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Foxworth Murder Suspect

Monday, February 13 by Caston Countz

Kendarious Brister, 23 years old of Foxworth, was booked into the Marion County Jail several hours after the Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to 108 Old Morgantown Road on Friday night, February 10th around 7 p.m. When the MCSO arrived on the scene Friday... Read More.

Western Union Admits Anti-Money Laundering and Consumer Fraud Violations

Wednesday, February 1 by Caston Countz

Attorney General Jim Hood announced Tuesday that popular money-transfer service Western Union will implement a comprehensive anti-fraud program in response to widespread claims of consumer fraud by third parties who use the service in their criminal schemes. As part of a settlement with Mississippi and... Read More.

Athletic Director Named at Southern Miss

Tuesday, January 24 by Caston Countz

Tennessee executive senior associate athletic director Jon Gilbert has accepted the AD at Southern Miss, it was announced Tuesday. Gilbert was officially introduced at a news conference Tuesday. He has been Dave Hart's No. 2 man at Tennessee since coming to Knoxville with Hart in... Read More.

Mississippi Power has restored electric service to 95 percent of customers impacted by Pine Belt tornado

Monday, January 23 by Caston Countz

Mississippi Power transmission and distribution crews, along with contract crews from four neighboring states, worked safely into the night Sunday as restoration efforts continue following Saturday’s devastating tornado in the Pine Belt. Since our last update, electric service has been restored to nearly 95 percent... Read More.

How you can donate to help tornado victims.

Monday, January 23 by Caston Countz

Area organizations are asking residents to donate items to assist victims of the tornado. Volunteer Hattiesburg is asking for donations of the following: Food Items: Non-perishable Manual Can-openers Plastic Food Containers Zip-lock Baggies Baby Supplies: Diapers/wipes Personal Care Formula Personal Care: Toothbrush/Toothpaste Comb/Brush Deodorant/Shampoo/Soap Feminine Products Towels Other: Bottled... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory for this afternoon and evening.

Friday, January 6 by Caston Countz

...WINTRY MIX OF PRECIPITATION EXPECTED TODAY... MSZ063>066-072>074-061815- /O.CON.KJAN.WW.Y.0001.170106T1800Z-170107T0600Z/ LAWRENCE-JEFFERSON DAVIS-COVINGTON-JONES-MARION-LAMAR-FORREST- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...MONTICELLO...NEW HEBRON...PRENTISS... BASSFIELD...COLLINS...MOUNT OLIVE...LAUREL...COLUMBIA... WEST HATTIESBURG...LUMBERTON...PURVIS...HATTIESBURG 404 AM CST FRI JAN 6 2017 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * TIMING...RAIN WILL CHANGE TO FREEZING RAIN AND POSSIBLY SLEET DURING THE AFTERNOON AND... Read More.

Severe Weather Potential and Timing for Monday

Monday, January 2 by Caston Countz

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI...AND SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI. .DAY ONE...TONIGHT AND MONDAY TORNADOES THREAT...ELEVATED TIMING...MONDAY SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...ELEVATED TIMING...MONDAY FLOODING THREAT...LIMITED TIMING...MONDAY LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL OF TWO TO THREE INCHES IN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME OVER WET SOILS FROM PREVIOUS RAINFALL MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING AGAIN MONDAY. SEVERE WEATHER INCLUDING DAMAGING... Read More.

A great New Year’s Eve Celebration planned at Paradise Ranch and Resorts

Friday, December 30 by Caston Countz

It's time for the New Year's Eve celebration and what better place to celebrate than in paradise. New Year in Paradise is a family friendly event sponsored by Paradise Ranch and Resort located in Tylertown. Enjoy a live outdoor concert with performances by Boogie Long,... Read More.