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East Hardy Street bridge to reopen next week
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The East Hardy Street bridge is expected to reopen early next week. Pine Belt News reported the bridge was supposed to reopen in mid-April, but the rainy conditions caused a delay. The old East Hardy Street bridge closed on January 22 for contractors to prepare to open a new bridge over the […]
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...
Jimmy Ray Guthrie
Services will be held for Mr. Jimmy Ray Guthrie, age 82, of Moselle at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, in the New Fellowship Baptist Church of Seminary. Mr. Guthrie passed from this life on February 27, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital. Bro. Wayne Woolwine, Bro. Neal Breland and Bro. George Moore will officiate with burial following the service. Serving as pallbearers will be John Guthrie, Drew Guthrie, Sam Guthrie, Ben Guthrie, Taylor Guthrie, John Bullock and Jeff Williamson.
Leadership Jones County to host Bass Tournament for Lake Bogue Homa Restoration Project
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones County leaders are partnering up for the Lake Bogue Homa Restoration Project. People who live near Lake Bogue Homa want to see it refreshed and revamped. “It’s unfortunate that they don’t receive a lot of funding here,” said Talia Steve, Leadership Jones County member....
One killed, five injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was killed and five others were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. The crash happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the intersection of Highway 84 and Masonite Lake Road. When firefighters arrived at the location, they found a pickup truck and a […]
Laurel animal shelter may be forced to close its doors
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – A Jones County animal shelter is asking the community for help before it could be forced to close its doors. Officials with the Laurel Animal Rescue League Shelter said they’re in dire need of donations. “We run solely on donations. And right after Christmas, generally, the first of the year is […]
Petal High School receives high rankings from 2024 best high schools report
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District has announced that the Petal High School has earned high national, state and metro-area rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools. The high school was ranked number one in the Hattiesburg Metro Area High School category,...
John G. Hudgins
Graveside services for Mr. John G. Hudgins, age 87, of Moselle will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2024 at Moselle Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Hudgins passed from this life on March 14, 2024 at his residence. Serving as pallbearers will be Rex Henserling, Jake Hudgins, Benard Shows, Gage Miller, Eddy Burger, and John Gentry.
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...
USM School of Education Ranked in U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Education Schools
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Education has been ranked No. 99 among the 2024 Best Education Schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Designed for prospective students looking to advance their education, the Best Education Schools rankings evaluate programs on nine distinct factors that include indicators related to student selectivity, faculty resources, research activity and peer assessment. The rankings evaluate all public and private institutions across the country to empower prospective students to choose the best fit for their educational needs and career goals.
Angela Frances Daniels
Mrs. Angela Frances Daniels, age 55, of Moselle passed from this life on March 5, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Richton, MS on September 23, 1968 to Samuel Truman and Ida Frances Reeves. Mrs. Daniels was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed artwork and spending time with...
Audie Dawson Sweat
Graveside memorial services for Mr. Audie Dawson Sweat, age 53, of Moselle, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Moselle Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Sweat passed from this life on March 5, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Sweat worked for many years as a painter. He...
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 […]
Southern Miss pitcher Will Armistead to miss rest of 2024 season with injury
Southern Miss baseball will be without right-handed pitcher Will Armistead for the remainder of the season, coach Christian Ostrander told reporters Wednesday, due to an acute chronic tear in his UCL. Armistead started in his first nine appearances this season. He came out of the bullpen in his last outing,...
City hosts meetings to get feedback on Hattiesburg roads
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg is taking feedback through its Safe Roads Hattiesburg initiative to address safety concerns or issues for any mode of transportation. On Monday morning, officials were on the first floor of the Thad Cochran Center at the University of Southern Mississippi campus. There...
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