Petal News

Finding the perfect Mother's Day present can be difficult, but there are two gifts local shop owners say you can't ever go wrong with, flowers and jewelry.

Party primaries will be held Tuesday in a number of cities, while others are waiting until the June 4th general election.

Jesse Jackson out of Petal, Miss., was visited by the Ole Miss coaching staff at his high school last week.

It is easy to sit around and gripe about your elected officials, but this is your chance to have a say in how your city is governed.

The Petal School District is holding a Parent Cafe for parents of children entering kindergarten in the upcoming school year.

The National Association of Letter Carriers will have its 21st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 11.

PETAL - Police are investigating a collision between a Petal School District bus and a pickup truck that sent 11 students to the hospital Monday morning.

Pictured is Jim Smith, president of Grand Bank in Petal and a 1971 graduate of William Carey, who was recently presented The Shoe Leather Award at William Carey University's 2013 Honors Convocation on April 24.

Seventeen elementary school students, plus the driver of a car, received minor injuries in a school bus accident in Petal Monday.

A Hancock County teacher with Petal roots has been named State Teacher of the Year.

Details: 583-4329. * Hattiesburg School District meets at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the district headquarters, 301 Mamie St.

OK, let's have a show of hands: Who in the room can honestly say they've had their business featured on The Today Show's website? Suzannah Ledford can.

In keeping with the traditional Mississippi never-say-die attitude, many Hattiesburg-area business owners affected by the Feb.

As the multimedia rights holder for Southern Miss Athletics and more than 70 other colleges and universities, IMG sells corporate sponsorships -- including signage and radio and TV promotions -- for college athletics.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elaine Cooley and the late Athon Cooley of Petal, and Ms.

Gov. Phil Bryant announced he will call a special session of the Mississippi Legislature to convene 10 a.m. Friday.

Oak Grove High School senior Lauren English used to be a bit of a slacker. But then, as a freshman, she signed up for drama with teacher Suzanne Allmon.

This week, the Hattiesburg American is featuring profiles of candidates running for municipal office in Petal.

The Petal School District has hired a new assistant superintendent -- Stephanie McCullough.

In keeping with the traditional Mississippi never-say-die attitude, many Hattiesburg-area business owners affected by the Feb.