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Expect traffic delays on USM move-in day
Starting at 8 a.m. Friday, students will begin moving in on campus. Heavy traffic is expected on W 4th St., 38th St. Hardy St. and the service road by campus. The university's police department a... → Read More
Petal child bit by snake starting 1st grade
6-year-old Braxton spent days on life support after a water moccasin bit his face. At his hospital in Jackson, he was given 8 vials anti-venom injection. "At the hospital, he wasn't, he was just l... → Read More
Authorities working car vs. train accident in Petal
Emergency officials are on scene of a car v.s train accident in Petal. → Read More
Current USM students celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Jeanette and Tom Price's love story began at USM. Tom's sister, Vivian, and Jeanette became close friends at the University. After graduation, Jeanette went to Baylor University to teach and Tom w... → Read More
Petal lower schools have staggered start
Petal School District welcomed back their students this morning. Both the middle and high schools started at 8 a.m. Petal Primary, Petal Elementary and Petal Upper Elementary have a staggered star... → Read More
The Kindness Rocks Project takes Hub City
Painted rocks are popping up all over the Pine Belt as a way to spread cheer and kindness. It's a part of the national Kindness Rocks Project. The rules are simple, inspire others through randomly ... → Read More
Blood Bowl Bash kicks off in Hattiesburg, Laurel
The annual WDAM and United Blood Services Blood Bowl Bash kicked on Tuesday in Hattiesburg and Laurel. → Read More
Flash flooding sweeps through Carnes
Flash flooding swept through the Wiggins/Lumberton area this morning. It's estimated that Lumberton got 4-7 inches of rain from 5 a.m. to noon, Wiggins estimated around 6-8 inches. One neighbor in... → Read More
Heart transplant survivor says blood donations saved his life
Jeff Armstrong is a son, brother, husband and a heart transplant survivor. In 2003, Armstrong had a heart attack and his heart health began declining. In September of 2016, he was put on a heart ... → Read More
"Lunch Bunch" basketball team has some of the oldest players in
Since the 1970s, Billy Folkes and his friends have hit the basketball courts. “You know running is okay, but you do it by yourself," said Folkes. "As my wife says, you talk to everybody and that’s... → Read More
Publishers Clearing House mail scam hits Glendale
When life-long Publishers Clearing House subscriber, Linda Johnson, got a letter in the mail announcing she won $5,480 she thought it was too good to be true. "I thought I was getting me a blessi... → Read More
Pine Belt Quilters donate close to 200 quilts to children in nee
The Pine Belt Quilters have been working on close to 200 quilts for a year to donate to children in need. Forrest General Hospital, Merit Health Wesley, Canopy Children's Services, Shafer Center fo... → Read More
Free financial literacy program starts in Hattiesburg
Non-profit, Financial Literacy Institute Inc., aims at helping Pine Belt residents with money management, student loans and personal finance. According to the Champlain College’s Center for Finan... → Read More
Mobile post office opens in Heidelberg
The United States Postal Service opened a mobile mail unit in Heidelberg today. This comes a month after flood waters damaged the post office in town. Mail was delivered in the area, but residents... → Read More
Collins business supports blood donations and saves lives close
Kim Windham has helped host Woolwine Ford's Annual Blood Bash for over nine years. Every July, the dealership's parking lot is filled with mobile donation units and the gift of life. "You never kn... → Read More
Paul B. Johnson State Park firework show set to dazzle residents
The annual Paul B. Johnson State Park Firework show is set to kick-off Tuesday night. → Read More
Pine Belt residents put to the test with Independence Day trivia
Do you know your Fourth of July fun facts? We put the residents of Sumrall to the test with some fun Independence Day Trivia question. → Read More
When should you see a doctor for a bug bite
With fireworks, barbecues and long summer nights approaching, the risk of getting a bug bite is increasing. So what's the difference between a little red bump and a bigger problem? According to N... → Read More
William Carey track star finds success through challenges
If you blink an eye, you might miss national track champion Geoffrey Kipchumba. Kipchumba took home four first place wins in a regional track championship and first place in the 5000 national spri... → Read More
MS millennial population declining
New Census data shows that Mississippi has a declining millennial population staying in the state. This Saturday, Hattiesburg's youngest mayor-elect will take office. 35-year-old Toby Barker ran o... → Read More