Lici Beveridge

Sometimes what seems too good to be true really is true. At least, that was the case for ASC-Hattiesburg, which received a $1.25 million grant to help alleviate homelessness in and around the Hub City.

Hattiesburg and Oxford are known for a lot of things — vibrant downtown and arts scenes, college football and plenty of local restaurants and shops.

The University of Southern Mississippi is revising some of its degree offerings by slimming down and shaping up programs.

For nearly 20 years, the Minor family has fought their insurance company over the loss of their home that was destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. On Thursday, the state Supreme Court ruled in the family's favor, affirming a jury award of over $10 million to the family and more than $4.5 million in attorney fees.

The U.S. Supreme Court said it will not review the case of Devin Bennett, who has been on death row in Mississippi since 2003 for the death of his infant son.

The University of Southern Mississippi is revising some of its degree offerings by slimming down and shaping up programs.

Touring Christmas lights at night has become a favorite family-friendly activity in the Pine Belt, with plenty of displays to choose from.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Mississippi Office of Homeland Security awarded a grant to Collins Fire Department for a robotic vehicle.

You may not find a traditional Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, but hot meals will be on the table at these five restaurants in Hattiesburg.

As the temperatures cool down in Mississippi and winter begins to blanket the state, Christmastime brings visions of stockings filled with nuts and oranges or tangerines. Sweet lemon icebox pie along with orange slices floating in mulled wine or spiced cider add a little sparkle when getting cozy by the fire.