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Landrum says it could mean closing six mental health hospitals in the state including Ellisville State School and South Mississippi Mental Health.
Students hop in, put on virtual reality goggles and pick one of two simulations - texting while driving or driving under the influence.
The Mississippi Attorney General's Office has asked the state supreme court to set an execution date for a Perry County inmate.
A two-vehicle accident along I-59 created a traffic jam Tuesday afternoon.
Dozens of Southern Miss faculty members and other educators spent their Mardi Gras holiday in Hattiesburg learning new teaching strategies rather than enjoying the sights and sounds of the French Quarter.
Racers and spectators from across the nation flocked to Hub City Dragway Tuesday.
A man jumped off the Bouie River bridge on I-59 just north of Hattiesburg, when he became concerned that an 18-wheeler truck was going to hit him.
A 21-member search committee began work on Monday toward identifying the University of Southern Mississippi's next athletic director.
The family of a jailed Hattiesburg man is accusing three Hattiesburg police officers of shocking him with a stun gun while he was handcuffed.
Teenagers from across the Pine Belt gathered at the Hattiesburg Library this morning for an annual competitive event on African-American history.
Mississippi Democrats have begun the process of selecting delegates to attend the county, district, state and national conventions this year.
Heavy rain and some severe weather is still on track to pass over the Pine Belt Saturday. There's potential for flooding, severe t-storms, and maybe even a few tornadoes.
Some special education students and their teachers at one Oak Grove school donned their finest gold, green and purple party outfits to host an annual Mardi Gras event for their school community.
Southern Miss students will soon gain dozens of new parking places on the west end of campus.
A bomb squad has arrived at the scene of Wednesday night's domestic disturbance involving a Laurel doctor that later became a shootout with Jones County deputies.
A bomb squad has arrived at the scene of Wednesday night's domestic disturbance involving a Laurel doctor that became a shootout with Jones County deputies.
Down three and the clock showing 6.1 seconds left to play, transfer sophomore Neil Watson sprinted up court, let it fly from the left wing, and connected from three to force Southern Miss and Tulsa to overtime with .05 seconds left to spare.
Members of the Exchange Club of Oak Grove have shown their appreciation for local firefighters and law enforcement officers.
The University of Southern Mississippi will be offering a new community housing option for American Indian students.
Hattiesburg Police and Metro Crime Stoppers need your help in solving a robbery case.
The event kicked off a new fundraising campaign for faculty and staff called the Campaign for Southern Miss.
The national commander of the American Legion spent some of his Valentine's Day in Hattiesburg, as part of a nationwide tour of American Legion state departments.
Lumberton Mayor Miriam holder says construction of a new senior public housing development is expected to get under way in the very near future.
After a foggy start expect a fairly nice day. For more details check out Rex's latest forecast.
As of Tuesday evening, the Laurel High Golden Tornado baseball team finally has a field they may call home
The University of Southern Mississippi campus police taught several women Tuesday that the smallest move can save your life.
Laurel city officials have been hearing increased complaints about flooding after this weekend's heavy rains.
A state board member of the Department of Mental Health says more cuts will nearly shut the department down.
You can't help but to feel a sense of hope and thankfulness after one conversation with Dwight Owens. He is the author of a newly released book called "Still Standing", and he is a survivor or a drunk driving accident.
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