Hattiesburg News Archives

One American dies every 32 seconds of cardiovascular disease, disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

The alleged ringleader of a methamphetamine distribution ring threatened to kill a state narcotics agent and judges involved in a statewide investigation that produced more than 50 arrests, federal prosecutors said Monday.

Hattiesburg Clinic welcomes John A. Johnson III, MD, to the department of surgery.

Two well-known south Mississippi authors, Carolyn Haines and Anne McKee, will sign their works at Main Street Books, downtown Hattiesburg.

Developers seeking to erect multi-family residencies in neighborhoods and areas zoned for single-family use will have a tougher sale for their zoning change requests after a recent study revealed Hattiesburg has become saturated with apartments.

Anthony Crosby walked into municipal court Friday, keeping his head down and nervously glancing around the courthouse from time to time.

For the second year in a row, the Big Read is coming to Hattiesburg. The University of Southern Mississippi's College of Arts and Letters received an $11,900 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts to run a Big Read program, which encourages readership through community activities and discussions.

Hattiesburg Police have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with a shooting Wednesday night in front of a house on Arledge Street.

These items will go to organizations that help the disadvantaged and also to individuals in need.

At a time when several thousand Mississippians have HIV infection and may not know it, agencies in the Pine Belt are urging testing for everyone at risk for infection.

Southern Inspiration of Praise and Studio 3 present the" 2009 State-Wide Gospel Talent Search". They are looking for talented soloists, groups and choirs and would like to serve as a networking organization for the state.

The public is invited to come by, check it out and learn how to get your own FCC radio license before the next disaster strikes.

During the past three days, the Bobby Chain airport in Hattiesburg has set record high temperatures, but rain may be in sight.

The state's premier band members will be led by a Hattiesburg drum major.Allen Grace will be one of the 126 members of the Lion's All-Star Band practicing on the Jones County Junior College campus in Ellisville June 27 through July 3. To prepare for international competition in Minneapolis, musicians will be marching through downtown Ellisville ...

Hattiesburg police arrested and charged a Texas man Sunday after investigators found more than 1,700 pounds of marijuana hidden in his vehicle.

The problem: A series of rough, patched-up potholes that are sinking into the ground plagues residents and drivers on Sioux Lane off Lincoln Road.

Future city leaders are mulling over cost-cutting measures for maintaining the Petal Dog Park.

Kayla Stricker, a 15-year-old weightlifter from Hattiesburg, was the Women's Overall Champion in the 18th Annual State Games of Mississippi Powerlifting Competiton with a Wilkes Index of 4.07. Stricker earned the gold medal in the 105-pound weight class by lifting a total of 415 pounds.

Hattiesburg police arrested and charged a local woman in connection with a Tuesday night stabbing incident at an apartment complex.

The Missoula Children's Theatre is holding auditions Monday for students in grades 1-12 for the production of "Rumplestiltskin". Auditions will begin at 2:30 at the Saenger Theatre, downtown Hattiesburg .

Here's another sign that a Brett Favre comeback is in the works: He was airing out the ball for the Oak Grove High School team in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

A mistrail was declared Tuesday in the case of a Hattiesburg man charged with simple assault on a law enforcement officer.

The city of Hattiesburg has been granted nearly $300,000 to start a Safe Routes to School project.

The American Cancer Society's inaugural Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held Oct.

Renee Fleming is indeed an opera singer first, a "fashionista" somewhat later. Maybe the Symphony Society, meeting in Canebrake , had the best intentions, but incessant name-dropping by the unnamed author of the article is unfortunate, as is the venue for the concert, Thalia Mara Hall.

Official game-watching parties in Hattiesburg for Sunday night's Southern Miss-Texas College World Series game will be held at: n Alumni House and Sports Grill n Buffalo Wild Wings n Keg and Barrel n Mahogany Bar - Crescent City Grill n Sidelines The game will begin at 6 p.m.

Homan elected to state post By Brian Livingston Chief Jeff Homan of the Meridian, MS Fire Department was elected as President of the Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association during the 72nd Mississippi Fire Chiefs/Firefighters Conference in Hattiesburg, MS.

Fannie Kyker, a well-known Hattiesburg native, died today. Kyker was one of a trio of friends, which included George Currie and Chris West, who hosted the August birthday parties each year in Hattiesburg.

Hattiesburg police arrested Antonio Lee, 20, of Hattiesburg, MS after he led police on an almost 30-mile police chase in an attempt to avoid apprehension.

Two Hattiesburg men were arrested Monday following an attempted robbery of the Fast Fill gas station on Mississippi 42.

Have you ever searched for you dog's medical records or forgotten when your pooch had his last heartworms shots? With a Dawg-E-Data USB port to keep up with that information, searching will be a thing of the past.