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…
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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…
Two people escape a car fire in Hancock County
Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and fire crews worked to extinguish a work truck engulfed in flames on I-10 near Diamondhead. Two passengers were in the vehicle when…
Four die in weekend traffic crashes in South Mississippi
Four people died over the weekend in deadly car crashes that happened over the weekend in South Mississippi. Early Friday morning, a GMC pickup driven by 68-year-old Freddie Chthey of Pascagoula was traveling south on Highway 57 in Jackson County…
Mexican national found guilty of bringing illegal aliens into U.S.
A Mexican national was found guilty last week of federal felonies related to smuggling illegal aliens in Hancock County. Abel Michua-Tototzin, 37, was found guilty on August 17 after a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Taylor McNeel in Gulfport.…
Hancock County terminates contract of superintendent Teresa Merwin
Hancock County is searching for a new superintendent this morning. The Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to terminate Teresa Merwin's contract during a special called meeting. There was no explanation. A parent posting to the Hancock County Schools social…
Hancock County deputy resigns amid assault allegations
Hancock County Sheriff's Office has had a rash of deputies in trouble -- and there's another one added to the list. Media partner the Sun Herald reports that former patrol deputy Joseph "Joe" Gendreau turned himself in last week at…
MDOT highway projects under way in South Mississippi
Southern Transportation Commissioner Tom King announced updates to several MDOT projects in South Mississippi. “Summer is peak construction season at MDOT, and we’re proud to see the progress being made on Mississippi’s highways,” said King. “We are always striving to…