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New Hattiesburg police chief sworn in

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3 months ago

February 28, 2024

www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-02-28 16:27:34

SUMMARY: Hattiesburg Police Department has new leadership with Chief Hardy Sims and Assistant Chief Tony Fontaine taking over positions after Chief Peggy Sealy retired. Sims has over 30 years of experience with the department, while Fontaine has been with the department for 23 years. Both leaders are focused on implementing community policing efforts and increasing the department's numbers. They aim to engage with local businesses, schools, and community stakeholders to ensure a safe and vibrant city. Additionally, they plan to focus on recruitment efforts to reach full capacity and strengthen the police academy program to better prepare new officers for the job.

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East Union defeats Pisgah in Softball State Championships

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1 hour ago

May 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-05-15 09:31:39

SUMMARY: In the State softball championships, East Union faced off against Pisa with Miss softball Lucy Cochran leading the way. With a dominating performance, East Union held a 1-0 lead going into the sixth inning. Pisa had a chance to score, but East Union managed to throw out a runner at home plate. In the seventh inning, Marley Clayton added an insurance run with an RBI single. Cochran pitched the entire game, securing a shutout win with a final score of 3-0. East Union emerged victorious in a hard-fought matchup at the championships.

East Union wins its game against Pisgah in the Softball State Championships.

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JPD investigates homicide at Parham Bridges Park

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2 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-05-15 08:58:36

SUMMARY: There was a heavy police presence at Palm Bridges Park, with crime scene tape blocking off an area and a fire unit hosing down the scene. The coroner and crime scene unit were also on the scene, collecting evidence in brown bags. Details are still developing, and reporters are working to gather more information on the situation.

Jackson police are investigating after someone was found shot to death at Parham Bridges Park.

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JXN Water announces closure for Forest Ave. Extension

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2 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-05-15 08:49:58

SUMMARY: Jackson Water has issued a temporary road closure on Forest Avenue extension due to repairs on a water main transmission. The closure is from Methodist Home Road to Hill Drive and is expected to last through the end of the week. Residents are advised to access Hill Drive from Highway 49 during this time.