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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

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

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

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

8 Marion County stores fail underage compliance checks

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MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Marion County deputies and Columbia police conducted an Underage Compliance Operation that targeted the distribution or sale of alternative nicotine products to minors. During the operation, investigators used an underage confidential source, who attempted to purchase vapes and e-cigarettes. It's against the law to sell to a person under 21 years of age. Woman shot in neck, Hattiesburg police search for suspect…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

Hattiesburg's South 28th Avenue Extension closed for repairs

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HATTIESBRUG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg leaders announced the South 28th Avenue Extension has been closed to traffic. The road is closed to traffic between Richburg Road and Pinehills Drive due to a road repair project. According to officials, the closure will allow crews to complete the work, and it will remain in place for the duration of the repair. (Courtesy: City of Hattiesburg) Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and exercise c…Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

HPD hosts press conference on youth violence: ‘Enough is enough’

Community leaders and law enforcement officials gathered with the media on the morning of July 9 to address the rise in youth violence in Hattiesburg and the surrounding area.Hattiesburg · Hattiesburg Read Article

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