Hattiesburg Patriot News Media

19/11/2024

Man arrested in last night's armed robbery. To view the broadcast, click the link below.
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19/11/2024

ON THE SCENE

17/11/2024

Five years ago...

Edward Rodgers (left) and Brandon Griffin (right) enjoy being alive after Rodgers saved Griffin's life in an apartment fire behind Lowes. Griffin was asleep as his apartment unit was filling with smoke from a fire in the unit next door. Rodgers kicked in Griffin's door and attempted to enter the apartment four times but was overcome by the smoke. Rodgers, a former volunteer firefighter, then threw a brick through Griffin's bedroom window, which awoke him in time to escape.

13/11/2024

DEPUTY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY BITING WOMAN IS NOW ON UNPAID LEAVE WITH FCSO.

Forrest County Deputy Steven Ducksworth was arrested by the Hattiesburg Police Department today after officers arrived at his residence on a domestic related call. According to HPNM sources, who could not go on record for fear of retaliation, Ducksworth was allegedly intoxicated and belligerent with officers. Officers noticed an injury (bite mark) on family member, and Ducksworth was then placed under arrest.

Sheriff Charlie Sims told HPNM, "He's (Ducksworth) on administrative leave without pay pending the outcome of our internal investigation. It's (internal investigation) separate from any criminal charges or anything else."

12/11/2024

When will the overpasses be completed? Here's your answer.

11/11/2024

HATTIESBURG VETERANS' DAY PARADE

06/11/2024

LIVE FORREST COUNTY ELECTION COVERAGE

03/11/2024

Breaking News on Tuesday for subscribers
on Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative (SEMRHI).

02/11/2024

FIRST SATURDAY AT THE LUCKY RABBIT.

31/10/2024

Former Forrest County Sheriff Billy McGee passed away yesterday.

29/10/2024

HUSBAND ADMITS TO SHOOTING WIFE.

HPD Media Release:
On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., Hattiesburg Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the 000 block of Park Place Ave., where an individual had wrecked into a building.

When officers arrived, they discovered the driver unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. The female victim was pronounced dead on the scene.

No other injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The victim’s husband, Kenrod Cartez Echols, 50, of Columbia, contacted authorities shortly after officers arrived and admitted to his involvement in the shooting.

Echols has been charged with First Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence and Malicious Mischief and has been booked into Forrest County Jail.

This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released once available.

28/10/2024

ON THE SCENE
HPD Media Release.
On Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Hattiesburg Police responded to the 700 block of Mobile Street to investigate the report of a shooting.

When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. First responders rendered aid and transported the victim to a local hospital. He is reported to be in stable condition.

Upon further investigation, officers learned that the 18-year-old victim had accidentally dropped the firearm, causing it to discharge and striking him in the leg.

28/10/2024

HPSD students making a difference.

27/10/2024

HUSBAND CHARGED IN THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE.

On Saturday October 26th, Kenrod Echols was charged with murder in the death of his wife, Zikoya Johnson. Johnson was found in her vehicle, which crashed through the fence at the Reserve at Park Place Apartments. The vehicle hit the back patio area of an apartment. According to neighbors, she suffered a gunshot wound. Her body is being sent to the Mississippi Crime Lab.

27/10/2024

Hattiesburg Avenues Halloween Parade, led by the Hub City Hotsteppers. What a great parade!

26/10/2024

HATTIESBURG AVENUES HALOWEEN PARADE LED BY THE HATTIESBURG HOTSTEPPERS.

26/10/2024

Check out the Hattiesburg Avenues Halloween Parade today live beginning between 5:30 and 5:45.