Tuesday, March 11 2014 10:04 PM EDT2014-03-12 02:04:20 GMT
A tanker overturned on I59 near Hattiesburg Tuesday night. Authorities have shut down the north bound lane. Authorities say the tanker is spilling a dangerous fuel substance. Authorities asks peopleMore >>
A tanker overturned on I59 near Hattiesburg Tuesday night. Authorities have shut down the north bound lane. Authorities say the tanker is spilling a dangerous fuel substance. Authorities asks peopleMore >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 8:16 PM EDT2014-03-12 00:16:27 GMT
Thousands of medieval re-enactors are descending upon King's Arrow Ranch in Hillsdale for the 23rd Annual Gulf Wars. The week long event celebrates all aspects Middle Ages from sword play, arts, crafts,More >>
Thousands of medieval re-enactors are descending upon King's Arrow Ranch in Hillsdale for the 23rd Annual Gulf Wars. The week long event celebrates all aspects Middle Ages from sword play, arts, crafts, food and all out war between kingdoms. More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:49 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:49:56 GMT
Lamar county authorities apprehended a man who tried to escape cops after stealing two boats in North Lake Serene Tuesday afternoon. The suspect was able to escape authorities by paddle boarding aroundMore >>
Lamar County authorities apprehended a man who tried to escape cops after stealing two boats in North Lake Serene Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:11 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:11:14 GMT
The Hattiesburg City Council is faced with the decision to change the Groundworx payment plan after an unsuccessful attempt to override the mayor's veto on raising sewer rates. The cost of the plan? AnMore >>
The Hattiesburg City Council is faced with the decision to change the Groundworx payment plan after an unsuccessful attempt to override the mayor's veto on raising sewer rates.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 6:46 PM EDT2014-03-11 22:46:15 GMT
A man is on trial in Forrest County Circuit Court Tuesday for allegedly shooting his room mate. Adrel Ryan Tutwiler was charged and is being tried for aggravated assault after shooting his room mate fourMore >>
A man is on trial in Forrest County Circuit Court Tuesday for allegedly shooting his room mate.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 4:37 PM EDT2014-03-11 20:37:14 GMT
Courtesy JCJC Sports Information ELLISVILLE – The No. 1 team in NJCAA Division II baseball resides in Ellisville. For the first time in school history, the Jones County Junior College Bobcats are rankedMore >>
Courtesy JCJC Sports Information ELLISVILLE – The No. 1 team in NJCAA Division II baseball resides in Ellisville. For the first time in school history, the Jones County Junior College Bobcats are rankedMore >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 1:50 PM EDT2014-03-11 17:50:29 GMT
Thirty-two lucky puppies and dogs from the Southern Pines Animal Shelter are on their way to Wisconsin for a chance at a new life with a loving family. It's part of the Pet Smart Charities Rescue WagginMore >>
Thirty-two lucky puppies and dogs from the Southern Pines Animal Shelter are on their way to Wisconsin for a chance at a new life with a loving family.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 1:45 PM EDT2014-03-11 17:45:20 GMT
Today's Midday Guest was Donna Davis with the Hattiesburg Library. Davis promoted an author visiting the Hattiesburg Library. Jennifer Farr Davis, author of Called Again and National Geographic AdventurerMore >>
Today's Midday Guest was Donna Davis with the Hattiesburg Library.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 1:07 PM EDT2014-03-11 17:07:18 GMT
Two Hattiesburg apartment tenants are outraged by the treatment they've received from their apartment manager. Kayla Hatten and Dija O'neil moved into Southern Court months ago, and say a maintenanceMore >>
Two Hattiesburg apartment tenants are outraged by the treatment they've received from their apartment manager. More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 12:47 PM EDT2014-03-11 16:47:41 GMT
This is a news release from Petal police Petal Police Department Detectives are looking for Burglary suspects, after a reported vehicle had been burglarized which is located at the 200 block of WildMore >>
Petal Police Department Detectives are looking for Burglary suspects, after a reported vehicle had been burglarized which is located at the 200 block of Wild Wood Trail, Petal, MS. The crime occurred between the hours of 7:00 PM on February 24, 2014 and 8:00 AM February 25, 2014.
Everyone wants to save. And no one wants to alter their lifestyle if at all possible. Here are some easy tips to help pocket more cash – or better yet, put it in a savings account.
Two men traveling with stolen passports on a missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner were Iranians who had bought tickets to Europe and were probably not terrorists, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.More >>
The missing Boeing 777 jetliner changed course over the sea, crossed Malaysia and reached the Strait of Malacca - hundreds of miles from its last position recorded by civilian authorities, Malaysian military officials said...More >>
Thirty-two lucky puppies and dogs from the Southern Pines Animal Shelter are on their way to Wisconsin for a chance at a new life with a loving family.More >>
The Hattiesburg City Council is faced with the decision to change the Groundworx payment plan after an unsuccessful attempt to override the mayor's veto on raising sewer rates.More >>
A British man who was supposed to take down an airplane with a shoe bomb in 2001 until he backed out of the conspiracy is set to resume testimony in the trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law with a description...More >>
A British man testifying in the terror trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law said Tuesday he flew on planes over the Middle East and Europe with explosives in a shoe after the Sept. 11 attacks but didn't detonate...More >>
The Navy admiral nominated to be the next head of the troubled National Security Agency told senators Tuesday that if the U.S. government turns over the bulk collection of telephone data to an independent third...More >>
If the U.S. government turns over the bulk collection of telephone data to an independent third party, higher costs and delays in identifying potential threats could result, the Navy admiral nominated to be the next head...More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 2:06 PM EDT2014-03-11 18:06:06 GMT
President Barack Obama made an appearance on the Funny or Die web series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifinakis, and it's just as hilarious and awkward as you'd expect. More >>
President Barack Obama made an appearance on the Funny or Die web series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifinakis, and it's just as hilarious and awkward as you'd expect.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 11:57 AM EDT2014-03-11 15:57:12 GMT
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker As far as Myra's mom Ericka, she was arrested on a probation violation. Last year she was convicted of welfare fraud. Sheriff says her arrest has nothing to doMore >>
Today's press conference will be presented by Special Agent in Charge Dan McMullen and Madison Co. Sheriff Randy Tucker at 3 PM at the Madison Co. Sheriff's Office. More >>
Dozens of ships and aircraft have failed to find any piece of the missing Boeing 777 jet that vanished more than two days ago above waters south of Vietnam as investigators pursued "every angle" to explain its...More >>
Authorities hunting for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner expanded their search on land and sea Tuesday, reflecting the difficulties in locating traces of the plane more than three days after it vanished.More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 11:43 PM EDT2014-03-11 03:43:14 GMT
The City of Hattiesburg is facing a lawsuit by Gulf Restoration Network (GRN) for its inability to meet sewer treatment standards under existing law. The suit was filed in 2012, and an economist submittedMore >>
The City of Hattiesburg is facing a lawsuit by Gulf Restoration Network (GRN) for its inability to meet sewer treatment standards under existing law.More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 11:42 PM EDT2014-03-11 03:42:14 GMT
Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss senior guard Neil Watson and senior forward Michael Craig were named All-Conference USA in a vote by the league's 12 coaches andMore >>
Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss senior guard Neil Watson and senior forward Michael Craig were named All-Conference USA in a vote by the league's 12 coaches andMore >>
Monday, March 10 2014 8:13 PM EDT2014-03-11 00:13:07 GMT
The Hattiesburg City Council went into executive session Monday evening before a vote to override the mayor's veto on sewer rate increases. The council voted 3-2 to override the veto, but it did notMore >>
The Hattiesburg City Council went into executive session Monday evening to discuss a vote to override the mayor's veto on sewer rate increases.
The Senate headed toward an overwhelming vote Monday in favor of big changes in the military justice system to deal with sexual assault, including scrapping the nearly century-old practice of using a "good soldier...More >>
The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill late Monday making big changes in the military justice system to deal with sexual assault, including scrapping the nearly century-old practice of using a "good soldier defense" to...More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 6:53 PM EDT2014-03-10 22:53:35 GMT
The Marion County Narcotics Task Force seizes 10 lbs of marijuana and an assortment of weapons over the weekend. Leatrice Weary and James Murphy were both arrested and charged on multiple counts includingMore >>
The Marion County Narcotics Task Force seizes 10 lbs of marijuana and an assortment of weapons over the weekend.More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 5:37 PM EDT2014-03-10 21:37:39 GMT
By: Trevor Gray PETAL, MS (WDAM) - A house is being built in Petal on West 4th St. by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity. The 21 student-volunteers came from three different universities: Austin PeayMore >>
By: Trevor Gray PETAL, MS (WDAM) - A house is being built in Petal on West 4th St. by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity. The 21 student-volunteers came from three different universities: Austin PeayMore >>
Monday, March 10 2014 5:01 PM EDT2014-03-10 21:01:24 GMT
Employees of an office suite in downtown Hattiesburg on Monday morning discovered bullet holes surrounded by spider-webs of shattered glass, and though police say are investigating, they aren't releasingMore >>
Employees of an office suite in downtown Hattiesburg discovered bullet holes surrounded by spider-webs of shattered glass Monday morning, and though police say are investigating, they aren't releasing any information.More >>
Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.More >>
Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.More >>
A man who spent nearly 26 years on death row in Louisiana walked free of prison Tuesday, hours after a judge approved the state's motion to vacate the man's murder conviction in a the 1983 killing of a...More >>
A man who spent nearly 26 years on death row in Louisiana walked free of prison Tuesday, hours after a judge approved the state's motion to vacate the man's murder conviction in the 1983 killing of a jeweler.More >>
For most of Vincent Gray's three-plus years as District of Columbia mayor, federal prosecutors have been investigating alleged dirty tricks in his 2010 campaign.More >>
District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray pressed ahead Tuesday with his re-election bid but acknowledged he took a political hit from allegations that he led a "shadow campaign" with a convicted donor nicknamed "Uncle Earl."More >>
The California Department of Motor Vehicles began Tuesday to puzzle through the complex question of how to regulate cars that rely on computers - not people - to drive them.More >>
Sooner or later, consumers will be able to buy cars that rely on computers - not the owner - to do the driving.More >>
A jury has convicted former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner of federal bribery and extortion charges for accepting $36,000 in cash from a bond trader to whom she steered state business.More >>
A jury convicted former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner of federal bribery and extortion charges Tuesday, saying her acceptance of $36,000 from a bond trader who did business with the state was a felony rather than just...More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 12:23 PM EDT2014-03-10 16:23:09 GMT
Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said the husband of an Alzheimer's sufferer had died approximately four weeks before Decatur police officers were called to make a welfare check on the couple. More >>
Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn said the husband of an Alzheimer's sufferer had died approximately four weeks before Decatur police officers were called to make a welfare check on the couple.More >>
Sometimes, the biggest innovations and most important discoveries come not as a result of a group of creative minds pitting their energies together in efforts to create a single product, but by pure chance.More >>
Sometimes, the biggest innovations and most important discoveries come not as a result of a group of creative minds pitting their energies together in efforts to create a single product, but by pure chance. More >>
People fighting cancer might have to wait longer to see a cancer specialist in the coming decades, as demand for treatment outpaces the number of oncologists entering the workforce, a new report released Tuesday...More >>
People fighting cancer might have to wait longer to see a cancer specialist in the coming decades, as demand for treatment outpaces the number of oncologists entering the workforce, a new report released Tuesday warns.More >>
Once-pricey license plate readers have become more affordable, and now they're being used by mom and pop businesses -- especially repossession companies -- to keep tabs on drivers. More >>
Once-pricey license plate readers have become more affordable, and now they're being used by mom and pop businesses -- especially repossession companies -- to keep tabs on drivers.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:41:33 GMT
University of Southern Mississippi students Stephanie Abby and Alex Piper have not stopped smiling since bringing home top honors from competition that boasted thousands of contestantsMore >>
University of Southern Mississippi students Stephanie Abby and Alex Piper have not stopped smiling since bringing home top honors from competition that boasted thousands of contestants from institutions across the nation.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:10 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:10:51 GMT
The following is a news release from the Hattiesburg School District: The First Tee Golf Champions Challenge will be held on May 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at D.I. Patrick Stadium on the HHS campus.TheMore >>
The First Tee Golf Champions Challenge will be held on May 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at D.I. Patrick Stadium on the HHS campus.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:03 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:03:03 GMT
The following is a news release from Oak Grove Public Library: First Photo: Mr. Pendergrass's recent visit to the OGPL to talk about and sign/sell copies of his recent book, "AgainstMore >>
The following is a news release from Oak Grove Public Library: First Photo: Mr. Pendergrass's recent visit to the OGPL to talk about and sign/sell copies of his recent book, "AgainstMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-02 05:46:30 GMT
The following is a news release from Pearl River Community College: State Rep. Mark Formby of Picayune will talk to Pearl River Community College graduates on May 15 about success and what it isn't.PRCCMore >>
State Rep. Mark Formby of Picayune will talk to Pearl River Community College graduates on May 15 about success and what it isn’t.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:08:48 GMT
Donna Langford, co-chair of the board for The Children's Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been recognized for her generosity and giving spiritMore >>
The first Pearl River Community College students to graduate from the Honors Institute were honored with a Medallion Ceremony on April 29.More >>
Their talent was undeniable. But some of our brightest entertainers also struggled with addictions that eventually took their lives. Here's a look at some celebrities who died from drug and alcohol related causes. More >>
Spring break and the beach are almost synonymous. But if you're looking for something slightly less tropical, check our these ideas for alternative ways to spend your time. More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 1:07 PM EDT2014-03-11 17:07:18 GMT
Two Hattiesburg apartment tenants are outraged by the treatment they've received from their apartment manager. Kayla Hatten and Dija O'neil moved into Southern Court months ago, and say a maintenanceMore >>
Two Hattiesburg apartment tenants are outraged by the treatment they've received from their apartment manager. More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 12:47 PM EDT2014-03-11 16:47:41 GMT
This is a news release from Petal police Petal Police Department Detectives are looking for Burglary suspects, after a reported vehicle had been burglarized which is located at the 200 block of WildMore >>
Petal Police Department Detectives are looking for Burglary suspects, after a reported vehicle had been burglarized which is located at the 200 block of Wild Wood Trail, Petal, MS. The crime occurred between the hours of 7:00 PM on February 24, 2014 and 8:00 AM February 25, 2014.
Monday, June 24 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-06-24 13:16:24 GMT
Tina Thomas Hobgood, Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1500 ft of a church, $100,000 bond Kelly Jerome Sones, Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, $100,000 bond Bradley Bynum, Sale of a ControlledMore >>
Tina Thomas Hobgood, Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1500 ft of a church, $100,000 bond Kelly Jerome Sones, Manufacturing a Controlled Substance, $100,000 bond Bradley Bynum, Sale of a ControlledMore >>
As the online world grows, so does the number of your accounts and passwords. But what happens to them after you die? And could these accounts become targets for identity thieves?More >>
As the online world grows, so does the number of your accounts and passwords. But what happens to them after you die? And could these accounts become targets for identity thieves?More >>
There is a long-standing debate over what should happen during the first few minutes following a child's birth. For decades, cord clamping or a procedure which involves cutting a child's umbilical cordMore >>
There is a long-standing debate over what should happen during the first few minutes following a child's birth. For decades, cord clamping or a procedure which involves cutting a child's umbilical cordMore >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 4:15 PM EDT2014-03-11 20:15:54 GMT
The author of "Called Again" will hold a book signing March 20th at 5:30 at the Hattiesburg Library (329 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg). For more details, contact the library at www.hattlibrary.com or callMore >>
The author of "Called Again" will hold a book signing March 20th at 5:30 at the Hattiesburg Library (329 Hardy Street, Hattiesburg). For more details, contact the library at www.hattlibrary.com or call 601-582-4461.More >>
Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:30 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:30:46 GMT
More than 25,000 magnets made by Design Ideas are being recalled due to a danger to children, the CPSC said. The magnets can detach from the Rubber Ducky, Blowfish and Splat magnets, officials said.More >>
Monday, March 10 2014 12:57 PM EDT2014-03-10 16:57:29 GMT
The organization's eighth annual conference takes place March 21 and 22 at Grace Covenant Church (100 Grace Lane, Ellisville). Visit www.womenwhofeargodministries.com for more details.More >>
The organization's eighth annual conference takes place March 21 and 22 at Grace Covenant Church (100 Grace Lane, Ellisville). Visit www.womenwhofeargodministries.com for more details. More >>
