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Southern Miss Unveils 2025 Football Promotions

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Southern Miss Unveils 2025 Football Promotions

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The Southern Miss Department of Athletics announced its promotions for each of its seven 2025 home football games. Mississippi State - Season Opener The nationally televised game will air on ESPN at 11:00 a.m. The Golden Eagles are hosting the Bulldogs for the first time since the 2015 season. Jackson State - Scout Day The Pride of Mississippi and the Sonic Boom of the South will both be on the field during halftime,…See the Story

Hattiesburg Sets Youth Curfew After Weekend Shootings

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Hattiesburg Sets Youth Curfew After Weekend Shootings

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The City of Hattiesburg is enforcing a curfew for youth after a string of shootings over the weekend. Hattiesburg Police Chief Hardy Sims announced effective immediately, anyone under 18 must follow the new curfew. The curfew will be in place starting at 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. First-time offenders will be transported to the Hattiesburg Police Department and must be…See the Story

Jones College Launches Program to Fight Drug Epidemic

Jones College Launches Program to Fight Drug Epidemic

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JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones College is taking aim at Mississippi's drug epidemic with a new program to boost law enforcement training. Retired Army Col. Bart Bartran will lead the initiative: The Counterdrug Operational Resources Program. It will provide free, real world training to local law enforcement while also preparing students for careers in criminal justice. "The first thing that we want to do, something unique that is not been do…See the Story

Special Education Workshop and Clinic

Join the Mississippi Special Education Coalition (MSEC) for our Special Education Workshop and Clinic on Tuesday. August 26. MSEC is a statewide alliance of advocacy organizations dedicated to tackling systemic challenges in special education and school discipline across Mississippi. MSEC has launched a statewide initiative focused on safeguarding the educational rights of disabled students and their families in both public and private schools.…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

The Other Side Podcast: ‘School choice’ chances in 2026 and another Democratic defection

Mississippi Today’s Geoff Pender, Taylor Vance and Michael Goldberg discuss political news of the week, including House Speaker Jason White announcing “school choice” issues as his top priority for 2026 and perennial U.S. Senate candidate Ty Pinkins departing the Democratic Party.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg See the Story

Baseball Adds Gunner Leger as Assistant Coach - Southern Miss

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Southern Miss baseball coach Christian Ostrander announced Thursday the hiring of Gunner Leger as assistant coach.Baseball · Hattiesburg Read Article

South Mississippi HVAC experts recommend AC checkups

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Air conditioning repair companies are staying busy this summer, working hard to fix and replace burned-out AC units. With temperatures climbing into the 90s in Mississippi, now is the time to make sure your air conditioner is running efficiently. “We’re extremely busy with all this heat here in South Mississippi. A lot of the issues seem to be, obviously, I’ll say drain lines, the systems working so hard,” said Alan B…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

SuperTalk Eagle Hour 7/11/2025 - SuperTalk Mississippi

Former Southern Miss associate head coach Chad Caillet joins Kelly in studio plus newly named Southern Miss baseball pitching coach and former Louisiana pitching coach, Gunner Leger.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

One injured in crash involving 18-wheeler, vehicle in Hattiesburg

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was injured during a crash in Hattiesburg. The crash occurred on Interstate 59 northbound near mile marker 65. It involved an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle. Woman, two inmates face charges in Pearl River County contraband case Hattiesburg police said one lane was closed to traffic as emergency crews work to clear the roadway. One person sustained minor injuries and has been transported to a local…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

City of Hattiesburg presents a week of activity to celebrate Parks and Recreation week

The Parks and Recreation Department in the City of Hattiesburg is gearing up for a fun-filled week of activities for all ages to celebrate Parks and Recreation week. See the graphic for all activities and when they are scheduled.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Forrest General to host Trauma Survival Circle for survivors

Forrest General Hospital announced in a press release that they will host a free Trauma Survival Circle for survivors of physical trauma [injuries] and their families. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the hospital’s cafeteria, and the group will meet quarterly thereafter.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

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