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Ole Miss tops Southern Miss on softball diamond
Ole Miss got off to a roaring start to its four-game homestand on Tuesday, defeating instate foe Southern Miss 7-3 on the softball diamond. The win lifted the Rebels' overall record to 26-22. Southern Miss dropped to 20-24. Grace Sparks (6-1) worked 3.1 innings of four-hit, scoreless middle innings in...
School zone speeding cameras pilot program kicks off in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg Police Department officers using hand-held radar cameras are officially posted up on the corner of Hardy Street and 21st Avenue near Woodley Elementary and West 7th Street near Grace Christian Elementary. Right now, HPD is only using the new technology in the two school zones...
Hattiesburg seeks public’s feedback to improve road safety
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Hattiesburg asked neighbors to share their input on how to improve road safety. A series of meetings are being held to survey residents about their transportation concerns in the city. It’s part of the Safe Roads Hattiesburg Initiative. On Tuesday, Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker spoke with students at […]
How gas prices have changed in Hattiesburg in the last week
Fuel prices continued to rise through Monday. A gallon of regular gasoline hit an average of $3.68, up about 4 cents from a week earlier. Prices are now at their highest point so far this year, according to data from AAA. Oil prices have been holding steady the past few days, as traders anxiously watched […]
April showers one lucky Mississippi Lottery player with $151,000 in winnings
April showered one lucky Mississippi Lottery player with more than $150,000 in winnings. The woman from Hattiesburg matched all five numbers in the daily Mississippi Match 5 drawing. On April 13, the jackpot for the Mississippi Match 5 game had risen to $151,105.53. The winning numbers were 12 – 17...
Here are the road closures for Friday events in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – On Friday, April 26, 2024, both the Extra Table Farm to Fork Crit and Live at Five will take place in Downtown Hattiesburg. Below is a list of notes for navigating the downtown area for both events: The bike route will take place throughout the footprint of Downtown Hattiesburg and will […]
Deputies Arrest Two on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
Deputies detained two individuals on drug-related charges after conducting a routine traffic stop on Tee Rd. and Gumpond Beall Rd Late on April 14. In response to reports of suspected drug activity, deputies initiated a traffic stop involving a Red Honda vehicle for a traffic violation around 10:19 p.m. Identified as Seth Ladner (39), a […] The post Deputies Arrest Two on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop appeared first on Picayune Item.
Hattiesburg Zoo hosting 2nd Sensory Day of 2024 on Sunday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The second Sensory Day event for 2024 will take place this Sunday at the Hattiesburg Zoo. This event is focused on individuals who have sensory needs. While the zoo can be a bustling attraction, filled with plenty of sounds and movement that could possibly trigger an...
United Way of Southeast Mississippi hosts annual meeting, thank you banquet
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The United Way of Southeast Mississippi is looking back on a successful fundraising year and thanking donors. The organization hosted its annual meeting and thank you banquet at Southern Oaks Tuesday morning. Several longtime supporters were honored including Marcia Line, who received the “Spirit of United...
Woman found shot on Hattiesburg sidewalk identified; person of interest in custody, police say
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The identity of a woman who was found shot on a Hattiesburg sidewalk Wednesday morning has been released. Forrest County Coroner Lisa Klem has identified the woman as 29-year-old Josie Windham. The update comes after the Hattiesburg Police Department announced that they have a person...
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