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 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 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 >>
(CNN) – Flu season is just around the corner and already drugstores and doctor's offices have supplies of this year's vaccine. But is it too early to get the flu shot?
Although flu season traditionally lasts from October to May, most clinics get their supplies by early September and have the vaccines ready for patients by the end of the month.
But this year, the vaccines are already out and many people are wondering will they be protected the whole season if they get it early.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the answer is yes.
The vaccine will give you full coverage for the entire flu season. In fact, the CDC recommends that people get their shots as soon as possible because the flu virus can't read a calendar, and this year, there could be early outbreaks.
The CDC suggests that everyone six months of age and older get a yearly vaccine.
As of now, there is very little seasonal flu going around, but health experts say you can never tell when the flu will hit, so it's better to be prepared.
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 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:08:33 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 Thad Cochran Center at The University of Southern Mississippi.More >>
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The Centers for Disease Control suggests to get a flu shot early. (Source: CNN)
