Jackson County News

Moss Point Police and emergency crews confirmed two people died in an explosion at a Jackson County Shipyard.

Nov. 19 - A St. Martin High School teacher was arrested Wednesday night and accused of growing marijuana in his home.

St MARTIN, MS A popular St. Martin High School teacher is accused of growing marijuana at his home.

A Wednesday fire at the Jackson County Youth Court Detention Center forced the facility to shut down Thursday, youth court officials said.

Jackson County sheriff's investigators arrested a 33-year-old Gulfport man in connection with two separate St.

Circuit Judge Dale Harkey has issued a bench warrant for contempt of court against Dominick Glenn Lynd, who failed to show up for his court appearance this morning.

An 81-year-old man accused of molesting children allegedly used Tootsie Rolls and money to lure his victims into his home, Jackson County Sheriff's Department Capt.

The way to make methamphetamine is evolving, and as it does, the methods law enforcement use to snare meth cooks have to evolve, too.

A Mississippi man is accused of offering young girls candy and money for sexual favors.

When U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Monreal's four daughters ask what a veteran is, he gives them a two-stage answer.

South Mississippi's Jackson County is trying to relieve jail crowding by paying another county to house about 55 of its inmates.

Tropical Storm Ida brought just enough wind and rain to be a nuisance to South Mississippi, leaving many thankful and breathing a big sigh of relief.

PASCASGOULA, MS Drugs continue to be a serious problem in Jackson County. Narcotics agents say criminals are finding clever ways to make, use, and sell the deadly drugs.

Some of Earth's best works will be on display this weekend as the 19th annual Magnolia State Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show comes to the Civic Center Building at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula.

The new beach at the west end of Beach Blvd. in Pascagoula is seen Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 where sand is being pumped in along the Gulf of Mexico.

No structural damage or injuries were reported in Jackson County as a result of the winds and rain of Tropical Storm Ida, which moved through the area overnight Monday, city and county leaders said Tuesday.

All schools in Jackson County except Ocean Springs School District will let out early today in an effort to ensure school buses are off the roads by the time winds from Ida begin to reach tropical storm force.

Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd said alcohol and drugs could be factors in a two-vehicle head-on collision Saturday night that claimed the life of a Vancleave man.

Track Ida in the WJTV Hurricane Center Coastal areas of Mississippi are now under a tropical storm warning after Ida lost strength on its way to a landfall sometime early Tuesday.

Alcohol and drugs could be factors in a two-vehicle head-on collision Saturday night that claimed the life of a Vancleave man, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd said Sunday.