Hattiesburg American

The Hattiesburg American is a newspaper located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, catering to audiences in Forrest, Lamar, and nearby counties in the south-central region of the state. It is operated by Gannett Company, Inc.

Local

English

Newspaper

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#722934

United States

#188974

News and Media

#6172

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan in ICE case

1 day ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | John Diedrich |Daniel Bice |Mary Spicuzza |Vanessa Swales

MILWAUKEE — A federal grand jury indicted a Wisconsin judge on May 13 on charges that she tried to assist an undocumented immigrant escape arrest from her courtroom last month, putting her at the center of the growing dispute between President Donald Trump and the judicial system. The two-page indictment accuses Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, 66, of obstructing a U.S. agency and concealing an individual to prevent an arrest.
Nissan affirms importance of Tennessee, Mississippi factories, amid massive layoffs, closures

1 day ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hadley Hitson

Despite the announcement of 11,000 layoffs and seven global factory closures, Nissan said its Tennessee and Mississippi factories remain critical to its North American strategy. "Our manufacturing operations in Tennessee and Mississippi are strategically important to the company’s future in this crucial market," Nissan Americas Corporate Communications Director Kyle Bazemore said to The Tennessean.
Federal judge rules Garth Brooks MS lawsuit against rape accuser can continue. What to know

2 days ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Bonnie Bolden |Pam Dankins

Civil arguments over allegations that country music superstar Garth Brooks raped and sexually assaulted a former employee will continue in court. Brooks' accuser asked for a lawsuit he filed against her in Mississippi court to be dismissed last year. A judge recently ruled that the request is moot. Her similar case in a California federal court is on hold, pending the Mississippi court's decisions. Here's what we know about the lawsuits so far.
Trump PAC emails tease DOGE checks. Will you get $5K stimulus in Mississippi? What to know

6 days ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Bonnie Bolden

The DOGE checks, proposed as 20% of federal savings from the Department of Government Efficiency, require $2 trillion in savings to be feasible. The proposal faces challenges, including Congressional approval and questions about the accuracy of reported DOGE savings. Fundraising emails from Trump's PAC promote the idea of DOGE checks, while their feasibility and implementation remain uncertain.
$90 million office building could change face of Jackson, MS, area real estate. What to know

6 days ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Ross Reily

Ross ReilyMississippi Clarion LedgerDeveloper Mark Bounds plans a $90 million, 200,000-square-foot office building in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The project aims to address the shortage of Class A office space in the area. Bounds envisions a mixed-use building with professional and medical services. Construction is expected to begin pending preleasing and equity requirements, with a potential completion date of 2027.
New Pope will have major decision that impacts Mississippi in first few months on the job

6 days ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Ross Reily

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is the first pope from the U.S.One of Pope Leo XIV's first decisions will involve the replacement of Jackson Bishop Joseph Kopacz, who turns 75 in September. Bishops are required to submit their resignation at age 75, but the pope can ask them to stay longer. The process of selecting a new bishop can take several months, sometimes up to a year and a half.
Mississippi man accused of stalking Jennifer Aniston, crashing gate at Los Angeles home

6 days ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Bonnie Bolden

A Mississippi man is accused of stalking Jennifer Aniston for over two years and crashing his car into her California home's gate. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle faces felony stalking and vandalism charges with an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm. Aniston was home at the time of the incident, and her security guard apprehended Carwyle until police arrived. If convicted, Carwyle could face up to three years in prison.
Jackson State University has had 9 presidents in 15 years

1 week ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Mary Boyte

Mary BoyteMississippi Clarion LedgerJackson State University Marcus Thompson resigned suddenly Wednesday afternoon, May 7, prompting JSU Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Denise Jones Gregory to step in as interim president. With Gregory as interim president, JSU has now had nine presidents, including interim roles, since 2010. After Ronald Mason Jr. served as president from 2000 to 2010, the longest stint of a JSU president was five years, with most terms ending in less than three.
From saber-toothed cats to massive, ancient whales, MS is rich in fossils. Here's why

1 week ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Brian Broom

Mississippi has yielded numerous significant fossil discoveries in recent years, including a saber-toothed cat jaw and a Columbian mammoth tusk. The state's diverse fossil record spans from dinosaurs to ancient whales and giant ground sloths, due to favorable preservation conditions. Mississippi's geological history, including a period as a fertile sea and later as ice-free land during the Ice Age, contributed to its rich fossil diversity.
Marcus Thompson resigns as JSU president. Second president to resign in 2 years. What we know

1 week ago | hattiesburgamerican.com | Mary Boyte

Jackson State University President Marcus Thompson resigned unexpectedly, marking the seventh presidential change in 16 years. Thompson's appointment in 2023, after a closed-door IHL meeting, followed controversy and a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination in the hiring process. The IHL appointed an interim president, Denise Jones Gregory, while the university faces continued leadership instability. Thompson's resignation follows that of his predecessor, Thomas K.