15 years later: Could there be another Katrina?
By CHRIS WERLE,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:56pm
It’s hard to believe that it will be 15 years this summer since Hurricane Katrina made landfall.
Hattiesburg should be grateful for men like Bob Moses
By CLARK HICKS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:53pm
Hattiesburg today is almost unrecognizable from its former self almost 60 years ago.
Most folks under age 50 probably know little to nothing of those days of segregation, whites only public places, and white control of government and commerce.
Has the Military Lost Touch With Society?
By BENNY HORNSBY,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:52pm
In a few weeks, about the time final grades are posted at the community college, one of my students will invariably ask, “What do you think about me joining the military for a career?” The short answer is always the same: “No, no, no, no!” NO.
New ‘Yellow Brick Road’ mural leads the way in new art center
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:45pm
During the ongoing process of transforming the former Hattiesburg American building on North Main Street into the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center, officials realized the necessity of making it easier for visitors to find their way around the 30,000-square-foot-building.
Fortenberry crowned as Lamar County’s 2020 Miss Hospitality, will compete in July competition
By STAFF REPORTS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:43pm
Kaylee Fortenberry, 18, of Sumrall, was recently selected to serve as 2020 Miss Hospitality for Lamar County. She is the daughter of Andrew and Samantha Phillips of Sumrall and Lane and Rachel Fortenberry of Columbia.
She was crowned during a presentation held at Citizens Bank in Oak Grove, which sponsored the event.
HHS hosts transition fair for special needs students
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:40pm
As one of about 150 area students to participate last week in Hattiesburg High School’s inaugural Special Needs Transition fair, HHS senior Darius Gardner had the opportunity to experience job skills, learn about introducing himself to other people and get information regarding colleges and jobs in the fast food industry.
Purvis cheerleaders bring home national title
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:37pm
The Purvis High School varsity cheerleading team saw its share of adversity over the course of this season – in particular, five girls leaving the team during the year, dropping the squad down to only 17 members.
Petal High receives $600 for planer from homebuilders group
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:33pm
Because of a shortage of skilled labor in the Pine Belt area, the Greater Hattiesburg Home Builders Association makes it part of their mission to give a boost to that field in any way possible.
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With local approval, proposed river district headed to Jackson
By HASKEL BURNS,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:30pm
With the recent approval from members of Hattiesburg City Council, Petal Board of Aldermen and Forrest County Board of Supervisors, the request to form a new “river district” in Hattiesburg and Petal is headed to the Legislature.
Southern Miss, William Carey take precautions, talk COVID-19 response
By JOSHUA WILSON,
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 5:27pm
With COVID-19 infections rising across the United States, Hattiesburg’s two universities are making preparations for a possible outbreak.
University of Southern Mississippi officials have halted all university-sponsored domestic and international travel “regardless of the mode of transportation.”
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