Latest Headlines in Detail
HPSD Board President talks election or appointment
WDAM News
Feb 01Tuesday, Hattiesburg Public School District Board of Trustees President, Marcus Cathey, says he doesn't disagree with the idea of school board members being elected, but he does object to school board affairs being played out in the media. »
Authorities say little progress in Hattiesburg bridge shooting investigation
WDAM News
Jan 31Forrest County authorities say the investigation continues into the shooting of a Hattiesburg bank vice president. »
Hattiesburg man sentenced to 12 years for sale of synthetic marijuana
WDAM News
Jan 31Hattiesburg business man Dennis Hutchins appeared in circuit court Tuesday morning to face sentencing after a Forrest County Jury found him guilty of selling synthetic cannabis or spice. »
New aeration system at Hattiesburg South Lagoon complete
WDAM News
Jan 30Work on a new aeration system at the Hattiesburg South Lagoon is now complete. »
Hattiesburg science instructor works toward becoming a NASA astronaut
WDAM News
Jan 30While his 25 years in the U.S. Army and many years teaching at Mississippi educational institutions may seem fascinating enough, but how about the opportunity to become a NASA astronaut? »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
Got Fish? - 2012
The Rez News
Feb 03Fishing SeminarHosted by Local Fishing Experts The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will host the annual “Got FISH?” fishing seminar program - moderated by “Mississippi Outdoors” TV show co-host Randy Newell. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasone... »
Hattiesburg Zoo Improvements
Examiner Hattiesburg Edition
Jan 30The Hattiesburg Zoo is getting ready for spring with a major new attraction. Each year the zoo enhances at least one exhibit and expands the zoo. The new attractions are always unveiled for their birthday in April.In April, kids... »
Republican idea for fixing PERS? Let's put our money in mortgage-backed securities!!!
Cotton Mouth
Jan 26Republicans spent the last election cycle saying that Democrats were engaging in scare tactics regarding PERS and taking pledges not to mess with the 13th check. Well, guess what? The Republican assault on PERS has begun. Sen. Joey Fillingane (R-Sumra... »
Hattiesburg American - Bryant delivers first State of the State
Yall Politics
Jan 25Bryant delivers first State of the State Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant had indicated that he wanted to flesh out policy issues in his first State of the State address that he had touched upon two weeks ago in his inaugural address. He certainly revisite... »
Gov. Phil Bryant cutting costs in office
Yall Politics
Jan 23Bryant cutting costs in office All other staffers will make between $40,000 and $80,000. The governor is paid $122,160 a year, under state law. Bullock said Bryant's team decided that no one in his office would make more than the governor. Hattiesburg ... »

