Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) spread some holiday cheer to families who have recently experienced violent crime. HPD’s Special Victims Unit, along …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – President Donald Trump’s executive order to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug could bring significant benefits to the cannabis industry and its patient…

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Blood donations are needed across Mississippi as blood banks face a critical shortage. Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) issued an urgent appeal ahead of Christmas, warning low blood inventories could impact patient care. “We’re getting into that critical time period as we’re moving into the holiday season. And particular blood types, such […]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – In Hattiesburg, a new poster design was chosen for the annual Midnight on Front Street. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and the Hattiesburg Alliance for Public Art unveiled the selected artwork, created by Crystal Gordon. The design will be featured on the official Midnight on Front Street poster. “We are a city […]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will play in the New Orleans Bowl on December 23, 2025, against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The game marks USM’s first …

HATTIESBURG, Miss. ( WHLT ) – Christmas Eve brought a rush of last-minute shoppers to Turtle Creek Mall as people worked to finish their holiday shopping before stores closed early.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Turtle Creek Mall briefly went into lockdown Friday following reports of a possible active shooter. According to the city of Hattiesburg’s Chief Communications Officer, the Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) received multiple calls reporting possible gunfire at Turtle Creek Mall. The mall was placed on lockdown around 3:30 Friday afternoon as HPD, […]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) and the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said pedestrian crashes are on the rise. MHP reported 103 pedestrian-involved crashes over the past year. They said many of the incidents occur during the winter months, when longer dark hours reduce visibility. Nearly 77% of pedestrian […]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. ( WHLT ) – As many people work to follow through on their New Year's resolutions for 2026, health and fitness remain at the top of the list.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker announced that Chris Carr has been appointed chief of the Hattiesburg Fire Department. Carr would take over the role following the retirement of Chief Sherrocko Stewart on December 31, 2025. “Chris Carr brings deep experience, strong operational knowledge and a proven commitment to training and professional development,” […]