USM announces $15 million in cuts
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:43:07 -0700
The University of Southern Mississippi is cutting $15 million from next years budget, a move that includes faculty layoffs and program cuts in Hattiesburg and on the Gulf Coast.
Murder suspect Rufus Hardy arrested in Mississippi
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:25:48 -0700
Rufus Hardy, who was wanted in connection with the killing of a 30-year-old man in Mobile County last October, was arrested late Wednesday in south-central Mississippi, authorities said.
Officials search suspect's property
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:23:15 -0700
Law enforcement officials searched the former Forrest County residence of murder suspect Kenneth Knight on Wednesday for evidence that may link him to another slaying.
Crimestoppers ups the ante for escaped inmate
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:37:04 -0700
Metro Crime Stoppers, the Hattiesburg Police Department, and the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) are offering a $1,000 cash (tax free) reward for anonymous tips leading to the capture of a fugitive who recently escaped from the Forrest County Work Center in Hattiesburg.
JFP 2010 College Football Preview
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:16:17 -0700
A college football coach once said that if your team was any good, a coach was going to have to go pick up a player from the local jail every now and then. Based on whats been going on with players from Mississippis Big Four college teams, they should all be pretty good this season.
Quick work by HPD to break case
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:38:10 -0700
The last place you should expect to have a break-in is at a police department. Or maybe not.
7 more arrested after police station break-in
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:31:51 -0700
Seven more people have been arrested, and another is being sought in last week's break-in at the Hattiesburg Police Department.
Marijuana Stolen From Police Station During Break-In in Mississippi
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:56:02 -0700
Hattiesburg police say marijuana was stolen during a burglary of the police department last Friday.
Drugs stolen in HPD burglary
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:37:04 -0700
Authorities now say marijuana was stolen during the burglary of the Hattiesburg Police Department on Friday.
Freedom Summers Youthful Revolution
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:09:41 -0700
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Supervisor on trial for Katrina-related charges
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:01:39 -0700
HATTIESBURG A Greene County supervisor is on trial in federal court in Hattiesburg for a Hurricane Katrina fraud case.
Appeals court upholds Forrest County conviction
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:36:14 -0700
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the 2008 conviction of Eric Lavon Roberts on a burglary charge in Forrest County Circuit Court.
Performance will raise money for Boys and Girls Club
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:10:45 -0700
A Hattiesburg performance group will be visiting Meridian next week to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club. The group, Southern Inspiration and Praise Performing Arts, will perform the gospel play "Love with no Limits" on August 27 at the Boys and Girls Club building on 45th Ave., and will donate a portion of the proceeds to the organization.
DAFS partners with PineBelt Foundation
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:46:35 -0700
The Domestic Abuse Family Shelter has partnered with the Greater PineBelt Community Foundation to establish a larger shelter in the Hattiesburg area.
AROUND SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:46:21 -0700
Deputies charge four in ATV thefts
NFL Capsules - NFC: Agent, coach: Favre will play if ankle is healthy
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:26:47 -0700
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) Brett Favre's flip-flopping is at full throttle, the surest sign yet that training camp is under way in Minnesota. Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Favre's agent, Bus Cook, said Wednesday that the veteran quarterback plans to return to the team if he is healthy.
Childs starvation death case by far the worst
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:07:10 -0700
A mother who allowed her child to die slowly will likely spend the rest of her life in prison, Pike County Circuit Court officials said Wednesday.
What's it cost to raise your family?
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:13:55 -0700
How does $369,360 per child sound?