Hancock County

Waveland Lighthouse Project

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The city of Waveland is decked out with lights this holiday season, but a popular stretch of beach nestled close to the downtown business district, will soon be aglow - a beacon of light year round. News 25's Toni Miles…

Laurent Smith art collection in Bay St. Louis

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The late Laurent Sherry Smith was an artist in the 20th Century with a passion for rural settings. Smith’s focus was always southern landscape and there are a few pieces that exhibited the Coast like Bay St. Louis City Hall…

Waveland City Election

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Today, Waveland residents cast their votes for mayor and alderman seats. Voters were out in full force for the mayoral and alderman election in Waveland. Every voter had their own opinion on who to vote for, though most could agree…

Waveland Mayoral Election

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Election season may be over for most of South Mississippi, but one very important vote is still on the ballot for tomorrow in Waveland. On December 4th, Waveland residents will have three choices for mayor: incumbent Mike Smith, Jay Trapani,…

24th annual Holiday Tree Gala

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The Hancock County Library has transformed into a true winter wonderland. If you are looking for a fun and educational way to spend the holidays, this is it. More than 50 businesses, organizations, and schools have unique trees up for…

AMERICAN LEGION THANKSGIVING LUNCH

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OVER IN HANCOCK COUNTY.. COMMUNITY MEMBERS GATHERED TOGETHER AT THE AMERICAN LEGION TO SERVE A FULL COURSE THANKSGIVING MEAL. THIS THANKSGIVING DINNER HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 34 YEARS AND ALL WHO WERE HUNGRY WERE WELCOMED. IT WAS A SIT…

Faith Based Outreach Breakfast

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This morning, CASA of Hancock County hosted a Faith-Based Outreach Breakfast. The goal of the event was to educate and mobilized the faith-based community to support Hancock County’s at-risk children. Attendees had a chance to learn how the CASA program…

Murder suspect arrested in Hancock County

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A possible murder suspect was arrested in Hancock County. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received information from the Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana connecting 24-year-old Darrell Williams Jr. to five separate murders in Louisiana. Deputies took Williams into custody on…

Coffee Call with the Mayor

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This morning, Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer addressed city officials and residents to give an update on all things going on in the growing city. The mayor spoke about the new and exciting things popping up across Diamondhead in the past…

MAN DEAD IN BAY ST. LOUIS SHOOTING

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A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Bay St. Louis. Police responded to the scene at a home on Ulman Avenue around 12:45. Once on scene officers found 36-year-old Raymond John Estapa dead from gunshot wounds. Police…

Penguins visit Hancock Whitney Bank in Gulfport

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A bank is not normally a place you would see aquatic creatures, but today was no ordinary day at Hancock Whitney in Gulfport. News 25’s Gabby Easterwood was there to see two penguins visiting the bank to promote the growth…

Hancock County Fair

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It is fair season in the Kiln as the sixth annual Hancock County Fair hits the Gulf Coast. The rides are endless, the food is delicious, and there’s plenty of fun for the entire family to enjoy. There’s livestock, craft…

Hancock County Fair opens

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It is fair season in the Kiln as the sixth annual Hancock County Fair hits the Gulf Coast. The rides are endless, the food is delicious, and there’s plenty of fun for the entire family to enjoy. There’s livestock, craft…

Hancock County Fair opens

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The sixth annual Hancock County Fair begins today. News 25’s Jaylon Morris is at the fair with more.

Hurricane Florence aid drop-off locations

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Donation sites are already popping up in Hancock County as Hurricane Florence moves toward the East Coast. If you would like to donate, items can be dropped off at the city fire departments in Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland.…

Nature tourism based workshop

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This morning, the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area hosted a nature tourism based workshop at Bodega in Bay St. Louis. This workshop acted as an opportunity for nature-based tourism businesses to work through the checklist of becoming recognized as…

Remembering Hurricane Katrina

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Today marks 13 years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Coast, devastating the lives of many Mississippians. This morning, community members gathered at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum to pay tribute to those who were lost in Hurricane Katrina’s path…

Silver Slipper Casino opens sports betting

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The Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis officially opened their sports book today. Many people filled the sports book, excited for the long-awaited moment of the first officials sport bet at the Silver Slipper. Silver Slipper General Manager John…

Silver Slipper opens Slipper Sports Book

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The Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Bay St. Louis opened their newest amenity, the Slipper Sports Book today. The Slipper Sports Book will offer guests an opportunity to make wagers on a variety of sports betting events such as college…

NASA administrator visits Stennis Space Center

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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has been touring NASA sites across the United States. Today, he made a stop at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. He discussed NASA’s goals into the next few decades and what he thinks about President…

Child ejected from vehicle in Hancock County wreck

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A child is suffering life-threatening injuries from a single vehicle wreck this afternoon in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, a Toyota Tundra was traveling south on Highway 53 when it lost control and went off the right side…