Hancock News

High-Powered Jet Engine Run-Up Pad Fuels New Capacity at Stennis International Airport
February 10, 2023KILN, MISS. -Construction of a new jet engine run-up pad will start Monday February 13, 2023 at Stennis International Airport, with an...

Stennis air traffic control tower named facility of the year
December 8, 2022KILN, MISS. – The Stennis International Airport (HSA) air traffic control tower was recently recognized as the 2021 Facility of the...
Gov. Reeves announces $3.3 million RESTORE Act funding for Port Bienville
November 16, 2022JACKSON, Miss. – On November 10, Governor Tate Reeves announced 15 new RESTORE Act projects totaling $49 million for Mississippi’s Gulf...

Krull receives five-year railroad service award
November 15, 2022KILN, MISS. – The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission at its November 14 meeting recognized Kevin Krull for five years...

HCPHC seeks deputy director at economic development organization
November 10, 2022The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission (HCPHC) has begun its search for a deputy director to help execute the...

Governor Reeves and local officials cut ribbon on new dock at Port Bienville
October 18, 2022Gov. Tate Reeves joined U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo, local officials, and industry representatives today at Port Bienville Industrial Park...

Rocket Lab prepares to blast off in Hancock County
September 27, 2022JACKSON, Miss. - U.S.-based Rocket Lab is locating an engine test facility for its new large rocket Neutron...

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...