By Donesha Aldridge, Digital Journalist - bio | email
The leaders of Mississippi's two Catholic Dioceses offer prayers and support to Pope Francis I.
Bishop Roger Morin of the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi called Wednesday's selection of Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio as Pope a "great day for the universal church."
Bishop Joseph Latino of the Catholic Diocese of Jackson says while the new Pope's burdens will be great - he has faith Pope Francis will be a beacon of hope for the 1.2 billion Catholics across the globe.
Francis, the first Jesuit Pope and first non-European since the Middle Ages.
The new Pope is known for his work with the poor in Buenos Aires' slums.
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I am a Digital Journalist here at WHLT. My earliest dreams about becoming a reporter started at 4-years-old. I can remember growing up as a child pretending to be an anchor and making my younger brother
Donesha Aldridge's earliest dreams about becoming a reporter started at 4-years-old. She remembers growing up as a child pretending to be an anchor and making her younger brother
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
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
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
