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A hometown pioneer decides to make a difference in her local community by taking her fight to city hall
Laurel, MS - A hometown favorite, Marian Allen, has decided to run for city council of Ward 7 representing the famous Queensburg...
Jan 221 min read


60 year old arrested for failure to register as a sex offender
Hattiesburg, MS- Hattiesburg Police arrested a man on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for failing to register as a sex offender in...
Jan 221 min read


Weather Alert: Extreme Cold Warning in Effect For Wiggins, Waynesboro, Perry & Greene County Areas
An "EXTREME COLD WARNING" ALERT has been issued for Wiggins, MS, Waynesboro, MS and all of Green County going into Alabama . UNTIL 9AM...
Jan 221 min read


Thursday's Weather Report Around the Pine Belt: Check For Your Local City
The famous brick road in Hattiesburg, MS. Picture taken on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. After a day filled with snow and a day of melting...
Jan 222 min read


Community organization meeting canceled due to weather
Hattiesburg, MS- due to the weather, we will not have our CCR Monthly meeting schedule for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The group said...
Jan 211 min read


Local Entrepreneur Speaks Out Against Recent Shootings & Murders
Kendrick Graves, the owner of KG 's Auto Sales and KG's Urban Wear is speaking out against recent violence and murders that have plagued...
Dec 26, 20242 min read


We Care Campaign to Fight Back Against Recent Violence In Community
Hattiesburg News is exclusively launching a "We Care Campaign" aimed at both uplifting and calming down fears in the community in...
Dec 22, 20242 min read


All Kids Eat Free Monday At Walk-On's Pine Belt Christmas Party
S anta Clause is coming to town and is paying for every kid in the Pine Belt to eat for free at Walk-on's Pine Belt Christmas Party....
Dec 22, 20241 min read


Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador
PARIS (AP) — Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and...
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Crusaders Come Up Short Against Dalton State
HATTIESBURG, Miss . – The William Carey Men's Basketball Team came up short, as they fell to Dalton State 76-74 in SSAC action Tuesday...
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Strong Defense Propels Crusaders Over Truett McConnell
HATTIESBURG, Miss . – The William Carey Men's Basketball Team used a strong defensive performance to defeat Truett McConnell University...
Dec 18, 20242 min read


Summer in Winter in the Pine Belt Ends Today
Good Morning Hattiesburgians and friends. Today is the last day that you will experience summer in the winter in the Pine Belt as the...
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Blues on 5th Street Event Saturday at the Laurel Jones County Black History Museum
LAUREL, MS - Saturday, December 14, 2024, Blues on 5th Street kicks off at 2:00pm. The event will be held at the Laurel Jones County...
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Crusaders Blow Past Southeastern Baptist
LAUREL, Miss . – The William Carey Men's Basketball Team left little to doubt, as the defeated Southeastern Baptist 113-59 Monday night....
Dec 10, 20242 min read


USM Hires First African American Head Football Coach Charles Huff Jr.
The University of Southern Mississippi has hired its first African American Head Football Coach to lead the Golden Eagles. Charles Huff...
Dec 8, 20242 min read


Paint The City Purple: What You Need To Know About Saturday's Game + How You Can Show Your Support
Tune in Saturday to watch our exclusive live special coverage of Saturday's historic 6a Football State Championship Game starting at 4pm...
Dec 5, 20245 min read


Lady Crusaders Book Spot in Quarterfinal
PENSACOLA, Fla . – Three things are certain in life, death, taxes, & Christina Salmon scoring goals. Salmon's brace lead the Lady...
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Obituaries: Mrs. Taniki Peterson Coleman of the Pine Belt
Services for Mrs. Taniki Peterson Coleman will be held on Saturday, December 7, 20224 at 11:00am Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in Petal, MS....
Dec 2, 20241 min read


Crusaders Struggle Offensively as They Fall to Talladega
HATTIESBURG, Miss . – The William Carey Men's Basketball dropped their third straight game, falling to Talladega College 75-59 Wednesday...
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Monday's Weather: The first Monday in December
Good Morning Hattiesburgians and Friends. Today's weather is a bit cold but not too cold. Expect today to be sunny, with a high near 61....
Dec 2, 20241 min read
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