Almost a year and a month later, Ms. Cindy Hixson is now cancer-free.

The City of Hattiesburg announced a new project near one of the gateways into downtown, Gordon's Creek Commons.

Contracts were awarded for repaving projects in Wayne and Jasper counties by the Mississippi Transportation Commission.

April Kittrell, a nursing student at William Carey University/Hattiesburg campus, administers a COVID-19 vaccine at Hattiesburg Clinic.

The Petal Chamber of Commerce honored four community members last week.

Wilson’s story has inspired others with Down syndrome to consider CrossFit.

Mississippi treasury receives whopping $23.6 million lottery share

Dog sucked out of home in tornado, returns hours later

Shelters have opened in the Pine Belt for those needing a place to get out of the cold.

Dollar General announced a new store opening in Hattiesburg.

Late rodeo clown Lecile Harris was honored Saturday at the Dixie National Rodeo in Jackson.

Thanks to West Marion Primary School and social media, Lucky was reunited with his owner, Willie Smith, after going missing last year.

Zackery Wilson, 22, who has down syndrome, moved with his family to Hattiesburg last year. Upon relocating, he found FSFIT.

Mary Louise Lucas met her best friend, 91-year-old Alma Gates, in 1940 during their seventh-grade tumbling class.

Pearl River Valley Electric awarded $25 million-plus to start fiber internet for its members.

Sacred Heart Catholic School teacher Theresa Moore is this year’s Mississippi Historical Society’s History Teacher of the Year.

A public arts program to turn utility boxes across the Hub City into works of art is entering its second phase.

Byron Young says he’s proud to represent the Magnolia State on and off the field.

Hawkins Elementary School in Hattiesburg was awarded a $35,000 Heritage Preservation Grant from the state to help with roof repairs.

Mississippi native Sarah Thomas will be the first woman to officiate in a Super Bowl.

The university's official marching band made the big announcement via Facebook Monday.

Beyoncé has donated thousands of dollars to help small business owners, even one here in South Mississippi.

Presented to EEI member companies, Emergency Response Awards recognize recovery and assistance efforts of electric companies following service disruptions caused by extreme weather or other natural events.

Shady Grove Fire Chief David Houston is home from the hospital after winning his battle with the deadly Coronavirus.

Even amid this pandemic, Extra Table continues to provide meals to thousands of families in need.

At Merit Health Wesley is recognizing three employees for their contributions to their jobs this past year.

The Sanderson Farms Championship presented a $1.45 million dollar donation to Friends of Children's Hospital, the fundraising arm for Batson Children's Hospital and Children's of Mississippi at UMMC.

A memorial service/prayer breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. remains scheduled for 8 a.m. at Morning Star Baptist Church n Laurel.

The United Way of Southeast Mississippi is kicking off its "$100,000 Payday" raffle.

Another round of federal economic impact payments are being processed.

Over the holiday, Rock shared a story about his old friend Bruno and included a tidbit about the small Mississippi town.

Sacred Heart High School senior Channing Ware will be heading to the University of Pennsylvania in August.

Glade Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department will be holding a blood drive on Jan. 9.

The grand total came out to $100,265.93.

This Christmas will be extra special for a Summerville family celebrating a milestone anniversary.

Clarksdale, Mississippi’s “favorite son” returned home for the holiday and came bearing gifts.

Town Square Park was recognized by the Mississippi chapter of the American Planning Association.

Christian Services is inviting families from the Pine Belt and surrounding communities to a Christmas lunch set to be served Tuesday in downtown Hattiesburg.

Five-year-old Sumner Holland has beaten leukemia. Friday was his last day of chemotherapy.

If you walk down the hallways of the school, you’ve stepped into a Christmas Wonderland.

Andrew Clark, an 11-year-old baker from Madison, will be competing on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship.

The event was held to raise funds for Hub City Service Dogs.

Four young dolphins are in their new habitat, being trained and getting ready for the next chapter in their lives.

Starting on December 1, Starbucks will offer a free tall brewed coffee to front-line responders.

The money will be used to help area veterans in need.

People came to the Hattiesburg YMCA Monday to donate blood, thanks to the efforts of Hattiesburg teen Samuel Line.

A toy drive to benefit children in the Pine Belt is looking for sponsors.

State Treasurer David McRae is asking Mississippians to check their accounts and other investments to avoid being deemed "unclaimed."

Rebecca L. Cauley, also known as “Becky Brady,” 49, of Jones County was found ‘safe and sound’

The annual march benefits the Edwards Street Fellowship Center in Hattiesburg.

“We hope this is a new start and will change the lives of these and many more.”

It was the first distribution of its kind since the twister struck on April 12.

Confidence, leadership and self-love will be the focus for girls ages 8-18.

Hattiesburg city employees teamed up with the American Red Cross Thursday afternoon to help the community.

The City of Hattiesburg has condemned and closed the Campbell Loop bridge, a span that will be rebuilt and reopened by mid-summer 2021.

Dr. Ron and Michelle Edwards (center) are joined at Tatum Court by William Carey University officials Emily Scott, Tommy King and Janet Williams during a $30,000 donation to the school's College Health Sciences.

A Hattiesburg company has partnered with the organization Extra Table in a new program to fight hunger in Mississippi.

The Hattiesburg Fire Department will be flushing hydrants starting this week.