Jackson County, MS

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) - One survivor from the heroic water rescue in Jackson County revisited the scene on Wednesday, recounting the moments she escaped a sinking car. 19-year-old Cora Watson said she was sitting in the back seat when she and her two friends drove off the I-10 boat launch into the Pascagoula River.

GULFPORT – The state’s largest tourism bureau is once again caught in the crosshairs of infighting by members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors. Coastal Mississippi, a taxpayer-funded tourism bureau, is tasked with marketing the entire Gulf Coast as a destination for Jackson, Hancock and Harrison Counties. But for the second time since September, Harrison County supervisors are at the center of strife that could affect the tourism agency’s ability to do business.

Drivers can now find gas at several stations across the Mississippi Coast for less than $4 per gallon, just weeks after the state recorded it’s highest average price per gallon in history. In Gulfport, multiple standalone gas stations — as well as stations outside of Walmart and Sam’s Club...

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted in a grand larceny case. Dennis Deford Waltman III, 41, of Pascagoula is wanted in the grand larceny case that also includes possession of stolen firearms related to the theft of firearms. Investigators say Waltman is a white male,...

MOSS POINT, Mississippi -- Two weeks after Pascagoula police dog “Exo” was shot and killed by an accused murderer, a donation in memory of Exo will provide for a bulletproof vest for Moss Point’s police dog, “Buddy.”. According to the Moss Point Police Department, Buddy’s vest...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - The fate of Singing River Health System is still up in the air. Meanwhile, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors received an update Tuesday morning on the hospital group’s condition from consultants studying what’s best for its future. According to the Raymond James team’s...

Deep Sea Rodeo fish used for research and to feed the homeless. Billed as the largest family friendly fishing rodeo in the world, the yearly event attracts an average of 50,000 people a year. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Exo was killed in the line of duty while saving his...

An Alabama woman died Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Jackson County, Mississippi Highway Patrol reports. About 7:30 a.m., troopers responded to a call about a fatal crash on Highway 614. A 2009 Chevy HHR driven by 47-year-old Carrie Gwen Drounette of Wilmer, Alabama, was traveling west on Highway 614...

GAUTIER, Miss. (WLOX) - The Jackson County Animal Shelter is overflowing with dogs and cats as it is, and with Fourth of July weekend right around the corner, it’s making for a dire situation at the facility. The shelter has no more room for big dogs after nearly a...

On Thursday, June 30, 2022, at approximately 7:30 am, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 614 in Jackson County. A 2009 Chevrolet HHR driven by 47-year-old Carrie Gwen Drounette of Wilmer, AL, traveled west on Highway 614 when it collided with a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 44-year-old Michael Urban, of Moss Point, MS, traveling east on Highway 613. Carrie Drounette received fatal injuries from the crash and was pronounced dead. This crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

Exo was killed in the line of duty while saving his handler's life two weeks ago. The dates are today - July 4th. Scales open at 12pm each day. New Pascagoula Gautier school district superintendent named. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Bill Ellzey plans to create a more individualized program...

Deep Sea Rodeo fish used for research and to feed the homeless. Billed as the largest family friendly fishing rodeo in the world, the yearly event attracts an average of 50,000 people a year. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Exo was killed in the line of duty while saving his...

Deep Sea Rodeo fish used for research and to feed the homeless. Billed as the largest family friendly fishing rodeo in the world, the yearly event attracts an average of 50,000 people a year. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. Exo was killed in the line of duty while saving his...

There are plenty of alligators around the Mississippi Coast as the population has increased from near extinction back in the early 1960s. The state of Mississippi is currently estimated to have 32,000 to 39,000 American Alligators. Mississippi has many of the largest gators in the region, compared to neighboring states; this is due to the laws restricting hunting. Thanks to regulations and restrictions protecting the reptiles the population has grown, and remains healthy.

Pets can also get scared during 4th of July celebrations. Many don’t like the loud fireworks. The Jackson County Animal Shelter is already about at max capacity, but they’re expecting to take in even more on July 5th, one of their biggest intake days. That’s because so many...

Deep Sea Rodeo fish used for research and to feed the homeless. Billed as the largest family friendly fishing rodeo in the world, the yearly event attracts an average of 50,000 people a year. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The dates are today - July 4th. Scales open at 12pm...

Jackson County Board of Supervisors has filed notice of a proposed project which requires review by the MS Department of Marine Resources to ensure compliance with the state’s approved Coastal Program under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Any person wishing to make comments or objections to the proposed activity...