Community and civic-minded high-schoolers who are interested in learning about and getting involved in Hattiesburg can now apply for the 2018-19 Mayor’s Youth Council.
At 116 years old, Petal Presbyterian Church is still going strong and keeping busy spreading the word and love of the Lord.
In fact, they are getting ready to send a missionary to South Africa, enjoying weekly services and are looking for a new music director.
With the exception of the historic Methodist hospital section, not much remains of the former Hattiesburg Police Department on James Street as officials continue to work toward a new Public Safety Complex that would provide a new home for HPD and municipal court staff.
Imagine a treasure trove of artifacts so vast that you could not accurately pinpoint the exact number of items on hand. Such is the cavernous amount of historical memorabilia stored in the Special Collections wing of The University of Southern Mississippi’s McCain Library & Archives.
Two individuals who contracted an uncommon illness – one, a bestselling author, and the other, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) alumna now pursuing a Ph.D. – will share their story of recovery and resilience at 6:30 p.m.
Editor's note: The following individuals were arrested and charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes and booked into the county jail. The report is published in its entirety each Thursday as provided to The PineBelt NEWS from administrators with the Lamar County Jail.
The newly-formed Midtown Merchants Association of Hattiesburg is actively seeking new members to join its effort to unite and promote the area being billed as “the heartbeat of Hattiesburg.”
Keri Ray Galey, the organization’s membership coordinator, said the initial response has been overwhelming.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an activity log of the Hattiesburg Police Department provided to The PineBelt NEWS each week and published as a public service to our readers.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
6:46 a.m. – 6400-block of Highway 49; armed robbery.
The American Civil Liberties Union restated the obvious when it comes to incarceration in Mississippi.
This state has long had a history of locking up too many people, doling out overly harsh sentences and being toughest on those with the least resources to defend themselves.
On Monday nights, I make the short drive from my house to my alma mater, William Carey University, to teach a group of freshmen students about time management, study skills, and reading comprehension.
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