Hancock County

Bay St. Louis City Council’s vote sparking controversy

Racism allegations in Bay St. Louis after a letter targeting a city alderman and the city council’s vote in favor of replacing the only African American member on the school board. Last night’s vote to replace incumbent Joan Thomas on…

Annual car, truck, and bike show in Bay St. Louis

The annual GNAT Nationals Open Car, Truck, and Bike Show took place in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. There was a silent auction, music, food, and sponsor awards at the show. A portion of the proceeds benefit CASA and…

Cuz for the Cause Fundraiser

Locals can make one small donation to help 23 different causes in the community with the Cuz for the Cause event at Cuz’s Restaurant in Bay St. Louis. The event is sponsored by Cuz and Christy Barnes. All proceeds will…

Arrested for aggravated assault

A Gulfport man has pled guilty to two counts of aggravated assault after a shooting at a bar in Bay St. Louis. Twenty-four year-old Trey Tillery was arrested after firing two shots from a 40-caliber glock handgun into the leg…

Domestic violence arrest in Waveland

A Waveland man is back behind bars after being arrested for domestic violence. Twenty-eight year-old George Trotter was apprehended by Waveland Police Department for domestic violence following his prison release on felony DUI charge. He’s been sentenced to ten years…

National Commander of the American Legion speaks in Waveland

Veterans came out to the American Legion Post 77 in Waveland to hear National Commander Denise Rohan speak this morning. Rohan will leave a legacy within the American Legion. She is the first female National Commander in the organization’s one…

Fatal accident kills Pearlington man

A man is dead following a fatal crash in Hancock County this morning. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a 61-year-old male from Pearlington was traveling west on Highway 90 near Port Bienville in a GMC Sierra when his vehicle…

Fatal crash in Hancock County

A crash in Hancock County on Highway 607 northbound near Highway 604 claimed the life of one man at around 10 last night. Officers say it appears a 71-year-old male, traveling south on Highway 607 in a Ford Fiesta crossed…

Krewe of Seahorse Parade

The only Lundi Gras parade in South Mississippi rolled through Bay St. Louis today. The annual Krewe of Seahorse Parade is a unique experience in the fact that instead of riding on traditional floats, krewe members hand craft and design…

Searching for police impersonators in Hancock County

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information from anyone who may have been in the area of Leetown Road and West Hancock Elementary around 7:20 last night. Authorities are searching for an older model white full sized pickup…

Mystic Krewe of Seahorse Parade

The only Lundi Gras Parade in South Mississippi is rolling through Bay St. Louis. News 25’s Tanner Stewart is at the start of the Mystic Krewe of Seahorse Parade.

Accident on I-10 in Hancock County caused major delays

Travel along I-10 west on the Mississippi-Louisiana state line was temporarily blocked due to multiple accidents this morning. Travelers saw major delays as all west bound lanes on the West Pearl River Bridge were blocked while crews cleaned up. Multiple…

18 wheeler and truck accident in Hancock County

Highway 603 near Stennis Airport Drive is now clear after an accident this morning. Today around 8 a.m. a truck collided with an 18 wheeler causing a diesel spill. Authorities say the truck ran into the 18 wheeler, hitting the…

Gang members sentenced for kidnapping and armed robbery

Two Simon City Royals gang members pled guilty in Harrison County Circuit Court to kidnapping and armed robbery. Twenty-seven year-old Colton Delaughter and 24-year-old William Stockstill of Picayune were each sentenced to 40 years in prison with 25 years to…

Cold Weather Shelters

The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast has two cold weather shelter locations that will be open tonight. The Gulfport location is locate at 2019 22nd Street and will be open from 4:00 p.m. to 8 am. The Pascagoula location is…

Winter weather school updates

Biloxi Public School District closed Wednesday, January 17th. Gulfport School District closed Wednesday, January 17th. Jackson County School District will be closed Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. Ocean Springs School District will be closed Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Harrison County School…

Winter weather school updates

All Moss Point School District Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 18, due to inclement weather. William Carey Tradition campus will open as scheduled on Thursday. Hattiesburg campus offices will open at 10:00 and classes will start at 10:15.…

MLK Day Events

Here on the coast today many organizations and community members will honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This morning Gulfport will kick off their MLK Day parade through downtown Gulfport starting at 11 am. and over in…

$700,000 of cocaine seized on I-10 in Hancock County

Mississippi Department of Transportation enforcement officers found approximately $700,000 in cocaine during a routine safety inspection in Hancock County. Officers stopped a 2000 freightliner tractor and van trailer eastbound on I-10 that was loaded with detergents and soap being transported…

Mardi Gras preparations

There are 34 days until Mardi Gras on February 13th. People have already hit the stores and are gearing up for the carnival season. The dozens of colorful floats and decorations that will roll down the streets during Mardi Gras…

Arrested for felony DUI

One man is behind bars for felony DUI after officials responded to a hit and run off Highway 603 in Hancock County on Saturday. According to Bay St. Louis Police Department, 55-year-old Gerald Banks was involved in an accident on…

News 25 exclusive: Flight Rescue Team

It could be a life or death situation when a life flight is called to the scene. Rescue Five is the crew that is there for the Coast when someone is in need of immediate medical attention. Soaring over Harrison…

Hancock Co. Sheriff deputy accidentally shoots himself, dies

It’s a sad day for friends and family who knew Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy John Schmidt who accidentally shot himself in the chest last night. It was heartbreaking words for some to hear that Deputy John Schmidt was cleaning his…