Hancock County

Update on controversial parade throw

A mother is speaking out following a controversial parade throw her daughter received in Hancock County this past weekend. For Nicole Fairconeture and her 12-year-old daughter, it’s been a long few days after her daughter allegedly received a black doll…

Last day for on-site SBA Center

It’s the last day to visit Hancock County’s temporary business recovery center if you would like to apply for assistance after your business was damaged from last year’s toxic algae bloom. The SBA’s Hancock Resource Center, located on Highway 90…

Families of 2 killed in Louisiana barge crash suing owners

By Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Families of two crew members killed in a barge collision on the Mississippi River have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the boats' owners. Matthew Brigalia and Shawn Pucheu were among three crew…

President Trump’s proposed budget benefits NASA

NASA employees are applauding the president’s proposed budget today. The space agency’s administrator spoke to workers at Stennis Space Center, which is testing the rocket which will go to the moon. Administrator Jim Bridenstine shared the news that the president’s…

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

The U.S. Small Business Administration is ready to give small business owners assistance at a resource center in Hancock County. The recent effects of the toxic algae bloom took a toll on small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in South…

Brennan Simolke has been missing since July

An anonymous video uploaded to YouTube claims to offer evidence into the case of a missing Hancock County man. According to Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 27-year-old Brennan Simolke fled from his vehicle into the woods during a July 24th traffic…

Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer stops by WXXV

Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer was this week’s ‘Mayoral Monday’ guest with plenty to discuss for the segment this morning. Mayor Schaefer spoke on the two juveniles in connection with the fire and vandalism of a home in Diamondhead. The mayor…

Cold weather shelters opening across South Mississippi

(WXXV) — A blast of arctic air has prompted several South Mississippi cold weather shelters to open as temperatures drop below freezing. HANCOCK COUNTY Bay St. Louis: The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Old Spanish Trail…

One dead in camper fire in Hancock County

One person is dead after a camper trailer went up in flames Wednesday morning in north Hancock County. The fire ignited around 6:35 a.m. in the small trailer located on Cuevas Town Road. By the time firefighters arrived, flames and…

Diamondhead home vandalized with satanic markings

Residents in Diamondhead are growing concerned due to a recent wave of vandalism. Satanic symbols and markings have appeared on a Diamondhead home that was involved in a house fire just last week. Diamondhead residents were concerned following a string…