2nd-quarter burst drives Collins past Perry Central 45-18 Nov 8, 2008
By Stan Caldwell Hattiesburg American November 7, 2008 ... CLASS 5AProvine (Region 2, #4) at South Panola (Region 1, #1)Tupelo (Region 1, #3) at Northwest Rankin (Region 2, #2)Southaven (Region 1, #4) at Madison Central (Region 2, #1)Clinton(Region 2, #3) at Olive Branch (Region 1, #2)George County (Region 4, #4) at Meridian (Region 3, #1)Hattiesburg (Region 3, #3) at Ocean Springs (Region 4, #2)Natchez (Region 3, #4) at Petal (Region 4, #1)Harrison Central (Region 4, #3) at Oak Grove (Region 3,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
11 students face charges in hazing incident Nov 7, 2008
Information from: The Hattiesburg American. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. (WREG.com, TN)
Bass passion takes Gregory to pro tour Nov 7, 2008
The Clarion-Ledger - Outdoors. Coast angler ready to make waves. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Tremendous' votes Nov 5, 2008
They rallied in Olive Branch, Greenville, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Columbus and Tupelo. The winner of today's special election will serve the final four years of Lott's six-year term. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Circuit City to liquidate, close Tupelo store Nov 4, 2008
The other locations in the state - Southaven, Gulfport, Jackson, Hattiesburg - will remain open. The Tupelo store is in a shopping center with Old Navy and CiCi's Pizza Buffet. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Musgrove, Wicker make push for votes Nov 4, 2008
Musgrove is holding rallies in Olive Branch, Greenville, Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport, Meridian, Columbus and Tupelo. Wicker will also make stops in many of the same cities. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Davis leads Southern against UAB Nov 3, 2008
- Austin Davis scored five rushing touchdowns and threw another score to lead Southern Mississippi to an easy 70-14 vicorty over Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday night. The Golden Eagles, (3-6, 2-4 Conference USA) snapped a five-game losing streak, which was their longest in 32 years. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Blazers In Hattiesburg To Take On Southern Miss Nov 2, 2008
Blazers In Hattiesburg To Take On Southern Miss ... ----- The UAB Blazers will look to start one streak while putting an end to another when they meet Southern Mississippi Saturday night in Hattiesburg. (Uabsports.com)
UAB at Southern Miss. Recap Nov 2, 2008
UAB at Southern Miss. Special Reports BigGoldNation. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
Magee thrives in middle Simpson Co. link to larger cities makes economy work Oct 30, 2008
Magee sits about halfway between Jackson and Hattiesburg, and 35 percent of its work force commutes at least 30 minutes to work ... And the cost of commuting to Jackson or Hattiesburg hospitals would have eaten up any salary increase ... "There are just not enough jobs here. People are going to Jackson and Hattiesburg to work. I have three friends who work at a hospital and commute together to save gas," she said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Not your everyday car salesman Oct 28, 2008
The dealership doesn t do the modifications on-site the services are available in Jackson, Hattiesburg and Gulfport but sets customers up to get everything from lifts and automatic doors to modified hand controls and wheelchair tie-down systems. Toyota and GM both offer a 1,000 reimbursement for modifications made to new vehicle purchases, and Fenstermacher is now in the final planning stages with the customer to make those adjustments a reality. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
UNION COUNTY VOTE:Wet or dry? Oct 28, 2008
While most liquor votes must be countywide, two exceptions Aberdeen and the Lamar County portion of Hattiesburg went wet in 1990 under the provisions of special statutes. Under the states general statute, package stores can sell liquor or wine by the bottle, while restaurants can be licensed to sell either wine or wine and liquor. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Buckle up in trucks and trees Oct 28, 2008
Well, I didn't use his name, but to be on the safe side, I'll not travel U.S. Highway 11 between Hattiesburg and Moselle any time soon ... Contact Hattiesburg American outdoors columnist Phil DiFatta at. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Columbia pays its respects to soldier Oct 25, 2008
Terry L. Jones Hattiesburg American October 25, 2008 ... George Clark/ Hattiesburg American. (The Clarion-Ledger)
5 and out with Todd Kelly & Rod Walker Oct 24, 2008
Todd says: Can Hattiesburg give Oak Grove a run for its money. Will West Lauderdale make Noxubee finally sweat a little. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Guy promotes Southern Miss Oct 23, 2008
During his playing days in Hattiesburg, the team was nicknamed Southerners. Golden Eagles became the official mascot name in 1973. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Clarion-Ledger editor to be honored by Ole Miss Oct 22, 2008
He had also worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer and is the former managing editor for Hattiesburg American. A graduate of Ole Miss, Agnew is also an alumnus of the Maynard Management Institute at Northwestern University. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Socializing on the Internet: More adults following lead of younger generation Oct 21, 2008
Since joining Aug. 29, Martin, 82, has made 33 Facebook friends, including Hattiesburg resident Glenn Jackson, who wrote, "You continue to impress me with your technology. Looking forward to working with you and your church soon" on Martin's Facebook "wall.". The minister added photos of churches he's worked at and visited, and he's received birthday wishes and inspiring words from friends and fellow pastors. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Legislators say IHL president is quitting; Pickering releases audit findings today Oct 18, 2008
Pickering s office says he ll hold a news conference this afternoon in Hattiesburg after meeting with the IHL board. Watson has remained on the job during the auditor s investigation and fended off what he said are vicious public attacks made by people trying to discredit him as the board searches for a permanent MSU president. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Port City names new top cop Oct 17, 2008
Patterson, a 53-year-old Leland native, began his career in law enforcement as a Mississippi highway patrolman based in Hattiesburg. After 21 years on the highway patrol, he spent one year at the Hattiesburg Police Department, then served for nearly three years as police chief of Heidelberg, a south Mississippi town with a population of about 800. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
MSU's Watson pays $12K for commissioner's landscaping Oct 17, 2008
HATTIESBURG - Vance Watson, Mississippi State University's interim president, has paid $12,333 for landscaping work performed by university personnel, with university equipment and supplies, at the home of Higher Education Commissioner Thomas Meredith. State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced Thursday afternoon in the midst of a College Board meeting that as a result of his office's investigation into Watson's action, he was demanding repayment of the funds. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Miss., La. parks deal with funding challenges Oct 17, 2008
The parks winning awards include John W. Kyle State Park near Sardis, Paul B. Johnson State Park near Hattiesburg, Lake Lincoln State Park near Wesson, Percy Quin State Park near McComb and Trace State Park near Belden. We had 10 or 11 parks that won an award. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Community members still concerned about contamination Oct 16, 2008
We believe, since 1999, every death in Columbus, Hattiesburg and Starkville can be attributed to Kerr-McGee ... Jamison, armed with findings from private environmental tests, said Starkville and Hattiesburg also were contaminated by Kerr-McGee. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
MSU search: Auditor to report today on investigation Oct 16, 2008
Results to be made publicLater this afternoon, state Auditor Stacey Pickering will make public the results of the investigation at a news conference in Hattiesburg, where the state Institutions of Higher Learning's board of trustees is holding its October meeting. The IHL board, also known as the College Board, runs the state's eight public universities and hires their presidents. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Fotograffir in Hattiesburg Oct 16, 2008
Foto's "Photoessay" from Hattiesburg ... Foto goes to Hattiesburg ... Arriving at the USM campus in Hattiesburg after driving for most of the trip in hurricane ravaged areas, including Ike, Gustav and Katrina, we first visited a tailgating area. (BroncoCountry.com)
Selling alcohol to minors sends 4 to court Oct 15, 2008
(AP) - State officials say they have found four Hattiesburg businesses that sold alcohol to underage customers during an investigation last month ... Information from: The Hattiesburg American. (WREG.com, TN)
Pressure cited amid MSU's hunt for a leader Oct 15, 2008
Whether the report findings will be completed by Thursday's College Board meeting in Hattiesburg has not been announced, but Nagel said he hopes to speak to theboard about the selection process. The Daily Journal also confirmed the finalists to be Watson, Keenum and Dr. Gary Miller, the top academic official at Wichita State University and former chairman of the Biology Department at Ole Miss. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Upgrade to make chamber handicap accessible Oct 14, 2008
Cliff Brumfield, the chamber's executive vice president, said the Mississippi Department of Archives and History last week approved construction plans for handicap access for the second time, pending changes by architect Albert and Associates Architects, PA of Hattiesburg. The project should begin early in the new year. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Who's funding NeMiss campaigns for high court? Oct 14, 2008
AGC-PAC, Ashland attorney Anthony Farese; $2,425 in-kind from Hattiesburg attorney John W. Lee Jr.; $2,000 each from Miss. Agents yees State Farm PAC; $1,000 from Haley's PAC of Jackson; and $500 from Pickering for Congress. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Florida swamps LSU; Missouri upset at home Oct 13, 2008
Boise St. 24, Southern Miss 7 - The 15th-ranked Broncos (5-0) got three TD passes from Kellen Moore in the first half in recording an easy win in Hattiesburg, Miss. Kansas 30, Colorado 14 - Jake Sharp ran for three TDs and Todd Reesing threw for 256 yards and another score, leading the No. 16 Jayhawks (5-1, 2-0 Big 12) past the Buffaloes, who trailed by just 2 entering the final quarter in Lawrence, Kan. (Boston Globe)
University students will pay snack tax Oct 13, 2008
Valerie Wells Hattiesburg American October 13, 2008 ... Matt Bush/Hattiesburg American. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Second Effort Oct 13, 2008
Boise State freshman quarterback threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter to lead #13 Boise State to a 24-7 win on the road against a determined and talented Southern Mississippi team last night in Hattiesburg. Moore connected on 16 of 20 passes for 144 yards in the first half as the Broncos scored all of their 24 points in the second quarter. (BroncoCountry.com)
Boise State rolls past Southern Mississippi Oct 12, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press Kellen Moore threw three touchdown passes and No. 15 Boise State rolled to an easy win, beating Southern Mississippi 24-7 on Saturday night with a scoring flurry in the second quarter at Hattiesburg, Miss. Moore hit 16 of 20 passes for 144 yards and all three touchdowns in the first half, connecting twice with Austin Pettis, for the efficient Broncos (5-0). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Search for MSU leader 'on track' Oct 11, 2008
The auditor's report is expected to be delivered Wednesday or Thursday to the College Board when it meets in regular session in Hattiesburg. If the auditor's report should reflect badly on Watson, search insiders say they will move ahead with who they have left and adamantly say they reject any ideas of restarting the process or bringing in other candidates. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
African childrens choir to perform in Nettleton Oct 11, 2008
The choirs next stop: Birmingham, followed by stops in Crystal Springs and Hattiesburg. Murphy hopes the choirs visit will raise awareness about the plight of Kenyan children. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
After the kill Oct 11, 2008
Hattiesburg resident Clay Dyess said he and the group he normally hunts with also opt not to field dress their deer ... I usually get the ribs, hind quarters, stuff like that and freeze it until Im ready to eat it, the Hattiesburg resident said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bart's Blog: Same Game? Oct 11, 2008
Hattiesburg is a place where football rocks and the humidity is probably as intense as the BBQ ribs. For Hattiesburg is a place where football rocks and the humidity is probably as intense as the BBQ ribs ... Since Google Earthing Hattiesburg I noticed it is not far from New Orleans. (BroncoCountry.com)
Boise State-Southern Miss Capsule Oct 10, 2008
The Broncos will travel an estimated 2,071 miles to Hattiesburg for their final non-conference game of the season. Boise State has outscored opponents 73-10 in the second quarter. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Nightclubs off-limits to USM players Oct 8, 2008
- University officials have placed two Hattiesburg nightclubs off-limits to Southern Miss football players after two fights in recent weeks ... Fedora says Hattiesburg police found no fault with players in the incident. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Looks like acorns are bit scarce Oct 7, 2008
This year's banquet will be held at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community in Hattiesburg on Oct. 9. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a catered meal from The Front Porch served at 7. (The Clarion-Ledger)
• BSU ranked No. 15 in AP poll Oct 6, 2008
The Broncos play next on Saturday, when they travel to Hattiesburg, Miss. to square off against the University of Southern Mississippi. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Ole Miss has unpleasant Homecoming Oct 5, 2008
South Carolina running backs coach Robert Gillespie, from Hattiesburg, played for Spurrier at the University of Florida. Next up. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Unwed mothers not specific to the Delta Oct 5, 2008
Greenville, Mississippi - - Chronicling Stories of the Delta since 1868. By ROSS REILY For the Delta Democrat Times. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Texas-El Paso at Southern Miss. Recap Oct 5, 2008
Texas-El Paso at Southern Miss. Special Reports BigGoldNation. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
UTEP takes 40-37 victory in second overtime Oct 5, 2008
- Trevor Vittatoe threw four touchdown passes, including the game winner in double overtime, as UTEP defeated Southern Mississippi 40-37 on Saturday night. Vittatoe hit Chris Adams on a 7-yard touchdown pass in the second overtime, after Southern Miss' Britt Barefoot gave the Golden Eagles a 37-34 lead with a 28-yard field goal. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MSU Commitment Scoreboard Update - Week 6 Oct 4, 2008
Russell ran for one score and threw for three more as the Wildcats polished off Hattiesburg 42-26. hauled in five catches for 122 yards including a 69 yard touchdown pass. (GenesPage.com)
More High School Football Photos Oct 4, 2008
Hattiesburg - Meridian. St. Joseph - Enterprise Lincoln. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Area must have strong Red Cross presence Oct 3, 2008
The local board of directors voted Sept. 18 to give up its chapter status, thereby leaving the four covered counties of Lincoln, Pike, Lawrence and Franklin under the guidance of the Hattiesburg district ... It is heartening to hear that Hattiesburg Red Cross leaders place the openings of offices in Brookhaven and McComb near the top of the priorities list during re-organizational efforts ... A scenario in which this area awaits instructions and supplies from the Hattiesburg chapter, which has... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Agritourism event set for Tuesday Oct 3, 2008
"And we're close to Jackson, Baton Rogue (La.), Hattiesburg - we have a lot of population centers we're close to from which we could draw people to the enterprises.". Bates pointed out sprawling acreage is not a prerequisite for the development of agritourism. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Senate candidates Wicker, Musgrove debate today Oct 3, 2008
WLBT-TV news director Dennis Smith said the debate will be shown live by WLBT in Jackson, WTVA in Tupelo, WABG in Greenville, WTOK in Meridian, WDAM in Hattiesburg, WLOX in Biloxi and WMC in Memphis, Tenn. . (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Video Board, Regional Teams Enhance Game Day Oct 3, 2008
USM is scheduled to play in Ruston in 2010 and 2013 and the Bulldogs will go to Hattiesburg in 2011 and 2014. Van De Velde says Southern Miss fits Coach Dooleys scheduling philosophy. (CollegeInsiders.com)
OUT THERE: 2009 Naked Clown Calendar Sep 25, 2008
Key told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he hopes someone local buys the contents of the museum and continues running it in Hattiesburg, Miss. The collection includes photographs, books, FBI files, DNA reports and other memorabilia that aim to support the theory that Elvis never died. (Fox News)
Debt forces Red Cross office closure Sep 24, 2008
The former Brookhaven-headquartered Mid-South Mississippi Chapter will now operate entirely on a volunteer basis as the Mid-South Service Delivery Area under the direction of the South Central Mississippi Chapter - a regional authority - in Hattiesburg. The previous issues with the destination of local donations apparently have been resolved under the Hattiesburg leadership ... Vannatta said the disbanded chapter's volunteers would still serve the American Red Cross, and the board of directors... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
* World News Quick Take Sep 24, 2008
Key told the St Louis Post-Dispatch that he hopes someone local buys the contents of the museum and continues running it in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. PUERTO RICO. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
EDITORIAL:Ole Miss-Tupelo Sep 24, 2008
The University of Southern Mississippi has dual campuses - Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast. Ole Miss in Tupelo has developed the momentum to significantly expand its academic offerings for the junior and senior years and graduate studies. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Debt forces Miss. Red Cross office to close Sep 24, 2008
Local Red Cross operations would continue under the direction of the Hattiesburg office. Officials say donations in the four-county territory, whether they be from county governments or from individuals, are restricted donations that will go for work in that area of the state. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Cades have gators' number Sep 23, 2008
Hattiesburg family continues to master monsters ... Bobby Cleveland Alton Cade (left), 21, Sam Cade, 18, and IIsiah Mills (right), all of Hattiesburg brought this 12 1/2 foot alligator to the Highway43 public ramps early during Saturday nights hunt at Barnett Reservoir ... Not the Cade family of Hattiesburg, who seem to have a firm grasp of the sport. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Time to get those bows prepared Sep 23, 2008
DUCKS UNLIMITED The Forrest/Lamar Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual banquet and auction Oct. 9 at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center in Hattiesburg. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a catered meal from The Front Porch served at 7. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Action Complete in Day One of the 15th Annual Adams Cup Sep 23, 2008
Sunday, Oct 26 at Sam Hall Invitational Hattiesburg, Miss ... Monday, Oct 27 at Sam Hall Invitational Hattiesburg, Miss. (Gorhody.com)
Raid detainees' families expecting checks Sep 22, 2008
Ed Kemp Hattiesburg American September 22, 2008 ... Matt Bush/Hattiesburg American. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Marshall Beats Southern Miss, 34-27 Sep 21, 2008
blew out the MU in 2006 by 42-7, but it was the Eagles who trailed most of the game yet still had a chance to tie or win the game on the final drive of the rainy day at M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. But it didn't seem like it would come down to USM trying to win early in the game. (Goherd.com)
Thousands expected for Ole Brook, Wildlife Expo Sep 20, 2008
"We've advertised from pretty much south of Jackson to the Louisiana state line, and from the Mississippi River to this side of Hattiesburg," Jordan said. "With this being our first year back, we don't really know how many people will show up, but we've advertised to around 150,000 people.". (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Planting another church: First Baptist taps a pro to launch West Campus Sep 20, 2008
Word of Faith Christian Center: Main campus in Jackson and satellite churches in Hattiesburg, Meridian, Vicksburg and Yazoo City. Word and Worship Church: four Jackson locations. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Weir drops to No. 5 in MHSAA 1A rankings after loss to Durant Sep 18, 2008
Hattiesburg (3-0) - Beat Gulfport 31-7. 7. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Popular Rapper from Louisiana Arrested Sep 17, 2008
A popular Louisiana rapper is behind bars in Mississippi after running from Hattiesburg police ... Hattiesburg police say they tried to make a traffic stop involving the rapper on Interstate 59 when Gradney took off. (KSLA.com, LA)
