October - 2017

HPSD Foundation official explains how unity brings together educational community

HPSD Foundation official explains how unity brings together educational community

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - “The goal is to get kids across the stage, on time in a cap and gown after their senior year – and to be productive successful productive people in our community,” said Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Public School District Foundation, Dan Kibodeaux. Kibodeaux said the molding a firm foundation for local children essential for their success. “Because too many of our kids don’t have that foundation at home – like I did growing up, like you may have h

City of Hattiesburg Releases Paving Schedule through May 2018

City of Hattiesburg Releases Paving Schedule through May 2018

The following press release is from the City of Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg, Mississippi – With $2.3 million appropriated for paving in Fiscal Year 2018, the City of Hattiesburg announces its paving schedule for every ward through May 2018. City administration used requests from city council members, the percentage of miles in each ward and recent paving work in previous years to create a robust list of paving projects for each area of Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Bar

LPD takes back 80+ lbs. of drugs over weekend

LPD takes back 80+ lbs. of drugs over weekend

(The following is a press release submitted to myfox23.com from the Laurel Police Department.) On Saturday, October 28th, the Laurel Police Department gave the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. The event was very successful with 81 pounds of drugs collected. This is the 8th time that the Laurel Police Department has participated in such an event. The departme

HPD takes part in nationwide drug take back program

HPD takes part in nationwide drug take back program

(The following press release and photos were submitted to myfox23.com from the Hattiesburg Police Department.) On Saturday, October 28, 2017, the Hattiesburg Police Department participated in the National Drug Take Back Initiative in efforts to keep our community safe and drug free. Citizens took advantage and turned in approximately 115 pounds of unwanted, unused, or expired pharmaceutical drugs. HPD extends great gratitude for those that made a difference in their community

Burroughs Court Appearance Delayed

Burroughs Court Appearance Delayed

The initial court appearance of a Jones County man accused in the death of his girlfriend has been delayed two more days because of illness. 38-year-old Greg Burroughs was scheduled to appear in court Monday morning to face manslaughter charges. That was delayed when Circuit Court Judge, Dal Williamson became hospitalized. Burroughs will now appear in court Wednesday at 9AM. He's accused of killing 23-year-old Katherine Sinclair on June 1. She was found half naked, sitting

Pocket Points App At USM

Pocket Points App At USM

HATTIESBURG, MISS - Cellphones could be our biggest innovation in the modern day generation. "I can tell you that for our traditional age of students... they are continuously connected to their phone," University of Southern Mississippi, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Dr. Amy Miller said. "It's the norm, so they look many, many, times an hour at their phone." It's happening everywhere, even in the classroom. That's why USM is using a new app called Pocket Points. Accor

Hattiesburg Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Academy Class

Hattiesburg Fire Department Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Academy Class

This is a press release from the City of Hattiesburg. HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Hattiesburg Fire Department is now accepting applications for the 2018 academy. Applications will be accepted through January 26, 2018 at 5 p.m. Applicants who complete the application process will be scheduled to take the physical abilities exam on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Hattiesburg Police & Fire Training Academy (53 Academy Dr.). Those who pass that exam will then be scheduled for the civi

City announces $2 million investment in Palmer's Crossing and Irene Chapel area

City announces $2 million investment in Palmer's Crossing and Irene Chapel area

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - The city of Hattiesburg announced a $2 million dollar investment in ward 5's Palmer's Crossing and Irene Chapel neighborhoods Friday. “This two million dollar project will increase both pressure and volume to increase fire protection and water flow for these two neighborhoods. This project which is apart of the ComSWIP efforts that have been going on in recent years, will replace nearly twenty percent of the overall asbestos cement lines in these two neig

Senator Roger Wicker visit Hattiesburg to discuss processes in White House

Senator Roger Wicker visit Hattiesburg to discuss processes in White House

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker visited Hattiesburg Friday afternoon to discuss progress and setbacks in Washington D.C. Wicker shared there are still processes underway to repeal the affordable care act. “You know unfortunately we fell one vote short and we had the vice president there to break the tie, and we didn’t get it done. It was a blow to those of us who realized we need to repeal Obamacare and replace it with something that works. Obamacare is

Chevrolet Grand Opening On Saturday

Chevrolet Grand Opening On Saturday

HATTIESBURG, MISS. - On Saturday, the parking lot of Pine Belt Chevrolet will be jammed pack. The grand opening of a major car dealership could bring business to this part of Lamar County. "So, we actually created twenty-four new jobs since we were in Purvis just by moving here," Pine Belt Chevrolet, general manager, Jared Waldrop said. The new dealership looks forward to becoming a big attraction to potential car buyers. "We have about two-hundred-fifty vehicles on the grou

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