Hattiesburg police investigators are asking for the public's help in locating the driver of this Altima. It is believed that the individual could have information pertaining to the armed robbery-shooting that occurred at 600 Eastside Avenue, Steelman Grocery, on July 20, 2019.
FOREVER YOUNG AWARD: Coast Young Professionals honored Dr. Tommy King with a “Forever Young” award July 18 during its annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala in Biloxi.
Allen Khinde Donelle, Shoplifting
A 31-year-old Hattiesburg man has been charged with first-degree murder in a shooting death that occurred early Sunday morning, July 21, on Martin Luther King Avenue.
Laurel Little Theatre has just announced their upcoming 59th season and has begun the annual season ticket membership drive. Featuring two amazing musicals and two awesome comedies, there’s an entire season of great stories for everyone. The new season kicks off August 2-4 and 9-11 with the…
Petal Chamber of Commerce
Jane Granberry of Hattiesburg is bearing down on her preparations for one of the biggest stage she may ever see. Granberry, who will be an Oak Grove High School senior this year, is taking her Mississippi title to Orlando, Florida, this week to compete in the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen …
The 29th annual National Night Out festivities in Hattiesburg will have a new way to celebrate on Thursday, July 25. Beginning at 6 p.m. at C.E. Roy Community Center, the kickoff event now will have a dunking booth, featuring some of Hattiesburg’s finest for a quick drop into a barrel of water.
The Jones County Republican Women hosted three candidates for statewide office at their meeting last week at The Gables on Bush Dairy Road. Gubernatorial candidate Bill Waller Jr., Attorney General candidate Mark Baker, and Laurel’s own Sam Britton, a candidate for the state’s Secretary of S…
The following is a Question-and-Answer column with the candidates who are running for the office of Jones County supervisor. A Q&A form was sent to each of the candidates, but a few did not respond, some of which included the independent candidates who will not appear on the ballot until…
The following is a Question-and-Answer column with the candidates who are running for the office of Jones County supervisor. A Q&A form was sent to each of the candidates, but a few did not respond, some of which included the independent candidates who will not appear on the ballot until…
Southern Miss sophomore center Trace Clopton (Brookhaven, Miss.) ranks as one of 80 Division centers to be placed on the Rimington Trophy preseason Watch List that was released Friday afternoon.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – In continuing its efforts to create better fan experiences, the Southern Miss Department of Athletics unveiled Friday its new Family Fun Zone for home games at M.M. Roberts Stadium during the 2019 football season.
ELLISVILLE - The Ellisville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the city’s health plan renewal and establish a GAP Plan to assist with medical costs.
The following is a Question-and-Answer column with the candidates who are running for the office of Jones County supervisor. A Q&A form was sent to each of the candidates, but a few did not respond, some of which included the independent candidates who will not appear on the ballot until…
The following is a Question-and-Answer column with the candidates who are running for the office of Jones County supervisor. A Q&A form was sent to each of the candidates, but a few did not respond, some of which included the independent candidates who will not appear on the ballot until…
The following is a Question-and-Answer column with the candidates who are running for the office of Jones County supervisor. A Q&A form was sent to each of the candidates, but a few did not respond, some of which included the independent candidates who will not appear on the ballot until…
The 41st annual Mississippi Watermelon Festival will be held at Mize City Park on Friday - Saturday, July 19-20. However, the two-day fun for everyone is more than just a celebration of the sweet, juicy fruit.
Two Hattiesburg men were booked into the Forrest County Jail on Thursday, July 18, after Hattiesburg Police arrested them in connection with a residential burglary.
Dr. Tommy King called Thursday, July 18, “what may be the finest day in the history of William Carey University.”
(Laurel) Kiwanis Club of Laurel members heard a thorough and exciting presentation on Wednesday, July 17, at the club's regular meeting at the Laurel Country Club.
Firefighters from multiple volunteer fire departments in Jones County responded to a structure fire at a home in the Shady Grove community last night shortly after 5:00 p.m. Homeowners David and Marketta Reddoch had just returned home about 5:15 p.m. when they found a Polaris Ranger parked …
Black Creek Wild & Scenic River When most people think “wild & scenic river,” they think of iconic rivers of the West: tumbling whitewater surrounded by mountains. But deep in the heart of the South lies a different kind of river. Welcome to Black Creek, 21 miles of protected river surround…
The City of Hattiesburg is hoping a $2.6 million federal grant will provide improvements to 21 of Hub City Transit’s bus stops, including sidewalks, pedestrian signals, and crosswalks.
ELLISVILLE – The longtime fire chief for this Jones County town has submitted his resignation. Ellisville Fire Chief Ronnie McGilberry announced this week that he is retiring from the city of Ellisville.
Conklin Joshua, Fugitive, other jurisdiction
Isla Harper Breland of Hattiesburg, MS, will be a contestant in the state wide Little Miss and Mr. Magnolia State Pageant finals in Vicksburg, MS, on July 20-21st. She is the daughter of two proud parents, Thomas and Mary Breland.
Beginning July 18 and running through July 20, Anna Donald will participate in the Mississippi Distinguished Young Women Program in Meridian, Mississippi, at the Evangel Temple Church.
The city of Laurel has received a grant for nearly a half million dollars that is expected to bring one of the city’s tennis courts up to tournament regulations.
Beckley Destinee, Receiving stolen property
Attorneys for the Lamar County School Board are expected to file a supplemental brief after a State Supreme Court judge wanted clarification of how state laws apply to the lawsuit challenging the consolidation of the Lamar County and Lumberton school districts.
As Hurricane Barry approached the Louisiana coast, 24 college students serving as GenSend missionaries in New Orleans were evacuated on buses sent by Hardy Street Baptist Church in Hattiesburg. The students spent the weekend in residence halls at William Carey University and attended worship…
Less than a dozen mailboxes that do not meet Office of State Aid requirements could potentially cost Jones County over $4 million in funds that have been designated for road and bridge work here.
Brewer John, Poss. of marijuana, paraphernalia
As the Covington County Board of Supervisors continues to discuss the best way to provide health care for the local inmates, the representative of a private agency told the board last week in Collins how his company is handling the same situation in Forrest and Lauderdale counties’ jails.
A traffic stop about 5:30 p.m. last Thursday was anything but routine for Hattiesburg Police officers when two pounds of marijuana was found inside a pillow case in the vehicle.
Fairley Christopher D. Custody orders
The rain is coming courtesy of Barry, which is expected to be a Category 1 hurricane when it comes ashore at Louisiana on Saturday morning. Emergency Management officials are warning Pine Belt residents ahead of time to be weather safe and smart.
With the impending heavy rainfall forecasted for our area this weekend due to Tropical Storm Barry, the Laurel Police Department would like to remind motorists of some of the areas within the city that tend to hold water during these types of events. The following are the areas in some of th…
Burns Coby, False information or identification to law enforcement officer, sexual battery
A Hattiesburg suspect in connection with a July 3 drive-by shooting in the 600 block of Milton Barnes Avenue was arrested on Wednesday, July 10.
Late this morning the Mississippi Highway Patrol attempted to pull over a driver, identified as Xavier Evans, 25, of Ellisville, for a traffic violation. Evans would not yield to law enforcement and a pursuit ensued south of Ellisville on Highway 11, headed north, then made its way through t…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting the state's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Five individuals have been arrested as a result of a sizable drug bust in the Beaver Meadow community of Jasper County that led authorities to the recovery of illegal drugs and weapons.
Marcus Michels of Hattiesburg has been awarded a $ 4,000 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC). This grant is a portion of the nearly $1.4 million in grants the Commission awarded in Fiscal Year 2020 and will be used to purchase painting materials. The grants are made possible by …
Amerson Lionel Jr. Fugitive, other jurisdiction
JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI – In response to reports of illegal drug activity in the county, earlier today a joint effort involving the Jones County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Choctaw Police Department, DEA, and Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an operation to take dow…
The following is a “parent’s perspective” by Dr. Bill Myers of some of the activities involving his daughter, Lydia, at the Miss Mississippi Pageant recently. The Myers family lives in Jones County.
July 10 update:
Three firefighters hurt, at least 8 businesses affected after a fire at a commercial building in downtown Natick
