February - 2018

Laurel Mayor Plans to Fix Water and Sewer Problems Within the City

Laurel Mayor Plans to Fix Water and Sewer Problems Within the City

HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Mayor Johnny McGee developed a plan to fix water and sewer problems in the City of Laurel. However, the downside of fixing these problems is residents could see an increase in their water bill. "This year, we're asking for another three percent increase, which will be about 91 cents a month for the average user,” McGee said. “I think people understand in order to fix these things we have to pay for it, and 91 cents is not a lot. So, that means your a

FOX 23 News @ 9 Sports for February 27

United States Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association

United States Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association

HATTIESBURG, MISS. - The United States Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA’s) regarding an ongoing 20-year court battle, where farmers say they were discriminated against. The organization advised members to submit their affidavits to see if they are eligible for this claim. “Over the years historically, the African American farmer has been discriminated against by government agencies,” BFAA’s Ecumenical Support Advisor

FOX 23 News @ 9 Sports for February 26

Hattiesburg Honors Vernon C. Floyd, First African American to Own a Radio Station in Mississippi

Hattiesburg Honors Vernon C. Floyd, First African American to Own a Radio Station in Mississippi

HATTIESBURG, MISS. - The community held The Proclamation Celebration for a local historian at New Zion Church on Feb. 25. Sunday, the Hattiesburg Community honored a pioneer through singing hymns. Vernon Floyd became the first African American to own and operate a radio station in the State of Mississippi. “We’re here today, because Mr. Floyd is an icon when it comes to civil rights and when it comes to being a person the African American community well respected,” Pres

Cigarette Tax Update

Cigarette Tax Update

HATTIESBURG, MISS. - The cost of cigarettes could possibly go up, as it appears the cigarette tax could be gaining support within the Republican-controlled legislature, which could ultimately raise cigarette prices $1.50 per pack. Mississippi's State Senator Joey Filligane gives an update on where the tax proposal stands. “There have been several bills proposed in the Republican-controlled legislature and the Medicaid Chairman Senator [Brice] Wiggins from down in Pascagoula h

HPD investigates scam involving police memorial

HPD investigates scam involving police memorial

It's been nearly three years since two Hattiesburg policeman, Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate, were killed in the line of duty. Now, the Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a scam. HPD says in the statement below the department is not soliciting or asking for monetary donations for a police memorial. If you believe you're being targeted in this scam, call HPD at 601-544-7900.

Hattiesburg native now training Navy's best pilots

Hattiesburg native now training Navy's best pilots

(The following press release and photo were submitted to MyFOX23.com from the Navy Office of Community Outreach.) FALLON, Nev. – In Nevada’s high desert is the Navy’s premiere tactical air warfare training center, home to the Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center and it’s Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, known to the world as TOPGUN. A 2010 homeschool graduate and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native is part of the Navy’s finest aviation fighter training faci

FOX 23 News @ 9 Sports for February 23

Nine People Arrested After Lamar County Cracks Down on Auto Burglaries. More Than 40 Charges

Nine People Arrested After Lamar County Cracks Down on Auto Burglaries. More Than 40 Charges

HATTIESBURG MISS. - Nine people find are behind bars tonight, facing auto burglary charges. Together, they face more than 40 charges connected to a string of auto burglaries in the Pine Belt. The arrests come after a two-day operation held by the Lamar County Sheriff's Department. The department identified two different groups burglarizing areas on the opposite sides of the county. Lamar County Sheriff, Danny Rigel says he still expects more arrests to be made. "Last coupl

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