Ellen Ciurczak
Hattiesburg American
Hattiesburg, MS, United States
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WATCH IT: Forrest County Sheriff's Office virtual memorial service at 10 a.m.
They died in the line of duty and Friday they will be remembered as Forrest County Sheriff's Office holds a virtual memorial service for five deputies. → Read More
Hattiesburg to open new coronavirus testing center. It's free, no appointment required
A new COVID-19 testing center is opening in Hattiesburg and officials say more tests will help them develop an economic recovery plan for the area. → Read More
Hattiesburg restaurants allowed to reopen with outdoor dining only
Hattiesburg residents can go to a restaurant starting Thursday but they must sit outside and have their temperature taken before entering. → Read More
Hattiesburg restaurant Cotton Blues adds produce market to survive in age of COVID-19
Cotton Blues restaurant in Hattiesburg, known for its cheesecake, BBQ ribs, is adding a fresh produce mart with artisanal cheeses and other items. → Read More
Parchman inmate, 56, found dead; no signs of trauma, MDOC says
A Parchman inmate was found dead in his bunk Monday. At least nine inmates in state custody have died since the beginning of April. → Read More
Hattiesburg barbershops, salons, gyms can reopen, but some not ready
Hattiesburg barbers, salons and gyms can reopen, but some not ready for restrictions imposed by city. → Read More
Inmate dies at Parchman prison; no foul play suspected
An inmate being held at Parchman prison has died after being hospitalized since August 2019. → Read More
Coronavirus in Hattiesburg: 5 things you should know for the weekend
From businesses to services and more, here's a look at what's happening in Hattiesburg. → Read More
Shelter-in-place and social distancing restrictions spark biking craze in Mississippi
With entertainment options limited due to the pandemic, bike shops around the state are seeing the best business they've had in decades. → Read More
Shelter-in-place and social distancing restrictions spark biking craze in Mississippi
With entertainment options limited due to the pandemic, bike shops around the state are seeing the best business they've had in decades. → Read More
Class of 2020: We want to honor you!
The Hattiesburg American wants to honor 2020 high school graduates. → Read More
25 test positive for COVID-19 at East Mississippi State Hospital
13 employees and 12 individuals receiving treatment have tested positive for COVID-19 at Meridian mental facility - East Mississippi State Hospital. → Read More
Petal woman accused of sexual battery of Youth Challenge Academy student
A Petal woman is being held on $25,000 bond for one count of sexual battery and two counts of lustful touching. → Read More
Mississippi coronavirus: New unemployment claims lower for first time in 4 weeks
Mississippi among more than two dozen states to see their unemployment claims go down for latest week. → Read More
Tornado warning for Lamar, Marion counties until 8 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Lamar and Marion counties until 8 p.m. → Read More
Tornado survivors in three Mississippi counties urged to apply for federal assistance
Mississippi is believed to be the first state to ever have two disaster declarations in place at same time. → Read More
WATCH: Gov. Reeves, U.S. DHS chief address Mississippi tornado damage, recovery
Watch here as Gov. Tate Reeves and Chad Wolf, acting Department of Human Services secretary, tour tornado damaged areas, talk to survivors. → Read More
Here's how you can help Mississippi families recover from tornadoes
Feeling helpless about helping out? Here are some ways to assist Mississippi tornado survivors. → Read More
Pine Belt schools change ways they deliver grab and go meals
Hattiesburg Public School District has changed the way it delivers grab and go meals for students. Other school districts have made changes too. → Read More
Mississippi coronavirus: Scams abound around COVID-19, tornadoes
From stealing stimulus checks to collecting money for fake charities. Coronavirus scams abound. Mississippi authorities tell you how to report them. → Read More