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Pearl River Women's basketball clinches MACCCC title 2026.

Photo: Lake Terrace Convention Center. Hattiesburg News If you are planning your week in Hattiesburg, the weather looks inviting with mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures. Whether you want to enjoy outdoor activities, run errands, or simply relax, the next three days offer pleasant conditions with mild warmth and gentle breezes. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect from this afternoon through Wednesday night. This Afternoon: Sunny and Warm The afternoon will br

TALLADEGA, Ala. (THN News) — William Carey used a fast start and a pair of timely late-inning home runs to secure an 8–4 road victory over Talladega College on Tuesday afternoon. The Crusaders struck early, pushing across two runs in the top of the first. After a single and a walk put two aboard,  Jayden Mark  opened the scoring with an RBI single to right-center. Moments later,  Hays Carley  added a sacrifice fly to bring home Ducksworth and make it 2–0. Talladega created o

Abel Thetford (Bossier City, La.; Parkway) celebrates after hitting his first collegiate home run against No. 14 Jones College (Karisa Watkins/PRCC Athletics). POPLARVILLE, Miss. (THN News) —  The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team bounced back in a big way after a tough 6-1 loss to No. 25 Gulf Coast earlier in the day, erupting for 19 runs in the nightcap to roll past No. 14 Jones College, 19-3. "Credit to our guys for playing a lot harder in game two," head coach Michael Avalo

Traffic Alert: Bridge work on Richburg Rd over Interstate 59 may cause delays during business hours.

Lamar County Sheriff Office stopped in the middle of a drug bust as the family of the property demands to see a search warrant.

Photo: Newly paved West 7th Street going into Main Street in Downtown Hattiesburg./Hattiesburg News HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - The wait is over for drivers and commuters in Hattiesburg. West 7th Street, leading towards downtown, has reopened after extensive construction. This freshly paved road now offers a smooth, direct path to Main Street, making travel easier and more efficient. Whether you are a local resident, a visitor, or a business owner, the reopening of West 7

7 Day Forecast for Monday, February 23 - Saturday, February 28, 2026. A deep dive into the week day by day and night by night, what to expect and what to do to prepare for each day. #HattiesburgNewsWeatherCenter #HattiesburgNews

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Pearl River Wildcats showcased a commanding performance on Saturday, securing a 9-1 win over UA Rich Mountain and clinching the series victory. The game highlighted strong pitching and a decisive late-inning rally that left no doubt about the Wildcats’ dominance. This victory not only reflects the team’s skill but also their growing confidence as they advance through the season. Tanner Busby’s Masterful Start Sets the Tone Pearl River needed a

Weekend Weather Forecast which includes a chance of rain & very cold temperatures.

West 7th Street is closed due to construction. Detour is on Grace Ave.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN NEWS) - Students attending Delta State University and students attending Kennesaw State University earned special honors this week for recognition of their academic success, representing their hometown very well. Trenton Barney of Hattiesburg, who is majoring in finance, has been named to Kennesaw State University's Fall 2025 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement. Delta State University congratulates students named to the fall 2025 Preside

MERIDIAN, Miss.  (THN News) — No. 2 Pearl River baseball split a two-game round robin tournament Saturday, homering four times as it defeated Northwest 7-3 before it fell 7-1 against Meridian.  "You have got to separate the games," head coach Michael Avalon said. "I don't think we played great in the first game, but we played well enough to win. We've got to do a better job of scoring runners in scoring position. We also have to do a better job of making big pitches and getti

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - The William Carey softball team split its midweek doubleheader with Louisiana Christian University on Tuesday afternoon at Joseph & Nancy Fail Field, with the Wildcats taking game one 4–1 before the Lady Crusaders answered with a 4–0 shutout in the nightcap. After two quiet innings from both teams, LCU broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third. The Wildcats pushed across the game's first run when Lexi Broussard beat out an infield single

UNIVERSITY, Miss. (THN News)- The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2025 Honor Roll. Kelston Seymour, of Hattiesburg, MS, in the B.A. in Allied Health Studies program, is on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00. Connor Batson, of Hattiesburg, MS, in the B.S.E.S. in Exercise Science program, is on the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - William Carey men's basketball came out blazing and never took its foot off the gas, defeating Mobile 94–72 in a high-energy conference showdown Saturday afternoon. The fireworks started immediately.  Randarius Hughes  drilled a smooth mid-range jumper on the opening possession, and the Crusaders were off to the races.  Javeon Gordon  buried a three at the 17:14 mark, and  Jamar Jenkins  followed with back-to-back power finishes in the lane to

EUNICE, La. (THN News) — The No. 7 Pearl River softball team hit the road Sunday for a top-15 showdown with No. 13 LSU Eunice. The Wildcats dropped a hard-fought opener, 3-2 in extra innings, before responding with an emphatic 8-4 win in the nightcap to earn the split. "This is the first time we've been on the road and had to play someone at their house," head coach Christie Meeks said. "It was a great learning experience against a really good team fighting on its home field,

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (02/16/2026)-- Nearly 1,400 students are on the fall 2025 Graduation List at Mississippi State University. Recent graduates include: Tobias Adams, of Hattiesburg, MS. Adams received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Erin Blanchard, of Hattiesburg, MS. Blanchard received the Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude from MSU's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Blanchard received the Bachelor of Science Summa Cu

MERIDIAN, Miss. (THN NEWS) — The Pearl River men's basketball team couldn't fend off a second-half surge at Meridian Monday night, falling to the Eagles 70-69. Pearl River (14-11 overall; 6-4 MACCC) controlled the tempo early but couldn't hold off a late surge from Meridian (10-17; 2-9), falling in a hard-fought contest after leading most of the night. The Wildcats opened the game on a 6-0 run, setting the tone from the opening tip. Austin Fortune (Atlanta, Ga.; Dutchtown) s

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – William Carey used a dominant second half to pull away from Thomas University, earning a 91–75 victory Thursday night at Clinton Gymnasium. "I thought we played well against a very athletic team," said Head Coach  Steve Knight . "We made big shots when needed, especially from behind the arc. Defensively, we had 9 steals in the second half that led to some transition buckets. Overall, a quality win."  Thomas came out firing, fueled by a scorching start fro