Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:48 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:48:31 GMT
GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) - The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered Silver Airways to remain in Meridian, Hattiesburg and Tupelo until a replacement airline is found. Transportation officials madeMore >>
The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered Silver Airways to remain in Meridian, Hattiesburg and Tupelo until a replacement airline is found.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:14 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:14:51 GMT
Attorney Grant Hedgepeth announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge of the 18th District Wednesday. Hedgepeth made the announcement at his law office located in Ellisville. For the past 27 years,More >>
Attorney Grant Hedgepeth announced his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge of the 18th District Wednesday. Hedgepeth made the announcement at his law office located in Ellisville.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:25 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:25:47 GMT
The Justice Department will begin considering clemency applications from nonviolent federal inmates who have already served 10 years or more in prison.More >>
The Justice Department is encouraging nonviolent federal inmates who have behaved in prison, have no significant criminal history and have already served more than 10 years behind bars to apply for clemency, officials...More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:16 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:16:32 GMT
The government is developing a website to help job-seeking veterans and military spouses create resumes, make connections with employers and become part of a database that companies can mine for skills and talents.More >>
First lady Michelle Obama has announced a new online effort to link soldiers leaving the military with jobs that match their skill sets.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:05 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:05:40 GMT
Space station astronauts are taking a spacewalk to replace a dead computer and get their orbiting home back up to full strength.More >>
Spacewalking astronauts easily replaced a dead computer outside the International Space Station on Wednesday and got their orbiting home back up to full strength.More >>
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The deaths of well-known people offer an opportunity to educate the general public about disease detection and prevention, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 1,400 American men and women after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011 and learned that more than one-third of them sought information about his cause of death or information about cancer in general soon after his death was reported. About 7 percent of th...More >>
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The deaths of well-known people offer an opportunity to educate the general public about disease detection and prevention, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 1,400 American men and women after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011 and learned that more than one-third of them sought information about his cause of death or information about cancer in general soon after his death was reported. About 7 percent of th...More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:37 AM EDT2014-04-23 14:37:22 GMT
Republican 4th Dist. Rep. Steven Palazzo was in Hattiesburg Wednesday morning, speaking to members of the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg-Sunrise. He answered questions about the economy, immigration reform,More >>
Republican 4th Dist. Rep. Steven Palazzo was in Hattiesburg Wednesday morning, speaking to members of the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg-Sunrise.More >>
TUESDAY, April 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Less than 10 percent of crimes committed by mentally ill people are directly linked to the symptoms of their disorders, a new study shows. "When we hear about crimes committed by people with mental illness, they tend to be big headline-making crimes, so they get stuck in people's heads," said study author Jillian Peterson, a psychology professor at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minn. "The vast majority of people with mental illness a...More >>
TUESDAY, April 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Less than 10 percent of crimes committed by mentally ill people are directly linked to the symptoms of their disorders, a new study shows. "When we hear about crimes committed by people with mental illness, they tend to be big headline-making crimes, so they get stuck in people's heads," said study author Jillian Peterson, a psychology professor at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minn. "The vast majority of people with mental illness a...More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 8:06 AM EDT2014-04-23 12:06:10 GMT
Australia's prime minister said Wednesday that failure to find any clue in the most likely crash site of the lost Malaysia Airlines jet would not spell the end of the search, as officials planned soon to bring...More >>
Unidentified material that washed ashore in southwestern Australia and is being examined for any link to the lost Malaysian plane is unlikely to have come from the jet, an official said Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:13 AM EDT2014-04-23 07:13:01 GMT
By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - State officials say they plan to use a boost in state appropriations to increase the number of literacy coaches they hire and expand training for teachers,More >>
State officials say they plan to use a boost in state appropriations to increase the number of literacy coaches they hire and expand training for teachers, as schools gear up to meet legislative mandates that all third graders read at a basic level by next year or be flunked.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:55 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:55:07 GMT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Pay raises for Mississippi public school teachers are close to becoming law. Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to sign House Bill 504 Tuesday at the state Capitol. It calls for teachersMore >>
Pay raises for Mississippi public school teachers are close to becoming law.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:24 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:24:00 GMT
Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Mason Robbins had four hits and drove in four runs to lead Southern Miss to a 6-3 non-conference baseball victory over No. 8 Alabama here at Sewell-ThomasMore >>
Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Mason Robbins had four hits and drove in four runs to lead Southern Miss to a 6-3 non-conference baseball victory over No. 8 Alabama here at Sewell-ThomasMore >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:07 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:07:08 GMT
Sandersville elected a new mayor Tuesday during a special election after the sudden death of their former mayor. Alderman Bob White won the position with 108 votes to his challenger Darlene Hill who receivedMore >>
Sandersville elected a new mayor Tuesday during a special election after the sudden death of their former mayor.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 8:27 PM EDT2014-04-23 00:27:01 GMT
A government investigator says the Internal Revenue Service paid $1 million in bonuses to employees who owed back taxes.More >>
The Internal Revenue Service has paid more than $2.8 million in bonuses to employees with recent disciplinary problems, including $1 million to workers who owed back taxes, a government investigator said Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 8:02 PM EDT2014-04-23 00:02:33 GMT
FORREST COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - The McLaurin Volunteer Fire Dept. will soon begin free CPR, AED and first aid training as part of a new program funded by a $4,000 grant from the Plum Creek Foundation. TheMore >>
It's called Operation Community Life Saver. Each class will last between 4-8 hours.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:16 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:16:53 GMT
Spring can be a colorful season, but it is often the colorful plants and trees that cause people to suffer. "With the moving to spring it's quite natural to have those allergies related to the pollens.More >>
Spring can be a colorful season, but it is often the colorful plants and trees that cause people to suffer. More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:30 PM EDT2014-04-22 22:30:27 GMT
Politicians are no longer known just for their 'cookie cutter' image and great family values. They are also known for living out the biggest scandals on television.More >>
Politicians are no longer known just for their 'cookie cutter' image and great family values. They are also known for living out the biggest scandals on television.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 5:29 PM EDT2014-04-22 21:29:26 GMT
The Lamar County Sheriff's Department recently added two Belgian Malinois to their force bringing their total number of k-9 units to six. A variety of donors pitched in to cover the cost of the k-9 officers. AlongMore >>
The Lamar County Sheriff's Department recently added two Belgian Malinois to their force bringing their total number of k-9 units to six.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 5:07 PM EDT2014-04-22 21:07:57 GMT
"Do you support the funding cuts to the IRS?" "What has to happen in Congress for accountability?" "How do you think Mississippi will be affected with Obama raising minimum wage?" Jerri Whitecotton'sMore >>
"Do you support the funding cuts to the IRS?" "What has to happen in Congress for accountability?" "How do you think Mississippi will be affected with Obama raising minimum wage?" Jerri Whitecotton'sMore >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 5:02 PM EDT2014-04-22 21:02:25 GMT
Another fired Hattiesburg police officer appealed his termination to circuit court. An attorney for Johnny Vaughn filed the notice of appeal Monday. Vaughn was terminated March 24th after an internalMore >>
Another fired Hattiesburg police officer appealed his termination to circuit court Monday. More >>
Regional meeting takes place April 25th at 7 p.m. -- with a vision casting meeting to follow on April 26th at 9 a.m. Both events take place at New Beginnings Ministries (4675 Hwy. 49 South, Hattiesburg). For more details, call 601-329-8896. More >>
Regional meeting takes place April 25th at 7 p.m. -- with a vision casting meeting to follow on April 26th at 9 a.m. Both events take place at New Beginnings Ministries (4675 Hwy. 49 South, Hattiesburg). For more details, call 601-329-8896.
Tuesday, April 22 2014 4:45 PM EDT2014-04-22 20:45:22 GMT
Throughout this week a national violence awareness and prevention program is taking place at the University of Southern Mississippi. The program is called the Clothesline Project and is a display of t-shirtsMore >>
Throughout this week a national violence awareness and prevention program is taking place at the University of Southern Mississippi. More >>
A new computerized eye-training program could upend the long-held belief that glaucoma-related vision loss is irreversible, a small study suggests.More >>
A new computerized eye-training program could upend the long-held belief that glaucoma-related vision loss is irreversible, a small study suggests.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 1:16 PM EDT2014-04-22 17:16:35 GMT
A Jones County Adult Detention Center inmate who walked away from a work crew Monday afternoon is now back in custody. While officers searched for inmate Micah Phillips on Highway 11, Phillips father pulledMore >>
A Jones County Adult Detention Center inmate who walked away from a work crew Monday afternoon is now back in custody after being turned in by his father.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:09 AM EDT2014-04-22 15:09:06 GMT
Since then end of the 2013-2014 basketball season, Southern Miss head men's basketball coach Donnie Tyndall has been rumored to be a candidate for several openings at other schools. Monday night, TyndallMore >>
University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Director Bill McGillis confirmed on his twitter account Tuesday morning that men's basketball coach Donnie Tyndall has accepted a position at the University of Tennessee.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 6:52 AM EDT2014-04-22 10:52:09 GMT
A Biloxi man is accused of stealing a trailer full of tools from a construction site in St. Martin. Investigators said it wasn't too hard to track him down - he left his wallet at the crime scene.More >>
A Biloxi man is accused of stealing a trailer full of tools from a construction site in St. Martin. Investigators said it wasn't too hard to track him down - he left his wallet at the crime scene.More >>
Monday, April 21 2014 8:27 PM EDT2014-04-22 00:27:51 GMT
"I'd say to just look each student in the eye every day when you say "'good morning"' to them; find out who they are as an individual, and pull all the good out. Just have a passion. Have a passion forMore >>
"I'd say to just look each student in the eye every day when you say "'good morning"' to them; find out who they are as an individual, and pull all the good out. Just have a passion. Have a passion forMore >>
Monday, April 21 2014 7:49 PM EDT2014-04-21 23:49:06 GMT
The Pat Harrison Waterway headquarters has been home to The City of Hattiesburg the early Sixties. Now that the building is up for sale, questions swarm Forrest County. I went to the Forrest County BoardMore >>
The Pat Harrison Waterway headquarters has been home to The City of Hattiesburg the early Sixties. Now that the building is up for sale, questions swarm Forrest County. I went to the Forrest County BoardMore >>
Monday, April 21 2014 6:04 PM EDT2014-04-21 22:04:12 GMT
Ten kids from the Petal Family Y were at the state Capitol Monday for the signing of a proclamation declaring Saturday, April, 26 Healthy Kids Day. Healthy Kids Day is a YMCA initiative designed to helpMore >>
Ten kids from the Petal Family Y were at the state Capitol Monday for the signing of a proclamation by Governor Phil Bryant declaring Saturday, April, 26 Healthy Kids Day.More >>
Mississippi officials hope to begin training a new class of state troopers by November.More >>
Mississippi officials hope to begin training a new class of state troopers by November. Gov. Phil Bryant Monday signed into a law a bill that would spend $6.9 million to produce 60 new members of the Mississippi Highway Patrol by May 2015. Applications will be available starting May 1.More >>
Monday, April 21 2014 2:21 PM EDT2014-04-21 18:21:29 GMT
Mississippi's 12th Circuit Court is one of three jurisdictions in the nation to launch an evidence based pilot program to determine what works in rehabilitating people who have violated the law. UnitedMore >>
Mississippi's 12th Circuit Court is one of three jurisdictions in the nation to launch an evidence based pilot program to determine what works in rehabilitating people who have violated the law.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:04 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:04:51 GMT
What's happening in this Wyoming resort town might be better described as a land creep than a landslide, but the lack of speed has not hindered the sheer power of the moving earth.More >>
What's happening in this Wyoming resort town might be better described as a land creep than a landslide, but the lack of speed has not hindered the sheer power of the moving earth.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 3:04 PM EDT2014-04-23 19:04:46 GMT
The Supreme Court has thrown out a nearly $3.4 million judgment against a man convicted of possessing two pornographic images of a child that have been seen by thousands of online viewers.More >>
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea to make it easier for victims of child pornography to collect money from people who view their images online, throwing out a nearly $3.4 million judgment in favor of a woman...More >>
Amazon and HBO have struck a deal to give Prime Instant Video subscribers free access to some of the premium network’s definitively classic series, including old favorites like The Sopranos and The Wire.More >>
Amazon and HBO have struck a deal to give Prime Instant Video subscribers free access to some of the premium network’s definitively classic series, including old favorites like The Sopranos and The Wire. More >>
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The deaths of well-known people offer an opportunity to educate the general public about disease detection and prevention, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 1,400 American men and women after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011 and learned that more than one-third of them sought information about his cause of death or information about cancer in general soon after his death was reported. About 7 percent of th...More >>
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- The deaths of well-known people offer an opportunity to educate the general public about disease detection and prevention, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed 1,400 American men and women after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died of pancreatic cancer in 2011 and learned that more than one-third of them sought information about his cause of death or information about cancer in general soon after his death was reported. About 7 percent of th...More >>
TUESDAY, April 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Less than 10 percent of crimes committed by mentally ill people are directly linked to the symptoms of their disorders, a new study shows. "When we hear about crimes committed by people with mental illness, they tend to be big headline-making crimes, so they get stuck in people's heads," said study author Jillian Peterson, a psychology professor at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minn. "The vast majority of people with mental illness a...More >>
TUESDAY, April 22, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Less than 10 percent of crimes committed by mentally ill people are directly linked to the symptoms of their disorders, a new study shows. "When we hear about crimes committed by people with mental illness, they tend to be big headline-making crimes, so they get stuck in people's heads," said study author Jillian Peterson, a psychology professor at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, Minn. "The vast majority of people with mental illness a...More >>
Well-shaped eyebrows frame your whole face, but if you’ve tweezed out too much, don’t panic! Try these beauty tips and tricks to get your brows back in shape.More >>
Well-shaped eyebrows frame your whole face, but if you’ve tweezed out too much, don’t panic! Try these beauty tips and tricks to get your brows back in shape.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 >>
Cars.com released their editors' list of the hybrid cars with the most bang for your buck. These cars were picked for their efficiency vs. their cost and come in a range of sizes. Check out this slide show to see the top picks, sorted by size.More >>
Getting a 2015 Ford Mustang convertible to the narrow observation deck of the Empire State Building 1,000 feet above the streets of Manhattan is no easy task. Here's how the crew got ready.More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 5:02 PM EDT2014-04-22 21:02:25 GMT
Another fired Hattiesburg police officer appealed his termination to circuit court. An attorney for Johnny Vaughn filed the notice of appeal Monday. Vaughn was terminated March 24th after an internalMore >>
Another fired Hattiesburg police officer appealed his termination to circuit court Monday. More >>
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 >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:07 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:07:08 GMT
Sandersville elected a new mayor Tuesday during a special election after the sudden death of their former mayor. Alderman Bob White won the position with 108 votes to his challenger Darlene Hill who receivedMore >>
Sandersville elected a new mayor Tuesday during a special election after the sudden death of their former mayor.More >>
Jerri Whitecotton's history class arrived to school fully prepared on Tuesday morning, ready to ask Congressional Candidate Gene Taylor a range of questions.More >>
Jerri Whitecotton's history class arrived to school fully prepared on Tuesday morning, ready to ask Congressional Candidate Gene Taylor a range of questions.More >>
Apryl Brown was like many other young women who wanted to change her looks but after an unlicensed practitioner illegally injected her buttock with industrial grade silicone her dream turned into a pain nightmare.More >>
Apryl Brown was like many other young women who wanted to change her looks but after an unlicensed practitioner illegally injected her buttock with industrial grade silicone her dream turned into a pain nightmare.More >>
More and more people are practicing to yoga. There's no doubt yoga is extremely beneficial for the body but doctors say it can cause injuries, especially hip pain.More >>
More and more people are practicing to yoga. There's no doubt yoga is extremely beneficial for the body but doctors say it can cause injuries, especially hip pain.More >>
Google is working to get a judge to throw out a class-action lawsuit that claims it violated privacy laws by having an automated processor scan emails.More >>
Google is working to get a judge to throw out a class-action lawsuit that claims it violated privacy laws by having an automated processor scan emails.More >>
New technology allows you to control your home in ways that were only available to the super-rich, until now. However, our cyber expert has a warning before you install a system in your home.More >>
New technology allows you to control your home in ways that were only available to the super-rich, until now. However, our cyber expert has a warning before you install a system in your home.More >>
Wednesday, April 23 2014 12:58 PM EDT2014-04-23 16:58:04 GMT
Performances take place April 24th through 27th with additional performances May 2nd and 3rd. For more details or to find out how to make reservations, visit www.laurellittletheatre.com or call 601-42More >>
Performances take place April 24th through 27th with additional performances May 2nd and 3rd. For more details or to find out how to make reservations, visit www.laurellittletheatre.com or call 601-428-0140. More >>
Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:29 PM EDT2014-04-22 16:29:05 GMT
Regional meeting takes place April 25th at 7 p.m. -- with a vision casting meeting to follow on April 26th at 9 a.m. Both events take place at New Beginnings Ministries (4675 Hwy. 49 South, Hattiesburg).More >>
Regional meeting takes place April 25th at 7 p.m. -- with a vision casting meeting to follow on April 26th at 9 a.m. Both events take place at New Beginnings Ministries (4675 Hwy. 49 South, Hattiesburg). For more details, call 601-329-8896. More >>
Monday, April 21 2014 3:26 PM EDT2014-04-21 19:26:32 GMT
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a recall of approximately 170,000 ISO 7x Isometric exercise devices. The handle grips can break while in use, the CPSC said, and that means parts can flyMore >>
