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Study: At least 1,888 dilapidated structures in Hattiesburg
East Hattiesburg is suffering, according to a recent study. There are at least 1,888 structures in the area that are either substandard or severely dilapidated, according to the city's 2008 fair housing update.
A Hattiesburg recovery group makes history
R3SM, which stands for Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi is holding it's first ever benefit walk Saturday to raise money for improvements to their new headquarters.
Zoning cases show citizens in action
WE SAW TWO STRONG cases of democracy in action this week in Hattiesburg and Petal, both concerning neighborhood zoning.
Medicare fraud suspects make court appearance
Five people accused of conspiracy to defraud Medicare and Medicaid pleaded innocent Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Hattiesburg.
'Dandy' WR McNair commits to Southern Miss
Oak Grove High School Dandy Dozen wide receiver Steve McNair, Jr. has verbally committed to play football at Southern Miss.
Aldermen Approve Ellisville Beer Sales
Ellisville aldermen have cleared the way for the sale of beer and light wine within city limits.
Right to Succeed honors Hattiesburg man
In his modest, and unassuming way, Dr. Ron Keller, has helped form and guide the development of several noteworthy nonprofit community homes, situated in four different areas.
Sat. 11/7) AKA Harvest Bash in Hattiesburg
Get your dancing shoes on for the 2009 Harvest Bash, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Saturday night, Nov.
Hattiesburg soldier receives Army Achievement Medal
Master Sgt. David Thompson, of Hattiesburg, was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
The Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism commissions are taking over part of the management of the Hattiesburg Zoo.
'The Real World' comes to Hattiesburg
If you're between the ages of 18 and 24 and are willing to have your every move filmed, then The Bottling Company is where you should be on Thursday.
With Katrina Insurance Finally Settled, Mississippi College Starts Rebuilding
Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is moving forward on rebuilding facilities damaged by Hurricane Katrina after four years of "moving in quicksand.'' Officials settled with Zurich Insurance Co.
Wells convicted in Hattiesburg man's death
Darwin Wells Jr. was found guilty of deliberate-design murder and sentenced to life in prison today in Jackson County Circuit Court.
Viking Classic plays up chefs' appeal
With his edgy, punky-blonde haircut and guitar strapped across his sleeveless chef's smock, Nathan Lippy resembles a culinary version of rock 'n' roll rebel Billy Idol.
7 Charged In Medicare Fraud, Feds Seize Millions
Share + Oct 28, 2009 12:29 pm US/Central JACKSON, Miss. Seven people associated with a medical clinic have been indicted for alleged Medicaid and Medicare fraud and federal authorities seized millions of dollars in cash and property in Mississippi and Texas , court records said.
Hattiesburg becomes part of AmbuBus evacuation
The Mississippi State Department of Health has teamed up with the Department of Education, county emergency centers and school districts to start a program called AmbuBus.
The South Mississippi Sun Herald
No change of venue in Jackson County murder case
Circuit Court Judge Dale Harkey denied a request this afternoon for a change of venue in the capital murder case of a teen accused in the Oct.
Hattiesburg Clinic to offer memory screenings, lecture for Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Over the last 25 years, the number of cases of Alzheimer's has steadily increased and today, the debilitating disease affects approximately 53,000 Mississippians each year.
Tutor Club opens in Hattiesburg
A new tutoring service has come to the Hub City. Officials with the Tutoring Club along with members of the Area Development Partnership held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.