Fundraisers, events planned to help students affected by prom party shooting
More information has become available about how the community can help the families of the teens who were killed and injured in a…
Hancock High School
No threat after handgun found in student backpack at Hancock High
A handgun was found in a student's backpack this afternoon at Hancock High School, officials said in an email sent to media. The school resource officer and administration immediately implemented safety procedures once the weapon was found. The incident was…
Hancock High School sending four to the next level.
Hancock High School is sending four standout athletes to the next level from four different teams. This morning, Jackson Corey signed with Mississippi University for Women for…
Hancock Hawks baseball and softball sending four to the next level
A belated signing day ceremony out of Hancock High School from yesterday as the Hawks send four to the next level. Adrianna Cuevas with Copiah-Lincoln…
Sheriff’s Department aware of shooting threat at Hancock High
Another shooting threat was made online, this time aimed at Hancock County High School for tomorrow. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam tells News 25 that he and…
Hancock High student’s celebrate Brayden Peterson’s return home
Over a month after an accident left him unresponsive for several minutes, Hancock High School 9th grader Brayden Peterson was finally able to return home to his friends…
Hancock High Signing Day: Nine Hawks sign National Letters of Intent
Nine student-athletes from Hancock High School are taking their talents to the next level. In alphabetical order: Katelyn Altese signing to play golf with Troy…
Hancock High School switching to distance learning December 16th through the 22nd
Due to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases at Hancock High School, students will move to distance learning starting Wednesday, December 16th through Tuesday, December 22nd. Although the high school will be open only to staff members, student instruction…
Hancock High students to remain at home to quarantine
Students of Hancock High School received notice today that the entire student body will remain home to quarantine. On Wednesdays, all students in the district distance learn. Today, the district learned of additional positive cases among the student body, a…
The Power of Teal: Hancock Hawks honor late Emily Goss
In South Mississippi, it’s not uncommon for entire towns to just shut down on a Friday night for high school football. Last Friday was no different in Hancock County, only it was different. Different because of who wasn’t there, different…
South Mississippi Teachers Recognized as Finalists for Presidential Award
The national spotlight is shining on two South Mississippi teachers. Pass Christian High School math teacher Paige Cobb and Hancock High School science teacher Dr. Shani Bourn are two of four teachers selected from Mississippi as 2019 finalists for the…
Bomb threat reported at Hancock High School
Hancock County Sheriff's deputies confirmed to News 25 that Hancock High School officials found a bomb threat written on a piece of paper. The investigation is still ongoing. The high school did not have to go on lock down. News…
Remembering Emily Goss: teen killed in fatal head-on collision
On Friday afternoon, 17-year-old Emily Goss died in a car crash on Highway 43 near Lee Town Road. “You know those people who just walk into a room and you are just happy that they are there, their smile is…
Remembering Emily Goss
It’s a heartbreaking loss for the community. On Friday, 17-year-old Emily Goss died in a car crash. Emily Goss was loved deeply by her friends and family. She was going into her senior year at Hancock High School and was…
Hancock Football in first place tie atop Region 4 Class 6A standings
Truth be told, the Hancock football program hasn’t done a lot of winning over the years, but that’s all starting to change under first-year Head Coach Neil Lollar. The Hawks are off to a 5-1 start, with a 2-0 district…
Bassmasters fishing
News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Jace Ladner and Collin Ladner about the Bassmasters fishing tournament.
New Hancock High Head Football Coach
Neil Lollar has been named the next head football coach at Hancock High School. He replaces Rocky Gaudin after four decades of coaching along the Gulf Coast, stepping in from his role as defensive coordinator last season.
Danielle Dewitt Appeal In Court
Former Hancock High School Coach Leslie Danielle Dewitt should find out the outcome of her appeal today. Her appeal is against the 30 year sentence she received after being found guilty on two counts of unlawful touching of a child…
Threatening Emojis Call SWAT Team to Hancock High School
Threatening emojis are what caused Hancock Sheriff’s officials and SWAT members to come out to Hancock High School today. Hancock High School Principal Tara Ladner says the post was made last night to an anonymous app reading “Don’t come to…
Day Two of Dewitt Trial
Trial resumed today for Danielle Dewitt, the former girls basketball assistant coach for Hancock High School accused of sexual contact with a student. Former high school Principal Rhett Ladner took the stand first today, testifying to concerns of inappropriate behavior…
Dewitt Trial Continues
The trial for the former girls’ basketball assistant coach at Hancock High School continues today. Several witnesses are still set to testify in the case against Danielle Dewitt. Dewitt is also expected to take the stand today. On Thursday, the…
Teacher Trial Begins Today Hancock County
The trial begins today for the teacher accused in the sexual abuse of a student at Hancock High School. Leslie Danielle Dewitt is charged with two counts of sexual battery while in a position of trust and three counts of…
Favre Goes from Hometown to Hall of Fame
Newly elected NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre was back on his home field today, taking a chance to catch up with high school players from his old alma mater and to honor the team where he started his football…