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South Panola wins 6A State Championship – first since back-to-back 5A titles
For the first time in 16 years, South Panola softball can finally call themselves state champions again. The Lady Tigers (30-5) capped off their storybook season with a 1-0 win over Hancock County Thursday at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to capture its first 6A State title. South Panola won back-to-back 5A championships […] The post South Panola wins 6A State Championship – first since back-to-back 5A titles appeared first on The Panolian.
Hattiesburg Police Department hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -- In honor of National Police Week, Hattiesburg Police Department has dedicated a part of each day to remembering fallen officers and reaching out to the community. Earlier in the week, Hattiesburg police spent time with other law enforcement agencies to mark the somber memorials. Thursday morning,...
Pisgah softball’s season ends in 2A State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Pisgah softball faced elimination in the 2A State Championship at the Southern Miss Softball Complex Wednesday. After pitching a two-hit shut-out in game one on Tuesday, Lucy Cochran took the mound again for the Urchins. However, in just the first inning, the Dragons did what they couldn’t do in game one. With one run already home in the inning, eighth grader Alyssa McMurtrey cleared the fence in right-center, putting Pisgah on top 3-0.
Baker Hornets preparing for first season under Head Coach Juan Johnson
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Many of our local high school football teams wrapping up spring practices in preparation for their spring games. The Baker Hornets are traveling to Hattiesburg, MS on Wednesday to take on the Laurel Golden Tornadoes. Baker football kicked off spring practices with a new head coach...
Northwest Rankin softball has unconventional celebration after 7A title game called due to weather
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Probably no player on the Northwest Rankin softball team envisioned their undefeated season ending the way it did: getting told they won and receiving the 7A championship trophy on the team bus. With the Cougars leading 12-3 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, a...
05/16 Ryan’s “Clouds Move In” Thursday Morning Forecast
We’re off to a nice start today with one of the coolest mornings and the lowest humidity we’ve seen since our last good cold front, and even then it isn’t all that cool or dry. Basically, we’re just down to where we should be for mornings this time of year at 62 degrees. Our clear skies and calm winds allowed for a little patchy fog to form despite the relative “dryness” of the air, but it should not have been an issue with your morning commute.
Lake Perry Road closure begins May 14
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced there will be a temporary road closure at Lake Perry. Perry County officials announced that bridge repairs will be made on Lake Perry Road beginning Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The road will be closed to traffic during this […]
Weekend Preview - May 16, 2024
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - For those in the Pine Belt looking for something to do this weekend, here are some events that will take place around the area. S.T.E.M. Saturday with Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation. Guided Downtown GeoTour. 2024 Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. 62nd Annual Mississippi Numismatic Assoc....
Why is Red Lobster closing? See how many locations are affected in Mississippi
Red Lobster has closed its Jackson and Hattiesburg locations as part of closures announced of 48 restaurants across 27 states, although the Jackson restaurant never reopened following being closed for renovations in July 2023.The Red Lobster at 6357 Interstate 55 North Frontage Road is officially no longer taking orders from patrons. The other closest location is in Meridian at 201 South Frontage Road. Along with the closures, the equipment from more than 50 locations will go...
Multiple accidents cause delays on I-59 in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg drivers experienced delays on Interstate 59 south on Monday, May 13. Hattiesburg police said traffic was blocked near mile-marker 62 and U.S. Highway 11 in order for crews to clear the scene of multiple-vehicle accidents. According to police, an air gas tanker truck overturned while carrying carbon dioxide. No injuries […]
Why Southern Miss baseball can — and can’t — win back-to-back Sun Belt tournaments
Southern Miss is in its second season in the Sun Belt Conference and could go 2-for-2 in claiming its baseball tournament championship. Just like last season, the Golden Eagles (37-18, 20-10 Sun Belt) are the No. 2 seed in the tournament at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. They will play at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday against the highest-seeded first-round winner among Coastal Carolina, Old Dominion and South Alabama.
WCU names Dr. Cassandra Conner associate provost
William Carey University announces the promotion of Dr. Cassandra Conner to associate provost for distance learning. As she assumes this new role, she will also remain vice president of the Tradition campus, a position she has held since 2021. As associate provost, Conner will take part in the academic oversight...
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