A Senate chairman says Mississippi lawmakers won't authorize Hattiesburg or Greenville to set a 1 percent local sales tax, as the two cities requested.More >>
A Senate chairman says Mississippi lawmakers won't authorize Hattiesburg or Greenville to set a 1 percent local sales tax, as the two cities requested.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 7:18 AM EDT2014-03-14 11:18:28 GMT
According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Linda Cranford, fire destroyed a home just off Highway 28 in the Calhoun community of Jones County Thursday afternoon, March 13. At 3:10More >>
According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Linda Cranford, fire destroyed a home just off Highway 28 in the Calhoun community of Jones County Thursday afternoon, March 13. More >>
Saturday, March 15 2014 12:00 PM EDT2014-03-15 16:00:10 GMT
This is a news release from SCAR Southern Cross Animal Rescue will be at PetSense in Laurel Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with several animals for adoption. They will also have t-shirts for sell with proceedsMore >>
Southern Cross Animal Rescue will be at PetSense in Laurel Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with several animals for adoption.More >>
Motherhood is supposed to be a joy-filled journey -- or so the ads and Facebook memes tell us. So why does it seem as though our days are largely about nagging, supervising homework, changing diapers and shuttling kids to and from their activities?More >>
Motherhood is supposed to be a joy-filled journey -- or so the ads and Facebook memes tell us. So why does it seem as though our days are largely about nagging, supervising homework, changing diapers and shuttling kids to and from their activities?More >>
Saturday, March 15 2014 1:21 AM EDT2014-03-15 05:21:01 GMT
This is a news release from attorney generals office A Simpson County caregiver has been arrested and charged with culpable negligence manslaughter involving the death of a patient, announced AttorneyMore >>
A Simpson County caregiver has been arrested and charged with culpable negligence manslaughter involving the death of a patient, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 7:59 PM EDT2014-03-14 23:59:43 GMT
The Professional Spring American Football League is for athletes who are interested in going to the next level in football. Workouts are free to all trying to make the teams in the league. No athleteMore >>
The Professional Spring American Football League is for athletes who are interested in going to the next level in football. Workouts are free to all trying to make the teams in the league. No athleteMore >>
Friday, March 14 2014 5:11 PM EDT2014-03-14 21:11:48 GMT
This is a news release from the Hattiesburg Arts Council Hattiesburg Arts Council kicks off "Art is Our Nature" with a mini farmers market from 4-5pm in the parking lot of the Cultural Center. At 5pmMore >>
Hattiesburg Arts Council kicks off "Art is Our Nature" with a mini farmers market from 4-5pm in the parking lot of the Cultural Center.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 4:21 PM EDT2014-03-14 20:21:35 GMT
The Southern Pines Animal Shelter and the Edwards Street Fellowship Center in Hattiesburg are teaming up to start a pet food bank to help pet owners in need. The two organizations say that for familiesMore >>
The Southern Pines Animal Shelter and the Edwards Street Fellowship Center in Hattiesburg are teaming up to start a pet food bank to provide emergency help to pet owners in need.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 3:56 PM EDT2014-03-14 19:56:37 GMT
One would never believe a toy would have such an adventure around the Pine Belt. During this year's Hattiesburg Caerus Mardi Gras Parade, Karen Palmer's grand daughter Lexi caught a teddy bear named BearMore >>
One would never believe a toy would have such an adventure around the Pine Belt.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 3:55 PM EDT2014-03-14 19:55:34 GMT
This is a news release from the Laurel Police Department On Thursday at approximately 10:00 p.m., Officers of the Laurel Police Department responded to a burglary call in the 100 block of Brown Circle.More >>
On Thursday at approximately 10:00 p.m., Officers of the Laurel Police Department responded to a burglary call in the 100 block of Brown Circle. More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 11:23 AM EDT2014-03-14 15:23:49 GMT
This is a news release from the Jones County Fire Council A large column of black smoke could be seen for several miles away as fire destroyed a home just off Highway 28 in the Calhoun community of JonesMore >>
A large column of black smoke could be seen for several miles away as fire destroyed a home just off Highway 28 in the Calhoun community of Jones County, Thursday afternoon, March 13.More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 11:39 PM EDT2014-03-14 03:39:28 GMT
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Aaron Brown scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and Michael Craig added 12 as Southern Mississippi advanced to the Conference USA tournament with a 64-56 victory over UTEPMore >>
Aaron Brown scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half and Michael Craig added 12 as Southern Mississippi advanced to the Conference USA tournament with a 64-56 victory over UTEP on Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 9:10 PM EDT2014-03-14 01:10:34 GMT
Southern Miss Athletics Press ReleaseHATTIESBURG, Miss. – The University of Southern Mississippi posted an 8-0 run-rule victory over Alcorn State to sweep a three-game nonconference midweek series. TheMore >>
The University of Southern Mississippi posted an 8-0 run-rule victory over Alcorn State to sweep a three-game nonconference midweek series. The win increases the Golden Eagles' winning streak to five games – the longest win streak since winning five games from April 13-20, 2011.More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 7:34 PM EDT2014-03-13 23:34:21 GMT
The Mississippi legislature is discussing a bill that members hope will reform the state's criminal justice system. The new guidelines would reduce the prison population and costs associated with incarceration.More >>
House Bill 585 seeks to standardize sentencing and parole guidelines across the board of Mississippi. A move that is being applauded by many, but not Jones County Assistant District Attorney J. Ronald Parrish. More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 7:17 PM EDT2014-03-13 23:17:42 GMT
The Hattiesburg mayoral election last summer may be over, but it isn't forgotten. Sources said an investigator from the Forrest County District Attorney's office picked up a box this afternoon from theMore >>
The Hattiesburg mayoral election last summer may be over, but it isn't forgotten.More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 6:43 PM EDT2014-03-13 22:43:16 GMT
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree is expected to present his appointments for five departments next week. DuPree will present to the city council his appointment choices for fire chief, federal and state,More >>
Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree is expected to present his appointments for five departments next week.More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 5:23 PM EDT2014-03-13 21:23:43 GMT
Firefighters from across the state took a break from the classroom on Thursday to learn an out-of-the-box rescue method. "We are using a tower set here off Richburg Road, and they are doing different waysMore >>
Firefighters from across the state took a break from the classroom on Thursday to learn an out-of-the-box rescue method. "We are using a tower set here off Richburg Road, and they are doing different waysMore >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 2:55 PM EDT2014-03-13 18:55:55 GMT
Construction on a new 228 multifamily housing community near the Turtle Creek Mall is expected to get underway in the summer. The gated community will be called Cross Creek Village and will be locatedMore >>
Construction on a new 228 unit multifamily housing community near the Turtle Creek Mall is expected to get underway in the summer. More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 2:17 PM EDT2014-03-13 18:17:31 GMT
This is a press release from the office of Chris McDaniel Laurel, MS - Governor Sarah Palin today announced her endorsement of Chris McDaniel, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Mississippi, in hisMore >>
This is a press release from the office of Chris McDanielMore >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 12:56 PM EDT2014-03-13 16:56:33 GMT
Today's Midday Guest was Jessica Hartfield with Pace Headstart program. Hartfield spoke about the need for volunteers in the program. The Head Start Centers are in need of volunteers whether it's comingMore >>
Today's Midday Guest was Jessica Hartfield with Pace Headstart program.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 10:53 PM EDT2014-03-13 02:53:39 GMT
Southern Miss Athletics Press ReleaseHATTIESBURG, Miss. – South Alabama took advantage of five Southern Miss errors to defeat the Golden Eagles 5-1 in non-conference baseball action here Wednesday nightMore >>
South Alabama took advantage of five Southern Miss errors to defeat the Golden Eagles 5-1 in non-conference baseball action here Wednesday night at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 7:27 PM EDT2014-03-12 23:27:08 GMT
Duckworth Park in Columbia is getting a facelift thanks to the support of the city, and Programs Administrator Larry Jenkins is urging more adult aged men to get involved and be role models for the youthMore >>
Duckworth Park in Columbia is getting a facelift thanks to the support of the city, and Programs Administrator Larry Jenkins is urging more adult aged men to get involved and be role models for the youth of the community.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 6:12 PM EDT2014-03-12 22:12:19 GMT
The University of Southern Mississippi radio station got a taste of the big apple after placing first in a national broadcasting competition in New York. WUSM, the student run radio station at USM sweptMore >>
The University of Southern Mississippi radio station got a taste of the big apple after placing first in a national broadcasting competition in New York City.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 4:57 PM EDT2014-03-12 20:57:03 GMT
The 4th Annual Habitat Restaurant Tour kicked off March, 10. Each day until the end of the month a different location will be named restaurant of the day. Representatives from Habitat for Humanity willMore >>
The 4th Annual Habitat Restaurant Tour kicked off March, 10. Each day until the end of the month a different location will be named restaurant of the day.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 3:32 PM EDT2014-03-12 19:32:34 GMT
United States congressional candidate Gene Taylor visited supporters in the Pine Belt Wednesday and said he was ready to return to Washington. "We need someone up there with the credibility with the DepartmentMore >>
United States congressional candidate Gene Taylor visited supporters in the Pine Belt Wednesday and said he was ready to return to Washington.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 2:56 PM EDT2014-03-12 18:56:51 GMT
By: Quintis Jones HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - With spring break now in full swing, law enforcement is urging drivers to buckle and drive safe. Officer Brent Barfield with the Mississippi Highway PatrolMore >>
With spring break now in full swing, law enforcement is urging drivers to buckle and drive safe.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 2:45 PM EDT2014-03-12 18:45:45 GMT
Emergency officials continued to offload dangerous chemicals from an overturned tanker on I-59 in Hattiesburg before noon Wednesday. Authorities have shut down the north and south bound lanes at exitMore >>
Emergency officials continued to offload dangerous chemicals from an overturned tanker on I-59 in Hattiesburg before noon Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 1:22 PM EDT2014-03-12 17:22:22 GMT
This is a news release from MS Fuego MS Fuego women's soccer is gearing up for the 3rd season in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL). The WPSL is the largest women's soccer team in the world andMore >>
MS Fuego women's soccer is gearing up for the 3rd season in the Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL).More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 12:08 PM EDT2014-03-12 16:08:06 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 on trial in Forrest County Circuit Court for shooting his roommate in August 2012 has been found guilty of aggravated assault.More >>
Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution declaring Sunday's referendum on the future of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula illegal, but close ally China abstained in a show of Moscow's isolation.More >>
Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution declaring Sunday's referendum on the future of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula illegal, and close ally China abstained, underlining Moscow's international isolation.More >>
Emergency workers removing debris from the site of a deadly explosion at two New York City apartment buildings were expected to reach the basement levels Saturday, clearing the way for investigators to search for...More >>
Emergency workers sifted through debris Saturday from the site of a deadly explosion at two New York City apartment buildings as they worked to reach the basement levels, clearing the way for investigators to search for...More >>
The Malaysian jetliner missing for more than a week had its communications deliberately disabled and its last signal came about 7 1/2 hours after takeoff, meaning it could have ended up as far as Kazakhstan or deep...More >>
The Malaysian jetliner missing for more than a week was deliberately diverted and continued flying for more than six hours after severing contact with the ground, meaning it could have gone as far northwest as Kazakhstan...More >>
Two people were killed and several others wounded, including a policeman, in a shootout at the building of a far-right Ukrainian nationalist group, highlighting the tensions in the eastern part of the country that...More >>
Russian forces backed by helicopter gunships and armored vehicles Saturday took control of a village near the border with Crimea on the eve of a referendum on whether the region should seek annexation by Moscow, Ukrainian...More >>
Saturday, March 15 2014 3:10 PM EDT2014-03-15 19:10:58 GMT
It's just two naked French dudes doing tricks with their towels. (WARNING: Video contains crowd shots of old ladies internally cheering for a mishap.)More >>
It's just two naked French dudes doing tricks with their towels. (WARNING: Video contains crowd shots of old ladies internally cheering for a mishap.)More >>
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:More >>
By The Associated Press In an item on 10 Things to Know on March 13, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the man charged in the South by Southwest incident that killed two people was a drunken...More >>
Tens of thousands have gathered in downtown Moscow in the largest anti-government demonstration since 2012, protesting against Sunday's Kremlin-backed referendum in Crimea on whether to break away from Ukraine...More >>
Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters marched in central Moscow Saturday against a Kremlin-backed referendum in Crimea on whether to break away from Ukraine and join Russia.More >>
When a German tourist refused to surrender his passport as collateral at a car rental stand along a popular beach in the Thai resort city of Phuket, the woman behind the counter pulled out a bag full of passport...More >>
When a German tourist refused to surrender his passport as collateral at a car rental stand along a popular beach in the Thai resort city of Phuket, the woman behind the counter pulled out a bag full of passport books to...More >>
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says the last 12 years of war were "imposed" on Afghans, a reference to the U.S.-led invasion that ousted the Taliban.More >>
In his final address to Afghanistan's parliament Saturday, President Hamid Karzai told the United States its soldiers can leave at the end of the year because his military, which already protects 93 percent of the...More >>
Vietnam says it has downgraded but not stopped its search for the missing jetliner in the South China Sea and has been asked by Malaysian authorities to consider sending planes and ships to the Strait to Malacca.More >>
A Malaysian passenger jet missing for more than a week had its communications deliberately disabled and its last signal came about seven and a half hours after takeoff, meaning it could have ended up as far as Kazakhstan...More >>
With little hope of halting a vote to separate a strategic Ukraine peninsula from the rest of the country, the West is readying itself to impose harsh sanctions on Russia as soon as Monday.More >>
The West braced Friday for a vote by the Crimean Peninsula to secede from Ukraine - and likely be annexed by Russia - as the last attempt for diplomacy broke down despite threats of costly international sanctions and other...More >>
Despite a disastrous start and relentless Republican opposition, President Barack Obama said Friday that enrollment in his signature health care program is high enough to make it stable for the millions who have...More >>
Despite a disastrous start and relentless Republican opposition, President Barack Obama said Friday that enrollment in his signature health care program is high enough to make it stable for the millions who have signed up.More >>
A man who became known for claiming he was the sailor kissing a woman in Times Square in a famous World War II-era photo taken by a Life magazine photographer has died.More >>
A man who became known for claiming he was the sailor kissing a woman in Times Square in a famous World War II-era photo taken by a Life magazine photographer has died. Glenn McDuffie was 86.More >>
A new program at Tufts University hopes to remove the financial barriers keeping cash-strapped students from taking a year off after high school to travel or volunteer, offering an opportunity now typically only...More >>
Colleges are paying students to take a year off after high school to travel, volunteer or do internships so that students of all income brackets can benefit from "gap years."More >>
By The Associated Press The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has generated dozens of theories on where it is now, from the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, and how it vanished....More >>
By The Associated Press The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has generated dozens of theories on where it is now, from the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea, and how it vanished....More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 12:50 PM EDT2014-03-14 16:50:15 GMT
Pastry and math lovers rejoice - Friday can be a day for you both. March 14 is National Pi Day in honor of the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. More >>
March 14 is National Pi Day, a salute to circles and geometry enthusiasts everywhere. More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 12:20 PM EDT2014-03-14 16:20:58 GMT
Poignant video of kissing strangers turns out to be brilliant marketing, Chelsea Handler tells Piers Morgan off, 300 sequel dominates the box office, a new country single is the Jam of the Week and more in pop culture.More >>
Poignant video of kissing strangers turns out to be brilliant marketing, Chelsea Handler tells Piers Morgan off, 300 sequel dominates the box office, a new country single is the Jam of the Week and more in pop culture.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 8:00 AM EDT2014-03-14 12:00:31 GMT
The ongoing search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the collapse of two buildings in Harlem and Gov. Jan Brewer's decision to not seek re-election all made headlines this week.More >>
The ongoing search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, the collapse of two buildings in Harlem and Gov. Jan Brewer's decision to not seek re-election all made headlines this week.More >>
Iraqi officials say a string of bombings has targeted marketplaces and a commercial area in the capital, Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding 26.More >>
Iraqi officials say a string of bombings has targeted marketplaces and a commercial area in the capital, Baghdad, killing at least eight people and wounding 26.More >>
A senior Afghan government official says a roadside bomb in the southern Helmand province has killed six civilians, including two women and two children.More >>
A senior Afghan government official says a roadside bomb in the southern Helmand province has killed six civilians, including two women and two children.More >>
A bipartisan group of senators says they have reached a compromise extending jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed for five months.More >>
Bipartisan Senate bargainers ended a long-running election-season standoff and struck a compromise renewing expired jobless benefits for five months for more than 2 million Americans who have been out of work the longest,...More >>
A left-leaning politician popular in liberal downtown Toronto kicked off her campaign to replace Rob Ford on Thursday, setting up a showdown with the conservative mayor who vows his support in the suburbs will...More >>
A left-leaning politician popular in liberal downtown Toronto kicked off her campaign Thursday to replace Rob Ford, setting up a showdown with the conservative mayor who vows he will win despite the drug scandal engulfing...More >>
The Mississippi legislature is discussing a bill that members hope will reform the state's criminal justice system. The new guidelines would reduce the prison population and costs associated with incarceration. More >>
More than four days after a Malaysian jetliner went missing en route to Beijing, authorities acknowledged Wednesday they didn't know which direction the plane carrying 239 passengers was heading when it...More >>
A Malaysia Airlines plane sent signals to a satellite for four hours after the aircraft went missing, an indication that it was still flying for hundreds of miles or more, a U.S. official briefed on the search said Thursday.More >>
Ukraine's largest bank says customers in the nation's Crimean Peninsula are lining up to withdraw cash from their accounts as the region occupied by Russian troops prepares for Sunday's referendum on...More >>
Russia conducted new military maneuvers near its border with Ukraine on Thursday, and President Vladimir Putin said the world shouldn't blame his country for what he called Ukraine's "internal crisis."More >>
Thursday, March 13 2014 6:40 PM EDT2014-03-13 22:40:50 GMT
A suspected drunken driver who plowed past a barricade and into a crowd, killing 2 and injuring 23 at South by Southwest in Austin early Thursday, will be charged with capital murder.More >>
A suspected drunken driver who plowed past a barricade and into a crowd, killing 2 and injuring 23 at South by Southwest in Austin early Thursday, will be charged with capital murder.More >>
Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew, who guided the state through a period of school busing to achieve integration in the 1970s, died early Thursday. He was 85.More >>
Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew was remembered Thursday by Democrats and Republicans as a leader who left enduring legacies in open government and ethics, and as a champion for gender and racial equality.More >>
Failings exposed last spring at a U.S. nuclear missile base, reflecting what one officer called "rot" in the ranks, were worse than originally reported, according to Air Force documents obtained by The Associated...More >>
Failings exposed last spring at a U.S. nuclear missile base, reflecting what one officer called "rot" in the ranks, were worse than originally reported, according to Air Force documents obtained by The Associated Press.More >>
A two-month old Chow Lab mix named Dorothy is the Southern Pines Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. If you like a puppy that is a bundle of energy and loves to play, Dorothy is the one for you.More >>
General Motors is offering free loaner cars to owners of compacts that are being recalled for a deadly ignition switch defect.More >>
General Motors excluded the Saturn Ion from a Feb. 13 recall for faulty ignition switches after engineers inexplicably failed to look at fatal crashes involving the compact car.More >>
By MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press A Utah truck driver kept sex slaves in his semitrailer for months at a time while he traveled the country, forcing them to alter their appearance and beating...More >>
A Utah truck driver kept sex slaves in his semitrailer for months at a time while he traveled the country, filing down their teeth, forcing them to alter their...More >>
Duckworth Park in Columbia is getting a facelift thanks to the support of the city, and Programs Administrator Larry Jenkins is urging more adult aged men to get involved and be role models for the youth of the community.More >>
A marathon Senate investigation into allegations of CIA torture during the Bush-era war on terror is veering toward partisan political territory and possibly the federal courts after unusually pointed accusations...More >>
The CIA's director and its top lawyer told White House attorneys in advance about their plans to file an official criminal complaint accusing Senate Intelligence Committee aides of improperly obtaining secret agency...More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-03-12 23:00:31 GMT
A look at the highest-paid artists in music, new tunes from Foster the People and an 8-year-old whose musical skills will blow your mind, all in Your Week in Music.More >>
A look at the highest-paid artists in music, new tunes from Foster the People and an 8-year-old whose musical skills will blow your mind, all in Your Week in Music. More >>
A White House official says President Barack Obama will direct the Labor Department to strengthen overtime pay protections for millions of workers.More >>
Bypassing Congress, President Barack Obama intends to order changes in overtime rules so employers would be required to pay millions more workers for the extra time they put in on the job.More >>
President Barack Obama is hosting the new Ukrainian prime minister at the White House Wednesday, a high-profile gesture aimed at cementing the West's allegiance to Ukraine's fledgling government.More >>
Counting down to a high-stakes Crimean referendum, President Barack Obama declared Wednesday that the U.S. would "completely reject" a vote opening the door for the strategic Ukrainian peninsula to join Russia if the...More >>
If the Obama administration's health care plan is going to pass what amounts to its first physical, people have to sign up this month at a pretty speedy rate: 42 times a minute.More >>
If the Obama administration's health care plan is going to pass what amounts to its first physical, people have to sign up this month at a pretty speedy rate: 42 times a minute.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 9:42 AM EDT2014-03-12 13:42:56 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 he allegedly stole two boats in North Lake Serene Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 9:34 AM EDT2014-03-12 13:34:44 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 >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 6:53 AM EDT2014-03-12 10:53:02 GMT
If Keesler Air Force Base continues to lose personnel, some business owners say get ready for nearby properties to start losing value.More >>
If Keesler Air Force Base continues to lose personnel, some business owners say get ready for nearby properties to start losing value. As we have reported, the Department of Defense is considering cutting another 119 military jobs at Keesler on top of the 200 jobs that are scheduled to go away in June. Some business owners feel they will be able to survive while others aren't so sure.More >>
Wednesday, March 12 2014 6:52 AM EDT2014-03-12 10:52:04 GMT
As we age, or watch our parents age, the question comes up: How long should someone stay on the road?More >>
As we age, or watch our parents age, the question comes up: How long should someone stay on the road? On Monday, Pascagoula police say a 93-year-old man became disoriented while driving and ended up going the wrong way on Highway 90, hitting another vehicle.More >>
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has announced expansion of a partnership that brings Web-based, interactive science, technology, engineering and math education to local schools.More >>
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi has announced expansion of a partnership that brings Web-based, interactive science, technology, engineering and math education to local schools.More >>
Emergency workers removing debris from the site of a deadly explosion at two New York City apartment buildings were expected to reach the basement levels Saturday, clearing the way for investigators to search for...More >>
Emergency workers sifted through debris Saturday from the site of a deadly explosion at two New York City apartment buildings as they worked to reach the basement levels, clearing the way for investigators to search for...More >>
Environmental regulators promised an aggressive cleanup after a tanker train hauling 2.9 million gallons of crude oil derailed and burned in a west Alabama swamp in early November amid a string of North American...More >>
Environmental regulators promised an aggressive cleanup after a tanker train hauling 2.9 million gallons of crude oil derailed and burned in a west Alabama swamp in early November amid a string of North American oil train...More >>
Charges were dropped against a 60-year-old San Diego woman who escaped from a Michigan prison in 1977 after authorities learned she had surrendered decades ago and been sentenced to time served.More >>
Fugitive charges were dropped against a 60-year-old woman who escaped from a Michigan prison in 1977 after authorities discovered she had surrendered decades ago and already been sentenced to time served.More >>
President Barack Obama is set to sign into law a bipartisan bill relieving homeowners living in flood-prone neighborhoods from big increases in their insurance bills.More >>
President Barack Obama is set to sign into law a bipartisan bill relieving homeowners living in flood-prone neighborhoods from big increases in their insurance bills.More >>
Family members of passengers on missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370 are reacting to the latest news. The Malaysian prime minister says the jet veered off course, likely due to deliberate action taken by someone on board.More >>
Saturday, March 15 2014 1:44 PM EDT2014-03-15 17:44:35 GMT
Malaysian police were seen leaving the home of the co-pilot of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370. They would not comment, but earlier police searched the captain's home as well.More >>
Malaysian police were seen leaving the home of the co-pilot of missing Malaysia Airlines flight 370. They would not comment, but earlier police searched the captain's home as well.More >>
Saturday, March 15 2014 1:08 PM EDT2014-03-15 17:08:11 GMT
Tensions are high in Ukraine this weekend. Sunday, Crimean residents will vote on whether to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. Ukraine's acting foreign minister spoke Saturday.More >>
Tensions are high in Ukraine this weekend. Sunday, Crimean residents will vote on whether to secede from Ukraine and join Russia. Ukraine's acting foreign minister spoke Saturday.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 >>
In a Facebook post, the social network's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said U.S. government surveillance efforts are "a threat" to a free and open Internet.More >>
In a Facebook post, the social network's co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said U.S. government surveillance efforts are "a threat" to a free and open Internet – so much so that he claims to have called President Barack Obama to express his "frustration" about the issue. 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 >>
Ukrainian officials say Russia has sent 16,000 troops into the Crimea region, and Russia is showing no signs of backing down as the tense standoff continues. 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 >>
Mice are one of the most resilient mammals living on the planet. Some people have them as pets, and they're also used in laboratory experiments. If wild mice get inside your house, they can potentiallyMore >>
If wild mice find a way inside your home, they can potentially cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your drywall and insulation. They can also transmit a harmful disease which can cause death in humans. More >>
When you go to a grocery store, very little is left to chance. Everything from the layout in the store to the music being played is designed to get you to buy more. Well, guess what? The same is true for online shopping!More >>
When you go to a grocery store, very little is left to chance. Everything from the layout in the store to the music being played is designed to get you to buy more. Well, guess what? The same is true for online shopping!
The Centers for Disease Control is sounding the alarm about a dangerous healthcare error responsible for at least 19 known infection outbreaks.More >>
A dangerous healthcare oversight at some clinics is responsible for at least 19 known infection outbreaks. America Now has the questions you need to ask next time you get an injection!More >>
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This is a news release from attorney generals office A Simpson County caregiver has been arrested and charged with culpable negligence manslaughter involving the death of a patient, announced AttorneyMore >>
A Simpson County caregiver has been arrested and charged with culpable negligence manslaughter involving the death of a patient, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.More >>
A dangerous healthcare oversight at some clinics is responsible for at least 19 known infection outbreaks. America Now has the questions you need to ask next time you get an injection!More >>
Extension cords are handy tools that provide power where we need it. But used inappropriately, these cords of convenience can pose a fire, shock and electrocution danger.More >>
Extension cords are handy tools that provide power where we need it. But used inappropriately, these cords of convenience can pose a fire, shock and electrocution danger.More >>
Do you know about ATM skimmers? Devices like this are used to record all the account information stored electronically on a card's magnetic strip.More >>
Do you know about ATM skimmers? Devices like this are used to record all the account information stored electronically on a card's magnetic strip.More >>
Friday, March 14 2014 4:19 PM EDT2014-03-14 20:19:20 GMT
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a massive recall of an activity tracker. About a million Fitbit Force activity-tracking wristbands are being recalled. Users are reporting allergic reactions.More >>
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This annual Lenten series of concerts take place every Tuesday at noon until April 8 at Trinity Episcopal Church (509 West Pine Street in Hattiesburg). For more details, call the church 601-544-5551.More >>
This annual Lenten series of concerts take place every Tuesday at noon until April 8 at Trinity Episcopal Church (509 West Pine Street in Hattiesburg). Cost is $10 for lunch. For more details, call the church 601-544-5551.More >>
