Hancock News
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...
New hangars open at Stennis International
October 5, 2021Two new hangars with a combined space of 34,000 square feet were recently completed at Stennis International Airport. Located south of...
Stennis Airport runway lighting improvements awarded
August 16, 2021KILN, MISS. – The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently awarded a $1.7 million contract for runway lighting and electrical...
Port & Harbor’s aerospace initiative wins economic development award
August 10, 2021KILN, MISS. – The Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) recently announced that Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission’s...
Area officials announce historic tuition agreement
July 26, 2021WAVELAND, MISS. – Area officials gathered Monday to announce a new tuition assistance program at Pearl River Community College...
Railroad upgrades, maintenance underway at Port Bienville
July 15, 2021KILN, MISS. – The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission recently awarded a nearly $1 million contract for upgrades and life...
Commissioners Jordan and Swanson receive 5-year service awards
July 14, 2021KILN, MISS. – The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission at its July 12 meeting recognized Commissioners Paula Jordan and Robert...