Moss Point State of the City Address tonight
Tonight, Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight will update other local leaders and River City residents on the state of the city, especially in the aftermath of last month’s…
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Semi truck accident causing delays on I-10 in Jackson County
Traffic is delayed on I-10 in Jackson County after a semi-truck crashed and spilled cargo. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the accident happened about 12:15 p.m. at the 76-mile marker, just east of the Moss Point exit. The trailer on the…
Governor Reeves asks for federal assistance for storm damaged counties
Governor Tate Reeves has requested financial assistance from the federal government for 16 counties, including Jackson County, hit by tornados and damaging storms that hammered Mississippi…
Singing River holds health fair for Moss Point residents impacted by tornado
A health fair in Moss Point helped residents get much needed medical assistance. The community health fair, organized by Singing River Health System, is an…
Moss Point citizens looking for answers on rebuild
Tragedy struck Moss Point a month ago when an EF-2 tornado swept through the area. Now, officials and citizens alike are banding together to pick up the pieces.…
Daycare still trying to regroup after Moss Point tornado
Many students have returned to school in Moss Point. For some, however, their parents are trying to figure out where to place them with one daycare still…
Moss Point continuing to rebuild one month after the tornado
The City of Moss Point continues to rebuild a month after that tornado ripped through the city, but citizens are feeling the growing pains of the…
Moss Point School District holds Back to School Rally
It’s the dog days of summer, but Moss Point students can soon call them school days as the district starts class this Thursday. Families gathered at the Jerry Alexander Stadium…
The rebuild continues for Moss Point
Alongside the pursuit of funds for Moss Point, the recovery continues as local and out-of-state construction workers rebuild homes. One Stop Construction Enterprise out of Biloxi has led the way…
MEMA assessing tornado damage in Moss Point
Despite the report that tornado damage in Jackson and Jasper counties has not met the threshold for federal assistance, MEMA is not giving up. The state agency is actively…
Jackson County Relief Council meets to help Moss Point
Amid the confusion of when or if the city of Moss Point may be declared a natural disaster area, Jackson County officials and local agencies are forging…
Some Moss Point residents receiving misleading FEMA letters
Some Moss Point residents who applied early for help from FEMA after a tornado hit the city are hearing back from FEMA -- but assistance is not yet…
Volunteers feeding tornado victims in Moss Point
With disaster comes an outpour of compassion and love from others. In Moss Point, fellow locals and Mississippians helped to feed victims of the recent tornado. The distribution of…
American Red Cross closing shelter in Moss Point
As residents of Moss Point are beginning to rebuild, the American Red Cross is closing its shelter. The Red Cross hit the ground running after the June 19th…
More aid needed for Moss Point
The City of Moss Point is still in desperate need of assistance and state and federal aid. One Jackson County nonprofit organization is calling on officials to act faster with…
Cooling stations set up in Moss Point
It’s been a little over a week since an EF2 tornado hit Moss Point and with the severe heat gripping the south, it’s making cleanup a little more difficult.…
Update on disaster declaration status for Moss Point
We have an update from Mayor Billy Knight regarding the disaster declaration to assist the Moss Point residents impacted by last Monday’s EF2 tornado. According to the mayor,…
City of Moss Point in recovery phase after tornado
It’s been exactly one week since the City of Moss Point was hit by an Ef2 tornado. Now, the city is entering the recovery phase.…
Volunteers clean up tornado debris in Moss Point
Volunteers from across the Gulf Coast were in Moss Point over the weekend, helping with tornado cleanup and recovery. Several church organizations, local high school sports teams, volunteers…
Animal Control officer rescues injured osprey in Moss Point
Following a powerful storm, an animal control officer demonstrated dedication and compassion by rescuing an injured osprey. This act of kindness serves as a reminder of the…
Volunteers needed for debris cleanup in Moss Point
Moss Point leaders are getting ready for this weekend when scores of volunteers are expected to come in to help with tornado cleanup. Paige Roberts, CEO of the…
‘Feed the Block’ Fish Fry to help Moss Point tornado victims
Organizations partnered with the City of Ocean Springs to feed the block and assist tornado victims. The event, held in front of First Missionary Baptist…
Mercy Chefs provides food relief for Moss Point
A Virginia based non-profit is providing some tasty disaster relief in Jackson County. ‘Mercy Chefs’ is preparing meals for those impacted by the tornado that ripped through Moss…
Rebuild Moss Point Fund to help with unmet needs
A long-term recovery fund has been established to help with the unmet needs in the recovery of Moss Point. An announcement was made in Moss Point about…