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18/07/2025

***Lanes are open.***

𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝟑𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝟏𝟖-𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫
𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟖, 𝟒:𝟐𝟓𝐏𝐌 - The Hattiesburg Police Department is currently on the scene of a traffic disruption involving an 18-wheeler blocking the westbound lane at the intersection of Hardy Street and 38th Avenue.

Officers are on-site directing traffic to assist with traffic flow. Drivers should expect delays in the area until the roadway is cleared.

Updates will be provided as they become available. Please drive with caution and remain alert to officers and motorists in the area.

18/07/2025

The Hattiesburg Police Department is currently on the scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian incident that occurred Friday afternoon.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., on July 18, 2025, officers responded to the 100 block of Harrell Street in reference to a vehicle striking a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located an adolescent who was unconscious but still breathing.

First responders rendered immediate aid before transporting the adolescent to a local hospital for further treatment. Their current condition is unknown at this time.

Officers remain on scene, along with the driver of the vehicle, as the investigation into the cause of the incident continues.

Dixie Electric is proud to announce its continued partnership with CoBank through the Sharing Success program, a matchin...
18/07/2025

Dixie Electric is proud to announce its continued partnership with CoBank through the Sharing Success program, a matching grant initiative designed to support rural communities. This year, Dixie Electric and CoBank are donating a combined $20,000 to support local emergency response organizations. Each of the following counties—Jones, Wayne, Forrest, and Perry—will receive $2,500 for their respective volunteer fire departments and $2,500 for their sheriff's departments.

These funds will help support critical needs such as training, safety equipment, educational materials, and emergency response tools

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department responded this Friday afternoon to assist the Mississippi Highway Patrol at the sc...
18/07/2025

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department responded this Friday afternoon to assist the Mississippi Highway Patrol at the scene of a three vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage on Highway 15 South near Mt. Vernon Church in the Glade community.

A Nissan Murano, Ford F-150 pickup, and Ford Edge all collided with the adult female driver of the Ford Edge injured.

In addition to JCSD units, volunteer fire and rescue units from Glade, M&M, and Powers responded along with ambulances from EMServ Ambulance Service and a State Trooper from the Mississippi Highway Patrol.

The adult female driver of the Ford Edge was transported by EMServ to South Central Regional Medical Center for treatment of what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. The adult male driver of the Ford F-150 pickup and the adult female driver of the Nissan Murano both declined medical transport by ambulance.

One lane of Highway 15 South was blocked for nearly an hour as rescue, crash investigation, and vehicle recovery operations were conducted.

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety NIBRS Division welcomed the Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) on Tues...
18/07/2025

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety NIBRS Division welcomed the Jones County Sheriff’s Department (JCSD) on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, as one of its newest NIBRS certified law enforcement agencies to begin submitting crime data to the UCR Program through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS).

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the law enforcement agencies submitting NIBRS data are playing a crucial role in building a more accurate picture of crime in the nation. NIBRS’ expanded baseline provides more in-depth, thorough statistics for use in public safety than historic summary data. The more robust NIBRS data will help law enforcement officials, county leaders, and municipal leaders better allocate resources to prevent and combat crime in their jurisdictions.

Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin made a commitment in 2020 following his election to provide crime data to the FBI via NIBRS. The conversion from providing UCR summary data to NIBRS detailed data involved a major commitment of time, training, records management system coordination, and implementation.

JCSD Captain JD Carter was assigned responsibility for the NIBRS certification and has worked diligently with stakeholders, including records management system software provider Caliber Public Safety and the Mississippi Criminal Information Center, to achieve the NIBRS certification.

As a longtime participant in the FBI’s UCR Program, JCSD joins thousands of other law enforcement agencies opting to collect more detailed NIBRS data.

“The transition to NIBRS has been a lengthy, detailed, and challenging process,” notes Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin.

Sheriff Berlin concludes, “However, under Captain JD Carter’s leadership and with the outstanding assistance provided by Mississippi NIBRS Director Robin Layton and her team, we have accomplished NIBRS certification and now join law enforcement agencies around the country in providing detailed crime data to the FBI. Crime prevention and response to criminal incidents will be enhanced as a result of the detailed crime data that will now be available through NIBRS.”

The 47th annual Mississippi Watermelon Festival will be Friday and Saturday, July 18th and 19th in Mize. This year’s Sa...
18/07/2025

The 47th annual Mississippi Watermelon Festival will be Friday and Saturday, July 18th and 19th in Mize. This year’s Saturday night entertainment is Jeff Bates at 6:00 pm and Colin Stough at 8:00 pm. The Watermelon Festival has fun for the whole family including the “biggest” watermelon contest, a car show, a Jeep Show, a 5-K Run/Walk, a kids area, seed-spitting and watermelon eating contests plus the best food and watermelon around. All proceeds benefit the Mize Volunteer Fire Department. For more information and ticket prices visit mswatermelonfestival.com.

18/07/2025

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. High near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

18/07/2025

SPORTS
The Southern Miss M-Club Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Department of Athletics, announced a seven-member 2025 Hall of Fame class. The inductees are: Alexis Hall Adams (women’s basketball, 1988-91), Deke Adams (football, 1990-94), Chris Clark (football, 2003-07), Tracy Lampley (football, 2009-12), Jeremy Parquet (football, 2001-04), Johnny Vitrano (baseball/men’s basketball, 1967-70) and Raquel Washington (women’s track & field, 2004-06), The 2025 Hall of Fame inductees officially will join the ranks of former Golden Eagle greats at the M-Club Alumni Association Hall of Fame induction banquet on Friday, Nov. 14 at Southern Oaks in Hattiesburg.

18/07/2025

The 2025 tornado season in the United States has been exceptionally active, with 1,296 preliminary filtered tornado reports as of June 29. This number is 338 more than the historical average of 958, making 2025 the most active tornado season in over a decade. Texas leads the states with 145 tornado reports, followed by Illinois with 130, Missouri with 117, and Mississippi with 101.

18/07/2025

The 177th Armored Brigade at Camp Shelby held a change-of-command ceremony Thursday, as Col. Reginald Williams handed leadership to Col. Nicholas Talbot. Williams, who took command in 2023, is heading to Fort Knox for a new role. Talbot, arriving from Boston, brings over two decades of active-duty experience and says he's ready to lead and support the brigade’s mission to train National Guard and Reserve troops across the region.

18/07/2025

The City of Hattiesburg is developing a long-term strategic plan called “Hattiesburg 150 & Beyond” to guide growth and development over the next 20 years. To help shape it, officials are hosting public feedback sessions where residents can share ideas and priorities. The meetings, running through Saturday, focus on topics like transportation, safety, lifestyle, and city assets—aiming to build a community-driven vision for Hattiesburg’s future.

18/07/2025

The Hattiesburg Train Depot was officially renamed Thursday in honor of former mayor J. Ed Morgan, who led its restoration during his 12-year tenure. Morgan’s administration helped revitalize the city’s historic core, launching major projects like the Saenger Theater and Hattiesburg Zoo renovations. He also played key roles in regional development and public service at both state and local levels.

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