A spaced-out crowd anxiously listened to Gov. Tate Reeves explain the severity of the damage that Hurricane Zeta left behind in South Mississippi.

The department issued 374 seat belt citations during its last traffic safety enforcement period.

Meanwhile, area residents are still floored that the shooting even happened at Walmart.

A man was charged with aggravated assault and kidnapping after a verbal argument on Thanksgiving turned physical.

Monday marked the first day of training for seven new Hattiesburg Police Department recruits.

The deadline for mail-in absentee ballots to be received by the circuit clerk's office is Thursday at 5 p.m.

Joseph Scott Hartfield and Kyle Ryan Todd are being sought by Hattiesburg police after grand larceny warrants were issued.

Waynesboro police are searching for a man wanted in a Sunday night armed robbery.

Xavier Barnes is being sought for questioning in connection with a Nov. 27 commercial burglary.

Cybersecurity experts shared their tips about preventing online attacks and how to keep your information protected.

With frigid temperatures moving through the Pine Belt, many may use a space heater to warm up.

The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an Alabama woman wanted for burglary.

Doctors are actively transferring patients out-of-state because Mississippi Intensive Care Units are at capacity and hospitals are overwhelmed, according to health systems.

Three Mississippi chicken processing plants among those targeted in one of the largest workplace immigration raids in the U.S. in the past decade have agreed to pay back wages.

Last week, the Mississippi Department of Health reported an “extraordinary rise” in hospital admissions over the previous two weeks.

MSDH reported 1,485 new COVID-19 cases and 1 additional death on Monday.

Mississippi Highway Patrol reported 52 injuries and six fatalities over the Thanksgiving travel period.

A 5-year-old child has died after being hit by a vehicle in Fort Mitchell Sunday evening.

Kolton Pearson, who had fled a Jones County traffic stop Saturday, was captured Sunday in Perry County.

The Mississippi Insurance Department wants shoppers to be cautious this holiday season.

According to Hattiesburg Police Department spokesman Ryan Moore, officers made the discovery just before 4 p.m.

Extra Table is partnering with C Spire for its “Tackle Hunger Through Text Messaging” fundraiser.

The Mississippi Department of Health says COVID-19 cases in the state since March have risen to 151,785.

Pine Belt residents were invited to “shop small” Saturday during the annual Pine Belt Holiday Expo & Christmas Market.

An author from right here in the Pine Belt releases a new Christmas-themed book just in time for the holidays.

Saturday’s activities included demonstrations from Civil War re-enactors and several live musical performances.

According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are searching the area for the suspect, Kolton Pearson.

Mississippi's COVID-19 cases approaching 150,000.

A little bit of rain never hurt anybody. And in some cases on Friday, the rain helped separate the good teams from the South State championship teams. Here’s a look at the semifinal scores from around the Pine Belt...

The chance for showers and thunderstorms will continue through the afternoon into tonight with highs today in the lower to mid-70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Clinics saw an increase in testing demand on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Spectrum: The Other Clinic is in the process of reconstructing its new building located on Hardy Street.

The University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University football teams will have unexpected open dates on Dec. 5.

It’s been a tough year for a lot of people, so many are looking to maximize their budget this holiday season.

The game two years ago was marred by a fight that led to four ejections in the second half as the Bulldogs romped 35-3.

MSDH reported 1,005 COVID-19 cases and six additional deaths on Friday, bringing the state total to 148,387 cases and 3,769 deaths.

Rain will move through between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Black Friday.

They say during this COVID-19 pandemic everyone has had to adjust in some way, so they are just thankful to be able to do what they love, even on a holiday.

It was a Thanksgiving unlike any other for one woman named Kim Deal in Maringouin.

Even with COVID-19 making headlines on Thanksgiving, healthcare workers continue the fight against the virus.

Across Hattiesburg Thursday, different organizations provided meals to help those in need so that they could celebrate Thanksgiving.

Wednesday evening, Hancock released a public apology admitting that he went against his own public guidance.

MSDH reported 1,746 COVID-19 cases and 18 additional deaths on Thursday, bringing the state total to 147,382 cases and 3,763 deaths.

Jake Stitt, known in the community for making his neighbors smile with a sign asking them to honk if they’re happy, was in desperate need of a special needs van.

After running at age 70, she was the first woman elected justice court judge in Lee County, a position she held for 16 years.

Look for partly cloudy skies today with a good chance for showers and thunderstorms especially in the afternoon. Some of these storms may be on the severe side so keep with future updates.

This month’s TEC and WDAM Golden Apple Award winner is Taylor Hester, a second-grade teacher at Taylorsville Elementary School.

A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Laurel Wednesday night.

The city of Hattiesburg continues to set monthly records for sales tax receipts.

The vaccines are likely to be distributed shortly and we want to help you better understand what that process will look like in Mississippi.

Medical experts say the best thing you can do is keep your in-person gathering small.

State medical association calls for statewide mask mandate

Lamarcus Hilton, 37, of Hattiesburg, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

MSDH reported 1,092 COVID-19 cases and 16 additional deaths on Wednesday, bringing the state total to 145,636 cases and 3,745 deaths.

The city of Hattiesburg reported five more cases of COVID-19 within the city’s workforce on Wednesday.

As the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaches, the Hattiesburg Fire Department is reminding residents of the dangers of the kitchen.

Governor seeking aid, disaster declaration to help clean up following Hurricane Zeta.

A “Team Up to Clean Up” event last Saturday removed lots of litter from the sides of roads like Jones chapel and Roscoe McDaniel roads.