A proposal to create a 24-hour child care facility in Hattiesburg is gaining attention as families face long waitlists, limited hours and fewer state child care subsidies.
The bridge, which has been closed to vehicle traffic since 2023, will be demolished and replaced by early summer with a culvert-style bridge designed for both cars and pedestrians.
Downtown Hattiesburg’s streetscape is set for a refresh. A Mississippi Forestry Commission grant will help the city replace diseased trees with healthier ones — a move officials say benefits businesses, residents and the environment.
Mississippi’s new vape law reshaped what’s on store shelves — but many users may not realize what they’re inhaling has changed. A lab-made nicotine alternative is raising red flags.
Leaders across southeast Mississippi outline their priorities for the 2026 legislative session, highlighting shared challenges facing local governments.
With thousands of Mississippi adults struggling to read, a Hattiesburg nonprofit is training volunteers and launching a new program to close the literacy gap.
From June 2024 through February 2025, U.S. beekeepers suffered their worst winter losses in more than a decade, with commercial operations losing an average of 62% of colonies.
