Good morning, Hattiesburg.

The Southern Pines Animal Shelter partnered with PetSmart to let people adopt pets with all fees waived.

Staff said that by Saturday evening many cats and a litter of puppies had found new homes — the shelter aims to reach 100 adoptions this week.

An 18-wheeler exploded as firefighters tried to contain a blaze in Hattiesburg late yesterday—rescue crews faced extra challenges from the vehicle's powerful blast.

On Jul 27, 2025, firefighters worked to contain a fire when an 18-wheeler exploded—video footage later showed the heavy damage.

Snow cone stands in our area are busy as the hot weather draws in families looking for a cool treat and a chance to meet neighbors.

Conni Cone Snowballs—open for 20 years—runs from February through October while new stands like Panther Snow Cones attract crowds during peak hours between 1 and 3 p.m.

The Neshoba County Fair is underway at the fairgrounds through next Friday night as generations of families gather with visitors from Kentucky+Texas to share stories and enjoy time together.

Longtime fairgoers look forward to reconnecting and continuing a tradition that has lasted over a century.

Mississippi health care may worsen under the new federal law—One Big Beautiful Bill—that removes extra federal help for low-cost private insurance.

The law is expected to raise costs by about $480 a year and make it harder for many working poor to keep their coverage.