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Laurel, MS - A hometown favorite, Marian Allen, has decided to run for city council of Ward 7 representing the famous Queensburg Community of Laurel, MS. Marian, who is the founder of the Laurel Jones County Black History Museum and Arts, has championed the community for many decades. Marian was recently honored by The Laurel School District as their selection of "Alumni Spotlight," the school district tradition of honoring successful and impactful alumni of Laurel School District. Marian was a part of the R. H. Watkins Class of 1984. Marian will be running against incumbent City Councilwoman Shirley Keys-Jordan. Councilwoman Jordan is completing her first term in office. She ran to fulfil her mother's dream of always wanting her daughter to be on the city council, according to people familiar with the matter. According to some local experts, many see Marian as a favorite to win. She's very smart, outgoing, and very talented. She knows what's best for our community. She's been our leader for years!" said Mary Smith, a local citizen. THN will be monitoring this story very closely.

An "EXTREME COLD WARNING" ALERT has been issued for Wiggins, MS, Waynesboro, MS and all of Green County going into Alabama . UNTIL 9AM THURSDAY, JANAURY 23, 2025.The alert covers portions of South Central and Southwest Alabama, Northwest Florida, and Southeast Mississippi. This special warning is dangerous as the impacts includes frostbite and hypothermia that will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Take action immediately. As recommended by the National Weather Service: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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 the snow away, Thursday, January 23 will still be cold in the Twin Forks City. Yes, cold as you need your jacket cold. Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night will be mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind. There is a cold weather advisory until 10:00am on Thursday Morning. Enjoy the weekend of sunshine as the rain will begin starting Monday! Let's take a quick look around the Pine Belt starting with Laurel and see what the weather will be for Thursday, January 22, 2025. Remember, sign up to be a subscriber and get unlimited news and content starting at only $1.99. Sign up by clicking here. Laurel, MS Thursday, mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night. mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Wiggins, MS Thursday, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wayne County, MS Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Columbia, MS Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Collins, MS Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Prentiss, MS Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Lumberton, MS Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Thursday Night, mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Poplarville, MS Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph, Thursday Night mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind. For weather updates make sure you visit us online at GetHattiesburgNews.com/weather .

Hattiesburg, MS- due to the weather, we will not have our CCR Monthly meeting schedule for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. The group said questions, please visit their Facebook page or call Reona Burnett at 769.201.2711. The Coalition for Community Renewal is a community service organization that helps the homeless and underprivileged communities in the Pine Belt.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - "Sleigh bells ringing are you listening? In the lane snow is glistening. A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight; Walking in a winter wonderland." - Winter Wonderland Song. And a wonderland Hattiesburg is today. Snow covered the Hub City today and yes it was beautiful. Let's take a look at some historic pictures around the city, from universities & famous homes to playgrounds and Seymour. All pictures photographed by Dee Moye. As the snow flew in, so did The University of Southern Mississippi's Golden Eagle Mascot Seymour. As with most birds, Seymour didn't hesitate to eat seed, this seed however is no doubt bigger and made of snow. To continue to tour the beautiful wonderland we pause and take a look at the historic Rock stadium on the campus of the University of Southern Miss as the entire Carlise-Faulker Field is completely covered in snow. Mississippi Power is no power to nature's beauty. Mississippi Power Hattiesburg Service Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi off HWY 42 Bypass is covered in snow. Mississippi Department of Transportation in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on HWY 49 represents the glory of both the nation, state, and nature as the national and state flags fly half mass with a beautiful array of snow covering its premises. The Chain Mansion, home to Hattiesburg's former Mayor and Founder of Chain Electric, Bobby Chain, home is beautifully covered in snow. The Chain Mansion is one of the biggest and most historic homes in Hattiesburg. The Mayor's Mansion on Main Street in Downtown Hattiesburg, home of Hattiesburg's longest serving mayor and first African American Mayor, Dr. Johnny DuPree, is gracefully covered in snow. The historic Tally House located of Dabbs Street in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, built in 1907 for Judge J. R. Tally is a whopping 13,000 square feet and has eleven fireplaces. It is now home to Hattiesburg's City Councilman Dave Ware. In all of it's glory, even the fountain freezes in history as the snow takes center stage. Let it snow! Let it snow! Nothing says snow like kids having fun at a local park playing in the snow. A very rare moment, snow covered the historic Vernon Dahmer Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the kids are not taking this moment for granted. A United State Postal Service Worker continues to deliver mail to residents in Hattiesburg even as the snow continues to fall highlighting true dedication and a little mailman fun. This historic photo of Highland Cemetery as the many of the city's loved ones lay at rest but this day covered in the glory of God's beautiful snow along with His gentle peace. The entrance to Chain Park at Twin Forks in Hattiesburg doesn't look like this park is even in Hattiesburg let alone Mississippi. The snow highlights just how beautiful both the park and nature can be. Perhaps the oldest road in Hattiesburg, most commonly known as the brick road, is home to many prestigious citizens and history. Nature's snow has a way of setting this iconic picture in it's proper place as one of the most beautiful pictures of this historic street.

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 the Pine Belt Community as of late. While other community leaders remain noticeably silent, Kendrick is not afraid to say enough is enough. Kendrick decided to answer the call that went out to local businesses and community leaders to stand up and speak out against violence, including recent murders and almost daily shootings in the local communities by joining and helping sponsor The "We Care Campaign" powered by Hattiesburg News, featuring local community and business leaders sending a message of love over the next 30 days blasting across tv, streaming and social platforms, in which he hopes will bring peace in the community so that at the very least, kids and senior citizens can feel safe enough to come outside again. Kendrick Graves, a local entrepreneur in the Pine Belt, owner of KG's Auto Sales and Urban Wear. "Many of these communities that so much violence is happening in are also the communities where some of my best customer's live, so it's very important for me to let them know that I'm not here just for your money, I actually care about you and your kids," Kendrick told Hattiesburg News as he reflected on the news of shootings and murders in the Pine Belt. Kendrick also told Hattiesburg News, "I can't be quiet! I've been in the streets. I've been a part of the gang life. I know what it feels like to go to prison because I been to prison. I changed my life around. Now look how over the past few years, all I do is give back to the community and try and help others prevent from making the same mistakes I did!" Never miss another story or exclusive event again. Click the picture above or this link to sign up for only $1 a week. The community service Kendrick is talking about has been seen all across social media. He's given back by helping feed the homeless at The Field House, a local shelter for the homeless in the Pine Belt, often giving them shoes and clothes to wear. He's also been known to help single parents, giving their kids brand new shoes and clothes, countless time and time again. That's why his store is often filled with customers because they know just what he means to the community. "This man will go out of his way to help anybody, Collins, Hattiesburg, Laurel it don't matter. You don't see no elected people but they want you to vote! You don't even see no local church doing nothing for people these days! You haven't heard from one so called Pastor but this man is out here running a business and taking care of the community. That's why all of my friends and neighborhood shop with him. He care about us," said Ashley Davis, one of K&G Urban Wear customers. Kendrick's special 'We Care' commercial will air starting this weekend for the next 30 days. They will be featured on ESPN, HGTV, CNN, VH1, TLC, OWN, Tubi, Peacock, Apple TV and more networks.

Hattiesburg News is exclusively launching a "We Care Campaign" aimed at both uplifting and calming down fears in the community in response to recent murders and almost daily violence and shootings. The campaign features local community leaders from churches, local businesses, and organizations sharing a message of love, hoping to have an immediate impact on local neighborhoods. Kids can't be kids because they are afraid to come outside and play as some witnessed Sunday's murder and others experience the terror of violence, including hearing gunshots almost daily. Over the next 30 days, thousands of commercials will blast the airwaves with local community leaders delivering a special message of love which will air on tv, streaming platforms, a special edition of The Hattiesburg News Magazine and social media. These special messages will air on some of the biggest networks doing some of the biggest moments in news, entertainment and sports including college football playoffs, NBA Basketball Games, NFL Football Games, holiday movies, and popular tv shows, as well as in between Youtube videos. Tv networks include TNT, OWN, BET, CNN, MSNBC, VH1, HALLMARK, LIFETIME, ESPN, DISNEY, CARTOON NETWORK & more. Streaming networks include Tubi, Apple Tv, Peacock, Playstation, Xbox, Hulu and many more. 1,000's of copies of a special edition of The Hattiesburg News Magazine will circulate throughout the Pine Belt with each leader having their own full color page with a special message to the community. The goal is to make both kids and the community feel safe especially during the holidays. Kids are scared to go outside and play. Senior citizens are scared to even sit outside on their front porch just to take a fresh breath of air. With local leaders stepping up to take back the community, many are hoping for an immediate impact such as a cease of shootings and violence in the community. If you're interested in stepping up to help keep our kids and elderly safe, uplift the spirit in our neighborhoods, and fight back against the outbreak of recent violence, click here . For more information, email us at news@gethattiesburgnews.com .

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. Monday, December 22, 2024, Walk-on's is inviting kids of all ages to fill its Hattiesburg location , 4400 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, starting at 5pm. Early arrival is highly recommend. The event last from 5pm-7pm. Everyone, including adults, will be offered free hot chocolate since Santa Clause is bringing some much winter cold from the North Pole. "We are really excited to feed all of the kids in the Pine Belt along with their families at our Christmas Party. Every kid in the Pine Belt eats for free and get a chance to see Santa Clause stopping in from the North Pole. We're always excited to be a part of the community," said General Manager Kelly Wyles. Along with free food for kids, free hot chocolate for everyone, and great food including all of your favorite signature Walk-ons dishes, Santa Clause will be taking pictures with every kid.

PARIS (AP) — Pop star and fashion designer Pharrell Williams was named UNESCO’s goodwill ambassador for artistic education and entrepreneurship on Tuesday in Paris, continuing his cultural dominance of the French capital as Louis Vuitton menswear artistic director and performer at Notre Dame Cathedral’s reopening earlier this month. Williams said he hoped to “deepen that sense of unity and togetherness” in work that “evens the odds for marginalized communities.” He also spoke about his impoverished youth, adding: “Growing up in Virginia, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be given an opportunity like this one.” The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based U.N. cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures, advancing education and health care for women, raising awareness about genocide prevention and safeguarding cultural heritage. The U.N. agency said Williams will be “a mentor and role model for young creators, particularly in Africa, where UNESCO supports the development of cultural industries.” Williams joins a list of goodwill ambassadors that includes U.S. jazz musician Herbie Hancock, Brazilian artist Vik Muniz and Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase. Williams has been particularly visible in Paris this year. Shortly before the Paris Olympics, his role as Louis Vuitton menswear designer took center stage during a star-studded event at UNESCO’s headquarters. The show, celebrating the beauty of human skin, featured models wearing garments in shades representing the diverse hues of humanity. UNESCO leaders hope that Williams’ global influence and deep connections to fashion and music will draw fresh attention to the agency’s work. Williams is American, and his selection as goodwill ambassador also may be highlighting the readmission of the United States to UNESCO last year. The U.S. exit under President Donald Trump cited alleged anti-Israel bias within the agency. The decision followed a 2011 decision by UNESCO to include Palestine as a member state, which led the U.S. and Israel to cease financing for the agency. The U.S. return under President Joe Biden was marked by a flag-raising ceremony attended by U.S. First Lady Jill Biden .

Good Morning Hattiesburgians and friends. Today is the last day that you will experience summer in the winter in the Pine Belt as the temp will drop everyday this week and will be in the 50's by the weekend with frost hitting the Pine Belt. Let's look at today's forecast. You can expect a 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Areas of dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, you can expect a 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph. For more weather visit Hattiesburg News Weather Center where you can get weather 24/7.

HATTIESBURG, Miss . – The William Carey Men's Basketball Team came up short, as they fell to Dalton State 76-74 in SSAC action Tuesday evening at Clinton Gym. "A really frustrating game for us today," said Head Coach  Steve Knight . "We were very lethargic the first half and allowed them to dictate the pace on both ends of the floor. We showed a lot of grit to fight back and give ourselves a chance to win in the second half, but they made the final play." Despite being outshot 50% to 34% the Crusaders found themselves down by only nine points at the break in large part to winning the rebound battle 25-17. After missing their first two shot attempts,  Cam Brown  scored five straight points to put Carey on the board and give them a 5-4 lead after three minutes of play. That would be the last time WCU led in the first half though. Over the next two minutes, Matt Compas followed with a layup to put Dalton back in front with the Roadrunners scoring six more points to pull away to a 12-5 advantage. The Crusaders halted the run and answered with a 7-2 run of their own to get back within two points. However, Carey could get no closer, as DSC answered each time eventually pulling away to a 31-22 lead with under five to play. Over the final five minutes of the half, the Crusaders managed to get within five at 36-31 on a  Randarius Hughes  jumper with less than two minutes remaining. Just like before though the Roadrunners answered closing the half on a 4-0 run. Coming out of the break, both teams went back and forth until the Crusaders went on an 11-0 run to retake the lead. With Dalton leading 48-40, Hughes got things going for Carey, scoring four straight points with  Ashton Campbell  following with three straight.  Zandon Haralson  continued the run for WCU with a layup with  Dylan Brumfield  making the layup that put Carey in front 51-48 with under fifteen minutes remaining. Things went back forth for the next several minutes but over a four-minute span, Dalton again pulled away behind a 17-4 run to take a ten-point lead with eight minutes to play. The Crusaders would not go quietly, slowly chipping away at the DSC lead and with less than a minute remaining, Brown drained a three pointer from the near corner to tie the game at 74. With the game tied, time winding down, and the Roadrunners having the ball, Antonio Lewis drove the lane making what would be the game winning layup to seal the victory. Dylan Brumfield  led the offense with 21 points.  Randarius Hughes  finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds while  Cam Brown  had 15 points. Carey is back in action Thursday, December 19, as they take on Blue Mountain Christian in conference action. Play is set to begin at 7:30 pm at Clinton Gym.

HATTIESBURG, Miss . – The William Carey Men's Basketball Team used a strong defensive performance to defeat Truett McConnell University 100-71 Friday night at Clinton Gym.  "I thought we played a complete game, both offensively and defensively," said Head Coach  Steve Knight . "Shot it extremely well, that always helps, but we had 13 steals, 18 assists and only 6 turnovers. Our defense was very active and caused them some problems." After a dunk by  Ankerion Gross  to open the game, the Carey defense forced three turnovers but could only manage two points off them. The Bears settled in on offense, going on a 6-0 run to take the lead with sixteen minutes left.   After trading shots, four different Crusaders combined for ten straight points to make it 21-10 Carey. TMU managed to cut the deficit to four behind a 7-0 run, but WCU responded with a 12-2 run with a jumper by  Makeem Roberts  pushing the Crusader lead to fourteen with seven minutes left in the half. Over the final minutes of the half the WCU offense continued their hot shooting, stretching their lead to as many as twenty-two points on their way to a 50-30 lead at the break. Despite being out rebounded 21-9, the Crusaders won the turnover battle 10-2 and outshot the Bears 59% to 35%. WCU picked up where they left off in the first half, opening the second half on a 12-4 run to push their lead to twenty-six four minutes in. From there it was all Carey, as they led by as many as twenty-nine points on their way to victory. For the second half, Carey again was out rebounded but only by one and again won the turnover battle 10-4 and with the ten turnovers in the first half, led to a total of twenty-five points for the game.  Four different Crusaders finished in double figures with  Cam Brown  leading the way with twenty-four points.  Ankerion Gross  and  Jamar Jenkins  each finished with sixteen points with  Dylan Brumfield  adding fourteen points. Carey is back in action Tuesday, December 17, as they take on Dalton State in SSAC action. Play is set to begin at 5:00 pm at Clinton Gym.