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  • 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.
  • 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
  • Bob and Barbara Schmidt dashed to their home on a dirt road in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs as smoke from what would become the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history filled the air.
    A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread.
  • Wednesday, June 12 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-12 23:57:54 GMT
    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 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
  • 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
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:15 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:15:57 GMT
    HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Downtown streets are about to get a major facelift. "We did a downtown study and we really want to make downtown more pedestrian friendly," said Bert Kuyrkendall, Hattiesburg director
    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.
  • 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
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:04:15 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:04:41 GMT
    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. Members of the Perry County
    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.
  • Station Manager - Wally BabbidgeEmail: wbabbidge@WHLT.comPhone: 601.545.4460Sales Team - Aime Spears - aspears@WHLT.com | 601.545.4495Daniel Hyatt - dhyatt@WHLT.com | 601.545.4467Kim Crawford - kcrawford@WHLT.com
    Station Manager - Wally BabbidgeEmail: wbabbidge@WHLT.comPhone: 601.545.4460Sales Team - Aime Spears - aspears@WHLT.com | 601.545.4495Daniel Hyatt - dhyatt@WHLT.com | 601.545.4467Kim Crawford - kcrawford@WHLT.com
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:39:00 GMT
    A stationary front across the Pine Belt will be the focus of mainly afternoon thunderstorms over the next couple of days. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s for lows and highs will be in the lower 90s.
    A stationary front across the Pine Belt will be the focus of mainly afternoon thunderstorms over the next couple of days. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s for lows and highs will be in the lower 90s.
  • Monday, May 6 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-06 23:54:15 GMT
    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
    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
  • 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
  • Friday, May 31 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-31 22:46:36 GMT
    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
    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
  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:51:59 GMT
    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
    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
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:29:20 GMT
    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.
    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.
  • 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.
  • 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
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