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Hattiesburg Patriot News Media Hattiesburg Patriot News Media was founded in 2012 to report on government and people in the positions of public trust within Hattiesburg.

HPNM since expanded to Forrest, Lamar, Marion, Jones, and Perry counties over the last 13 years. Hattiesburg Patriot News Media (HPNM) is a News Media outlet founded to provide government watchdog reporting for Forrest, Lamar and Jones Counties. HPNM is the top reporter of waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption in government; as well as people in the positions of the public's trust. HPNM also reports

things of community interest, including some satirical takes on real issues. HPNM has since expanded to Perry and Covington Counties. POSTING GUIDELINES: HPNM will not allow people to make personal (ad hominem) attacks against other contributors or the page. Doing do may result in a ban of access.

It's a Clucking Great Deal at Krispy krunchy chicken  at 3100 Hardy Street January 1st, 2026. Must mention this post bef...
31/12/2025

It's a Clucking Great Deal at Krispy krunchy chicken at 3100 Hardy Street January 1st, 2026. Must mention this post before ordering.

FOUR ARRESTED IN APARTMENT SHOOT-OUT HAD MULTIPLE PRIOR ARRESTS. HPD Press Release Below:Update on Westover Drive Shooti...
30/12/2025

FOUR ARRESTED IN APARTMENT SHOOT-OUT HAD MULTIPLE PRIOR ARRESTS.

HPD Press Release Below:
Update on Westover Drive Shooting Investigation

The Hattiesburg Police Department is continuing its investigation into a shooting reported at approximately 12:35 p.m. on December 28, 2025, in the 200 block of Westover Drive.

Officers responding to the scene located multiple shell casings and damage to an apartment building. Several vehicles were also damaged. No injuries were reported.

During the investigation, officers detained multiple individuals for questioning and recovered three fi****ms. All three were confirmed to be stolen and linked to recent burglaries in Collins and Columbia, Mississippi.

As a result of the investigation, the following arrests and charges were made:

▪️Brandon McNulty, 20, Hattiesburg - Possession of a stolen firearm
▪️Macaleb Perry, 25, Hattiesburg - Possession of a stolen firearm
▪️Jameer Arrington, 21, Hattiesburg - Possession of a stolen firearm
▪️Kortez Harper, 26, Hattiesburg - Fugitive from justice and discharging a firearm; Harper is also wanted out of Plano, Texas, for aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer

The investigation remains active, and additional charges are possible as evidence continues to be reviewed.

28/12/2025

HPD now has two suspects in custody from the shootout at Summer West Apartments. HPNM was live on the scene for details. Link in comments. Evidence in comments.

28/12/2025

MANHUNT - Shots fired at Summer West Apartments (formally Westover Apts.) Three individuals under pursuit.

28/12/2025

HANDS UP, WIGS OFF (feat MC Hammer)
HPD responded to a fight in the early morning hours yesterday after a large crowd gathered at a gas station on Campbell Loop to watch. It's unknown if anyone was arrested.

She's Innocent!
28/12/2025

She's Innocent!

26/12/2025

Reports of shots fired In Turtle Creek Mall unsubstantiated after altercation in food court. Police dispatch of shots fired were inaccurate.

HPD responding to a shots fired call to 911 at Turtle Creek Mall. No known injuries at this time. On the scene update sh...
26/12/2025

HPD responding to a shots fired call to 911 at Turtle Creek Mall. No known injuries at this time. On the scene update shortly.

25/12/2025

Santa Claus Update Robert St John has an update on how to drive a car/or a sleigh through a traffic circle.

23/12/2025

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23/12/2025

Petal FD on Mitchell St. 🔥

23/12/2025

Petal FD working active fire on Mitchell St.

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Hattiesburg Patriot News Media (HPNM) is a News Media outlet designed to provide government watchdog reporting for Hattiesburg and the surrounding area. HPNM is the top reporter of waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption in government; as well as people in the positions of the public's trust. Through a loose confederation of insider government sources, private whistle blowers, and concerned citizens, HPNM has saved Hattiesburg residents over $130 million dollars in waste and fraud in Hattiesburg.

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