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We ask that you keep comments on topic, avoid personal attacks and not use profanity. Guidelines can be found at http://hatne.ws/179njuM. The Hattiesburg American, a Gannett Inc. company, was founded in 1897 as a weekly newspaper known as the Hattiesburg Progress. In 1907, it was acquired by and became The Hattiesburg Daily News. Because of the U.S.’s entry into World War I, it was renamed the Hat

tiesburg American in 1917. The Harmon family bought the paper during the 1920s. It was sold to the Hederman family in 1960. The Hederman family kept it for more than 20 years until the Hattiesburg American was acquired by Gannett in 1982. HattiesburgAmerican.com was launched Dec. 1, 2000. Today, the Hattiesburg American serves Forrest, Lamar and surrounding counties, providing local news and information through several channels including the daily newspaper, website, and specialty publications.

OpenAI's new AI chatbot is an expansion on its flagship ChatGPT product. The new tool, ChatGPT Gov, is specifically for ...
01/28/2025

OpenAI's new AI chatbot is an expansion on its flagship ChatGPT product. The new tool, ChatGPT Gov, is specifically for use by U.S. government agencies.

Workers at a flagship Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania voted to unionize and become the first union in t...
01/28/2025

Workers at a flagship Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania voted to unionize and become the first union in the grocery chain's history.

"Love Is Blind" is moving to Minnesota for Season 8 and will follow a new set of singles who will enter the pods to find...
01/28/2025

"Love Is Blind" is moving to Minnesota for Season 8 and will follow a new set of singles who will enter the pods to find out if "love is truly blind."

Counselors in the SREB network will travel to different districts and colleges to provide critical support following cri...
01/28/2025

Counselors in the SREB network will travel to different districts and colleges to provide critical support following crises.

A bill has been filed with the House to allow students in D or F-rated schools and districts to spend p***c education do...
01/28/2025

A bill has been filed with the House to allow students in D or F-rated schools and districts to spend p***c education dollars on private education.

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was mor...
01/28/2025

A chunk of space rock that visited near Earth's orbit last year was widely called a "mini-moon," a nickname that was more appropriate than thought.

Google said the name changes, which also includes using Mount McKinley, will happen when Geographic Names Information Sy...
01/28/2025

Google said the name changes, which also includes using Mount McKinley, will happen when Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is updated.

Some taxpayers in Mississippi may be receiving a $1,400 stimulus check this month, but it depends on 2021 tax returns. H...
01/28/2025

Some taxpayers in Mississippi may be receiving a $1,400 stimulus check this month, but it depends on 2021 tax returns. Here's what we know.

An American Airlines employee was killed during an accident on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, of...
01/28/2025

An American Airlines employee was killed during an accident on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, officials say.

Chipotle announced Tuesday it is giving away up to 50,000 free entrees during this year's Super Bowl, and free queso and...
01/28/2025

Chipotle announced Tuesday it is giving away up to 50,000 free entrees during this year's Super Bowl, and free queso and guac the Monday following it.

A hunter in Mississippi took a gamble by letting several big bucks walk in hope of bagging a big 10-point he'd been seei...
01/28/2025

A hunter in Mississippi took a gamble by letting several big bucks walk in hope of bagging a big 10-point he'd been seeing for several deer seasons.

The Empire State Building lit up green after the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC Championship game on Sunday, much to th...
01/28/2025

The Empire State Building lit up green after the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC Championship game on Sunday, much to the chagrin of some New Yorkers.

Starbucks announced Monday that select "coffeehouse amenities" like free refills for in-customers and condiment bars are...
01/28/2025

Starbucks announced Monday that select "coffeehouse amenities" like free refills for in-customers and condiment bars are making a comeback.

The Powerball jackpot rose to $56 million ahead of Monday night's drawing. Check here to see if it's your lucky day.
01/28/2025

The Powerball jackpot rose to $56 million ahead of Monday night's drawing. Check here to see if it's your lucky day.

A new Frosty flavor inspired by Thin Mints, the famed Girl Scout cookie, will be available starting next month at Wendy'...
01/28/2025

A new Frosty flavor inspired by Thin Mints, the famed Girl Scout cookie, will be available starting next month at Wendy's.

Papa John's First Impression Pizza contest will give a free pie to anyone who has the same name and spelling as the firs...
01/28/2025

Papa John's First Impression Pizza contest will give a free pie to anyone who has the same name and spelling as the first impression rose recipient.

Authorities arrested one suspect accused of fatally shooting a 49-year-old man Sunday in the 1900 block of Wingfield Cir...
01/27/2025

Authorities arrested one suspect accused of fatally shooting a 49-year-old man Sunday in the 1900 block of Wingfield Circle.

The 59th Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles is scheduled to be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on F...
01/27/2025

The 59th Super Bowl between the Chiefs and Eagles is scheduled to be played at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

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