Hancock County Woods Fire Update
Fire crews make progress in containing the woods fire off of Highway 90 between Pearlington and Waveland. Mississippi Forestry Commission officials tell us that as of late last night, the fire…
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More than 400 acres have burned in Hancock Co. as crews continue to fight fires
An ongoing developing story happening in Hancock County as crews are busy battling a woods fire. Just across Highway 90 in…
Fatal pedestrian involved accident on HWY 603 in Hancock County
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, at approximately 6 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 603 in Hancock County involving a pedestrian. A 2018 Honda Civic was traveling south on Highway 603 when the vehicle…
Two injured in industrial accident at Hancock County plant
Two employees at Jindal Tubular in Hancock County were injured in an industrial accident Friday morning, the executive director of the Port and Harbor Commission said. Information is limited, but Executive Director Blaine LaFontaine said he was made aware about…
Bay St. Louis man indicted in 2022 traffic death
A Bay St. Louis man has been indicted on charges stemming from a traffic collision that left one person dead. 47-year-old James Holmes Jr., was arrested Thursday on one count of manslaughter and two counts of DUI causing serious injury.…
Gulfport man charged with molesting teen
A Gulfport man is in Hancock County jail for allegedly molesting a teenager. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 30-year-old Bobby Brimage is charged with burglary of a dwelling and molesting a child. He was taken to the jail and…
WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: Hancock High School's Brooklyn Cuevas
One popular quote reads, "I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me," and that statement could not be more spot on for…
Swearing in ceremony for officials in Hancock County
Hancock County elected officials were sworn into office today. Twenty officials were sworn-in for their respective county seats. Seven are newly elected officials. Sheriff Ricky Adam is one…
MHP releases New Year's holiday travel numbers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol New Year's holiday travel period ended January 1st at midnight, beginning on December 30th at 6 in the morning. Over the enforcement period, 77 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 119 wrecks were…
Kiln man charged with robbing store, kidnapping teen
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with robbing a convenience store and kidnapping a teen. 19-year-old Danon Froman was charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and burglary of a commercial business. He was taken to the Hancock County jail. No…
Bay St. Louis officers killed in line of duty receive memorial
A year ago today, tragedy struck when Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe were killed in the line of duty. The city is honoring their memory in Bay St. Louis "I'm…
Kiln man charged in shooting over argument about a dog
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with shooting another man over a dog. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 41-year-old James Brashier of the Kiln was charged with aggravated assault showing extreme indifference to human life. He was taken…
Hancock County escapee captured in Louisiana
Hancock County Sheriff's Office said that the prisoner who walked off a work detail is back in custody. Officials said Kelli Palermo has been captured and is returned to custody after being located in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. Palermo…
Carjacking suspect in custody after crashing in Orange Grove
Hancock and Harrison County sheriff's departments are investigating an alleged armed carjacking in Hancock County that ended in a wreck on Highway 49 in Gulfport. 36-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of New Orleans is being held at the Harrison County jail…
Stennis Day in the Bay
It’s going to be a busy day in Bay St. Louis this weekend when the city celebrates Stennis Day in the Bay. Here to tell us all about it is Anne…
Teenagers killed in Hancock County wreck idenfitied
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office released details related to a fatal traffic accident on Texas Flat Road in Hancock County on Monday, October 30th. Those killed in this accident were 18-year-old Jackson Aaron Rodriguez, 17-year-old Jacob Isaiah Harper, and 16-year-old…
Bay St. Louis man accused of shooting uncle after argument
Hancock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting over the weekend that left one man dead and another in jail. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 25-year-old Devin Schwartz is charged with murder in the death of 61-year-old Marvin Schwartz of the…
Former Hancock County dispatcher charged with trafficking drugs
A former Hancock County dispatcher is accused of trafficking drugs in the county. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 20-year-old Tempest Ariana Martin of Diamondhead was charged Wednesday with conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute. Her bond was…
Skydweller Aero bringing operations to Hancock County
KILN, MISS: Skydweller Aero Inc. is bringing its flight test and aircraft modification operations to Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $15 million, as well as $40 million in advanced solar powered aircraft inventory. The project will…
Bay St. Louis man faces commercial burglary charges
A Bay St. Louis man is in jail, charged with three counts of commercial burglary and fleeing from law enforcement. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 23-year-old Shane Fontana was arrested at his Bay St. Louis home on Tuesday. He…
Tylertown man charged with stealing vehicle, fleeing from deputies
A Tylertown man was arrested last week after deputies chased him in a stolen vehicle from I-10 onto Stennis Space Center. Sheriff Ricky Adam said 29-year-old Sedale Payton is charged with possession of stolen property and evading law enforcement. He…
Kiln man charged with arson after setting fire over weekend
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with setting a fire in the Kiln community that burned 20 to 25 acres. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 42-year-old Nicholas Melancon was arrested after he was found on scene and admitted…
Private company leases use of A2 test stand at Stennis Space Center
Relativity Space, a 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex at Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The agreement marks the first time a commercial tenant has…
Hancock County man arrested for making terroristic threats
On September 6, Picayune Police became aware of a social media post made to Facebook by Dustin Taylor of Hancock County. Taylor made direct threats to the Picayune School District in which he stated he intended to destroy a school.…