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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

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.

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

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

Sheriff Danny Rigel Told Victim's Family Andrew David Cook Charges Should Be Upgraded to Attempted Murder

Lamar County Sheriff Offices tells victim's family they are 100% sure Andrew David Cook killed Donivan Barnes based on the evidence.

Oak Grove School Teacher Dr. Kimberly Walker Yawn. Source: Online content. HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News)- In a new audio recording, for the first time, we are hearing Lamar County Sheriff's Office actually says that then 23 year old white male suspect Andrew David Cook's mom, Dr. Kimberly Walker Yawn, "admitted to her part" in the killing of Donivan Barnes, a 26 year old African American man that was killed on Friday, October 6, 2023. Despite the Lamar County Sheriff's Office

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Donivan Barnes family has released a lot of evidence including audio recordings that are damning to both the State of Mississippi, Lamar County District Attorney's Office and Lamar County Sheriff's Office in an effort to prove Donivan's case has been corrupted from the very beginning of the investigation. The family is alleging that there is a coverup and conspiracy with Donivan's case. To prove it, there're releasing a lot of evidence includin

Pearl River Community College Wins Season Opener

A man was struck by a train in the Palmer’s Crossings Community.

LAUREL, Miss (THN News)- There were intense moments during a special called budget meeting today as Ward 7 Councilwoman Marian Allen...

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News)- Bad weather tonight as showers and thunderstorm come into the area. Expect showers and thunderstorms all...

Anthony Hudson is on Life Support Less Than 72 Hours After Being Released From Jail

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values...

HATTIESBURG, Miss (THN News) - Prepare for extreme heat starting Monday, July 28th at 10:00am. The warning stays in effect until Tuesday...

3 star athlete Montavis Hobbs is staying in Mississippi.