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Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Reporting What Matters

RHCJC

Hancock County

Your weekly civic and community update


Civic Watch

Keep an eye on your local government. This section includes information about the goings-on at the local courthouse, including meeting agendas and minutes.

    Hancock County

  • Board Meeting at Board Meeting Room 854 Highway 90 Suite A Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
    Agenda
  • Meets every first and third Monday

    Bay St. Louis
  • Board Meeting at Bay St. Louis City Hall
    Agendas
  • Meets every first and third Tuesday

    Diamondhead
  • Board Meeting at Diamondhead City Hall
    Agenda
  • Meets every first and third Tuesday

    Waveland
  • Board Meeting at Waveland City Hall
    Agenda
  • Meets every first Tuesday and third Wednesday

Calendar

Neighbor Notes

  • Winter Solstice Lantern Parade and Matzo Ball held Dec. 21 in Bay St. Louis Hosted by The Arts, Hancock County, the annual Winter Solstice Lantern Parade leads participants through Bay St. Louis before concluding at 100 Men Hall with the Matzo Ball celebration on the longest night of the year.
  • The Matzo Ball at 100 Men Hall held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21 in Bay St. Louis The free community celebration features food, music, menorah lighting, holiday shopping, and live performances by Meryl Zimmerman & the Miracles, following the Winter Solstice Lantern Parade and honoring the eighth night of Hanukkah.

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News from the Source

Stay informed with updates straight from the source. This section features summaries of official press releases from local agencies, organizations and institutions, covering new initiatives, services and developments across the county.

Graphic reads, “Text BILOXI to 77295”

Biloxi emergency alert system is back online

Michelle Pinto June 5, 2026
The city of Biloxi has transitioned to a new platform, RAVE Alert, after experiencing a cybersecurity incident. 
Aerial view of road construction on Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi, with construction equipment, traffic cones and nearby businesses visible.

Popps Ferry Road expansion brings new development to Biloxi

Michelle Pinto May 14, 2026
The project includes water, sewer and storm drainage systems on the south side of the road.