Services for fallen Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte
The funeral service for fallen Hancock County Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte, who was killed in the line of duty, took place today. News 25’s Lorraine Weiskopf has more.
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Louisiana artists delivers Lt. Boutte portrait to Hancock County Sheriff’s Department
Funeral services for Lt. Michael Boutte will be held in Hancock County Tuesday. News 25’s Sabria Reid takes us to Hancock County Sheriff's Department for the delivery of a portrait made to remember the fallen officer. In…
Memorial for Lt. Michael Boutte at Hancock County Sheriff’s Department
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department is allowing civilians to pay their respects to fallen officer Lt. Michael Boutte outside of their department building. Flowers and candles were placed on Lt. Boutte’s squad vehicle to show their appreciation.…
Procession, funeral services for Lt. Mike Boutte set for Tuesday, Feb. 9
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Final arrangements have been made for fallen Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael “Mike” Boutte, who was killed in the line of duty on Monday. Lt. Boutte was fatally shot while responding to a…
Louisiana artist pays respects to Lt. Michael Boutte
Fellow brother in blue Rodney King pays his respect to local fallen deputy Lt. Michael Boutte after his death on Monday while on duty. King is an artist and fellow law enforcement officer who lives in Belle…
Lt. Michael Boutte gives life in the line of duty
Yesterday, Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte was fatally shot while responding to a welfare concern on Earl C. Ladner Road in the Necaise community. While the incident is currently under investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations, the…
Suspect in fatal shooting of Lt. Michael Boutte identified
At the request of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hancock County. On Monday, February 1st, 2021, deputies with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare concern in…
Hancock County Sheriff speaks on the passing of Lt. Michael Boutte
Tears filled the room this afternoon as Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam spoke on the tragic death of Lt. Michael Boutte. Lt. Boutte devoted 20 years to law enforcement and served in the United States Air Force…
Hancock County Sheriff's Deputy shot and killed
South Mississippi is in mourning tonight after hearing the tragic loss of a Hancock County deputy who was shot and killed while responding to a call on Caesar Necaise Road this afternoon. Lt. Michael Boutte responded to…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,702 new COVID-19 cases, 64 deaths Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
NASA engine test taking place at Stennis Space Center Saturday
If you are in or near Hancock County Saturday, you may feel the ground shake and hear the roar of rocket engines. NASA will test-fire all four engines at once on its new space launch system at…
“Monumental surge:” Mississippi vaccine appointments booked full as Coast hospitals run out of doses
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) had a vaccine distribution plan in place that has been significantly altered in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,227 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Monday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,193 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,227 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 19 deaths as of Monday, January 11, 2021. One death was reported in Harrison County. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows: George — 1,897 (17 new) Hancock […]
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 2,791 new COVID-19 cases, 38 deaths Wednesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 2,791 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 38 deaths as of Wednesday morning. Four of the deaths were reported in Harrison County and two were reported in Pearl…
Mississippi Dept. of Health reports 1,767 new COVID-19 cases, 91 deaths Tuesday morning
(WXXV) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting an additional 1,767 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 91 deaths as of Tuesday morning. In the southernmost six counties of Mississippi, the numbers of COVID-19 cases were as follows:…
How Mississippi healthcare workers can make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccinations
Who Is Eligible for Vaccination? Any healthcare worker, paid or unpaid, in any setting where they may be exposed directly or indirectly to COVID-19 patients or COVID-19 infectious materials. Healthcare workers include nurses, physicians, emergency medical services, technicians, pharmacists, dietary and…
Trump administration approves disaster declaration for Mississippi following Hurricane Zeta
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Trump administration has approved Gov. Tate Reeves’ request for federal help following Hurricane Zeta. President Donald Trump declared the disaster on New Year’s Eve, ordering federal aid to help South Mississippi counties recover from the…
The Blind Tiger in Bay St. Louis supports Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County
CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, works to provide abused and neglected children with quality advocacy in the court system and to secure a safe, permanent, and nurturing home for them. The Blind Tiger partnered with CASA of Hancock County for…
Victim identified in fatal Hancock County accident
State Troopers responded to an early morning crash on Hwy 90 near Lake Shore Drive in Hancock County Wednesday at 5:45 am that claimed the life of a Bay St. Louis resident. The bicyclist has been identified as 18-year-old Dawson…
New headquarters for The Arts, Hancock County
One of Hancock County’s major arts programs is expanding thanks to a major donation. ‘The Arts, Hancock County’ recently acquired the former studio of Mardi Gras fashion designer Carter Church thanks to a $180,000 donation from arts…
Local floral shop honors seniors this holiday season
A floral shop in Bay St. Louis rose to the occasion, providing over 50 floral arrangements to a local retirement home for Christmas. Bay St. Louis floral designer and owner of the French Potager Florist Martha Whitney…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating fatal accident in Hancock County
State Troopers responded to an early morning crash on Hwy 90 near Lake Shore Drive in Hancock County Wednesday at 5:45 am that claimed the life of a Bay St. Louis resident. Arriving Troopers reported that the now deceased was…
Local from Kiln released a Christmas song
Looking for a new holiday jingle? Well, a local from the Kiln released their very own Christmas song. It’s called “This Christmas’ and was released by Sera Buras also known by her stage name Serabee and by…