Portion of Highway 603 in Hancock County named after Lt. Michael Boutte
February 1st marked one year since the tragic death of Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Michael Boutte, who was shot and killed in the…
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Alan Moran's felony touching case headed to grand jury
Former Diamondhead City Councilman Alan Moran was in court today for a preliminary hearing on a felony charge of touching a child for lustful purposes. The court found probable cause that a crime occurred, and County Court Judge S. Trent…
Texas family loses two in Hancock County crash; victims identified
A Texas family traveling through Mississippi lost two members when their vehicle ran off the interstate in Hancock County early Thursday morning. Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson said MHP responded to a report of a crash at 4:30 a.m.…
Two dead in single-vehicle wreck on I-10
Two people are dead as a result of a single vehicle wreck this morning on Interstate 10. Westbound lanes are affected. One lane is open but traffic is backed up. Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robinson tells WXXV the wreck…
Bayside Park mourns beloved teen: "An innocent soul"
The Bayside Park community in Hancock County mourns the loss of a young girl who died in an accidental shooting Tuesday night. On social media, family members describe…
Mississippi Highway Patrol investigating fatal single-vehicle accident in Hancock County
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at approximately 8:19 pm, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Highway 607 in Hancock County. A 2009 Dodge Ram pickup, driven by Adalberto Miguel Torres, 32, of Baltimore,…
Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam discusses weather conditions
Hancock County EMA Director Brian Adam discusses the weather conditions in Hancock County.
Former Diamondhead councilman faces felony charges in Feb. 14 incident
Former Diamondhead City Councilman Alan Moran faces felony charges of touching a child for lustful purposes in a case that began February 14. Moran, accompanied by his attorney Donald Rafferty, turned himself in to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office on…
Five people charged in two separate Hancock County drug cases
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people in two separate cases on drug charges this week. On Tuesday, Sheriff Ricky Adam said in a press release, deputies arrested Bobby J. Crochet, Jr, 21, and Nicole Cousin, 41, both of Kiln,…
Hancock County opening shelters for severe weather
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will be opening the Hancock County Emergency Operations Center and the Leetown Shelter today beginning at 3 p.m. for anyone needing shelter due to the threat of severe weather impacting Hancock County between 6…
Contract awarded for Interstate 10 repairs in Hancock County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation awarded an $809,000 contract to Key Constructors, LLC, of Madison on Friday to make repairs to Interstate 10 in Hancock County after a fire caused by a crash damaged the interstate bridge over the Pearl…
Waveland bank robbery suspect runs high-speed chase through Harrison County
A suspect wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Waveland, led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase through Hancock and Harrison counties before being stopped and arrested. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said David Rester Jr., 51,…
Work could begin soon to Pearl River bridge on I-10 in Hancock County
The state Department of Transportation said Wednesday that a contract is expected to be awarded Friday to repair the Pearl River bridge on Interstate 10 in Hancock County that was damaged in January. That's when a semi-truck car hauler carrying…
Diamondhead council may replace Alan Moran as mayor pro-tem after arrest
BY MARGARET BAKER/SUN HERALD The Diamondhead City Council is set to vote for a second time for a mayor pro-tem, a position currently held by Ward 2 Councilman Alan Moran. Ward 3 Councilman Ricky Sheppard authored the resolution, calling for…
Diamondhead City Council issues statement about arrest of Alan Moran
Diamondhead City Council issued a statement on Friday to address the arrest of Councilman Alan Moran. Moran was arrested Feb. 14 on charges of simple assault causing bodily injury and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Diamondhead council attorney…
State Troopers at scene of crash at two mile marker on I-10 in Hancock County
State Troopers are at the scene of a severe crash on I-10 west in Hancock County near the two mile marker. All lanes are currently closed for the medical helicopter land. Motorists can expect travel delays and should take alternate…
Silver Slipper's Ferrucci promoted to COO, senior VP of parent company
John Ferrucci, who has served as general manager of Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Hancock County since 2004, has been promoted to chief operating officer and senior vice president of the casino's parent company,…
Hancock County to open cold weather shelter tonight
A cold weather shelter will open in Hancock County tonight in anticipation of cold-weather conditions. Hancock County is opening its cold weather shelter in the Kiln tonight. Kiln – Hancock County Storm Prep Building, 6 pm to 8 am. 18335 Highway…
Kiln man used neighbors' IDs to steal COVID benefits for gambling money
A Kiln man pleaded guilty to stealing identities to file for COVID related benefits, the U.S. Attorney said in a press release. Trevon S. Evans, 25, will be sentenced in June on wire fraud charges and faces up to 20…
Traffic delayed on I-10 after tractor-trailer overturns on entrance ramp
Motorists who drive Interstate 10 in Hancock County can expect delays this afternoon. A tractor-trailer overturned on the westbound entrance ramp of Mississippi 607, blocking the southbound ramp at Exit 2. Mississippi Department of Transportation said traffic will be delayed…
Two die, two injured in crash Tuesday on Highway 603
Two Hancock County residents died and two more were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-car collision on Highway 603. Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a wreck about 2:20 p.m., where a 1995 Ford F-150 collided with a 2021 Dodge Ram.…
Diamondhead councilman jailed on charges of assault, delinquency of a child
A Diamondhead councilman, who also is the son of a state senator, was jailed Monday on misdemeanor charges of simple assault causing bodily injury and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Alan…
Former Hancock County deputy charged with exploitation of children
A former Hancock County deputy has been charged with two counts of exploitation of children, accessing child pornography, after the Sheriff's Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.…
Reeves announces $2.8 million for site development in Hancock County
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state is investing nearly $2.8 million for site development projects with Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission. Through the RESTORE Act, Stennis International Airport will receive $2,547,940 for engineering, design and site development at…