Marriott to build dual-brand hotel in Waveland
A 110-room dual brand hotel is planned for Waveland, the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission announced today. Marriott Hotels will bring the $16 million development of Fairfield and TownePlace…
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Two arrested in Waveland burglary of smoke store
A Bay St. Louis man and a juvenile have been charged with commercial burglary in connection with a break-in and robbery of a store on Highway 90 in Waveland. Police Chief Mike Prendergast said 29-year-old Jarrett Garth of Bay St.…
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.…
Water back on in Waveland, City under boil water notice
The water is back on in Waveland now after a city-wide outage earlier today. However, a boil water notice has been issued. Mayor Jay Trapani tells us public works crews found a frozen transducer on the elevated water tower off…
Emergency Boil Water Notice in annexed area of Waveland
The City of Waveland Public Works Department has issued a boil water notice for streets in the annexed areas. These streets include: Linden Lane to Northshore Drive Walnut Street to Garfield Street The City of Waveland will issue a notice…
Gulfport man charged with attempted rape, kidnapping of Waveland woman
Waveland Police have charged a Gulfport man with trying to kidnap and rape a woman he saw walking down the street. Chief Mike Prendergast said 32-year-old Elijah Dunomes has been charged with attempted kidnapping and attempted rape. He was taken…
Final preps for Waveland Cruisin’ event ‘Hot Rods and Hospitality’
We’re also looking ahead to the new event on the lineup for Cruisin’ the Coast this year. Waveland city leaders are finishing their preparations for Hot…
Movie starring Sylvester Stallone and Jason Patric being filmed in Waveland
A movie is being filmed on the Coast this week. ‘Armored’ is an action movie about a father and son’s adventure across the United States…
Bay High principal reassigned in wake of misdemeanor arrest
The Bay-Waveland School District is looking for a new principal at the high school. The move comes in the wake of Amy Yarbrorough Necaise's August arrest on misdemeanor shopping charges at Waveland Walmart. Necaise is accused of taking $123 in…
Woman driving in 2021 wreck that killed Waveland officer indicted
A Carriere woman has been indicted two years after she was behind the wheel in a wreck that injured two others injured and another dead. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 44-year-old Angela James was indicted on four counts of…
Grand opening for Unique Transition Beauty Supply Store in Waveland
That ‘rip me out the plastic I’ve been acting brand new’ feeling is now in Hancock County after a new beauty supply store opened up shop…
Buccaneer State Park remains closed after marsh fire burns in Waveland
Buccaneer State Park remained closed today after a marsh fire that started Monday forced an evacuation of the campground in Waveland. Park Ranger Stu Rayburn said the fire…
Waveland Police searching for grand larceny suspect
Waveland Police are asking the public's help to identify a suspect in a grand larceny case. The suspect also was driving a red and black short-bed truck. Anyone with information is asked to call Waveland Police at 228-467-3669.
Texas man hit by train in Waveland after ending up on railroad tracks
A Texas man got turned around while in Waveland and ended up driving on the railroad tracks, where his vehicle was hit by a train. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast said Emmanuel Onyia of Garland, Texas, was driving a Hyundai…
He was on probation for sex crimes in Florida. He's charged again in Mississippi.
A Waveland man is in jail today, charged with sex crimes against a minor child. Waveland Police say 64-year-old Frederick Robinson of Waveland was arrested Thursday night. He is charged with sexual battery and two counts of touching a child…
Waveland mayor releases statement on exchange between officer and man in front of City Hall
Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani has released a statement about the exchange between a police officer talking to a man demonstrating in front of City Hall. A YouTube video shows Sgt. Joseph Joffrion talking to the man in the video, identified…
Road closings for railroad work in Waveland
Some traffic alerts for Waveland residents as work to repair and repave railroad crossings begins this week. Starting Tuesday, Waveland Avenue will be closed all day at the railroad…
Baby gator rescued after its mouth taped shut
When a baby alligator was spotted on Old Spanish Trail on Tuesday with his mouth taped shut, people in Bay St. Louis and Waveland were horrified. Posts made…
Waveland man dies in one-vehicle accident in Gulfport
A Waveland man died Saturday in a one-vehicle accident in Gulfport. Gulfport Police responded to an accident in the westbound lanes of I-10 near the Cowan-Lorraine Road exit about 5 p.m. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 79-year-old Robert Wilson…
Railroad crossing at Waveland Avenue closing temporarily for road work
If you’re traveling in Waveland this week, make note that the railroad crossing at Waveland Avenue will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Work is being done to smooth…
Residents celebrate at the Easter Parade and Egg Hunt in Waveland
The Easter Bunny was spotted in Hancock County, hiding eggs, and putting a smile on children’s faces. The City of Waveland partnered with Hancock County…
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…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolling through Waveland Saturday
On Saturday, Waveland will keep the St. Paddy’s Day fun going with a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the heart of the city. The parade rolls at 1…
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…