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From WDAM, WJTV and 4 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WDAM2 hours ago

    Burn ban extended in some Pine Belt counties

    Some Pine Belt counties have decided to extend their burn bans into November.

  2. WJTV2 hours ago

    Prom-A-Palooza 2027: Spirit Girls seek dress donations

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Spirit Girls will collect formal dresses and donations for the 2027 Prom-A-Palooza in Hattiesburg. The event will be held on February 28, 2027, at the Forrest General Hospital Cafeteria Meeting Rooms from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Prom dresses will be available to purchase for $20. Beginning November 1-December 31,

  3. WJTV2 hours ago

    Jones County schools implement anti-vaping measures

    JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jones County school leaders are cracking down on student vaping. “Vapes are highly addictive. They are very, very addictive. People our age who have children don’t realize how addictive they are. The first time a student vapes, they are usually hooked, and it changes their brain chemistry. And that’s very

  4. HubCitySPOKES5 hours ago

    Magnolia Mornings: November 2, 2026

  5. Hattiesburg American5 hours ago

    Ole Miss basketball vs Alcorn State start time, live updates, score, TV channel

    Ole Miss basketball's season begins today against Alcorn State. Follow for live updates.

  6. WJTV6 hours ago

    USM to bring rarely produced Broadway hit to Hattiesburg

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music will present the Tony Award-winning musical Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 November 6-8, 2026, at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center. Southern Miss is among a limited number of university programs granted the rights to produce the work, which is known for its

    Also reported byHubCitySPOKES

  7. WJTV6 hours ago

    Southern Miss to host 2nd annual Turkey Toss

    HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Southern Miss Athletics will host its 2nd Annual Turkey Toss cornhole tournament ahead of the Golden Eagles’ football game against South Alabama on November 21, 2026. Throughout the tournament, there will be the chance to win prizes through a raffle ticket that each participant will receive. The winning team will receive

  8. Hattiesburg American7 hours ago

    Meridian rises, Petal falls in latest Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings

    See the latest Clarion Ledger Mississippi high school Super 25 Football Rankings heading into MHSAA, MAIS playoffs.

  9. HubCitySPOKES7 hours ago

    Pine Belt 5A-7A playoff picture: Petal, Sumrall fighting for their playoff lives; Hattiesburg eyes third straight title

    The road to Starkville starts next week for Pine Belt 5A-7A schools, but first one more week in the regular season where there is plenty to play for.

  10. HubCitySPOKES7 hours ago

    William Carey Tops UT Southern in Four Sets

  11. The Clarion-Ledger9 hours ago

    Tornadoes, storms possible in MS on Election Day as cold front arrives

    The National Weather Services advises tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are possible in Mississippi this week followed by a drop in temperatures.

  12. Magnolia Tribune10 hours ago

    The table keeps getting bigger

    Robert St. John writes that ten years ago, he was inviting people to sit at his favorite tables in Tuscany. In June, those same people were sitting at his in Hattiesburg.

  13. WDAM19 hours ago

    Nonpartisan organizations rally the community together for Party At The Polls

    When We All Vote and Mississippi M.O.V.E. are two nonpartisan and nonprofit organizations that want the public to know the importance of voting.

  14. WDAMYesterday

    Two injured in two-vehicle crash involving Pearl River County sheriff’s department vehicle early Saturday morning

    The North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries, including a Pearl River County sheriff’s department vehicle.

  15. WDAMYesterday

    Laurel woman survives ‘incurable’ rare cancer diagnosis

    Judy Wells spent 47 years caring for patients, and then she became one.

  16. Hattiesburg AmericanYesterday

    Headed to the polls? What to know about voting in Forrest, Lamar counties

    Polls are open until 7 p.m. as Hattiesburg votes in the 2026 midterm elections. What to know about when to vote, where to vote and who's on the ballot.

  17. WDAMOct. 31

    Candy and canines fill the front of Southern Pines for Barktoberfest

    The front of the shelter was filled with trunk-or-treat cars, a bouncy house, games for the kids, and dogs in their costumes.

  18. WDAMOct. 31

    Mississippi Latinx Art Association hosts annual Día de los Muertos parade

    A celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, was held in Hattiesburg Saturday.

  19. WDAMOct. 31

    Folks enjoy vintage vehicles and chili bowls at Macedonia Fire Car Show and Chili Cook-Off

    Folks broke out the vintage cars and tasty recipes at the 2nd Macedonia Fire Department Car Show and Chili Cook Off.

  20. WDAMOct. 31

    Community gathers for family fun at Paul B. Johnson State Park Fall Festival

    The day kicked off with the kids fishing rodeo, where participants got prizes for tagged fish caught, followed by games, a cake walk, a costume contest, and trick-or-treating.

  21. Hattiesburg AmericanOct. 31

    Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss explains how he escaped mental 'fog' over last few weeks

    Ole Miss football quarterback Trinidad Chambliss said he overcame being in a "fog" mentally over the last few weeks