Republican Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi raised $1.7 million for his campaign the first three months of the year, with more than $1 million coming from donors inside the state.More >>
Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi has raised more than three times as much campaign cash this year as Chris McDaniel, his challenger in the June 3 Republican primary.More >>
The number of students getting a master's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus in Long Beach has reached an all-time high.More >>
The number of students getting a master's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus in Long Beach has reached an all-time high.More >>
Wednesday, April 16 2014 3:19 AM EDT2014-04-16 07:19:06 GMT
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The president of the Mississippi Tea Party is calling on state Republican chairman Joe Nosef to either remain neutral in the RepublicanMore >>
The president of the Mississippi Tea Party is calling on state Republican chairman Joe Nosef to either remain neutral in the Republican U.S. Senate primary or step down.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 11:48 PM EDT2014-04-16 03:48:12 GMT
Courtesy of Southern Miss AthleticsMETAIRIE, La. – Andrew Stevenson had four hits and drove in a pair of runs to lead nationally ranked LSU to a 13-5 victory over Southern Miss here Tuesday night atMore >>
Courtesy of Southern Miss AthleticsMETAIRIE, La. – Andrew Stevenson had four hits and drove in a pair of runs to lead nationally ranked LSU to a 13-5 victory over Southern Miss here Tuesday night atMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 9:24 PM EDT2014-04-16 01:24:06 GMT
LAUREL, Miss. (AP) - The Pat Harrison Waterway District's proposal to move its headquarters out of Forrest County has support of the Jones County Board of Supervisors. The Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/1m1saVK)More >>
The Pat Harrison Waterway District's proposal to move its headquarters out of Forrest County has support of the Jones County Board of Supervisors.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 7:51 PM EDT2014-04-15 23:51:05 GMT
THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS RELEASE FROM PRCC: The String of Pearls dance team at Pearl River Community College returned from national competition in Dallas March 28 and 29 with two team first-place awardsMore >>
The String of Pearls dance team at Pearl River Community College returned from national competition in Dallas March 28 and 29 with two team first-place awards and one individual top honor. More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 7:05 PM EDT2014-04-15 23:05:37 GMT
Supporters of incumbent 4th Dist. Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo gathered for an open house Tuesday at his Hattiesburg campaign headquarters on Hardy Street. Palazzo spoke about his many votes to repealMore >>
Supporters of incumbent 4th Dist. Republican Rep. Steven Palazzo gathered for an open house Tuesday at his Hattiesburg campaign headquarters on Hardy Street.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:37 PM EDT2014-04-15 22:37:51 GMT
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Office has made four arrests in connection with the September 2013, murder of Antwuane Walker The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's office arrested alleged suspects 27-year-oldMore >>
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Office has made 4 arrests in connection with the September 2013, murder of Antwuane WalkerMore >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:31 PM EDT2014-04-15 22:31:51 GMT
Community members gathered Tuesday for the 2014 Spring Health Forum at USM to learn about plans to develop the midtown area of Hattiesburg. This area is bordered by USM on one side and the medical facilitiesMore >>
Community members gathered Tuesday for the 2014 Spring Health Forum at USM to learn about plans to develop the midtown area of Hattiesburg.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:00 PM EDT2014-04-15 22:00:51 GMT
A 37-year-old Wayne County woman is dead tonight after being shot to death by her live in boyfriend. Wayne County authorities have arrested 41-year-old Christopher Bishop in the Monday night alleged shootingMore >>
A 37-year-old Wayne County woman is dead tonight after being shot to death by her live in boyfriend.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 5:53 PM EDT2014-04-15 21:53:18 GMT
Three University of Southern Mississippi students will bike across the United States this summer to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. Preston Bell, Dylan Kennedy and Brentley WellsMore >>
Three University of Southern Mississippi students will bike across the United States this summer to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 4:51 PM EDT2014-04-15 20:51:57 GMT
Frost and light freeze is expected Tuesday night for almost the entire Pine Belt area. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, temperatures late Tuesday through early Wednesday morning areMore >>
Frost and light freeze is expected Tuesday night for almost the entire Pine Belt area. More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 4:45 PM EDT2014-04-15 20:45:08 GMT
A Moselle man is at risk of losing his home after last week's flooding. Bruce Frazier's home on Turtle Bluff Road was 15 feet from the Leaf River until what he described as an eddy hole washed away aMore >>
A Moselle man is at risk of losing his home after last week's flooding.More >>
The event takes place April 19th at 9 a.m. at Vernon Dahmer Park in Hattiesburg. Contact the Hattiesburg Lions Club at www.hattiesburglions.org for more details.
More than 100 people were still unaccounted Wednesday several hours after a ferry carrying 476, most of them high school students, sank in cold waters off South Korea's southern coast, killing at least two and...More >>
A ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast on Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long...More >>
An Associated Press reporter says he saw a column of combat vehicles in an eastern Ukrainian city, occupied by pro-Russian insurgents and flying Russian flags.More >>
A column of armored personnel carriers flying Russian flags drove into a Ukrainian city controlled by pro-Russia demonstrators on Wednesday. Some of the troops aboard said they were Ukrainian soldiers who had switched...More >>
The judge in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius has ruled that proceedings will adjourn for more than two weeks after Thursday and resume on May 5.More >>
The judge in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius ruled Wednesday that proceedings will adjourn for more than two weeks after Thursday and resume again on May 5.More >>
Following four strong underwater signals in the past week, all has gone quiet in the hunt for the missing Malaysian airline, meaning the batteries on the all-important black boxes may have finally died.More >>
As a robotic submarine dove into the ocean to look for lost Flight 370, angry Chinese relatives stormed out of a teleconference meeting Wednesday to protest the Malaysian government for not addressing them in person.More >>
A recent graduate of the University of Calgary was charged in the fatal stabbing of five people at a house party that the police chief called the worst mass slaying in the western Canadian city's history.More >>
A recent graduate of the University of Calgary was charged in the fatal stabbing of five people at a house party that the police chief called the worst mass slaying in the western Canadian city's history.More >>
The New York Police Department says it has disbanded a special unit whose efforts to try to detect terror threats in Muslim communities through secret surveillance sparked outrage.More >>
A special New York Police Department unit that sparked controversy by tracking the daily lives of Muslims in an effort to detect terror threats has been disbanded, police officials said Tuesday.More >>
Diplomats say the U.N. will certify later this week that Iran's ability to make a nuclear bomb has been reduced because it has neutralized half of its material that can be turned quickly into weapons-grade...More >>
The United Nations will release a report this week certifying that Iran's ability to make a nuclear bomb has been greatly reduced because it has diluted half of its material that can be turned most quickly into...More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 2:38 PM EDT2014-04-15 18:38:36 GMT
Ukraine's ambassador says his government won't let what happened in Crimea happen in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian National Guard battalion was sent to the Donetsk region Tuesday.More >>
Ukraine's ambassador says his government won't let what happened in Crimea happen in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian National Guard battalion was sent to the Donetsk region Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:54 AM EDT2014-04-15 10:54:09 GMT
Straight-line winds are being blamed for flipping dozens of RV campers at the Santa Maria RV Park Monday night in Gautier. More >>
Straight-line winds are being blamed for flipping dozens of RV campers at the Santa Maria RV Park Monday night in Gautier. Jackson County EOC Director Earl Etheridge told WLOX News up to 25 campers and several vehicles were toppled.More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 11:36 PM EDT2014-04-15 03:36:32 GMT
It is that time of year again, a time for fun and excitement surrounding school proms and graduations. And while this is always a very festive time, it can also be a tragic one. Many of our teens willMore >>
It is that time of year again, a time for fun and excitement surrounding school proms and graduations. And while this is always a very festive time, it can also be a tragic one. Many of our teens willMore >>
Monday, April 14 2014 9:07 PM EDT2014-04-15 01:07:13 GMT
Arrested 5 Jones County residents for possession of MDMA with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, intent to sell and possession of Lortab, possession of cocaine, possession of Lortab, illegal possessionMore >>
Arrested 5 Jones County residents for possession of MDMA with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, intent to sell and possession of Lortab, possession of cocaine, possession of Lortab, illegal possession of firearm.More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 7:54 PM EDT2014-04-14 23:54:50 GMT
Heavy rain & isolated storms struck the Pine Belt overnight. The National Weather Service in Jackson anticipates an increase in coverage and intensity Monday evening. So far Jones County has received 1"More >>
Jones County residents prepare as another round of severe weather is expected to hit the area. More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 6:10 PM EDT2014-04-14 22:10:49 GMT
Nearly three dozen businesses across Mississippi have joined the equality campaign "If You're Buying, We're Selling" in response to the controversial religious freedom bill passing the state legislature. "ItMore >>
Nearly three dozen businesses across Mississippi have joined the equality campaign "If You're Buying, We're Selling" in response to the controversial religious freedom bill passing the state legislature.More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 5:48 PM EDT2014-04-14 21:48:58 GMT
This is a news release from the Jones County Fire Council An early morning fire destroyed a home near the Currie community, off Luther Hill Road, in Jones County, Monday, April 14. At 3:33 a.m. volunteerMore >>
This is a news release from the Jones County Fire CouncilMore >>
Monday, April 14 2014 5:41 PM EDT2014-04-14 21:41:52 GMT
A 20-year-old Waynesboro man was shot to death Sunday night as he and two other people were driving in town. According to officials, Cureon Pope was shot around 11:00 p.m. at the intersection of GlitterMore >>
A 20-year-old Waynesboro man was shot to death Sunday night as he and two other people were driving in town.More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 4:26 PM EDT2014-04-14 20:26:28 GMT
United States Congressman Steven Palazzo met with the "At Ease" group of local retired military at Farmer's Market restaurant in Hattiesburg on Monday.More >>
United States Congressman Steven Palazzo met with the "At Ease" group of local retired military at Farmer's Market restaurant in Hattiesburg on Monday. More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 10:30 AM EDT2014-04-15 14:30:21 GMT
Bond has been set for a 34-year-old Hattiesburg man who spent the night in the Columbia jail. Following his arrest Sunday on charges of D.UI other substances and possession of a firearm by a felon. WilliamMore >>
Bond has been set for a 34-year-old Hattiesburg man who spent the night in the Columbia jail.More >>
Muslim groups and civil liberties advocates applauded the decision by New York Police Department officials to disband a controversial unit that tracked the daily lives of Muslims as part of efforts to detect terror...More >>
Muslim groups and civil liberties advocates applauded the decision by New York Police Department officials to disband a controversial unit that tracked the daily lives of Muslims as part of efforts to detect terrorism...More >>
Amputee runner Jeff Glasbrenner stepped in a pothole at mile 15 of the Boston Marathon last spring and opened up a cut where his running blade attached below his right knee.More >>
Just one tiny misstep at mile 15 of the Boston Marathon last spring ruined any chance of amputee runner Jeff Glasbrenner breaking four hours.More >>
A judge in Phoenix will hold a hearing Wednesday in which lawyers for former NFL All-Pro safety Darren Sharper will challenge the evidence used to keep him in jail without bail on charges that he drugged and...More >>
A judge in Phoenix will hold a hearing Wednesday in which lawyers for former NFL All-Pro safety Darren Sharper will challenge the evidence used to keep him in jail without bail on charges that he drugged and sexually...More >>
Franc Cano and Steven Dean Gordon proved not once, but allegedly twice, that GPS trackers - the electronic leashes worn by 100,000 freed criminals in the U.S. - aren't foolproof.More >>
Franc Cano and Steven Dean Gordon proved not once, but allegedly twice, that GPS trackers - the electronic leashes worn by 100,000 freed criminals in the U.S. - aren't foolproof.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 12:04 PM EDT2014-04-15 16:04:07 GMT
Crown Healthcare Laundry Services is putting the final touches on their Columbia Facility. The Pensacola based company will process medical laundry for Pine Belt hospitals. Upon opening in May, CrownMore >>
Crown Healthcare Laundry Services is putting the final touches on their Columbia Facility. The Pensacola based company will process medical laundry for Pine Belt hospitals. Upon opening in May, CrownMore >>
Many of the spring 2014 trends seem fresh and fun, but if you were alive and well in the '90s, you've seen them before. These nine trends will have you saying "Oops, I did it again."More >>
Many of the spring 2014 trends seem fresh and fun, but if you were alive and well in the '90s, you've seen them before. These nine trends will have you saying "Oops, I did it again." More >>
Following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the FBI has just released new documents that show the Bureau is making steady progress on its facial recognition database.More >>
Following a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit filed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), the FBI has just released new documents that show the Bureau is making steady progress on its facial recognition database.More >>
A drop in salt consumption likely played a big role in a recent large reduction in deaths related to heart disease and stroke in England, a new study suggests.More >>
A drop in salt consumption likely played a big role in a recent large reduction in deaths related to heart disease and stroke in England, a new study suggests.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 >>
Going to the NCAA regionals in the Big Apple? In between games, there are a few things you'll want to check off your travel bucket list. Here's a look at some things to do in New York.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-13 16:24:04 GMT
MARION COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come. According to Marion County Sheriff Berkley Hall, the drug raid is the result of severalMore >>
A weekend-long drug raid left 22 individuals behind bars, and more arrests to come.More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-04-14 23:13:04 GMT
No charges for the off duty deputy who shot man on Beale StreetMore >>
Police say Mississippi deputy John Logan shot Mark Martinez of Louisiana who was reportedly fondling a female friend. But Martinez's friend says there was no groping, and that they all thought the woman in question was a man.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 >>
Franc Cano and Steven Dean Gordon proved not once, but allegedly twice, that GPS trackers - the electronic leashes worn by 100,000 freed criminals in the U.S. - aren't foolproof.More >>
Franc Cano and Steven Dean Gordon proved not once, but allegedly twice, that GPS trackers - the electronic leashes worn by 100,000 freed criminals in the U.S. - aren't foolproof.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 6:37 PM EDT2014-04-15 22:37:51 GMT
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Office has made four arrests in connection with the September 2013, murder of Antwuane Walker The Jeff Davis County Sheriff's office arrested alleged suspects 27-year-oldMore >>
The Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Office has made 4 arrests in connection with the September 2013, murder of Antwuane WalkerMore >>
The accused killer of an 85-year-old Laurel woman will stay in jail. On Wednesday, Judge Kyle Robertson denied bond for capital murder suspect William Dean. More >>
We all know the dangers of food poisoning and how important it is to properly handle and prepare food, but it isn't just you and your family you need to protect. Your pets need to be protected too.More >>
We all know the dangers of food poisoning and how important it is to properly handle and prepare food, but it isn't just you and your family you need to protect. Your pets need to be protected too.More >>
Whether it's high end European luxury lines like Louis Vutton or Prada or a more accessible American brand like Kate Spade or Coach counterfeiters live to knock off designer hand bags.More >>
Whether it's high end European luxury lines like Louis Vutton or Prada or a more accessible American brand like Kate Spade or Coach counterfeiters live to knock off designer hand bags.More >>
Tuesday, April 15 2014 1:18 PM EDT2014-04-15 17:18:38 GMT
Takes place April 19th at 9 a.m. at Vernon Dahmer Park in Hattiesburg. Lions Club members urge parents/legal guardians join their children for the day's events. Contact the Hattiesburg Lions Club at www.hattiesburglions.orgMore >>
Takes place April 19th at 9 a.m. at Vernon Dahmer Park in Hattiesburg. Lions Club members urge parents/legal guardians join their children for the day's events. Contact the Hattiesburg Lions Club at www.hattiesburglions.org for more details. More >>
Monday, April 14 2014 12:56 PM EDT2014-04-14 16:56:10 GMT
Presented by The Children's Center for Communication, based at Southern Miss, and the Hattiesburg Rotary Club, the fundraiser takes place April 22 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Southern Oaks HouseMore >>
Presented by The Children's Center for Communication, based at Southern Miss, and the Hattiesburg Rotary Club, the fundraiser takes place April 22 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Southern Oaks House & Gardens (1246 Richburg Road, Hattiesburg). Dine-in and carry-out spaghetti dinners are available. Tickets are $10 each. For more details, visit www.usm.edu/childrenscenter or call 601-266-5222.More >>
Friday, April 11 2014 12:54 PM EDT2014-04-11 16:54:49 GMT
Will be celebrated at the Fail-Asbury Hall Auditorium at the main Hattiesburg campus of William Carey University April 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details, e-mail kmoon@wmcarey.edu or call 601-318-6182.More >>
Will be celebrated at the Fail-Asbury Hall Auditorium at the main Hattiesburg campus of William Carey University April 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more details, e-mail kmoon@wmcarey.edu or call 601-318-6182.More >>
Friday, April 11 2014 12:54 PM EDT2014-04-11 16:54:01 GMT
Takes place April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Forrest County Agricultural High School auditorium. Groups from FCAHS, JCJC and Southern Miss will perform. For more details, e-mail asmigielski@forrestcountyahs.comMore >>
Takes place April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Forrest County Agricultural High School auditorium. Groups from FCAHS, JCJC and Southern Miss will perform. For more details, e-mail asmigielski@forrestcountyahs.com or call 601.582.4741, ext. 178.More >>
Thursday, April 10 2014 3:25 PM EDT2014-04-10 19:25:31 GMT
Teves died in a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado in 2012. Visit www.alexanderctevesfoundation.org for more details on the foundation created in Teves' memory.More >>
Teves died in a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado in 2012. Visit www.alexanderctevesfoundation.org for more details on the foundation created in Teves' memory.More >>
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