Hancock News

Stennis Airport receives national award for training program
September 18, 2022Stennis International Airport recently earned an ANTN Digicast Excellence in Airport Training award. The award, presented by the American Association...

Jerry Island recognized for 20 years of service
September 18, 2022The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission at its September 12 meeting recognized Jerry Island for 20 years of service. Island currently...

World’s most powerful rocket – tested in Hancock County – slated for launch
August 30, 2022By Lisa Monti, Shoofly Magazine Artemis I will be the first integrated test of NASA’s Orion spacecraft, Space...

Port Bienville Railroad receives national safety award
July 26, 2022KILN, MISS. – Port Bienville Short Line Railroad (PBVR) was recognized for its safety record by the American Short Line...

CEO Bill Cotter to retire after 23 years with HCPHC
July 5, 2022KILN, MISS. – Hancock County Port and Harbor CEO William “Bill” Cotter recently announced he plans to retire...

Hy Stor Energy parnters with HCPHC to deliver renewable hydrogen for industrial applications
July 1, 2022JACKSON, Miss.-- Hy Stor Energy LP (Hy Stor Energy), a company pioneering renewably produced green hydrogen and energy storage...

New dock, rail construction continues at Port Bienville
June 29, 2022KILN, MISS. – Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission (HCPHC) continues construction of a new maritime dock and railroad facility...

Stennis Airport hosts fly-in July 16
June 27, 2022KILN, MISS. – Stennis International Airport will host a fly-in July 16 with planes and pilots from around the region. The...

Anderson joins Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission
June 16, 2022KILN, MISS. – The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) recently hired Maureen Anderson as project manager to help...

Overnight runway closures planned at Stennis Airport for lighting improvements
April 6, 2022KILN, MISS. – Stennis International Airport will have overnight runway closures this month as a lighting improvement project proceeds. The...