Hancock News

Hancock County is the cornerstone of Mississippi’s aerospace industry
April 1, 2022Positioned in a strategic geographic location of the Gulf Coast, Stennis Space Center is the nation’s premier rocket...

Stennis Airport accepting bids for new hangar project
February 14, 2022Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission will accept bids until March 15 for a five-bay hangar project at Stennis International Airport. ...

Governor announces $2.8 million for site development in Hancock County
February 10, 2022KILN, MISS. – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing nearly $2.8 million for site development projects...

Officials cut ribbon on new hangar at Stennis Airport
January 26, 2022KILN, MISS. – U.S. Congressman Steven Palazzo and Gov. Tate Reeves joined local officials and industry representatives today at...

Stennis Airport begins north apron expansion
January 12, 2022KILN, MISS. – The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently began a concrete apron expansion project at Stennis International...

72,000 square foot manufacturing facility available at Port Bienville
January 4, 2022The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently acquired a 72,000 square foot warehouse at Port Bienville Industrial Park. Formerly the...
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo celebrate $8 million for rail projects at two Mississippi ports
December 23, 2021U.S. Dept. of Transportation Approves Port Infrastructure Funds for Ports in Hancock and Monroe Counties WASHINGTON, D.C. –...

Stennis Airport receives $2.2M RESTORE grant
November 19, 2021Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently received $2.2 million in RESTORE Act funds for a technology park at Stennis International...

Givens, Odom receive service awards
November 10, 2021The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission at its November 8 meeting recognized David Odom for 20 years of service and Norman...

Port Bienville Railroad receives Industrial Award of Excellence
November 10, 2021At the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Business and Industry Awards Gala on Nov. 4, Port Bienville Railroad received the Industrial...