Diamondhead Nears Launch of City Police Force
City leaders in Diamondhead, Mississippi, plan to hire a police chief this month as the city moves closer to creating its own police department.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Diamondhead nears launch of city police force
After a police chief is hired, city officials expect the chief to hire eight officers and additional staff as needed.
May 12, 2026Open source
Teen brothers arrested at Mississippi Coast bus stop released from ICE custody, family says
ICE released Israel and Max Makoka, the teenager brothers who federal agents arrested and zip tied as they headed to a school bus in Diamondhead, Mississippi.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
Top Republicans speak out after Mississippi Gulf Coast brothers detained, separated by ICE
Mike Ezell and Cindy Hyde-Smith, two top U.S. lawmakers in Congress, say they are trying to monitor the situation after Israel and Max Makoka were taken from...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Heavy rain causes flooding in Hancock County, Mississippi
Heavy rain has caused flooding across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, particularly in Hancock County, where high water has covered roadways and left some drivers...
May 27, 2026Open source
Worker dies in incident at Calgon Carbon
Hancock County Sheriff Johnny Alison said when officers arrived, they found that a man had fallen 20 feet, striking additional scaffolding on the way down.
May 15, 2026Open source
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Two Mississippi brothers who are also basketball stars in Hancock County were detained by ICE while waiting for their school bus, according to a report by WXXV.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape receives federal designation
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced that the East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
State Games of Mississippi opens with celebration, competition
Thousands of athletes from across the state converged on Meridian over the weekend as the 2026 State Games of Mississippi officially got underway with a fe...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Allison Rogers
Hello, Tri-State! I am delighted to join the WLWT weather team. I was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I always considered myself a "beach gi
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Body of missing man found in river
The body of a missing Bettendorf man was recovered from the Mississippi River Tuesday morning, ending a multi-agency search.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another 561 Predator Catchers sting leads to Miss. man's arrest in Delray Beach
A Mississippi man was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Officials recover body from Mississippi River; investigation underway
The Coahoma County officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event
The Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM), located in Lake Village, is hosting its first Mississippi River symposium this fall. The event, “The Mississippi in A...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shrimp season shows promise despite stormy start, Mississippi DMR director says
Mississippi shrimp season has been underway for about two weeks. MDMR Executive Director General Joe Spraggins shared with WLOX how shrimpers are doing and w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shutting off bridge lights because of mayflies
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that it will be shutting off the bridge’s roadway lights on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River Br...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Daniel Acy
Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born Tuesday, November 18, 1986 in Jackson, Mississippi to Tammy Fitzgerald Bow...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Schedule for World Series 1 MIN READ
NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns.,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Super Regional update
Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns., Georgia advances to World Series Auburn Sup...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lauderdale County schools prepare for higher state standards
Lauderdale County School District leaders are preparing parents, employees and community members for significant changes to Mississippi’s school accountabi...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings
UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time s...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mississippi law allows minors to be charged as adults in violent crimes
A newly signed Mississippi law would allow courts to try minors under 18 as adults who commit violent crimes with a firearm, increases penalties for sellin...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Diamondhead is in Hancock County, Mississippi.
Region: Mississippi Gulf Coast
ZIP Codes
39525
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East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape receives federal designation
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson has announced that the East Mississippi Sentinel Landscape (EMSL) has officially been selected for designation...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
State Games of Mississippi opens with celebration, competition
Thousands of athletes from across the state converged on Meridian over the weekend as the 2026 State Games of Mississippi officially got underway with a fe...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Allison Rogers
Hello, Tri-State! I am delighted to join the WLWT weather team. I was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I always considered myself a "beach gi
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Body of missing man found in river
The body of a missing Bettendorf man was recovered from the Mississippi River Tuesday morning, ending a multi-agency search.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another 561 Predator Catchers sting leads to Miss. man's arrest in Delray Beach
A Mississippi man was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Officials recover body from Mississippi River; investigation underway
The Coahoma County officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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30.3944440, -89.3638890
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11:21 AM America/Chicago
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Hancock County
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