Toy Drive in Gulfport
The Mississippi Rainbow Center is helping to make a little child’s Christmas a little brighter. They hosted a toy drive at the Courthouse Pier on Saturday and they plan to host two more next weekend. You can drop off a…
Hancock County
Bond set for Hancock County father-son murder suspects
A one million dollar bond has been set for the father and son charged with the murder of Diamondhead native Philip Whitaker. Investigators in Hancock County arrested 70-year-old Terry Smith and his son, 46-year-old Carl Smith, yesterday after questioning the…
Father and son arrested in missing man homicide
Hancock County Investigator Glenn Grannan says 70-year-old Terry Smith and his son, 46-year-old Carl Smith, have both been arrested in the shooting death of Philip Whitaker. The two were arrested after Whitaker's van was found in Poplarville at Ponderosa Trace…
Body identified as Hancock County man Philip Whitaker
Authorities have positively identified a body found wrapped in carpet near I-10 in New Orleans as 54-year-old Philip Whitaker from Hancock County. Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Jeffrey Rouse released his identity today. Whitaker's body was found near an on-ramp last…
Body found, possibly missing man
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is working with investigators in New Orleans to identify a decomposing body found wrapped in carpet near I-10 yesterday. Fifty-four year-old Philip Whitaker was last seen in Harrison County and has been reported missing since…
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…
Aggravated domestic violence arrest made in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis Police Department has confirmed the arrest of Jesse Linton, a Bay St. Louis man who’s been wanted since January after holding a knife against his mother’s neck. On January 14th, Linton’s mother, Alice Moore, told officers that…
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…
Two arrested for theft at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis police have arrested two people in connection with a theft at the Hollywood Casino. Police say Anthony Rhodes and Gabrielle Parker were arrested after they were seen using a device to remove coins from various arcade machines…
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.…
Hancock County Shelters
-Kiln Shelter on 18320 Hwy 43 -Leetown Shelter on 28290 Leetown Rd.
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…