Brandon Raines

Multimedia Journalist at WHLT-TV (Hattiesburg, MS)

Multimedia Journalist at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

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Southern Miss fans rally behind baseball team ahead of winner-take-all-game

4 days ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Southern Miss baseball fans are rallying behind the Golden Eagles as they advanced to a winner-take-all game in the Hattiesburg Regional against Miami. After a tough loss to Columbia on Friday, Southern Miss came back to defeat Alabama, Columbia and Miami over the weekend. With a commanding 17-6 win over Miami on Sunday, many fans believe the Golden Eagles have a strong chance to win Monday night’s game. The winner will move on to the Super Regionals.
Local businesses benefit as Southern Miss hosts NCAA Regional

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – For the fourth time in program history, the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a NCAA Regional Tournament this weekend. The impact of the game goes far beyond the baseball field. About 10,000 fans are expected to be in the Hub City this weekend. Tourism officials said nearly every hotel in the city is booked. “Revenue comes in from out of town. People get to enjoy themselves. They deposit their revenue into our local restaurants, into our local hotels.
Three candidates vie for Hattiesburg Ward 3 Council seat

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg residents who live in Ward 3 will vote for a new City Council member on Tuesday, June 3. LeAnn Vance (R), Keenon Walker (D) and Joey Henry Wiley, Sr., (I) are vying for the spot. Vance has a background in sales and marketing. She wants to attract business opportunities to help keep younger generations in Hattiesburg. “I am passionate about keeping Ward 3, especially a place to where my boys, who are both here at USM, want to stay.
Three candidates vie for Hattiesburg Ward 3 Council seat

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg residents who live in Ward 3 will vote for a new City Council member on Tuesday, June 3. LeAnn Vance (R), Keenon Walker (D) and Joey Henry Wiley, Sr., (I) are vying for the spot. Vance has a background in sales and marketing. She wants to attract business opportunities to help keep younger generations in Hattiesburg. “I am passionate about keeping Ward 3, especially a place to where my boys, who are both here at USM, want to stay.
Federal aid approved for Walthall County tornado survivors

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Brandon Raines

WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – After weeks of uncertainty, relief is on the way for Walthall County. Federal disaster aid was approved by President Donald Trump more than two months after the March 14-15 tornado outbreak. Two tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than 200 homes in Walthall County. “It was heartbreaking. You know, you saw across the road the houses that were over there that weren’t there anymore.
Federal aid approved for Walthall County tornado survivors

1 week ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

by: Brandon Raines Posted: May 26, 2025 / 04:23 PM CDT Updated: May 26, 2025 / 04:24 PM CDT WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – After weeks of uncertainty, relief is on the way for Walthall County. Federal disaster aid was approved by President Donald Trump more than two months after the March 14-15 tornado outbreak. Two tornadoes damaged or destroyed more than 200 homes in Walthall County.
Pine Belt agencies attend Crisis Intervention Team training

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Law enforcement agencies from across the Pine Belt joined forces to improve how they respond to mental health calls. Hattiesburg police, Forrest County deputies and other area agencies took park in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training on Thursday. “It’s important, so we can recognize quickly whether somebody is in a mental crisis, or they’re just not responding to our law enforcement presence. It doesn’t stop us from doing our job.
Magee mayor won't seek re-election due to health concerns

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

by: Brandon Raines Posted: May 21, 2025 / 02:08 PM CDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 05:13 PM CDT MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) – The mayor of Magee announced that he will no longer seek re-election. Mayor Dale Berry made the announcement during Tuesday’s board meeting. Berry said he will not seek re-election due to health concerns. “I’m very proud of the work we’ve done over the past eight years.
Mississippi man overcomes paralysis to become fitness trainer

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – A Pine Belt man beat the odds after a life-changing accident in 2019. Doctors told Jason Cooper that he would never walk again, but he turned that challenge into motivation and is helping others do the same. Cooper was a star athlete at Heidelberg High School when he was involved in a car crash in 2019. He was left paralyzed from the neck down.
Proposed budget cuts may halt Narcan training in Mississippi

3 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Brandon Raines

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A proposed federal budget cut of more than $50 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could impact access to naloxone (Narcan), a drug used to reverse opioid overdoses. The Trump administration is proposing a $56 million cut to a grant that trains first responders to use Narcan. “Especially with fentanyl coming into play nowadays, a very small amount can send a person into overdose.