Councilman Carroll to revitalization consultant, “Land code does not seem to be adequate” for restaurant and bar parking.
Bob Barbour with the Orion planning group appeared before the Hattiesburg city council to discuss the study his company is...
The Repartitioning of Hattiesburg
It has been recently discovered from the latest 2010 Census that our legislative districts are out of balance. When the...
Councilman Naylor hammers Supervisor Ron Woullard and other detractors in response to extraneous remarks.
Forrest County Supervisor Rod Woullard took the podium and walked the audience on a good old-fashioned southern stroll of how (TEN...
Hattiesburg City Councilman Carter Carroll : “We’re talking about six inches?”
Apparently size does matter. Hattiesburg City Councilman Carter Carroll motioned in favor of Jackson Hewitt's appeal to the city council...
Hattiesburg downtown… tell us what you think.
Tell us what your favorite part of downtown is in the comments section.
Bradley to Delgado: You are out of order. Mayor Johnny Dupree: You can suspend the rules
In an unheard move Mayor Johnny Dupree said the council could,"suspend the rules" and allow Delgado to motion to reconsider...
POLL: Should Mayor Johnny Dupree rebuke the racially insensitive statements made against our white council members?
Racism paid for by taxpayers. Well if the comments made by attorney Glenda Funchess weren't bad enough, the Hattiesburg Patriot...
Councilman Bradley: ‘If I were the Thirsty Hippo, I would sue the city.’ Plus Delgado & Ware together at 3D lounge.
Somebody sure was having a good time together, but it didn't involve Kim Bradley. Expressing outrage that the 3D lounge...
August 6th, 2012 Full Council Video
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August 20th, 2012 Full Hattiesburg City Council Video
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Gov. Tate Reeves approves extension of Mississippi National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C.
Gov. Tate Reeves has approved an extension of Mississippi National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C. until the end of November. The Republican and ally of President Donald Trump made the announcement Wednesday after...
Jackson officials reup ‘unenforceable’ youth curfew
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Podcast: Randy Watkins joins the pod. It’s Ryder Cup Week, but there are huge football games, too
Our resident golf expert Randy Watkins breaks down the Ryder Cup. Our discussion also includes LSU-Ole Miss, Mississippi State-Tennessee and a whole lot more.
Stream all episodes here.
Governor Reeves approves extension of National Guard deployment in D.C.
The Mississippi governor said Wednesday that President Trump’s efforts to clean up crime in the nation’s capital are working.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced Wednesday that he had approved an extension for the state...
Health care professionals train in mental health support for moms
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Lawmakers consider changes to Mississippi’s Justice Court case limits
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard pros and cons of bumping case limits above $3,500.
Last legislative session, lawmakers failed to pass a bill involving jurisdiction limits in cases heard by the state’s Justice Courts, but...
Mississippians ‘Shatter the Silence’ on Suicide Prevention, Sharing Stories and Honoring Loved Ones
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Mississippi AG calls on FCC to allow cellphone jammers in correctional facilities
Fitch joins other attorneys general looking to curb the orchestration of crime within prison walls.
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has joined with more than 20 attorneys general in other states in sending a letter...
Congressman Guest draws Democrat challenger in 3rd District midterm race
The four-term Republican incumbent ran unopposed in 2024. Now, a political newcomer looks to flip the district blue with the help of a former Bernie Sanders staffer.
Congressman Michael Guest, a Republican, has drawn an...
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