Learning more about New Tavalan Temple found in Hancock County
Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- If you travel though rural Hancock County, you'll see the expected sights. Farms dot the landscape in the northern part of the county, but you…
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MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis support facilities play vital role in Artemis engine testing
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Last week, in our Mississippi to the Moon series, we took you inside the Fred Haise…
Hancock Middle School students who helped bus driver honored by Congress
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Five Hancock Middle School students are being recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives for their bravery and quick thinking…
Host mother speaks out after Hancock High students picked up by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- It’s been more than a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by…
Community concerned as Hancock High exchange students in ICE custody
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's been just over a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration…
Community concerned after two Hancock High foreign exchange students taken by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two Hancock High School foreign exchange students are in ICE custody due to alleged issues with their student visas -- an issue causing confusion and concern among the community. On April 21, everything changed for…
Behind the scenes look at NASA Stennis Space Center in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- In light of the success of the Artemis II mission, we are taking a deep-dive into the people and places that…
New parking regulations for downtown Bay St. Louis begin Monday
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)— New parking regulations are coming to parts of Bay St. Louis starting Monday morning, aimed at improving traffic flow and access for deliveries to downtown businesses. City officials say the changes will impact parts of Main…
NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County plays key role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Artemis II is officially on its way to circle the moon. A watch party was held at Infinity Science Center in Hancock county on…
Search for missing Hancock County man enters third week
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a man who has been missing for three weeks now. According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, Steven Tomak was last seen on March 12 leaving his home…
Arts Alive festival in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Arts of Hancock County is hosting a special festival next weekend. Arts Alive is happening on March 21 and 22 in the Historic Bay St.…
First used book store in Hancock County opens in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- A used book store is now open in Hancock County, offering community members a large selection of books…
Cold Weather Shelters opening in three South Mississippi counties this weekend
Due to cold weather conditions this weekend, warming centers in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River counties are opening up Saturday and Sunday night. Those locations are: Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center: 10395 Automall Pkwy, D'iberville. Opens at 4:30 PM both days.…
Bay High Basketball Court dedicated to Tiger Legend Mike Necaise!
During Bay High Basketball’s Christmas tournament, a ceremony was held to proudly dedicate the court to the athlete, leader and public servant that is Mike Necaise!…
Suspect arrested in November shooting in Bay St. Louis
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis police have arrested the man accused of shooting two people at a city park in late November. Bay St. Louis Police Chief Alvin Kingston says 18-year-old John Galloway Jr. was taken into custody…
Two killed in head-on collision in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into what caused a deadly head-on collision in Hancock County this past Friday. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald the crash happened early Friday afternoon on Texas Flat Road. The victims…
Crews continue working woods fire in Hancock County
The Mississippi Forestry Commission is currently working a woods fire in Hancock County that started Thursday evening. The fire is affecting over 285 acres in the area of Rocky Hill and Dedeaux Road near Highway 603. According to Outreach Officer…
Suspect in fatal deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County identified
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in Sunday morning’s deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair says the man is 51-year-old Willie Carroll of Cypress, Texas. Hancock County Sheriff’s officials say they were…
Community asked to come out for the Star-Spangled Cleanup
South Mississippi (WXXV)- One organization is working up clean up Mississippi beaches after the Fourth of July. The Star-Spangled Cleanup will be happening on Saturday, July 5th -…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards grants to animal-welfare agencies
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is awarding six animal-welfare agencies $150,000 in grants to support FIXED For Life. That is a no-cost spay and neuter program…
Waveland shares update to the Marriott Hotel
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)- Construction is officially underway on Waveland’s first hotel in more than 20 years, and it's going vertical. The $16 million dual-brand Marriot Hotel, featuring Fairfield and…
Mississippi Estuary Program opening applications for middle school teachers
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program is opening applications for middle school teachers. The eligibility is for 5th - 8th grade teachers in Jackson, Harrison, or Hancock County. Those selected will be given the chance to plant…
Celebrating the arts at ‘Arts Alive!’ showcase in Hancock County
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual arts event in the Bay wrapped up on Sunday. “Arts Alive!” is all about celebrating Hancock County’s vibrant arts…
One dead after crash on I-10 in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Louisiana man is dead after a fatal crash on I-10 in Hancock County. On Wednesday, March 19th at 3:30 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the crash. A 2008 Toyota Camry was traveling east on Interstate…