Hancock County

Day of the Dead Fiesta

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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

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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…

Bay High coach accused of violating First Amendment

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The American Humanist Association is calling for the Bay-Waveland School District to take action against one of its employees. The AHA is asking Bay High School to reprimand Head Football Coach and teacher Eric Collins. In a letter to the…

MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches

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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6.  Water contact warnings were also…

Statewide burn ban: DOs and DON'Ts

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Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.

Mississippi under statewide burn ban

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At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.

Sentenced to life in prison in Hancock murder

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A man is sentenced to life behind bars for what Judge Lisa Dodson calls a ‘completely senseless act.’ Forty-year-old Christopher May of New Orleans says he was smoking crack and drinking when he gunned down Clifford Burke in his truck…

New park waiting for approval in Waveland

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A new park in the Waveland community could become a reality very soon. It would be located in a 100 by 100 foot lot that is state owned property located on the corner of Avenue B and Caspian Street. The…

Impacts of Katrina still felt in Waveland 14 years later

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Fourteen years ago today, early in the morning, a Category 3 storm with winds near 127 miles per hour made landfall right here on the Gulf Coast, forever etching the name Katrina in the minds of those hardest hit. “Nobody…

New bark park opens in Waveland

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The City of Waveland has gone to the dogs, literally. Today, city officials cut the ribbon on the brand new ‘bark park’ in the city. The new doggy playground is located on Central Avenue in front of Elwood Memorial Park.…

City of Waveland cuts ribbon on new town green

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The City of Waveland has been working to rebuild ever since Hurricane Katrina devastated the community 14 years ago. Today was a sign of progress for the city as they cut the ribbon to their brand new town green. This…

Hurricane Katrina Memorial Service planned at Ground Zero Museum

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In remembrance of the 14th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland will be hosting a memorial service. The museum features multiple exhibits displaying the effects that the storm had on the City of Waveland. The…

Waveland Town Green ribbon cutting

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It’s an exciting day over in the City of Waveland. The city has cut the ribbon on their new town green. The green space is located next to the Ground Zero Museum on Coleman Avenue. Mayor Mike Smith said, "Where…

Bomb threat reported at Hancock High School

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Hancock County Sheriff's deputies confirmed to News 25 that Hancock High School officials found a bomb threat written on a piece of paper. The investigation is still ongoing. The high school did not have to go on lock down. News…