Hancock County

Hancock County investigating domestic shooting incident

Hancock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic disturbance after a two people were found with gunshot wounds at a residence in the county on Friday evening. Deputies were sent to the 24000 block of Road 347 about 5:04 p.m.…

Four charged with stealing copper from utility company

Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…

Transformer issue causes power outage in Waveland

Coast Electric customers in Waveland were without power for about an hour because of a transformer issue. Spokesperson April Lollar said a transformer at the substation in Waveland went out, causing the power outage that affected about 2,500 homes. But…

Donation allows 100 Men Hall to create endowment fund

100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis announced Monday the establishment of an endowment fund to provide sustainable financial support for its mission, programs and services. The hall received an $80,000 donation from the Bruce Foundation. Susie Bruce, with the Bruce…

Judge rules Alan Moran violated probation

A judge ruled that Alan Moran violated his probation when he was arrested on a misdemeanor stalking charge and sent him back to jail. The court appearance on Thursday afternoon was to determine whether Moran violated the terms of his…

Hancock County sheriff warns of 'federal warrant' scam

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is warning residents not to fall for the latest scam making its way around the county. Scammers are contacting citizens, saying they have a federal warrant for their arrest. The scammers even go so far…

Kiln man dies after horse race at Neshoba County Fair

A jockey from the Kiln died Wednesday evening following a race at the Neshoba County Fair Neshoba County Coroner Myron Williams identified the rider as 52-year-old Jarrod Deschamp, who died about 4:15 p.m. after a race. The coroner said Deschamp…

Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting

A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was "no criminal conduct on behalf…

This Weekend’s Community Calendar

Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Saturday, July 27th: ALL DAY - The deadline to register for the Gulf Coast Youth Football League. 7am - Cat Island Arts Collective…

This Weekend's Community Calendar

Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Friday, July 19th: 6pm- Family Dinner Benefit Honoring Our Home Front at the Diamondhead Country Club. 6pm- Grown Folk Summer Camp at the…