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 7:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:04:33 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 >>
The First Bancshares Corporation announced Thursday they entered into an agreement to acquire The First National Bank of Baldwin County in south Alabama.
The acquisition will expand the first across the gulf coast with five new branches. This will bring the total number of branches to 23 across Louisiana, Mississippi, and south Alabama.
Once the sale goes through The First will grow to approximately 908-million in assets and 780-million in deposits.
President and CEO Ray "Hoppy" Cole Jr. says the acquisition makes sense for them because their culture closely matches that of The First.
"They have an extremely good customer loyalty. They have an extremely good credit culture that meets the needs of the local community and those are the things we really look at before we get to the financials. You have to meet those levels before we really get interested in you," said Cole. That's part of furthering our mission. We're a community based organization. As you know our founders are right here in the Hattiesburg, Laurel area and one of their principles is safe, sound, profitable growth."
Through that growth The First has been able to maintain 52 consecutive quarters of profitability.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:03:30 GMT
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service and member of a national patriotic musical organization spoke at a meeting of Forrest-Lamar Republican Women Tuesday. Howell Purvis served 5 presidents asMore >>
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service and member of a national patriotic musical organization spoke at a meeting of Forrest-Lamar Republican Women Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:54:17 GMT
In the wake of Monday's puppy mill bust in Walthal County may Mississippi animal advocates are calling for tougher animal cruelty laws in the state. Advocates believe stiffer penalties would go a longMore >>
In the wake of Monday's puppy mill bust in Walthal County many Mississippi animal advocates are calling for tougher animal cruelty laws in the state.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:26:49 GMT
If you live in Laurel or Petal you still have time to get to the polls and cast your vote in the run off election. There are several races going on in the city of Laurel. The biggest race is the democraticMore >>
If you live in Laurel or Petal you still have time to get to the polls and cast your vote in the run off election.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:20:25 GMT
A body discovered in Clinton Saturday night has led to a homicide investigation. Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart confirms a body was discovered, although few other details are known. The bodyMore >>
Judge Steven Nixon has denied bond for the man charged in the weekend shooting death of a 21-year-old Jackson man in Clinton.More >>
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