Bridge replacement under way in Mississippi

Daily Journal of Commerce - Fri Nov 27

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. a ' A $2.4 million project is under way to replace a bridge over Myers Creek on U.S. Highway 49 in Forrest Creek, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Why wait for Black Friday?

Hattiesburg American - Fri Nov 27

Get up, cook, eat turkey, watch football and nap. Old Navy in Hattiesburg added another option to the traditional Thanksgiving routine Thursday.

Firefighters strike a pose, raise funds for departments

Hattiesburg American - Fri Nov 27

Today, firefighters from each of Forrest County's eight volunteer departments will join the ranks of fellow brethren across the nation and become models in their very own calendar.

Father and son team up at Magnolia State Bank

Laurel Leader-Call - Thu Nov 26

With his announcement that Marcus Robinson, formerly with Regions Bank in Hattiesburg, has been named president and chief executive officer of Magnolia State Bank, board chairman Thomas Brown has secured an ideal leader for Magnolia's expansion into the Hattiesburg market and has also created a unique father-son working relationship.

Thanks for Pittman Park dedication

Hattiesburg American - Thu Nov 26

My name is Drema Pittman Nail, I was unable to attend the dedication of 'Pittman Park' on Nov.

Christmas parade set for Dec. 5

Hattiesburg American - Thu Nov 26

The Hattiesburg Jaycees Christmas parade will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 5 in downtown Hattiesburg.

Creosote testing poorly handled

Picayune Item - Wed Nov 25

The federal government has said testing for creosote by the city of Hattiesburg in a neighborhood near a closed plant was inadequate.

HPD Looks for Suspect in Break-In Behind Hattiesburg High School

WHLT-TV - Wed Nov 25

Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for tips that will lead investigators with the Hattiesburg Police Department to the location and arrest of an unidentified suspect involved in the burglary of the Hattiesburg Public School District's Maintenance Department located in the 200 block of Dauphine Street.

Hattiesburg ADP names new president

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg - Wed Nov 25

The Hattiesburg Area Development Partnership announced Tuesday that Chad Newell has been named President, effective December 28, 2009.

Government sells about 2,300 storm trailers

Picayune Item - Tue Nov 24

The federal government is continuing to auction travel trailers left in Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina.