to-head on key issues during a debate at the Elks Lodge Magnolia. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with details on what voters can expect from tonight’s event.

New police department sets Moss Point in new direction

It’s been over ten years since Hurricane Katrina nearly demolished the Moss Point Police Department. Since then officers have been forced to work out of its run down conditions. Today, the ribbon is officially cut on a brand new building.…

Search continues for shooter at a club in Moss Point

Police are still trying to identify the suspects involved in a shooting at a Moss Point night club early Sunday morning. According to the Moss Point Police Department, multiple victims were injured after a fight broke out at Platinum Sports…

Moss Point shooting injures five

A rap concert ends in gunfire, wounding multiple victims at Platinum Sports Bar and Lounge in Moss Point early Sunday morning. According to the Moss Point Police Department, a fight broke out at the club just after 3 a.m. The…

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…

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 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…