Hancock County

Thousands of eighth graders explore careers

Pathways 2 Possibilities is helping guide students toward the route to success by providing tons of hands-on career experiences. Thousands of eighth graders were at the event today at the Coast Coliseum Convention Center in Biloxi. Over three thousand eighth…

Bank robbery at Hancock Bank in Waveland

At approximately 5:30 PM this evening an unknown black male walked into the Hancock Bank located at 529 Highway 90 in Waveland and robbed them via a note which indicated that he had a weapon. The male then left in…

Missing Hancock man

A Hancock man has been reported missing since Wednesday, November 8th. Fifty-four year-old Philip Whitaker left home to go pick up prescription medication at Love’s Pharmacy in Harrison County. He was last seen leaving the pharmacy and has not been…

Man evading police in Diamondhead dies in crash

A man is dead after trying to evade police last night in Hancock County. Police say they received complaints about a man driving erratically around Diamondhead and might have been under the influence. Two units from Hancock County caught up…

Veterans Day Events

Residents across to coast are set to honor the men and women of our armed forces for Veterans Day. Lyman Elementary School will be holding a Veterans Day program at 8:30. Cable One will be hosting "Take a veteran to…

CASA of Hancock County king and queen reveal party

Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, but tonight in Hancock County the focus was on Mardi Gras. CASA of Hancock County rallied up quite the crowd at the Lazy Magnolia for the 2018 Krewe of CASA king and…

King and Queen reveal party for CASA of Hancock County

Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, but tonight in Hancock County the focus is Mardi Gras. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us with an inside look at the Lazy Magnolia Brewery in the Kiln.

Tax-forfeited property sales

Tax-forfeited properties in Hancock County raised more than $192,000 over the past seven months. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says the money will be distributed in eight different ways. The Publics Land Division held an online property auction from April…

Over $8.2 million in Tidelands money

More than $8.2 million of Tidelands funds is now in the hands of the Department of Marine Resources after a check presentation from the secretary of state today. The money goes toward conservation programs and projects aimed at preserving Mississippi’s…

The Moving Vietnam Memorial Wall

A moving memorial honoring our Vietnam veterans has been traveling across America for decades. Now a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., known as the moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has finally made its way to Mississippi:…

Child exploitation and drug charges

A Hancock County man is facing child exploitation and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture charges. According to Hancock County Sheriff’s investigators and the Waveland Police Department, 50-year-old Bruce Woods faces two charges of child pornography along…

CASA Showdown

Breaking news: heroes and villains united against child abuse tonight at Coldwell Banker Alfonso in Gulfport. A ten thousand dollar drawdown at the event supported CASA of Hancock County, Harrison and Jackson County. The event included food, live music, and…

Hancock County Senior Citizen Prom

Hancock County senior citizens danced the afternoon away at the Bay St. Louis Community Center. The senior prom committee and dozens of other senior citizens went dancing at the canteen during the WWII themed event. The prom was free to…

Jackson County bank robber still on the run

A bank robber is still on the run after getting away with some cash at the Hancock Bank on Denny Avenue. According to Captain Doug Adams, a white male entered the bank and slipped the teller a note demanding money.…

Pascagoula police investigating bank robbery

Pascagoula Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred Friday afternoon October 6, 2017 at 5:11 p.m. at the Hancock Bank located 3939 Denny Ave in Pascagoula. A lone white male approached the teller and handed them a note…

Bay St. Louis state of emergency

Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre declared a state of emergency due to potential tropical weather this weekend from Nate. Favre issued the proclamation just after 9:30 a.m. this morning. Bay St. Louis braces for impact as Tropical Storm Nate…

Bay St. Louis residents meet new police chief

This morning in Hancock County, Bay St. Louis residents mingled with police officers and met their new chief over Coffee with a Cop. The newly appointed Chief of Police Gary Ponthieux Jr. grew up in the Bay. He has been…

Household hazardous waste collection day

If you have any hazardous household waste to dispose of, Hancock County’s Household Hazardous waste collection day is still on for tomorrow. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Coast Electric Power Association on Highway 603 in Kiln will be…

Indicted for second-degree murder

The Hancock County grand jury has indicted former Long Beach Police Officer Cassie Barker for second-degree murder in the death of her three-year-old daughter last year. Barker was originally charged with manslaughter in the death of her daughter Cheyenne Hyer,…

WXXV speaks at Rotary Club of Gulfport

The Rotary Club of Gulfport had their weekly meeting today at the Hancock Bank building and they were joined by three special guests. News 25’s very own Shelby Myers, Kristen Durand, and Joe Sullivan joined the club as this week’s…