The Hattiesburg News

22/06/2025

: Trump bombs Iran. US joins the war against Israel and Iran. See the buildings, planes, maps and more by tapping below.

https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/post/trump-bombs-iran

22/06/2025

: Hattiesburg can expect extreme heat this week.

Tap below to see temps including today’s weather.

https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/post/summer-heat-all-week-expect-high-90-s

20/06/2025

: Donivan Barnes Protest this Saturday at 3pm could not only reopen his case, but others as well. The Mississippi Attorney General office is trying to decide whether or not to reopen Donivan’s case.

How strong the community shows up tomorrow could be the deciding factor. A lot is on the line for tomorrow’s protest.

The protest starts at 3:00pm in front of Martin Luther King Church in Hattiesburg and is walking to Vernon Dahmer Park.

Donivan was a 26 year old black man that was killed on Westover Drive in Hattiesburg in which all charges have been dropped agasint the main suspect, Andrew David Cook, a 25 year old white boy despite evidence including Donivan’s blood on his truck.

Participants are encouraged to start arriving at 2:00pm & bring plenty of water.

Tap the link to read the entire story. Questions? Call Dana Johnson 601.270.3884 or Erica Moore 601.596.2239.

https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/post/protest-for-donivan-barnes-this-saturday-at-3pm-why-is-it-so-important

20/06/2025

: Good Samaritan in Taylorsville that shot & killed Austin Jones, a black man, is actually a convicted felon with violent history. It is illegal for convicted felons to have guns. He told the police he had 3 guns and he alleged Austin tried to steal one.

The Good Samaritan, a white male, has not been identified yet to the public. Instead of giving his name, the Taylorsville Police told us to “ask the victim’s family!” because it’s their job to protect the “Good Samaritan.”

This is a developing story.

To read the whole story tap below.



https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/post/good-samaritan-in-taylorsville-killing-is-a-convicted-felon-in-possession-of-a-firearm

20/06/2025

: Juneteenth Weekend kicks off Saturday at 4:00pm at Vernon Dahmer Park. Everyone is encourage to bring their tents, grills, coolers, and lawn chairs for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Cookout.

There will be swimming, a baseball tournament, and music at the park. Vendors are welcome for free.

Tap below to read full story. Questions? Call Dana Johnson 601.270.3884 or Erica Moore 601.596.2239.

https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/post/juneteenth-weekend-this-saturday-at-vernon-dahmer-park-at-4pm

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News)- People celebrating Juneteenth this weekend in Hattiesburg is encouraged to go to Vernon Dahmer Park for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Cookout. People are encourage to bring out their tents, grills, coolers, music, and lawn chairs to enjoy the community. The cookout will fe...

18/06/2025

BREAKING: The City Council votes 5-0 in favor of taking no action against Mt. Carmel Church and to allow Councilman Elect Eric Boney to take office next month.

Councilman Brown says he excited the council came together in unity.

Tap below to see the whole story.

Hattiesburg, MS- The Hattiesburg City Council met Tuesday, June 17, 2025 to vote on the things they discussed on Monday, June 16, 2025, including two important decisions that directly affected the African American community, which has the largest population in the city. The council came together and...

17/06/2025

: A lot a stake today at the City of Hattiesburg’s City Council Meeting including the future of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church & Ward 2 Councilman Elect Eric Boney.

A lot of pushback and support from the African American Community.

This is a developing story. Tap link to read entire story.

https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/post/african-american-community-vs-city-of-hattiesburg-what-s-at-stake

Hattiesburg, MS- The Hattiesburg City Council held a public hearing at it's regular scheduled council meeting in which the city wants to destroy Mt. Carmel Baptist Church as the city claims the building itself is potentially dangerous to the community. The pastor of Mt. Carmel Ministries, Civil Righ...

14/06/2025

The official Juneteenth Weekend 2025 will be at Vernon Dahmer Park next Saturday, June 21, 2025 dedicated to Donivan Barnes.

For more info, tap Juneteenth on the website or click the link below:

https://www.gethattiesburgnews.com/juneteenth

04/06/2025

: Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee beats challengers Travares Comegys, Anthony Hudson, and Steven Griffin.

Johnny Magee is still the mayor of Laurel, MS.

04/06/2025

: In Ellisville Mayor Lynn Buckhaults wins over challenger Jalen Lindsey.

In Hattiesburg Leann Vance beats Democrat Keenon Walker and Independent Joe Wiley.

In Wiggins Mayor Darrell Berry beats challenger Heather Patterson.

In Collins Mayor Hope Jones beats challenger Gerald Ellzey.

In Jackson John Horhn wins as the new mayor.

24/05/2025

The Lamar County DA Hal Kitrell has officially asked the Attorney General Lynn Fitch to take over the Donivan Barnes case.

The DA also ask the AG for new “investigations surrounding any circumstances” related to or any connection with Donivan’s death in a letter that has been sent to both Donivan’s family & the Attorney General.

Tap to read full story.

This is a developing story!

Hattiesburg, MS- The Lamar County District Attorney Hal Kittrell has officially invited the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch to take over the Donvian Barnes case. The DA asked the Attorney General for a new investigation into the death of Donvian Barnes after completing a "post-presentment of...

24/05/2025

: Willam Carey finished 11 in country. Tap link below to read story.

SILVIS, Ill. – No. 16 William Carey posted rounds of 301, 287, and 299 to finish in 11th place at the 2025 NAIA Men's Golf National Championship. The 11th place finish marks the highest finish for the Crusaders in the Championship. After rain on day one shortened the event to three rounds, Carey g...