Early morning fire destroys two Hancock County homes
Multiple homeowners in Hancock County are picking up the pieces following an early morning fire that left two homes destroyed. Crews were called to the 6000 block of Kiowa Street…
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Two homes destroyed by fire in Jourdan River Shores
Two homes in Jourdan River Shores were destroyed by fire early Monday. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said crews were called out about 6:30 a.m. for a fire on Kiowa Street. The initial fire was at a home where the…
Catching up with Stennis Space Center's new director
John Bailey has been the Director of NASA's Stennis Space Center since late April, after serving as acting director of the facility since January. WXXV News 25's Grant…
Hancock County operation results in largest drug bust in county's history
Hancock County's narcotics, K-9 and patrol divisions teamed up over the holiday weekend with several other agencies on an operation that resulted in taking more than 250 pounds of meth off the streets. The Sheriff's Department said in a press…
Tests being run to identify body found in Pearlington
The state Medical Examiner's Office is conducting tests on a body found in Pearlington on Friday. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said the lab is taking DNA from the remains found near 9th Avenue should help identify the person. Adam…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Mississippi
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 8, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024,…
FEMA and MEMA open disaster center in Hancock County
Relief is on the way for those in Hancock County following those damaging April storms. FEMA and MEMA officials have set up a disaster center at the Hancock County Tax…
MEMA, FEMA open Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at the Hancock County Tax…
S3, employees come to agreement to end strike at Stennis
Members of the Machinists Union 2249 ended their five-day strike Friday afternoon at Stennis Space Center. The union members who are employees of Syncom Space Services, who went out on strike at 5 a.m. Monday, June 17, returned to work…
Coastal flooding along roads in Hancock County as a result of tropical storm
Areas of Coastal Mississippi have been under minor flooding since Monday afternoon, especially in Hancock County. The overall wind flow, which has been predominantly out of the East, has been pushing a lot of water…
Volunteers work on Pearlington community garden
Volunteers were out early Friday morning building a community garden for one Hancock County community. The new garden is located on the grounds of the Pearlington Public Library and…
There's a possibility of flash flooding in six coastal counties. Here's how to prepare:
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the lower six coastal counties. here's what you should do to prepare your home for possible flash flooding -- according to Hancock…
Picayune man shoots into house after argument over cigarettes escalates
A Picayune man has been charged with shooting into a home in the Necaise community. Sheriff Ricky Adam said Jared Ladner was charged with shooting into a dwelling. He was taken to Hancock County jail and bond was set at…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. gives a LIVE look ahead to Fan Fest
A lot of fantasy coming to Bay St. Louis this weekend. Hancock County Library System's Fan Fest 2024 is all day Sunday, April 21st at the Community Hall on Blaize Avenue. WXXV's Everett…
Hancock EMA responds to storm damages
Emergency Management crews in Hancock County are busy trying to restore power and clear roadways of debris. Crews at Hancock Emergency Operations are working hard to asses the damage of…
Hancock County Food Pantry open fives days a week
Struggling families in Hancock County only had two days, now they have food available five days a week. The food pantry is opening its doors a lot…
11 injured in charter bus accident on I-10 in Hancock County
Officials are responded to an accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 13 in Hancock County. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Trooper Cal Robertson, a charter…
Local agencies work on woods fire in Hancock County
Fire crews are hard at work in Hancock County trying to contain this woods fire that has been going on for several day. Fire crews say homes close…
Fire rescue units responding to fires in Harrison and Hancock Counties
Here on the Coast, Hancock and Harrison County Fire Crews have spent the latter half of this week battling brush fires. Harrison County Fire Rescue…
Pinwheels planted in Hancock County representing child abuse victims
235 pinwheels spin in the wind at Hancock County Court House, representing abused children in Hancock and Pearl River County. "The pinwheels represent the number of children that we provided services to," said…
Kiln man charged with child abuse after drugs found in home
A Kiln man is charged with felony abuse after drugs were found in the residence where the child was living. 38-year-old Louis Summers was charged with felony child abuse. He was taken to the Hancock County jail and bond has…
CASA of South Mississippi Swears in New Volunteers for Hancock, Harrison, and Stone Counties
CASA of South Mississippi met at the Hancock County Courthouse on Thursday to swear in new volunteers CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates of South Mississippi is here…
Candidate forum being hosted on March 4
Happening on Monday, March 4, Hancock County will be hosting a candidate forum ahead of the March 12 primary. The forum starts at 5:30 PM and will take place at American Legion Post 77 in Waveland. Incumbent Mike Ezell as…
Postal Service investigating mail thefts from Hancock County collection boxes
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating mail thefts from blue collection boxes in Hancock County. Julie Nicholson-Morgan with the USPIS confirmed the thefts, which occurred between October 2023 and January 2024. Those boxes are now covered and available for…