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HATTIESBURG - Downtown streets are about to get a major facelift. One-way streets will be converted into two-way streets and more parking will be added. More>>
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. - The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting a case of west nile virus in Forrest County. That's the second case for the state of Mississippi this year. The first case More>>
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. - A Picayune woman is behind bars for setting her own house on fire. Police say 47-year-old Inez Hinton is in jail for setting her home on fire on June 12. Hinton is being More>>
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. - 11 people are behind bars after a drug roundup in Perry County. Sheriff Jimmy Smith says more warrants will be served over the remainder of the week. More>>
USM President Rodney Bennett says he will not renew Major General Jeff Hammond's one-year contract as the university's athletic director. "I personally like General Hammond and respect him as a USM alum. More>>
With lack of funding from the Mississippi Adequate Education Program, the Lamar County School District along with most schools in the state are readjusting its budget for fiscal year 2014. Lamar County More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - There's been some complaints about impropriety concerning the June 4 mayoral race. Several voters are now saying that the two top finishers' names, Mayor Johnny DuPree and City Councilman Dave Ware. More>>
The new Forrest General Animal Hospital and Quarantine facility at the Hattiesburg Zoo is unveiled on Tuesday. The 160 thousand dollar project moves the zoo one step closer towards accreditation with the More>>
The second day of William Carey's youth basketball camp brings in about 45 male and female participants, setting the stage for a battle of gender supremacy. In one friendly competition, boys and girls More>>
Over the weekend, current and former NFL players gave back to the sport that has given so much to them. The Jason Campbell Football Camp reached out to around 400 kids for the second year in a row. "I More>>
Petal High School's boys basketball camp prepares more than 30 kids to play at the next level. "It'll get more competitive the older that you get, and it'll just prepare you to play at that high of a More>>
House Bill 2 was signed into law by Governor Phil Bryant on March 4th stating people may openly carry guns in Mississippi without a concealed weapon permit. However, private property owners can prohibit More>>
LAUREL, Miss. - Two juveniles are behind bars after the Jones County Sheriff's Department say they allegedly vandalized Houston Road Baptist Church in Laurel, Miss. More>>
After 27 years as a firefighter, Hattiesburg fire chief David Webster is retiring. The 54-year-old Webster has been fire chief since 2006. He's spent most of his life serving others, something that runs More>>
July 1 is when newly elected mayors across the state take office. Laurel mayor elect Johnny Magee has many big plans for the city. He says his 16 years serving as the Ward 6 Councilman has prepared More>>
The Mississippi Fuego FC looks to notch its first win of the season with determination. "We're just going to play our hardest, we're going to come out strong and see what we can do," says Fuego center More>>
Authorities have identified the body of a man found on Thursday in an abandoned house in Hattiesburg. According to Lt. Jon Traxler with the Hattiesburg Police Department, the body of 37 year old Telly More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Hattiesburg's Main Street is in a revitalization contest with other Main Streets across the world. Main Street Matters is a project designed by paint manufacturer, Benjamin Moore. More>>
Kids continue to hone their skills at William Carey's youth baseball camp. "I want to learn how to bat better," says nine-year-old camper Mason Cathey. But the camp teaches kids more than just basic More>>
According to Lt. Jon Traxler with the Hattiesburg Police Department the body of a man was found around 3 o'clock this afternoon at 201 Willis Avenue. The house was destroyed by a fire years ago. Authorities More>>
More than 50 young girls hone their skills on day two of William Carey's youth softball camp. "I'm just here to learn about as much about the game as I can," says eleven-year-old camper Bethany McCain. "Just More>>
A new development project called Twin Forks Rising could soon give a face lift to parts of Downtown Hattiesburg. The estimated 50 million dollar project is headed by ward two Councilwoman Deborah Delgado. More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Mayor Johnny DuPree is speaking out about his thoughts on the campaign process. DuPree beat City Councilman Dave Ware by 37 votes. It was a tight race all the way to the end. More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Controversy was caused last week about the night city hall was left unlocked. Questions were also raised about the surveillance video. More>>
One high school football team brings regular season intensity to offseason workouts. "Too early to start talking about football?" "No, it's never too early." The Northeast Jones Tigers respond to offseason More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Hattiesburg voters react to the recent controversies surrounding the mayoral election. More>>
The Southern Miss baseball program will offer a wide array of camps this summer beginning in June at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. The camps include options for both beginning baseball players More>>
LAUREL, Miss. - The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel is now opening its new Sound and Vision exhibit to the public inside of its new renovated space. More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - City Hall Officials released the surveillance video from inside the night of June, 5, 2013. The Hattiesburg Police Dept. also has released the incident report from that same night More>>
William Carey's high school basketball shootout brings in more competition for new local participants. South Jones played in the shootout for the first time on Friday. Braves head coach Dustin Millwood More>>
LAUREL, Miss. - Laurel Mayor Melvin Mack is packing up his things in city hall to make room for the mayor-elect johnny magee. We got a chance to catch up with mack t day about what's next for him. More>>
Hattiesburg's Incumbent Mayor Johnny DuPree has unofficially won the 2013 election by a narrow margin of 37 votes.The final count is:DuPree - 4,775 Votes - 49.43%Ware - 4,738 Votes More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - City officials say the doors of City Hall were accidentally unlocked Wednesday evening along with the vault containing the elections ballots. More>>
Southern Miss head women's basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis and her staff will host four summer camps over two weeks in June inside Reed Green Coliseum on the Hattiesburg campus. The camps will run on More>>
Last night Hattiesburg City Hall was left unlocked, and the vault holding the affidavit ballots that would determine the 2013 Hattiesburg mayoral election was also left open. John Brown, Assistant to the More>>
Today marked day one of a unique basketball camp at Petal High School. Jason Otter's School of Basketball strives to make talented basketball players even more dynamic. By improving skills such as More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Attorney General Jim Hood spoke to a group of high school students today at the Legion Auxiliary's 65th Girls State on USM's campus. More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - After a long day of verifying affidavit ballots, it's still unclear as to who will be the next mayor in Hattiesburg. More>>
Men's basketball picks up right where the women left off at William Carey. The university's high school shootout features more than 150 men's and women's teams from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - To prepare for hurricane season, The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says don't forget about having a plan for your pets if you have to evacuate your home. More>>
High school basketball takes the court at William Carey. The university is hosting more than 150 men's and women's basketball teams throughout the month of June, something local coaches say will pay More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - A judge rules the Hattiesburg General Election is still set for tomorrow without removing anyone's name from the ballot. More>>
Holden Hughes, Courtesy Camp ShelbySoldier murdered in bar fight More>>
In a three to one vote on Friday, the Hattiesburg City Council chose land application as the new wastewater treatment plan. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality set a May 31st deadline More>>
Cade McKinnon is excited because his Rangers just won the 7-8 year-old AL Championship. But Trey Crawford says Laurel Jones County Dixie Youth Baseball teaches his son much more than how to win. "He's More>>
JONES COUNTY, Miss. - The Jones County Sheriff's Department made 15 arrests Friday in a drug roundup that started at 5 a.m. Authorities made the arrests in Laurel, Ellisville, Soso and Hebron. Sheriff's More>>
The Hattiesburg High School football team faces a new challenge this offseason. The Tigers continue to push through the grind of offseason workouts underneath their stadium. Their workout facility More>>
A special called meeting is set for tomorrow morning for the city council to decide the future of Hattiesburg's sewer system. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality set a May 31st deadline More>>
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - General Dynamics Information Technology officials came back in town Thursday along with Gov. Phil Bryant, announcing the plan on bringing 1,000 more jobs to Hattiesburg. More>>
The Mississippi Fuego Women's Premier Soccer League team is still searching for its first win of the regular season. The team tied 3-3 with the Georgia Revolution on Saturday. They now take to the road More>>
With only six days before the election, it is still unclear if three of the candidates running for city council seats qualify to be on the ballot. Ward One candidate J.C. Herrington filed a lawsuit last More>>
CAMP INFORMATION Camp Dates: PANTHER CAMP — June 17-18, 2013 Camp Facilities: Grades: (for the upcoming school year) Time: BOYS CAMP — 1:00 - 4:00 Camp Cost: BOYS: $25 includes Camp T-shirt Camp More>>
Summer is here, and some families in the Pine Belt are relying on tradition to beat the heat on Memorial Day. "It's a family tradition. It's been here since I was a little kid, literally," says local More>>
Highlights and reaction from players and coaches following the Taylorsville Tartars' 5-3 win over East Union in Game 2 of the 2013 MHSAA 2A Baseball Championships. This is the Tartars' second title in More>>
William Carey University continues to gain positive recognition, in large part to the success of its athletic program. "Through athletics we can promote our school throughout the country," says William More>>
With the regular season winding down, the Southern Miss baseball team continues to build momentum down the stretch. With three games left on the schedule the Golden Eagles sit atop C-USA with a 14-7 More>>
On Monday all five mayoral candidates talked about their top actions plans and why they should be elected into office. In this piece, they discuss the Hattiesburg Police Department and the municipal court More>>
Collegiate athletics are winding down, but one local team is getting ready to kick off its season. The Mississippi Fuego Women's Premier Soccer League team is gearing up for its first season in the Hub More>>
Southern Miss strives to increase concussion awareness. "Education, education, education," says Human Performance and Recreation Associate Professor Dr. Scott Piland. The university's School of Human More>>
Tension is growing between the candidates for mayor as election day approaches. There are five candidates running for office. Nathan Jordan is a minister and owner of his own community grocery in Palmer More>>
Over the past few years William Carey University has seen significant growth in enrollment. With a record setting graduating class this year, the private university is booming for the next school year. Nearly More>>
Officials with the Forrest County Sheriff's Department honor their fallen officers. Each year the sheriff's department holds a ceremony to remember those that lost their lives in the line of duty. Though More>>
An independent film draws Hollywood talent to the Hub City. A dark yet humorous drama, The Historian is a film that puts academia in America under the microscope. Hattiesburg native and USM history More>>
Police arrest two suspects in connection with Monday's Walmart parking lot shooting in Laurel. Sean Land (23) and Sederic Miles (26) both face charges of aggravated assault and attempted armed robbery More>>
Each year, nearly 5,000 Mississippians experience their first stroke, and more than 1,500 die from one. May is stroke awareness month. According to the American Stroke Association, the risk for stroke More>>
Three suspects are now in custody in connection with the Hattiesburg Zoo break-in. The three are minors so their names have not been released. Police say the ages range from 14 to 17. All three are More>>
The Jones County Gang Task Force says there are at least 50-100 active gang members in the area. In November of last year, the Jones County Sheriff's Department was given a $12,500 grant to start a gang More>>
There's been a lot of attention on social media about two girls missing in Lamar county. Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel says he has no reason to believe they are in immediate danger. McKayla Slade More>>
A recent study is now suggesting that patients add mental health screenings to their annual doctor visits with physicians. According to the University of Cambridge study, people should prioritize mental More>>
The second Mississippi Curriculum Testing will begin on May 14 and will last for three days. Students will be tested in reading, language arts, math and science. Those test scores are used to factor More>>
Blake Ballard (22) from Brandon, Miss. remains in the ICU as he recovers from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He will not be charged with a crime because in his particular case he broke no state law. More>>
William Carey University officials announce four new building projects coming to the Hattiesburg campus. WCU will build a chapel, a school of business building, a college of osteopathic medicine wing More>>
According to an Eagle Alert from The University of Southern Mississippi, a Southern Miss student has been transported to the hospital as a result of what appears to be an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot More>>
On May 1, 2013, Jones County Sheriff's Department responded to a mobile home near the end of Leroy Musgrove Road in Soso. Investigators had received reports of illegal drug activity and a felony fugitive More>>
Relay For Life Rain Plans: Relay For Life of Lamar County: Due to inclement weather, Relay For Life of Lamar County will still be Friday, May 3rd, but the Relay will be moved to the Old High School Gym More>>
College seniors are gearing up for May graduation, and for many that means they only have six months to find a job before payments on their student loans begin. A recent report from the National Federal More>>
Katelin: Lamar County Sheriff Department authorities are looking for public assistance in locating Katelin Slade, a 16 year old Female, who was reported missing over a week ago. Slade was last seen on More>>
Promoting clean technology was the topic of the day at USM, where a special group of visitors from Europe shared their green knowledge. The Mississippi Polymer Institute is known for supporting the growth More>>
Yellow crime tape surrounds the JPD Headquarters in downtown Jackson after a shooting occurred this evening around 6. Assistant Chief Lee Vance will not confirm any details, but our crew saw paramedics More>>
A group of students from Ontario, Canada visited the Pine Belt this week helping victims of the Hattiesburg tornado.
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Since last week's natural disaster, there's been an abundance of people asking for help in the Pine Belt. Local food pantries say they need more volunteers and more donations from the community.
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HATTIESBURG- The historic Eureka School in downtown Hattiesburg was damaged after tornado on Sunday. The building was built as a school house for African American students in the early 1920s. More>>
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