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>>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:23:04 GMT
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
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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:40:07 GMT
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
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
Monday, June 17 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:59:02 GMT
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
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
Monday, June 17 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:39:24 GMT
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. Investigators said members of Hoy
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.
Friday, June 14 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:39:15 GMT
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
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
Friday, June 14 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-06-14 23:35:56 GMT
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
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
Friday, June 14 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:10:06 GMT
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
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
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:00:20 GMT
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
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
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:09:57 GMT
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:39:30 GMT
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. "We
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.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-06-12 01:12:07 GMT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Controversy was caused last week about the night city hall was left unlocked. Questions were also raised about the surveillance video. There were some suspicions that it could have
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Controversy was caused last week about the night city hall was left unlocked. Questions were also raised about the surveillance video.
Monday, June 10 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:37:10 GMT
LAUREL, Miss. - The Lauren Art Museum in Laurel is now opening its new sound and visit exhibit to the public inside of its new renovated space. "We are standing in the middle of the new gallery space,"
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.
Friday, June 7 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:23:53 GMT
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
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
Friday, June 7 2013 10:10 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:10:02 GMT
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.
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.
Friday, June 7 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-06-07 17:28:10 GMT
Hattiesburg's Incumbent Mayor Johnny DuPree has unofficially won the 2013 election by a narrow margin of 37 votes.The final count is:DuPree - 4,447 Votes - 49.43%Ware - 4,738 Votes
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
Thursday, June 6 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-06-07 01:25:37 GMT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Before the Election Commission was able to start verifying and counting ballots this morning, they had to deal with a separate issue. City officials say the doors of City Hall were
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - City officials say the doors of City Hall were accidentally unlocked Wednesday evening along with the vault containing the elections ballots.
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:20 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:20:05 GMT
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
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
Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:34:41 GMT
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. About 300 are spending the week at Southern Miss
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.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-06-06 00:15:55 GMT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - After a long day of verifying affidavit ballots, it's still unclear as to who will be the next mayor in Hattiesburg. The race is still tight between Incumbent Mayor Johnny DuPree
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - After a long day of verifying affidavit ballots, it's still unclear as to who will be the next mayor in Hattiesburg.
Tuesday, June 4 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-06-04 22:57:12 GMT
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. MEMA Director
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.
Monday, June 3 2013 7:43 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:43:44 GMT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - A judge rules the Hattiesburg General Election is still set for tomorrow without removing anyone's name from the ballot. Ward 1 Candidate J. C. Herrington filed a lawsuit against
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - A judge rules the Hattiesburg General Election is still set for tomorrow without removing anyone's name from the ballot.
Friday, May 31 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-06-01 00:19:56 GMT
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
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
Friday, May 31 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-31 19:28:35 GMT
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
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
Thursday, May 30 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-31 01:07:12 GMT
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
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
Thursday, May 30 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-05-31 00:20:23 GMT
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - General Dynamics Information Technology officials came back in town Thursday along with Gov. Phil Bryant, announcing tha the plan on bringing 1,000 more jobs to Hattiesburg. They
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.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:01 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:01:14 GMT
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
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
Wednesday, May 29 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-30 01:27:16 GMT
For three years 33 drug court participants have undergone sobriety treatment like AA meetings. They're required to appear before a judge every week, be randomly drug tested and either maintain a job or
For three years 33 drug court participants have undergone sobriety treatment like AA meetings. They're required to appear before a judge every week, be randomly drug tested and either maintain a job or
Wednesday, May 29 2013 5:51 PM EDT2013-05-29 21:51:55 GMT
MARION COUNTY, Miss. - The Humane Society of the United States along with local animal shelter officials rescued the animals from a ranch in Columbia, Mississippi. Authorities say the animals were in
MARION COUNTY, Miss. - The Humane Society of the United States along with local animal shelter officials rescued the animals from a ranch in Columbia, Mississippi.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:23:04 GMT
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
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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:35:45 GMT
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
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
Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online.
Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online.
Friday, June 14 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:10:06 GMT
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
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
Monday, June 17 2013 10:49 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:49:23 GMT
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
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
