Hancock port receives grant to help with well and tank project
Port Bienville and Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission has been awarded a $2.2 million grant by the state Department of Environmental Quality for the…
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Traffic stop leads to cache of imposter fentanyl
A traffic stop made by Hancock County Sheriff's deputies turned into a drug bust of marijuana and fentanyl. Sheriff Ricky Adam said Criminal Interdiction Agents made a traffic stop Monday on I-10 of a…
Eight people arrested on drug charges in Hancock County
Eight people have been detained by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for illegal drug activity and stolen property. Terrell Joseph Ladner, 68, Kiln (Homeowner) – Arrested and…
Pass man sentenced to 40 years in 2021 road rage incident
A Pass Christian man was sentenced to 40 years in prison stemming from a 2021 road rage incident. 42-year-old Rudy Desmond Toler was sentenced last week by Judge Christopher Schmidt. Testimony in the January trial revealed that Toler threatened and…
Kiln woman jailed on drug possession, trafficking charges
A Kiln woman is facing charges from two agencies as a result of a traffic stop Thursday night. 36-year-old Kristen Tomasich was stopped for driving with no headlights late last night. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said officers found drugs…
Two arrested in raids on CBD stores in Hancock County
Hancock County Sheriff's Office is searching two stores that sell CBD products -- one in Bay St. Louis and one in Waveland. Sheriff Ricky Adam confirmed that his narcotics squad were executing search warrants at LA Harvest stores. Hancock County…
I-10 closure in Hancock County Wednesday morning
A reminder about utility work in Hancock County tomorrow that will shut down a portion of I-10 for about 20 minutes. Coast Electric will be pulling a powerline across…
Mississippi Gaming Commission approves proposed casino in Hancock County
The Mississippi Gaming Commission approved a proposal today for a planned new casino in Hancock County. Site approval for the planned south beach casino and resort was discussed at the commission’s morning meeting. It was a unanimous decision by Commissioners…
Convicted sex offender charged with crimes against runaway teen
A convicted sex offender is back in jail, charged with sex crimes against a teen with special needs. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast said 72-year-old Carl Necaise is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and molesting or…
More information on Port Bienville improvements in Hancock County
The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission is releasing more information about plans to build a 30,000 square foot warehouse at Port Bienville. This is part of…
No truth found in alleged dog abuse in Hancock County
Hancock County officials say there is no truth to a woman’s claim that her dogs were mistreated and abused by a neighbor in the Kiln. The…
Hancock County to open cold weather shelter tonight
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors will open a Cold Weather Shelter tonight. The shelter will be open from 6 p.m. Friday night until 8 a.m. Saturday morning and is located…
Mississippi gets funding for I-10 widening project
President Joe Biden announced today major transportation projects funded by bipartisan infrastructure law that will include a widening project for Interstate 10 here on the Coast. Biden was in New York to announce the Hudson Tunnel Project, but he also…
Hancock County opening severe weather shelter
For anyone needing to shelter tonight from bad weather, Hancock County is opening one of their shelters. Lee Town Shelter will open their doors around 7 p.m. The shelter is…
Woman charged in Hancock County robbery gave false ID
A woman arrested on an armed robbery charge in Hancock County is also wanted in Alabama and Georgia. The suspect is accused of robbing the Dollar General on Highway 43 in Hancock County at gunpoint on Sunday, then leading law…
Armed robbery suspect leads law enforcement on three-county chase
A suspect in a Hancock County armed robbery led law enforcement on a chase that crossed county lines before it ended in St. Martin. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said deputies got a call about an armed robbery at the…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hancock County
Mississippi Bureau of Investigations is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Hancock County. MBI said in a press release that Hancock County deputies responded to a burglary call in the 28000 block of Highway 603 in the Kiln about 7 a.m.…
Ochsner Health acquires Diamondhead Urgent Care
Ochsner Health announced today it has acquired Diamondhead Urgent Care, giving the hospital system a bigger footprint in Hancock County. Diamondhead Urgent Care will become one of two Ochsner locations that provide urgent care services, along with Ochsner Health Center…
Wreck on I-10 causing traffic delays in Hancock County
Bay St. Louis Police and Highway Patrol are working a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 10 in Hancock County. The incident happened about 2:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-10 near Exit 13. One vehicle rolled over and there was…
Hancock County school board seat too close to call
Hancock County will have to wait on affadavit ballots and voter ID validations to determine the School Board District 2 seat. Hancock County Circuit Clerk Kendra Necaise said there was a strong turnout for Tuesday's election. With 99 percent of…
Biloxi, Hancock County respond to campuses after active shooter calls
Law enforcement agencies are investigating active shooter calls that were made in Hancock and Harrison counties. Students are on fall break in both districts and were not on campus. Teachers were on campus in Biloxi but not at Hancock High.…
Update: Bicyclist hit, killed in Hancock County is identified
A Perkinston man faces felony charges after an early morning hit-and-run Wednesday that killed a bicyclist. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Christopher Peterson has been charged with felony hit and run causing…
First responders hang out with Coast residents at Night out against Crime in Waveland
Ever wonder what it was like to hangout and just spend the day with a police office, fire fighter, or first responder?…
Hancock County hosting annual Night out against Crime event Saturday
The Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and Waveland and Bay St. Louis police departments are partnering together for a Night out against Crime event. The family-oriented event…