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Residents call for action against aggressive dogs

The Board of Supervisors met on Monday, Oct. 5, to address public safety concerning aggressive dogs.   Kris Sagona, a concerned resident, opened the meeting by presenting a formal complaint […]

Picayune, MS · 26d

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Walthall solid waste site accepts waste tires, white goods, mattresses, furniture

Walthall solid waste site accepts waste tires, white goods, mattresses, furniture. Walthall County’s solid waste site is now operating as supervisors are gauging transportation issues, determining the number and frequency of loads hauling household garbage to disposal sites as they begin use of the new transfer station, located on South Ira Magee Road.

Walthall County, MS · 26d

WJTV 12

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Five sentenced in Mississippi healthcare fraud cases

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) announced the recent sentencings of five individuals, who were convicted of Medicaid and wire fraud, totaling more than $120,000. The following state court convictions and sentencings were announced for fraudulent billing, wire fraud and/or false documentation seeking to defraud the government: These sentences were part the […]

Mississippi · 10-07

Hattiesburg American

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Hattiesburg Fire Station 2 reopens nearly a decade after tornado

Nearly a decade after an EF-3 tornado destroyed its original building, Hattiesburg Fire Station 2 has reopened in a new facility. On Oct. 15, members of Hattiesburg Fire Department and several city and state officials gathered at 1398 Edwards St. to celebrate the new station. The previous Station 2, which was originally located on Arledge Street, was destroyed during a tornado on Jan. 21, 2017, and since then, the city has been working to construct the new station. "This day stands as more than a moment to open a fire station," Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker said. "It is a testament that Hattiesburg refuses to yield. It always persists." The rebuilding process took longer than the city hoped due to the fact that it could not secure proper funding. Hattiesburg applied for funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and while FEMA did determine that the building met the requirements for a replacement, it initially only designated $259,312 for the project. In 2024, after a lengthy back-and-forth, FEMA obligated $2.2 million for the full replacement of the station. On Jan. 23, 2025, the city accepted a $3.62 million bid from MitchCo Construction to move forward with construction. "After the immediate days

Hattiesburg, MS · 24d

WJTV 12

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MDOT to host meeting on Eagle One Mega Site access improvements

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public meeting to discuss proposed access improvements connecting the Eagle One Mega Site to I-59 and U.S. 11 in Forrest and Lamar counties. The meeting will be held at the Okahola Community Center in Purvis on October 22, 2026, from 4:30 […]

Lamar County, MS · 26d

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Businessman Thomas Duff speaks at Lamar County Republican Dinner

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - One of Mississippi’s most prominent businessmen and a possible 2027 governor candidate spoke to Lamar County Republicans Tuesday night. Thomas Duff, co-founder and co-owner of Duff Capital Investors, was the keynote speaker for the Lamar County Republican Dinner at Canebrake Country Club. Duff spoke...

Lamar County, MS · 26d

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Jones County grass, structure fires on Arrington Road

A wide range of skills are needed to restore the elements of an antique safe. A wide range of skills are needed to restore each individual element on an antique safe. Antique safes from the 1800s are defined by rich details and elaborate decorations. Updated: Sep. 6, 2026 at 7:30...

Jones County, MS · 26d

WJTV 12

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Water line replacement begins on Broadway Drive

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg drivers should expect delays on Broadway Drive, beginning October 13, 2026. According to the city, contractors will work to replace a water line on Broadway Drive between Emerald Lane and West Scooba Street. The inside and center lanes will be closed for the duration of the project, which is expected […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 27d

WJTV 12

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Families invited to Booseum in Hattiesburg

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Sixth Street Museum District in Hattiesburg will host a family-friendly Halloween celebration. Booseum will be held on October 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the African American Military History Museum. Children are encouraged to arrive dressed as their favorite characters. Throughout the evening, families can enjoy activities […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 28d

Picayune Item

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Brenton Breland joins Pearl River County MSU Extension Office

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is pleased to welcome Brenton Breland as the new Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent for Pearl River County. Breland officially began his new […]

Pearl River County, MS · 27d

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Laurel proposes rules for unsafe patient drop-offs

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel city leaders said people discharged from institutions have been left at local parking lots without a confirmed place to go. A proposed ordinance would require facilities to confirm a shelter will accept someone and notify police before arranging transportation to Laurel. For the past year,...

Laurel, MS · 26d

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Mississippi officials urge families to prepare for fall severe weather season

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Severe weather isn’t just a springtime concern in Mississippi. With the state’s second severe weather season approaching, emergency officials are reminding families to prepare before storms strike. Oct. 12–17 is Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi, highlighting the dangers of tornadoes, damaging...

Mississippi · 27d

Picayune Item

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Community Calendar Oct. 14- 20

Oct 14: The Pearl River County Historical Society will host their monthly potluck at the Crosby Memorial Library starting at 11:00 a.m.   Oct. 15: Fall Yoga on the Pinecone […]

Poplarville, MS · 27d

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This Free-Feeling Laurel Museum Shows How Mississippi’s Pine Forests And Lumber Mills Built A Whole Town

I only planned to stretch my legs and maybe find a snack before getting back on the road through Mississippi. Then a handsome old building with a quiet lawn caught my eye, and the door was open. Inside, I found glowing paintings, delicate baskets, and the story of how pine...

Laurel, MS · 28d

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Highway 26 in George County reopens after oversized load-related closure

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Highway 26 has been reopened after a temporary closure Saturday afternoon between River Rd. and Highway 57 due to an oversized load that could not clear the Pascagoula River Bridge. The highway reopened at about 2:30 p.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is working...

George County, MS · 10-10

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Officials count 1,100 homes damaged by Mississippi tornado

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – A tornado that tore a path across south Mississippi on Saturday damaged or destroyed more than 1,100 homes. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported Monday that in Forrest County alone, 411 homes were destroyed or suffered major damage Saturday, while 588 saw minor damage. In Lamar County, the twister destroyed or did major damage to 43 homes and minor damage to 52 homes. In Perry County, 10 homes were damaged.

Mississippi · 10-08

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Mississippi’s 12th Safe Haven baby box unveiled, blessed in Picayune

To further support access and use of Mississippi’s Safe Haven law, the 12th baby box has been installed in Picayune. On Wednesday, local and state officials gathered outside of the Picayune Fire Department central fire station to officially unveil and bless the newly installed Safe Haven baby box in Pearl River County.

Picayune, MS · 10-09

The Daily Leader

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Georgia-Pacific Monticello completes $110 million log line improvement project

Georgia-Pacific’s containerboard facility in Monticello, Mississippi, recently commissioned a $110 million log line modernization project — upgrades that reduce truck unloading times and strengthen the mill’s status as an industry […]

Monticello, MS · 10-08

WJTV 12

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Shelters open in Mississippi as Isaias nears landfall

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Florida line and create dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, […]

Mississippi · 10-09

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Lamar County emergency officials urge residents not to let guard down as tropical system approaches

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County emergency officials are urging residents to stay prepared as a tropical system moves through the Gulf, even as the forecast continues to change. James Smith with Lamar County Emergency Management said officials are already coordinating with first responders, municipalities and the Lamar County...

Lamar County, MS · 10-08