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Longtime Southern Miss Women’s Basketball Coach Joye Lee-McNelis Dies

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Longtime Southern Miss Women’s Basketball Coach Joye Lee-McNelis Dies

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Southern Miss Athletics announced former women’s basketball coach Joye Lee-McNelis has died. We are saddened to announce the passing of Lady Eagle legend, Coach Joye Lee-McNelis. Southern Miss Athletics Lee-McNelis retired at the end of the 2024-25 season. She spent 34 seasons as a Division I head coach at Memphis and Southern Miss. She was a 1997 inductee into the Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame, the 2024 Pat Summ…See the Story

Mississippi House Speaker Talks 2026 Priorities, Taskforce Committees. What to Know

Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg

Mississippi House Speaker Talks 2026 Priorities, Taskforce Committees. What to Know

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House Speaker Jason White isn't waiting for 2026 to look at some big issues such as school choice, voter access and the state retirement system.See the Story

Hattiesburg Zoo launches Junior Volunteer Program for teens

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Hattiesburg Zoo launches Junior Volunteer Program for teens

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The Hattiesburg Zoo introduced a Junior Volunteer Program, which is open to youth ages 13-15. The next orientation and onboarding session is set for July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with limited spaces available to participate. Junior Volunteers will have the opportunity to: Serve as a Habitat Host Engage guests with hands-on biofacts Share animals’ names and personalities with guests Emphasize the importance of c…See the Story

Stigma on sexual health talks can cause delay in care - WXXV News 25

Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- Conversations about sexual health can be uncomfortable. For many, that discomfort leads to delayed care. One Mississippi resident, who asked not to be identified due to stigma and safety concerns, says those barriers have shaped his experience seeking HIV prevention. Sami Jordan with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center reports. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Care, delayed, HIV prevention, sexual h…Health · Hattiesburg Read Article

First-year coach Charles Huff to speak at Southern Miss tour

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The University of Southern Mississippi's (USM) Department of Athletics and Alumni Association announced its 2025 Summer Tour, set to begin in mid-July with stops in Madison, Gulfport, and New Orleans. The tour will feature first-year head football coach Charles Huff, who will provide fans, alumni, and supporters with an inside look at the future of Southern Miss Football. Select stops will also include appearances fro…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Renovated RV Sites Now Available at Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg - Modern Campground

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has completed a series of renovations at Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg, reopening 67 upgraded RV campsites now available for reservation. The enhancements are part of an ongoing effort to modernize the park’s infrastructure and improve visitor experiences. Online reservations for the renovated campsites are now open, with guests encouraged to secure bookings in adv…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Homes of Hope provides stable environment for children

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PURVIS, Miss. (WHLT) - A faith-based residential facility for children in Purvis is transforming the lives of kids and teenagers in crisis. Homes of Hope is providing a stable environment for children from across the state. The organization offers physical, emotional, spiritual and educational support. Children live in cottages with couples, who serve as house parents. They create a family-like setting with church attendance and counseling built…Environment · Hattiesburg Read Article

Southern Miss adds former Louisiana pitching coach to staff - SuperTalk Mississippi

Southern Miss baseball’s coaching staff has a new addition in former Louisiana pitching coach Gunner Leger. The hire was announced Thursday to fill a vacancy recently created by former pitching coach Keller Bradford, who was tabbed for the same position at Liberty. Bradford, a former Golden Eagle, had served as the program’s pitching coach since Christian Ostrander took over as head coach in 2024. Leger makes his way to Hattiesburg by way of c…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Woman shot near Moselle, deputies search for suspect

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Mud Monsters holding bobblehead giveaway in honor of legendary coach Hill Denson - SuperTalk Mississippi

A baseball coaching legend in the Magnolia State will be honored by the Mississippi Mud Monsters during the club’s first-ever bobblehead giveaway. Mud Monsters officials announced that on Thursday, July 31, a limited amount of fans will be able to get their hands on a Hill Denson bobblehead. It will be a Southern Miss-centric celebration honoring Denson, the longtime Golden Eagle head coach whose name the program’s baseball field is named after.…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Paul B. Johnson State Park unveils upgraded RV sites

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) invited guests to experience the newly renovated RV campsites at Paul B. Johnson State Park in Hattiesburg. Booking is now open, and guests can make reservations online for the campgrounds online. How to celebrate Independence Day at Mississippi’s State Parks Paul B. Johnson has 67 fully renovated RV campsites, offering amenities such as: Fu…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

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