Coffee and Connections in Diamondhead
The City of Diamondhead took center stage during today’s Hancock Young Professionals event. Coffee, treats, and exciting developments were served up during the Coffee and Connections event at the Lazy Gator…
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Mayoral Monday: Diamondhead Mayor Nancy Depreo
On Mondays at News 25 we like to check in with local mayors and hear what new and exciting things are going on in their community. On this week's Mayoral Monday, We have Diamondhead Mayor Nancy Depreo…
City of Diamondhead discusses ‘Envision Diamondhead 2040’ plan
Diamondhead city leaders and residents met tonight to discuss the city’s new master plan and a road map for growth over the next 20 years. For about a year, the city has partnered with Orion Planning to create ‘Envision…
Envision Diamondhead 2040 Report Presentation
The City of Diamondhead has been working to plan its future with an eye on the year 2040 and tonight the final stages of that plan will be revealed to the community. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Comprehensive planning meeting in Diamondhead
City leaders in Diamondhead are looking for input on a new comprehensive plan for the city. Thursday night at 6 p.m., residents are invited to come out to a comprehensive planning meeting in Diamondhead that will be held in…
Multiple projects planned for the City of Diamondhead
Over in Hancock County, the City of Diamondhead is working towards new recreational and business opportunities for their residents. 2021 has been a busy year for the city leaders of Diamondhead as they continue to focus on…
Memorial distributes first-round COVID-19 vaccines in Diamondhead
Hundreds are on schedule to receive their COVID vaccine in Diamondhead today. The vaccine distribution happened at Diamondhead City Hall courtesy of Memorial medical staff. All those in attendance received their first dose of Pfizer vaccine. Director…
Diamondhead residents concerned over harmful algae bloom
After suffering from symptoms ranging from headaches to hair loss to fainting for the past two-and-a-half years, one Diamondhead resident is speaking out about harmful algae blooms she believes to be affecting her and her family. Joy…
Hurricane Zeta debris removal begins in Diamondhead
Debris removal has started in the City of Diamondhead on Monday, November 30, 2020. Holiday Construction was awarded the contract by the City Council last week to remove all debris from the city right of way. In addition, the city…
Bay St. Louis attorney and judge Walter Gex dies
A prominent attorney and federal judge from Bay St. Louis died Thursday. Walter J. Gex III, 81, died at his Diamondhead home on Thursday night. He attended the University of Mississippi, earning a bachelor of arts degree before obtaining his…
Nancy Depreo wins Diamondhead special mayoral election
The City of Diamondhead has a new mayor after a special election Tuesday. Councilwoman Nancy Depreo received the most votes in the special mayoral election, edging out Richard Willis for a crucial spot to fill as city leaders continue to…
Voters head to the polls in Diamondhead for mayoral election
Signs held high along with high spirits in Diamondhead today as residents head to the polls in a special election for a new mayor. After the unexpected loss of Mayor Tommy Schafer earlier this year, the city has been without…
Diamondhead man sentenced in federal bank fraud case
Louis Joseph Normand, Jr., 60, of Diamondhead, was sentenced Tuesday by Senior U.S. District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. to 57 months in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for bank fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst and Special…
Diamondhead to host inaugural ‘Paddle Paradise Community Paddle’ event
This Saturday you can grab your paddle and head on over to the Diamondhead Marina for their kayaking event. This is the City of Diamondhead’s inaugural ‘Paddle Paradise Community Paddle’ highlighting their Rotten Bayou Blueway. The event is free and…
Diamondhead invites kayakers to Paradise Bayou
The city of Diamondhead, in partnership with Paddle the Gulf and the Lazy Gator Sports Bar & Steamer, is hosting the Inaugural Paddle Paradise on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The event is a 4-mile, non-competitive fun paddle on Paradise Bayou…
Diamondhead Special Election moved to October 20th
The City of Diamondhead has rescheduled their special election to Tuesday, October 20th. The original special election was set for September 15th, but that plan was changed due to threats from Hurricane Sally. Two candidates have qualified to replace the…
Diamondhead holding special election for mayor position
The Diamondhead City Council ordered a special election for September 15th to fill the position for mayor. All registered voters can cast their ballot and voting will take place at the Diamondhead Community Center. If you’re interested in becoming Diamondhead’s…
Special election set for Diamondhead mayor post
Diamondhead residents will head to the polls next month in a special election to elect a new mayor. A nonpartisan special election will be held on Tuesday, September 15th to fill the seat which was left vacant when Mayor Tommy…
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer has passed away
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer has passed away from surgery complications in Louisiana. Mayor Schafer is survived by his wife Camille and daughter Caroline. Schafer was elected mayor of the City of Diamondhead in 2013 and he was re-elected for a…
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schafer hospitalized in serious condition
On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Mayor Thomas “Tommy” E. Schafer IV had a scheduled surgery. On Wednesday, Camille Schafer, his wife, notified the City of Diamondhead that during the surgery there were some complications and that Tommy is in serious…
Officers surround house in Diamondhead
News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf is in Diamondhead with breaking news. News 25 will continue to keep you updated when more information becomes available.
Secretary of State transfers tax-forfeited property to the City of Diamondhead
Diamondhead, MS - The Secretary of State’s Office announced the transfer of 12 parcels to the City of Diamondhead to assist with drainage improvements near the Coon Branch area. “Our office made a trip to view the property, and all…
Diamondhead man pleads guilty in truck-buying scheme
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - A Diamondhead man has pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting that he inflated the cost of trucks he was buying to get extra money from lenders. U.S. Attorney Mike Hurst in Gulfport said Tuesday that Louis…
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer stops by WXXV
Diamondhead Mayor Tommy Schaefer was this week’s ‘Mayoral Monday’ guest with plenty to discuss for the segment this morning. Mayor Schaefer spoke on the two juveniles in connection with the fire and vandalism of a home in Diamondhead. The mayor…