Hancock County

Diamondhead home vandalized with satanic markings

Residents in Diamondhead are 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. News 25’s Andrew Scherer has more.

Service Set for Long-Time District Attorney Cono Caranna, II

Funeral arrangements have been made for long-time district attorney, Cono Caranna, II.     Caranna served as District Attorney for Hancock, Stone and Harrison counties for 26 years, retiring in 2012. He passed away last Thursday after suffering from recent health issues.…

Waveland ‘Food Truck Friday’

The City of Waveland wants to help you out with your Friday night dinner plans. Tomorrow night from 5 to 8 p.m. Coleman Avenue will be lined with food trucks for their monthly ‘Food Truck Friday.’ Trucks from as far…

Charged for murder in Bay St. Louis

Two people are dead and two more are injured following a shooting Wednesday night in Bay St. Louis. In a press conference today, Bay St. Louis Chief Gary Ponthieux updated the public on the shooting which left 19-year-old Cheyenne Schultz…

NASA’s Mission to Mars

NASA is one small step closer to their mission to Mars. Today the first Boeing build core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System was shipped by the agency’s Pegasus Barge from the Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans to NASA’s…

NASA’s Mission to Mars

NASA’s mission to the moon is one small step closer to building a sustainable presence on the moon ahead of their mission to Mars. Tomorrow, the first Boeing build core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System is being shipped by…

2020 Oyster Ball Drop at North Beach Restaurant

If you live too far away from the Oyster Ball Drop at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum, Bay St. Louis has you covered for your New Year’s Eve festivities. Join the folks over at North Beach Restaurant for a…

Bay St. Louis food and beverage tax rejected

The sales tax in Bay St. Louis failed to get voter approval today. With very low turnout, only around 1,000 voters went to the polls, the final results were 76.5% voted against and 23.5% voted for. Bay St. Louis residents…

Christmas toys stolen from Bay St. Louis home

The holidays can bring out the best and worst in people, something one local single mother had to learn the hard way. One Bay St. Louis woman had her holiday dreams crushed after she posted a picture to Facebook showing…

Bay St. Louis votes on food and beverage sales tax

Bay St. Louis residents will be heading to the polls today to vote on a proposed two percent food and beverage sales tax increase. It will take 60 percent of the vote to pass. City officials proposed the increase to…

Hancock County accident claims three lives

Three Texas residents were killed in a single vehicle accident late Friday night in Hancock County. Mississippi Highway Patrol identified them as Arturo Delagarza, Alfredo Arjona, and Alejandro Almeida. The two others in the car, Agustin Arjona and Allison Yharra,…

Improvements in the City of Waveland

A big wave of excitement taking over Waveland right now as the city continues to see progress in new community developments on its beach front and beyond. Along with the recent addition of a new lighthouse, the city is excited…

Suiting Up for South Mississippi Halloween Events

There's plenty for you to do here in South Mississippi for Halloween. Here's a quick look at just a few events going on this week in our area. Wednesday night Saturday, everyone is invited to come out for Halloween at…

Day of the Dead Fiesta

The 100 Men Hall celebrates Day of the Dead (All Souls Day) with decorated altars honoring the souls of loved ones who have passed away, along with music by a mariachi band and DJ plus tamales! Saturday, November 2, 4PM…

Economical development in the City of Diamondhead

Big plans are in the works for the City of Diamondhead as Mayor Tommy Schaefer tells News 25 he looks to embrace change. Mayor Schaefer stopped by News 25 this morning to discuss the demand for residential housing and other…