Election season may be over for most of South Mississippi, but one very important vote is still on the ballot for tomorrow in Waveland. On December 4th, Waveland residents will have three choices for mayor: incumbent Mike Smith, Jay Trapani,…
Waveland police are looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred today. Just before 4 o’clock, Advance Loan, between McLaurin Street and Highway 90, was robbed. The suspect walked into the business, displayed a silver revolver and…
Today marks 13 years since Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Coast, devastating the lives of many Mississippians. This morning, community members gathered at Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum to pay tribute to those who were lost in Hurricane Katrina’s path…
Emergency crews are on scene on Tiffany Street and St. Joseph Street for power lines down in the area. A semi-truck pulled down power lines causing multiple transformers to blow. There are power lines down and emergency crews are asking…
On August 3, 2018 officers from the Waveland Police Department were dispatched to the area of Highway 90 east bound and Waveland Avenue for a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. When officers arrived they spoke to the driver of 2003 Chevy…
Police in Waveland are warning residents after an incident in the area of Waveland Avenue and Sears, south of the track. Two men stopped at the house of an elderly lady who was home alone, talking their way into her…
Waveland police are on the lookout for a suspect who stole a backpack from Walmart and then proceeded to rob the Woodforest Bank located inside the store. According to Chief David Allen, around 2:50 this afternoon, a small white sedan…
An old Waveland eyesore is coming down in Hancock County, but not everyone is happy about it. The old animal feed store has been sitting vacant on Highway 90 since Hurricane Katrina. Workers began demoing the building today after city…
There are a lot of new developments coming soon to the City of Waveland. Plans are now waiting for approval on an elevated boardwalk on Coleman Avenue. If the project gets the go-ahead, hotels, businesses, and restaurants can build downtown…
If you plan on drinking water anywhere in Waveland you’ll need to boil it first. The City of Waveland has issued a citywide boil water advisory until further notice. The extreme cold weather caused the city to lose pressure in…
Make sure you’re holding your money up to the light and verifying it’s not fake because someone in Waveland is using some funny money! The Waveland Police Department is asking for help identifying a white female who passed thirteen counterfeit…
The Waveland Police Department would like the public’s help in identifying a white female who passed thirteen counterfeit $20 bills at Wal-Mart on August 9th, 2017 at approximately 7:30 PM. She appeared to have bought groceries. Her vehicle appears to…
It was an emotional remembrance of Hurricane Katrina plus a prayer of hope and faith for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. That was the mission of this morning’s gathering at the Ground Zero Hurricane Museum in Waveland. Hancock County first…
The Waveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying this man. He is being sought in reference to several thefts from Walmart. If you have any information regarding this case or the identity of the person pictured please…
Waveland kids have a better understanding of real heavy duty equipment after an education event Sunday. They got up close and personal at the Touch a Truck event on Coleman Avenue. Kids got a chance to hear many sirens sounding…
Eighteen-year-old William Vinson Smith Belcher of Waveland has been arrested on the charges of aggravated assault, domestic violence, and kidnapping. According to Chief David Allen, Waveland police officers responded to Belcher’s residence in reference to a domestic violence incident. Upon…
The Waveland Police Department hosted a hurricane preparedness exercise with City Hall employees. The courtroom at the station is set up as an emergency operations center. Officials have been using a generator to test the power and also checking the…
The Waveland Police Department is investigating a spike in vehicle burglaries in the city. Officials say these are crimes of opportunity, each vehicle was left unlocked. Police officers urge citizens to lock their cars as well as hide any personal…
Waveland police say it is an unclear whether or not a child was abducted near the woods line of the Walmart parking lot off of Highway 90. A witness told police they saw a man grab a female child who…
Law enforcement are investigating a possible child abduction near a Waveland Walmart. News 25’s Hank Davis is at the scene and has the latest.
Waveland police are looking for the man in these snapshots of a surveillance video taken from a house in the Market Street and Waveland Avenue area. Waveland police say the man burglarized the home. If you recognize him or the…
Waveland Police are searching for a runaway teenager and need your help. Carrie Payne, 16, was reported as a runaway on 2-1-2017 and was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. She is 4’11” tall and weighs approx…
Multiple shootings rang out in Hancock County this afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. multiple shootings were reported in Bay St. Louis and Waveland. The first shooting happened around 3:45 near Washington Street and Old Spanish Trail. Officials say the second shooting…
Two people suspected in the armed robbery of a Waveland Taco Bell last Thursday have been arrested. Former taco bell employee, 43 year old Retonya Bogan, and her husband, 45 year old Eric Johnson were arrested during a search warrant…