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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.

Mississippi Forestry Commission firefighters responded to 2,502 wildfires in fiscal year 2024 that burned 51,982 acres.
02/14/2025

Mississippi Forestry Commission firefighters responded to 2,502 wildfires in fiscal year 2024 that burned 51,982 acres.

For the second time this week, one Mississippi lottery ticket was worth millions. The first one was bought in Petal. See...
02/14/2025

For the second time this week, one Mississippi lottery ticket was worth millions. The first one was bought in Petal. See where this new ticket was sold.

President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.
02/14/2025

President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.

YouTube had been attempting an agreement "that avoids passing along additional costs" to its subscribers.
02/14/2025

YouTube had been attempting an agreement "that avoids passing along additional costs" to its subscribers.

On Feb. 15, NBC will re-air the first "Saturday Night Live" show from Oct. 11, 1975.The late comedian George Carlin host...
02/14/2025

On Feb. 15, NBC will re-air the first "Saturday Night Live" show from Oct. 11, 1975.
The late comedian George Carlin hosted the 50-year-old episode.

Applebee's will let a lucky 3,000 people know Friday if they've won the chance to purchase the highly coveted Date Night...
02/14/2025

Applebee's will let a lucky 3,000 people know Friday if they've won the chance to purchase the highly coveted Date Night Pass.

As major U.S. retailers announce sweeping store closures, experts say more are on the way throughout 2025.
02/14/2025

As major U.S. retailers announce sweeping store closures, experts say more are on the way throughout 2025.

Igloo recalls 1 million rolling coolers after reports of finger amputation, cuts and crushing injuries. Here's how to se...
02/14/2025

Igloo recalls 1 million rolling coolers after reports of finger amputation, cuts and crushing injuries. Here's how to see if your ice chest is on list.

February is the best month to see Venus. But clouds, storms might make it hard to spot in Mississippi on Valentine's Day...
02/14/2025

February is the best month to see Venus. But clouds, storms might make it hard to spot in Mississippi on Valentine's Day. How stargazers see it.

"Yellowjackets" returns to Paramount+ with Showtime for a new season this Valentine's Day. See what the highly anticipat...
02/14/2025

"Yellowjackets" returns to Paramount+ with Showtime for a new season this Valentine's Day. See what the highly anticipated season has in store.

JCPenney, Joann, Macy's and Kohl's are among several department stores closing stores in 2025. Here's what to know.
02/14/2025

JCPenney, Joann, Macy's and Kohl's are among several department stores closing stores in 2025. Here's what to know.

Season 8 of "Love is Blind" is heading to Minnesota to follow a new set of singles who will enter the pods to "find out ...
02/14/2025

Season 8 of "Love is Blind" is heading to Minnesota to follow a new set of singles who will enter the pods to "find out whether love is truly blind."

The "morning shed" trend encourages people, largely young women, to apply a variety of skincare products before bed to h...
02/14/2025

The "morning shed" trend encourages people, largely young women, to apply a variety of skincare products before bed to have radiant morning skin.

Andrew Eaves, a Black Hawk pilot with the Army, was killed in a helicopter-plane crash in Washington, D.C. He will be bu...
02/14/2025

Andrew Eaves, a Black Hawk pilot with the Army, was killed in a helicopter-plane crash in Washington, D.C. He will be buried in Mississippi.

JCPenney will close eight locations throughout the country by mid-2025. Here are the stores slated to close.
02/14/2025

JCPenney will close eight locations throughout the country by mid-2025. Here are the stores slated to close.

Blue Cross Blue Shield reached a settlement with some insurance customers. Who can get a check? How much could you recei...
02/13/2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield reached a settlement with some insurance customers. Who can get a check? How much could you receive? When will you get a check?

The House Constitution chairman said Thursday he was no longer going to bring up disenfranchisement or ballot initiative...
02/13/2025

The House Constitution chairman said Thursday he was no longer going to bring up disenfranchisement or ballot initiatives on the floor.

Denny's plans to close dozens of restaurants in 2025. The company hasn't released a list, but here's what we know about ...
02/13/2025

Denny's plans to close dozens of restaurants in 2025. The company hasn't released a list, but here's what we know about why some stores will shutter.

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