HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The City of Hattiesburg is breaking tourism records. The 2024 Tourism Economic Impact Report showed the Hub City saw an increase in visitors and direct spending. “…
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Forrest County leaders and physicians hope a new outdoor fitness court with improve opportunities for residents. The new fitness course, located at Dewitt Sulli…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – With holiday shopping underway, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Mississippi warned that online shopping scams are bound to spike. BBB officials said shopp…
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – In Mt. Olive, former Alderwoman Marcia Hull is challenging her defeat in June’s mayoral election. She filed the lawsuit against Mayor Cliff Kelly, City …
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) spread some holiday cheer to families who have recently experienced violent crime. HPD’s Special Victims Unit, along …
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In Hattiesburg, a new poster design was chosen for the annual Midnight on Front Street. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art u…
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Early construction is underway on a major solar project in Jasper County. The Jasper Solar Farm, developed by Walden Renewables, will cover more than 3,000 acres…
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The United Way of the Pine Belt has had a strong year, supporting families in need after disasters and during times when resources are low. The organization is close to…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – As many people work to follow through on their New Year’s resolutions for 2026, health and fitness remain at the top of the list. Crunch Fitness in Hattiesburg rep…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker announced that Chris Carr has been appointed chief of the Hattiesburg Fire Department. Carr would take over the role following the re…
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Storms left damage in Laurel during the early morning hours of January 9, 2026. Strong winds tore through parts of Chateau, an adult daycare, and caused significant dam…
