Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:09:37 GMT
Johnny Magee defeated Omeria Scott Tuesday evening in a run-off to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Laurel.Magee, a city councilman, carried 54% with 1,857 votes. Scott a state representativeMore >>
Johnny Magee defeated Omeria Scott Tuesday evening in a run-off to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Laurel.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 >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:28:08 GMT
Everyone knows when Jimmy Dunkle comes to the plate at Petal's Optimist Park. The stands are packed with fans cheering and chanting his name.Jimmy plays in the 9-10 year old little league in Petal, andMore >>
Everyone knows when Jimmy Dunkle comes to the plate at Petal's Optimist Park. The stands are packed with fans cheering and chanting his name.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:21:47 GMT
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - An Army wife who lost over 100 pounds while her husband was away in Afghanistan surprised the soldier Wednesday when he arrived at Wilmington International Airport. Misty Shaffer,More >>
A soldier from Wilmington returns from Afghanistan to a big surprise: a new wife, a new house and a different child.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:10:01 GMT
Over 600,000 Mississippians on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health benefits if the legislature doesn't reauthorize Medicaid by July 1st. House democratic leader Bobby Moak says Governor BryantMore >>
Over 600,000 Mississippians on Medicaid are at risk of losing their health benefits if the legislature doesn't reauthorize Medicaid by July 1st. More >>
The new Forrest County Community Shelter is complete and ready for use.
The shelter is located next the Multi-purpose Center.
In the event of a pending hurricane or other type of natural disasters the 10,000-square-foot shelter can house 1000-people for up to 36-hours.
Seventy-five-percent of 2.2-million-dollar project was funded by a grant from FEMA with the rest of the money coming from MEMA.
After Hurricane Katrina the Forrest County Supervisors say they saw a huge need to keep residents safer during similar events.
"I think we've done that is a big way, by the equipment we've purchased, facilities like this, the safe rooms for our employees at our county barns and our fire halls," said David Hogan, President, Board of Supervisors. "This is a perfect example of the fruits of our labor."
Once the decision is made to open the shelter, it will be staffed by the American Red Cross.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:50:04 GMT
Laurel businessman and former firefighter, Ken Keyes, opened his mayoral campaign office on Wednesday. The Independent candidate's office is located on Sawmill Rd. across from the city's post office. KeyesMore >>
Laurel businessman and former firefighter Ken Keys opened his mayoral campaign office on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:28:08 GMT
Everyone knows when Jimmy Dunkle comes to the plate at Petal's Optimist Park. The stands are packed with fans cheering and chanting his name.Jimmy plays in the 9-10 year old little league in Petal, andMore >>
Everyone knows when Jimmy Dunkle comes to the plate at Petal's Optimist Park. The stands are packed with fans cheering and chanting his name.More >>
Two teens charged with murder in a fatal 2011 Hattiesburg shooting have had their charges upgraded to capital murder by a Forrest County grand jury.More >>
Two teens charged with murder in a fatal 2011 Hattiesburg shooting have had their charges upgraded to capital murder by a Forrest County grand jury.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:09:37 GMT
Johnny Magee defeated Omeria Scott Tuesday evening in a run-off to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Laurel.Magee, a city councilman, carried 54% with 1,857 votes. Scott a state representativeMore >>
Johnny Magee defeated Omeria Scott Tuesday evening in a run-off to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of Laurel.More >>
New Forrest County Community Shelter
