Which president had the first telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've been president.More >>
Do you know which president was the first to have a telephone? Which commander in chief gambled away the White House china? Or who loved jelly beans? Discover some fun facts about some of the men who've held the highest office in the United States.More >>
The 2012 election may be over, but not all may be lost for Republicans looking for love. Thanks to chemistry.com, you can find your political equal in these cities.More >>
Republicans lost the 2012 presidential election, but not all may be lost for members of the GOP looking for love. Chemistry.com lists the cities they are most likely to find their political equal.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office.More >>
Inaugurations have evolved to reflect a changing U.S. and the personalities of the men occupying the office. Here's a look at some of the inaugurations for years past. More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided an endless amount of viral internet memes as well as the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The final debate before the 2012 presidential election provided enough memorable moments - one in particular about the Navy - to create an endless amount of viral internet memes. It also was the inspiration for some creative fictional Twitter hash tags.More >>
The 46th Quadrennial Democratic National Convention is underway in Charlotte, NC.More >>
President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the 46th Quadrennial Democratic National Convention. The DNC ran from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6 in Charlotte, NC.More >>
From, buttons, ties and all types of hats, Republican delegates happy to nominate Mitt Romney showed their patriotism and "red-state" spirit all week at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.More >>
From, buttons, ties and all types of hats, Republican delegates happy to nominate Mitt Romney showed their patriotism and "red-state" spirit all week at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL.More >>
Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on the incumbent President Barack Obama in the fall. More >>
With Election Day drawing closer, nominee-apparent Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are gearing up to face off for your votes - but what if it had been Republican candidate Herman Cain, or Rick Santorum, instead? Take a look back at the memorable, and often amusing, moments of the presidential race that left only one Republican standing to take on incumbent Obama in the fall. More >>
Take a look at some of the more creative outfits delegates and other attendees are wearing at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.More >>
Take a look at some of the more creative outfits delegates and other attendees are wearing at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC.More >>
Now it's the Democrats' turn. The Democratic National Convention kicks off with an array of speakers charged with the task of firing the party up before it nominates Barack Obama.More >>
Now it's the Democrats' turn. The Democratic National Convention kicks off with an array of speakers charged with the task of firing the party up before it nominates Barack Obama.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 2:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 18:42:15 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 >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:05 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:05:46 GMT
The attorney general's office says a Laurel man is headed to prison for possessing child pornography. Attorney General Jim Hood says Wayne McLain, 54, pleaded guilty Monday. Authorities say McClain downloadedMore >>
Attorney General Jim Hood says Wayne McLain, 54, pleaded guilty Monday. Authorities say McClain downloaded hundreds of child porn images, shared them through peer-to-peer networks and saved them on CDs and DVDs.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 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 >>
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