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- Waveland man says MEMA deadline may leave him homeless
Jimmy Bodden was living in a double-wide trailer in Hancock County before Hurricane Katrina destroyed his home.
- Cottage residents plead with Hancock Co. supervisors [Mississippi]
The controversial Mississippi cottage issue drew tears, anger and a little hope at Monday's Hancock Board of Supervisors meeting.
- Two Carriere men killed in Hwy 90 accident
Two Pearl River County men died in a head-on collision Monday morning in Hancock County.
- Early morning wreck reportedly leaves two dead
Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle collision that reportedly resulted in two fatalities early this morning.
- Wanna be the mayor? File today City elections start May 5, end June 2
Voters have had a couple of months respite since the presidential elections, but campaigning is about to begin anew.
- FEMA Grants $2.5 Million to Help Repair Gustav Damage in Waveland
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a $2.5 million award to help the city of Waveland, Miss., recover from Hurricane Gustav.
- Katrina cottage occupants face new displacement
Thousands of cottages housing hurricane victims on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be vacated next month, even though many of their occupants aren't ready to move and may have no place to go if forced out.
- Sheriff: We need funds Garber says $350K needed in budget
With hundreds of miles to patrol and crime on the rise, Sheriff Steve Garber is getting squeamish about money.
- Hancock Co. gets $85M for Katrina recovery
Hancock County will receive $85 million for community revitalization projects as part of Hurricane Katrina recovery.
- Hancock OKs cottages for nonprofits
Nonprofit agencies may be taking over MEMA cottages throughout unincorporated parts of the county and using them to provide housing for the less fortunate, under an agreement reached Wednesday between county ...
- Bay Council says cottages must go 'I've got 500 saying no,' says councilman
The City Council closed the last door Monday night in Hancock County on any possibility that hurricane victims will be able to remain in MEMA cottages in residentially-zoned neighborhoods.
- Willis-Fenner
Miranda Fenner of Hattiesburg and Gabriel Willis of Waveland were married at 3:30 p.m. on October 25, 2008, at St.
- Animals need holiday cheer
As I write today's pet column, it's been a bad day for three pet owners that I know of.
- Getting around still a chore
Getting around this county's southern reaches these days requires some daring, extra time, and lots of patience.
- Nebraska church brings donated furniture to Hancock County
A Nebraska church is showing its concern for people trying to rebuild their lives from Hurricane Katrina with tables and love seats.
- Cottages not being welcomed
A push to have Mississippi cottages become permanent in cities and the unincorporated county here is falling far short of hopes by state officials, who have lobbied local governments to let the houses stay in ...
- Investigators say missing evidence after Katrina hurts some cold case murders
A capital murder charge against a Gulfport man has sparked interest in a cold case.
- Center jump-starts kids' learning
The 3-year-olds at the Early Education Center here have set up a grocery store, and the 4-year-olds have set up a restaurant, making it seem like the youngsters already understand the concepts of supply and ...
- Two men suspected in Waveland burglary
Police arrested two men Friday believed to be the suspects who broke into a home near Waveland Avenue last week and made off with a safe containing passports, savings bonds and nearly $15,000 cash.
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City DescriptionWaveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Gulfport–Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The City of Waveland was incorporated in 1972. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,674. Waveland was nearly destroyed by Hurricanes Camille on August 17, 1969 and Katrina on August 29, 2005 (see below).
The current mayor of Waveland is Democrat Tommy Longo.
Waveland is located at 30°17'23" North, 89°23'1" West (30.289646, -89.383492).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city was mapped with a total area of 6.8 square miles (17.6 km²): nearly 6.8 square miles (17.6 km²) of it being land, and none of it covered by water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,674 people, 2,731 households, and 1,783 families residing in the city. The population density was 980.2 people per square mile (378.4/km²). There were 3,442 housing units at an average density of 505.5/sq mi (195.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.38% White, 11.21% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. 2.02% of the population ... Read MoreCity Contained By:- Hancock County
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