Feb 9, 2016: Sea Coast Echo: Grand jury recommends more training and courthouse security
The grand jury recommended that the Hancock County Board of Supervisors provide more security at the courthouse on Main Street. The past six grand juries have recommended more security; however, the board of supervisors last year cut the budgets of Sheriff Ricky Adam and Circuit Clerk Karen Ruhr.
The grand jury recommended that the Hancock County Board of Supervisors provide more security at the courthouse on Main Street. The past six grand juries have recommended more security; however, the board of supervisors last year cut the budgets of Sheriff Ricky Adam and Circuit Clerk Karen Ruhr.
Aug 5, 2015: Sea Coast Echo: Incumbents hold on to county-wide positions
In any other year, Hancock County would see six county-wide races. This year, however, Sheriff Ricky Adam, Circuit Clerk Karen Ruhr, and Tax Assessor-Collector Jimmie Ladner were all unopposed, leaving the chancery clerk, coroner, and superintendent of education positions as the only contested major races
In any other year, Hancock County would see six county-wide races. This year, however, Sheriff Ricky Adam, Circuit Clerk Karen Ruhr, and Tax Assessor-Collector Jimmie Ladner were all unopposed, leaving the chancery clerk, coroner, and superintendent of education positions as the only contested major races
May 20, 2015: Clarion Ledger: K-9 saves Hancock County deputy from ambush attack
The deputy, Todd Frazier, was beaten and cut with a box cutter in Pearlington on Monday, Sheriff Ricky Adam said. If it wasn't for his K9 partner, a black Belgian Malinois named Lucas, they might have succeeded.
The deputy, Todd Frazier, was beaten and cut with a box cutter in Pearlington on Monday, Sheriff Ricky Adam said. If it wasn't for his K9 partner, a black Belgian Malinois named Lucas, they might have succeeded.
Mar 2, 2015: Sun Herald: John Luther named interim Diamondhead police captain in wake of Hermann's death
Sheriff Ricky Adam announced the appointment of Luther today and plans to bring it before the Diamondhead City Council at Tuesday's meeting.
Sheriff Ricky Adam announced the appointment of Luther today and plans to bring it before the Diamondhead City Council at Tuesday's meeting.
Jan 28, 2015: WLOX: Connie Ladner announces campaign for Circuit Clerk
Hancock County also has contested races for all of its supervisors' seats. Sheriff Ricky Adam is running unopposed to retain his job
Hancock County also has contested races for all of its supervisors' seats. Sheriff Ricky Adam is running unopposed to retain his job
Feb 2, 2015: Sun Herald: Dirt pit owner in dust-up with county over alleged zoning violation
Sheriff Ricky Adam said Haas would be released on his own recognizance.
Sheriff Ricky Adam said Haas would be released on his own recognizance.
Dec 29, 2011: Gulf Live: Hancock county sheriff-elect Ricky Adam sets new direction
Hancock County Sheriff-elect Ricky Adam says he has a clear vision of what he wants his department to become over the next four years.
Hancock County Sheriff-elect Ricky Adam says he has a clear vision of what he wants his department to become over the next four years.