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Hattiesburg, MS, United States
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Petal woman charged with assaulting elderly woman
A Petal woman was charged with aggravated assault on a vulnerable adult after being on the run for eight months. → Read More
“Teacher of the Year” receives a new car
The Lamar County School District announced their “Teacher of the Year” during a ceremony held at Temple Baptist Church Friday. → Read More
Absentee deadline approaching quickly for primary voters
The deadline for absentee voting for the State’s Primary Election is Saturday, Aug. 3. → Read More
Multiple people injured in shooting at garlic festival in California
Multiple people and ambulances are at the scene of a shooting at a festival in Gilroy, California. → Read More
Hattiesburg man pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession
A Hattiesburg man pleaded guilty Tuesday to felon in possession of a firearm. → Read More
Tips for avoiding financial aid scams
Summer is winding down and a promising school year is right around the corner, but scammers are hard at work to cheat you out of your hard-earned money. → Read More
MSDH hosting walk-in immunization clinics in Pine Belt
The Mississippi Department of Health is hosting special school registration immunization clinics for adolescents across the state. → Read More
Black Creek Retreat customers under boil water notice in Forrest County
Mississippi State Department of Health announced Monday a boil water notice is in effect for about 100 Black Creek Retreat customers in Forrest County. → Read More
Chick-fil-A opens first pop up location in Petal
Chick-fil-A is coming to Petal, but only temporarily. The Chick-fil-A in Turtle Creek Mall opened its first pop-up location in Petal on Tuesday. → Read More
City of Hattiesburg looks to update animal control ordinance
Hattiesburg city leaders want the public’s input as they work towards adding some enhancements to the animal control ordinance. → Read More
3 wounded Friday in Marion County
Three shot in Marion County Friday. → Read More
Voter registration deadline approaching for Mississippi primaries
The deadline to register to vote in the 2019 statewide primary elections is quickly approaching. → Read More
Volunteer fire chief killed in hit-and-run remembered through memorial 5K
The Sumrall Lions Club started off this Fourth of July by remembering late Sumrall Volunteer Fire Department chief Alvin Beasley. → Read More
LPD carries on late chief’s legacy with annual food drive
The Laurel Police Department held its fifth annual Fill-A-Truck Food Drive on Wednesday. This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of late police chief Tyrone Stewart, who passed away earlier this year. → Read More
Board of Supervisors recognize Forrest General Hospital nurse
The Forrest County Board of Supervisors gave recognition to a former Forrest General Hospital nurse during Monday’s board meeting. → Read More
Girl recalls poor care in Texas border station
For almost two weeks, a 12-year-old migrant girl said she and her 6-year-old sister were held inside a Border Patrol station in Texas where they slept on the floor and some children were locked away when they cried for their parents. → Read More
Teen reported missing in Covington County
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old girl. → Read More
Teen alcohol use is down, but plenty are still drinking
The 2018 data shows that by the end of 12th grade, 59 percent of students had “consumed more than a few sips” of alcohol. → Read More
7 On the Road: A Southern Yankee serves baked goods and southern charm
Hidden near the heart of downtown Columbia, there's a little bakery that brings just the right amount of southern charm mixed with a hint northern spunk. → Read More
Hub City dance academy takes students to new heights
A Hattiesburg dance academy is taking students to new heights through the art of dance. → Read More