Harrison County and Hancock County during tornado warning today
Pictures from Harrison County and Hancock County during today's tornado warning.
Hancock County
Cleaning up debris in Hancock County
The aftermath of Tropical Storm Cindy still lingers in parts of South Mississippi. Dozens of piles of debris were collected along the beaches in Bay St. Louis. Many were filled with twigs, logs of wood, and grass. Crews removed over…
Hancock County flooding
In Hancock County, Highway 604, between Highway 607 and Highway 90, remains closed due to flooding. The heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Cindy is wreaking havoc for residents throughout the county. Some Bay St. Louis residents had a rude awakening…
Sewer tank overflows in Hancock County
Severe weather is not the only thing raising a stink in Hancock County. Heavy rainfalls have caused a sewage tank to begin to overflow into the streets and yards of neighborhoods and businesses. This flooding of the sewage tank is…
Scenic byway groundbreaking ceremony in Hancock County
Hancock County finally broke ground for their scenic byway pedestrian project that will end by the Silver Slipper Casino on Beach Boulevard. With the swift move of a shovel, officials break ground on a project that’s been a long time…
Man shot dead in his vehicle in Hancock County
This morning a man on his way to go fishing was shot to death in Hancock County. That man has been identified as 68-year-old Clifford Burke. Hancock County Investigator Glenn Grannan says 36-year-old Christopher May is arrested and charged with…
$1.2 million in marijuana seized in Hancock County
A man who deputies say attempted to traffic 181 pounds of marijuana to the Coast from Texas was stopped in Hancock County. According to Hancock County sheriff deputies and narcotics agents, 26-year-old Danny Guzman of Laredo, Texas was arrested after…
Man dressed as woman steals credit cards in Hancock County
A Mobile man dressed as a woman is making his way through the Coast and stealing others identities. Hancock County investigators say 25-year-old Mykiea Miller is dressing up as a female and using stolen credit cards and identifications taken from…
Hancock County businesses hope to create 2,300 jobs after survey
Officials are trying to bring more career opportunities to Hancock County. After results from a ten month survey on industrial companies, county services and tourism sector businesses, Hancock County officials are set on developing an action plan on how to…
Accident blocks I-10 eastbound in Hancock County
All interstate 10 lanes are now open in Hancock County after a three vehicle accident blocked eastbound lanes near the Stennis Space Center. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins, two vehicles were overturned near mile marker 8. Elkins…
DUI charges following head on collision in Hancock County
A man is charged with DUI causing serious injuries after highway patrol officials say he slammed into a car head on in Hancock County around 3 today. Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 59-year-old Desmond Coogins was…
“Kids first” at local baseball complexes in Hancock County
Baseball fans are rejoicing as their favorite time of the year is upon us. Leaders in Hancock County have decided that this baseball season will be all about the kids. Some groups are complaining that they’re being denied access to…
Man accused of killing toddler appears in Hancock County court
A new trial date is set for the Hancock County man facing charges for killing his girlfriend’s baby. Charles Connetti III pleaded not guilty for murdering his girlfriend’s one-year-old son. Connetti entered the plea after appearing in Hancock County court…
Curbside recycling could make a comeback in Hancock County
Curbside recycling could make a comeback in Hancock County and waste officials are reaching out to see if there’s enough interest from the community. Hancock County residents haven’t been able to leave recyclable waste bins outside their homes since before…
Accident causing delays on I-10 in Hancock County
An accident on I-10 has all east bound lanes blocked. Diamondhead Fire Chief Jerry Dubuisson says a Diamondhead fire truck was struck by a van as they attempted to extract a passenger from a vehicle. The accident has all east…
Nereids Parade Rolls Through Waveland Hancock County
The Krewe of Nereids is one of the oldest carnival groups in the area, so it only makes sense that they'd throw one of the best parties. Today in Waveland that's exactly what people got as the krewe's annual Mardi…
High School Boys Basketball: Hancock vs. Harrison Central
Now perhaps the best highlights of the day came from Harrison Central and Hancock because we’re on slam dunk alert. Red Rebels win this one 76-49. Other scores: Gulfport beats Biloxi 50-49 and Harrison Central Red Rebelettes beat the Hancock…
Hancock County Drug Arrest.
Thanks to the hard work of the Hancock County Narcotics Division and the Waveland Police Department, a suspected drug dealer is off the streets and behind bars. Jeremy Simpkins of Waveland was arrested yesterday morning at his home on Morris…
Two Women Wanted for Credit Card Fraud in Hancock County
Investigators need help locating two women for allegedly stealing a woman’s wallet when she dropped it in a shop in Waveland. The two women were actually arrested in Pascagoula for reportedly taking advantage of other elderly women, but they were…
Hancock County Shootings
Multiple shootings rang out in Hancock County this afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. multiple shootings were reported in Bay St. Louis and Waveland. The first shooting happened around 3:45 near Washington Street and Old Spanish Trail. Officials say the second shooting…
Multiple Shootings in Hancock County
There were multiple shootings in Hancock County this afternoon. Hancock County Deputy Don Bass tells News 25 that a gun fight broke out in Bay St. Louis, but no injuries are reported at the time. A second shooting in Waveland…
Hancock Middle School Reopens
It was back to the books for students and teachers at Hancock Middle School today. Classes reassembled this morning after a small fire and flooding closed the school for several days. Teachers spent most of Tuesday evening making sure their…
Hancock Middle School Opens Wednesday
Hancock County Middle School will return to class tomorrow. School was canceled for two days after a small fire turned the sprinkler system on. The sprinkler then stayed on for hours until the faculty arrived for school Monday morning. Hancock…
Sprinkler Floods Hancock Middle School after Fire
Hancock Middle School was closed today and will remain closed tomorrow after a small overnight fire. Students were sent home this morning after officials learned the sprinkler system left the floors covered in water. Mondays at most schools get off…