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A little cooler tomorrow with scattered afternoon showers.
Good evening everyone!! The rest of this evening will be warm as temperatures fall into the mid 80s. Overnight lows will bottom out into the upper 70s. We’ll cool down some tomorrow, thanks to scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Highs will top out into the low 90s. Independence...
Thousands expected in Hub City for Star-Spangled Celebration
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Star-Spangled Celebration on The River is almost here. Wednesday night, Chain Park in Hattiesburg and Petal’s River Park will be packed to celebrate Independence Day. “Star-Spangled Celebration on the River brings the best of our community,” says Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker. “You see everyone...
Hattiesburg therapy dog ‘Cash Money’ passes away
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg community is at a loss following the death of a beloved furry friend on Saturday morning. Local golden retriever and therapy dog Cash Money announced on June 22 via Instagram that he had cancer. According to Melinda Lowery, Cash’s owner, his tumorous cancer was fairly large and impacted his breathing. As […]
Serengeti Springs offers way for people to cool off during heat advisories
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – With most of the Pine Belt under a heat advisory, Hattiesburg neighbors are keeping cook at Serengeti Springs at the Hattiesburg Zoo. “You got to find a way to beat the heat, and Serengeti Springs is probably the best way to beat the heat, especially. It’s a quick drive down 49 […]
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport continues to grow after 50 years
For 50 years, the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport has been providing flights to and from the Pine Belt with plans to continue building on its success in the decades to come. A 50th anniversary celebration was held Tuesday at the airport to commemorate the occasion. The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport Authority was formed in 1967 to...
Warrant Issued For Hattiesburg Man Wanted In Shooting
The Hattiesburg Police Department has issued active arrest warrants for an individual in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on June 26, in the 200 block of May Avenue. 18-year-old Christian Whitfield, of Petal, has eight active arrest warrants: six (6) counts of Aggravated Assault, one (1) count of...
Gabe Broadus, who started 46 games at third base in 2024, no longer with Southern Miss baseball
Southern Miss baseball starting third baseman Gabe Broadus is no longer on the team, a program spokesperson confirmed to the Hattiesburg American. According to a source, Broadus is stepping away from baseball. The source was granted anonymity because an announcement was never made publicly. Broadus could not be reached for comment. ...
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum debuts new exhibit dedicated to ‘Balloon Dogs’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg’s beloved Pocket Museum has opened a new exhibit dedicated to artist Jeff Koons’ “Balloon Dogs” sculptures. These balloon dog sculptures are giant and colorful stainless steel, and one has already been a notable part of the pocket museum for four years.
Barbara Farris named Assistant Head Basketball Coach at USM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – Lady Eagle assistant coach Barbara Farris was elevated to the title of assistant head coach by head coach Joye Lee-McNelis. Farris, a ten-year veteran of the WNBA and experienced coach at the college and professional levels, will be in her second season with the Lady Eagles this winter.
Hattiesburg civil rights icon at Freedom Trail marker unveiling: 'Act in spite of your fear'
Hattiesburg sisters Dorie Ladner and Joyce Ladner were key figures in the 1960s civil rights movement in Mississippi. Although the movement is over, the sisters continued to work toward better civil liberties for Black Americans and other marginalized communities. On Friday, the sisters were honored by the city of Hattiesburg...
Med schools face a new obstacle in the push to train more Black doctors
JACKSON, Miss. — Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital.
Zaxby’s to open drive-thru only restaurant in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Zaxby’s will open Mississippi’s first drive-thru only restaurant in Laurel. Located at 705 N. 16th Avenue, the new Zaxby’s is owned and operated by licensees William Young and Austin Young. The Laurel Zaxby’s is scheduled to open on Monday, July 8. “We are very excited to bring the first drive-thru only […]
‘That Was Unnecessary!’: Black Woman Says She Was Asked to Provide Her Phone Number So Applebee’s Manager Could Validate the $150 Tip She Left for a Server In Mississippi
An incident involving a large Black party and their generous tip for an Applebee’s server went viral and drew backlash after the restaurant’s manager raised […] ‘That Was Unnecessary!’: Black Woman Says She Was Asked to Provide Her Phone Number So Applebee’s Manager Could Validate the $150 Tip She Left for a Server In Mississippi
3 Pine Belt newspapers closing for good
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Three Pine Belt newspapers owned by Buckley Newspapers Incorporated have been closed entirely. The Jasper County News, Smith County Reformer and Laurel Impact released their final editions in June 2024. “We deeply appreciate the committed readers and advertisers who have supported Buckley Newspaper Inc. for...
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