Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:54:17 GMT
In the wake of Monday's puppy mill bust in Walthal County may Mississippi animal advocates are calling for tougher animal cruelty laws in the state. Advocates believe stiffer penalties would go a longMore >>
In the wake of Monday's puppy mill bust in Walthal County many Mississippi animal advocates are calling for tougher animal cruelty laws in the state.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:00:58 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:28:41 GMT
The American Red Cross is accepting donations to aid in their response. Donations can be made a www.redcross.org or by texting REDCROSS to 90999. To donate $10 to the Salvation Army, text 80888 or visitMore >>
Here are ways to help victims of the Moore, OK tornado.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:58:16 GMT
One hundred two dogs rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Tylertown on Monday are getting to start a new life on Tuesday. The man accused of owning those dogs is 72-year-old James Thornhill of Tylertown,More >>
One hundred two dogs rescued from a suspected puppy mill in Tylertown on Monday are getting to start a new life on Tuesday. The man accused of owning those dogs is 72-year-old James Thornhill of Tylertown.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:39:11 GMT
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service and member of a national patriotic musical organization spoke at a meeting of Forrest-Lamar Republican Women Tuesday. Howell Purvis served 5 presidents asMore >>
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service and member of a national patriotic musical organization spoke at a meeting of Forrest-Lamar Republican Women Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:05:09 GMT
Two elementary students are injured after an inflatable slide the size of a small building collapsed and toppled over at the Hawkins Elementary annual field day. Students tried to escape after the inflatable collapsed,More >>
Two elementary students were taken to a local hospital Tuesday after an inflatable slide the size of a small building collapsed and toppled over at the Hawkins Elementary Annual Field Day.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:58:34 GMT
The Mississippi Department of Education gave 2,100 high school seniors a sixth chance to retake the required state test for graduation, and tensions are still running high. While some students took theMore >>
The Mississippi Department of Education this month gave 2,100 high school seniors a sixth chance to retake the required state test for graduation, and tensions are still running high.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:42:21 GMT
Tuesday saw a large turnout at the 2013 Mississippi Association of College Student Affairs Conference at the Tad Cochran Center at The University of Southern Mississippi. This is the third time USM hasMore >>
Tuesday saw a large turnout at the 2013 Mississippi Association of College Student Affairs Conference at the Tad Cochran Center at The University of Southern Mississippi. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:38:52 GMT
THE FOLLOWING IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE A Laurel resident is going to prison for possession of child pornography, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today. Wayne McLain,More >>
A Laurel resident is going to prison for possession of child pornography, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:17:00 GMT
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many of them are using social media to find out.More >>
People affected by the massive tornado that killed at least 51 people and destroyed parts of Oklahoma still do not know where their loved ones are, but many are using social media to find out.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:38:44 GMT
The city of Columbia is receiving complaints over the odor of its sewage lagoon Columbia has narrowed the odor problem down to algae growth along the city's sewage lagoon. The board of alderman votedMore >>
The city of Columbia is receiving complaints over the odor of its sewage lagoon Columbia has narrowed the odor problem down to algae growth along the city's sewage lagoon. The board of alderman votedMore >>
The Senate is debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as it considers a massive farm bill this week.More >>
The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut - or roughly a half of 1 percent - to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:26:49 GMT
If you live in Laurel or Petal you still have time to get to the polls and cast your vote in the run off election. There are several races going on in the city of Laurel. The biggest race is the democraticMore >>
If you live in Laurel or Petal you still have time to get to the polls and cast your vote in the run off election.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:20:25 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Judge Steven Nixon has denied bond for the man charged in the weekend shooting death of a 21-year-old Jackson man in Clinton.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:34:41 GMT
NOTE: Photos and videos will be added to this story later in the evening. The Walthall County Sheriffs Department along with The Humane Society of the United States are in the process of raiding a puppyMore >>
Among the dogs, many are dead, and skeletal remains were mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.More >>
What would you do if the warning sirens went off? Would you know where to go? We've got tips from the National Weather Service to help you stay safe no matter where you are. More >>
What would you do if the warning sirens went off? Would you know where to go? We've got tips from the National Weather Service to help you stay safe no matter where you are.More >>
How many times have you popped a pacifier back into the mouth of a crying infant after their 'binkie' accidentally fell onto the floor or ground?
How many times have you popped a pacifier back into the mouth of a crying infant after their 'binkie' accidentally fell onto the floor or ground? More >>
Cyber Expert Theresa Payton got Chris Swecker on Skype. She wanted to talk to the former FBI assistant director and Bank of America executive about a scam that's making the rounds - using his name. "It'sMore >>
A woman was taken for thousands of dollars after what she thought was a chat with her sister on Facebook. The scam artist hacked into her sister's account and learned enough to carry on a conversation.More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize.More >>
It was a rare moment in relations between the media and the government: In 2008, FBI Director Robert Mueller called the top editors at The New York Times and The Washington Post to apologize because the bureau had improperly...More >>
The FBI is warning that sexual perverts are stealing pictures of young kids from social media websites and are reusing them in alarming ways. Here's what you need to know to help protect children from cyber predators. More >>
It's a social norm now for people to be on Facebook, and many parents like to share photos and updates about their kids. But that info can easily be used by predators and other cyber-creeps! America Now shows how to protect your children online.
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.More >>
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...More >>
The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.More >>
Senate supporters of far-reaching immigration legislation accepted minor changes in public while negotiating over more sweeping alterations in private Monday as they drove toward expected Judiciary Committee approval by...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:16:41 GMT
Pine Belt shoppers will soon have a wider selection of retailers from which to shop. This summer, four new retail businesses have relocated to Turtle Creek Mall and are scheduled to be open by August.More >>
Pine Belt shoppers will soon have a wider selection of retailers from which to shop. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:06:33 GMT
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The sheriff's department says a Hattiesburg man is wanted for non-payment of child support. A judge issues a bench warrant for Jerald Jerome Martin, Jr., 27. Authorities say Martin owes thousands inMore >>
A George County judge issued a bench warrant for Jerald Jerome Martin, Jr., 27. The sheriff's department say Martin owes thousands in back child support.More >>
A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.More >>
A national atheist group said Monday that it will donate its literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles there.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:12:12 GMT
WLOX News has learned the MS Public Service Commission has been asking for timelines pertaining to cost overruns at Mississippi Power's Kemper County plant since last summer.More >>
Nobody will say if Ed Day's retirement is based on cost overruns at Mississippi Power's Kemper County plant. However, WLOX News has learned the MS Public Service Commission has been asking for timelines pertaining to cost overruns at the plant since last summer. And those timelines didn't appear until last week, after Public Service Commissioner Leonard Bentz says he contacted Mississippi Power's parent company, the Southern Company.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
As the American Psychiatric Association unveils the latest edition of what is considered the "bible" of modern psychiatry this weekend, the uproar over its many changes continues.More >>
The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including...More >>
The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including Denis...More >>
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...More >>
Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.More >>
U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them...More >>
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,...More >>
Students who survived the powerful tornado in Oklahoma are recounting moments of fear and acts of bravery by their teachers.More >>
The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up.More >>
The Army private who gave more than 700,000 secret U.S. documents to WikiLeaks is back in court for the last scheduled hearing before his military trial next month.More >>
Lawyers in the court-martial of an Army private who sent more than 700,000 classified U.S. documents to WikiLeaks said Tuesday they have reached a deal that may eliminate the need for testimony from a member of the military...More >>
A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.More >>
Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behavior. It said teens are sharing...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:42:39 GMT
(Source: DOD/CNN) - Pictures and video of a dead Osama Bin Laden will not go public. A federal appeals court handed down that decision today, supporting the government's refusal to release the images.More >>
Pictures and video of a dead Osama Bin Laden will not go public.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:45:33 GMT
(CNN) - Yahoo has agreed to buy the blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash. This marks the biggest deal for Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer since taking over last summer. Mayer is trying revamp the companyMore >>
Yahoo has agreed to buy the blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:37:02 GMT
(CNN) - Scientists have trained dogs, and even rats, to sniff out explosives like landmines. Now researchers in Croatia are training regular honeybees to sniff out bombs. That's according to Tiramisu,More >>
Scientists have trained dogs, and even rats, to sniff out explosives like landmines.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:55:48 GMT
A naturalist filmmaker captured and up close and personal video of a grizzly bear. (Source: YOUTUBE.COM/BRADJOSPEHS/CNN)
(YOUTUBE.COM/BRADJOSPEHS/CNN) - Naturalist photographer Brad Josephs captured amazing pictures and videos of the great outdoors and the wildlife that lives there. But even he couldn't believe the sceneMore >>
Naturalist photographer Brad Josephs captured amazing pictures and videos of the great outdoors and the wildlife that lives there.More >>
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.More >>
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.More >>
Justin Bieber took home two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but he certainly wasn't a winner when it came to the audience vote.More >>
By Sadie Gennis, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.More >>
Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have broken up, People reports. According to a source, the Twilight stars have parted ways after more than three years of dating.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Boys who are diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are twice as likely to become obese adults as those who didn't have the disorder when they were young, a new 30-year study shows.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.More >>
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.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 >>
According to USA Today, the price of gas is getting cheaper mainly because the price of crude oil has dropped. Here are 10 states where gas is getting cheaper.More >>
According to USA Today, the price of gas is getting cheaper mainly because the price of crude oil has dropped. Here are 10 states where gas is getting cheaper.More >>
More than half of people - 56 percent to be exact - surveyed by PriceGrabber.com said they would shop with their tax refunds. The top item on the list may surprise you, unless you're fan of Carrie Bradshaw.More >>
More than half of people - 56 percent to be exact - surveyed by PriceGrabber.com said they would shop with their tax refunds. The top item on the list may surprise you, unless you're fan of Carrie Bradshaw.More >>
Landmark cities and entire countries are under threat of rising sea levels and could sink by the end of the century without human intervention. Here's a list of the disappearing relics of a colder age.More >>
Landmark cities and entire countries are under threat of rising sea levels and could sink by the end of the century without human intervention. Here's a list of the disappearing relics of a colder age.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:16:41 GMT
Pine Belt shoppers will soon have a wider selection of retailers from which to shop. This summer, four new retail businesses have relocated to Turtle Creek Mall and are scheduled to be open by August.More >>
Pine Belt shoppers will soon have a wider selection of retailers from which to shop. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:32:53 GMT
HATTIESBURG (WDAM) - Police say a tractor trailer accident is blocking 38th Avenue and Hardy Street. Police are diverting traffic. Copyright 2013 WDAM. All rights reserved.More >>
Police say a tractor trailer accident is blocking 38th Avenue and Hardy Street. Police are diverting traffic.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:38:44 GMT
The city of Columbia is receiving complaints over the odor of its sewage lagoon Columbia has narrowed the odor problem down to algae growth along the city's sewage lagoon. The board of alderman votedMore >>
The city of Columbia is receiving complaints over the odor of its sewage lagoon Columbia has narrowed the odor problem down to algae growth along the city's sewage lagoon. The board of alderman votedMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:00:58 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >>
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:06 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:06:33 GMT
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The sheriff's department says a Hattiesburg man is wanted for non-payment of child support. A judge issues a bench warrant for Jerald Jerome Martin, Jr., 27. Authorities say Martin owes thousands inMore >>
A George County judge issued a bench warrant for Jerald Jerome Martin, Jr., 27. The sheriff's department say Martin owes thousands in back child support.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:08:00 GMT
Takes place June 1st at Hattiesburg's Lake Terrace Convention Center. Admission and entry fees for competition are free. Visit www.hattiesburgdaylily.com for more details.More >>
Takes place June 1st at Hattiesburg's Lake Terrace Convention Center. Admission and entry fees for competition are free. Visit www.hattiesburgdaylily.com for more details.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:00:02 GMT
Brooke Bullock is competing for Miss Mississippi's Outstanding Teen. Visit http://www.missmississippipageant.com/miss_mississippi_s_outstanding_teen_home for more details.More >>
