hancock county

Woman in fatal Hancock County accident identified

Highway patrol is identifying the woman killed in a Hancock County accident yesterday. Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 that 73-year-old June Spell of Covington, Louisiana was killed when her Nissan Cube hit a Ford F150 head on around 3:45…

Fatal car wreck in Hancock County

An accident in Hancock County claims the life of a Louisiana woman. The wreck occurred today around 3:45 in Hancock County on Highway 603 southbound, just north of Highway 43. The 73-year-old white female of Covington, Louisiana was driving south…

Driver Hits Mother And Two Children

Shortly after five-thirty this evening a mother and her two children were struck by a vehicle in Hancock County. The family was leaving a Christmas event at East Hancock Elementary when they attempted to cross the road to get back…

Tax-forfeited property sales

Tax-forfeited properties in Hancock County raised more than $192,000 over the past seven months. Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says the money will be distributed in eight different ways. The Publics Land Division held an online property auction from April…

Household hazardous waste collection day

If you have any hazardous household waste to dispose of, Hancock County’s Household Hazardous waste collection day is still on for tomorrow. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Coast Electric Power Association on Highway 603 in Kiln will be…

Attempted suicide during a traffic stop

Authorities say a man is in critical condition after attempting suicide during a traffic stop in Hancock County tonight. According to Deputy Chief Don Bass, Hancock County deputies were attempting to pull over a vehicle for a possible DUI on…

Man shot in the face in Hancock County

A man is recovering after a shooting in the Bay Side neighborhood of Bay St. Louis over the weekend. The incident happened just west of Highway 90. According to neighbors, a man was walking down Sunflower Street between West Greene…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

Hancock County Shooting

A Hancock County man is recovering now after being shot in the head and authorities say he is expected to survive. Around 10 am today deputies responded to call at a home on Highway 53 where a man was shot…

22nd Annual Holiday Tree Gala

During this holiday season you can take a walk through a winter wonderland while browsing for books in Bay St. Louis. The 2016 Holiday Tree Gala is underway and 56 uniquely designed trees are on display throughout the entire Bay…

Mother Faces Manslaughter Charge

An arrest warrant has been issued for manslaughter for former long beach police officer Cassie Barker in connection with the death of her daughter Cheyenn Hyer. Three-year old Cheyenn was found dead in Barker's patrol car last Friday. Authorities believe…

Autopsy for Child Found Dead in a Car

An autopsy for the child who was found dead after being left alone in a parked car in Hancock County on Friday. The autopsy did not show any abnormalities but a source tells News 25 he expects the cause of…

Autopsy Today For Child Found In Car

An autopsy for the child who was found dead after being left alone in a parked car in Hancock County on Friday. Three year old "Chyenn Hyer's," body was found in a parked car with the engine running in the…

The Search for Jason Johnson

Authorities have confirmed the body found in Hancock County is in fact Jason Johnson. Earlier today, News 25 caught up with friends and family members who set up a search party in the area of where he was last seen.…

Body of Missing Hancock County Man Found

Investigators confirm the body of the missing man, 33-year-old Jason Johnson, was found behind his home. News 25’s Shelby Myers is at the scene with the latest.

Hancock County Sandbags and Sand

Due to the potential heavy rains expected in Hancock County, Hancock County will have sand and sand bags available Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 9:00 AM at the following locations:  Hancock County Arena – 4184 Kiln Delisle Road, Kiln…

Coast Native Dead After Car Wreck

A twenty year old woman native to the coast is dead after a one vehicle car crash Saturday. According to Hancock County coroner Jim Faulk, Gabriella Jeffcoat was visiting her grandparents and died after crashing her car on lower bay…

Possession Of A Motor Vechicle

Myrick Laneaux was arrested yesterday for stealing Kristina Quintini's mother's car. Officials are still trying to determine if this incident was in anyway related to the double homicide from Saturday night. Laneaux is currently in Hancock County jail without bond.…