Community

After quickly waking his wife and children and helping them escape the home, Ben Graham took action and got his fire extinguisher and fought the fire, according to the Jones County Fire Council.

The Petal Arts Council held a workday Monday afternoon to prepare for the “Festival of Trees” event on Dec. 3.

ALICE is defined as asset-limited, income constrained and employed.

The Laurel Fire Department has recently begun installing fire alarms and providing fire extinguishers to homeowners for free.

The Holidays are approaching, and food pantries across the Pine Belt are in need of your help.

All hands are on deck this week as volunteers prepare food to give people across the Pine Belt a warm Thanksgiving meal.

2022 Miss Hattiesburg was crowned Sunday night

Day of Community Blessings event served a Thanksgiving meal

USM honors former director of bands by renaming stage

A ribbon was cut Saturday to officially open a museum dedicated to the life and work of country music star and Mount Olive native Billy Ray Reynolds.

Annual "Join Hands Against Litter Event" held Saturday in Laurel

The Sumrall community gathered Saturday to remember and honor a local teenager who died in an auto accident earlier this year.

11th annual Holiday Expo took place at Train Depot in Hattiesburg

Some University of Southern Mississippi students organized a new live music event which also benefited a local animal shelter.

Kappa Alpha Psi gave back through Turkey giveaway Saturday

Saturday, Wiggins Police Department hosted its annual “Feed the Community” event to provide meals to families in need.

William Carey University continues to buck a nation trend of declining college enrollment.

A housefire destroyed a Sumrall family’s home on Thursday night, but thankfully no one was hurt.

Hikes start at 9 a.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday

Medical marijuana supporters holding informational meetings

An annual campaign to boost local shopping for the holidays has started in Covington County.

The city of Collins started the first phase of a project to replace some aging water pipes on the west end of town.

The call for artists will run through Friday, Dec. 2, with the announcement of the artist and the poster during the week of Dec. 5.

One such award honored Dr. Richard Conville, a longtime member of the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.

Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association to hold Thursday informational meeting on medical marijuana.

Robert Trimble is a Purple Heart recipient and U.S. Army veteran.

Families soon will be seeing Salvation Army red kettles at shopping centers in the Hattiesburg area.

Ulmer competed for Miss Mississippi 2022 as Miss Jones County and was among the top 10 finishers.

Oak Grove High School students honored Pine Belt veterans with an annual celebration at Temple Baptist Church.

Marco’s Chicken and Waffles fed over 11,300 people in the community.