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Southern Miss promotes Blake Anderson to head coach

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Southern Mississippi named Blake Anderson its new coach on Thursday, just three days after promoting the offensive coordinator to interim head coach.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg See the Story

Hattiesburg earns top rating for drinking water quality

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The City of Hattiesburg earned a perfect score on the Mississippi State Department of Health’s (MSDH) annual inspection of its drinking water system for the seventh consecutive year. This year, MSDH shifted from a 5-point scale to a more detailed 100-point evaluation. Hattiesburg received a score of 100 out of 100. [...]Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Church Group Brings Christmas Cards to Forrest County Inmates

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — A small but dedicated group of church members from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church spent Monday morning bringing Christmas cheer to inmates at the Forrest County Adult Detention Center. Source: Forrest County SO Source: Forrest County SO Source: Forrest County SO The volunteers delivered Christmas cards so inmates could write messages to their families. The cards will be mailed directly from the jail in time for the holid…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Petal Fire Fighters Attend CO₂ Training at State Fire Academy

On Saturday, November 15, five Petal firefighters attended a CO₂ training program at the Mississippi State Fire Academy.Petal · Petal Read Article

Muscadine Bloodline to Perform at Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater January 23rd

Muscadine Bloodline will bring their blistering blend of modern country grit and Southern soul back to familiar territory when they take the stage at the historic Hattiesburg Saenger Theater on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 19th at 10 a.m.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives to play Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater April 24th

Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives to play Hattiesburg’s Historic Saenger Theater April 24th cpierce Wed, 12/10/2025Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

SuperTalk Eagle Hour 12/10/2025

Our own Dima Mixon and Glyn Dyar, GoldenEaglePride.com, report from campus for Southern Miss’s New Orleans Bowl press conference. Newley named Southern Miss head woman’s soccer coach Danny Owens joins Bob in studio. Plus, Heath Hinton from BigGoldNation.com.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

USM receives $2M gift to name Criminal Justice Building

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) announced a $2 million gift through the USM Foundation from alumnus Paul H. “Bud” Holmes, whose generosity will name the newly renovated Criminal Justice Building. Currently undergoing a $16.6 million renovation, the facility will soon serve as the new home of the School of Criminal [...]Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Jones County fire damages camper, cars

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JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County volunteer firefighters responded to a fire that damaged a camper and two vehicles. The fire happened on McCullum Road on December 9, 2025. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire, according to the Jones County Fire Council. They said the homeowner was able to escape the camper with [...]Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Street closures announced for Hattiesburg Christmas parade

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The City of Hattiesburg will host the 75th Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade on December 10, 2025, followed by the tree lighting at Town Square Park. There will be temporary street closures in the parade area. Roads in the staging area will close at 4:00 p.m., followed by parade route closures at [...]Parade · Hattiesburg Read Article