Early-morning fire damages old HHS gymnasium
Section of Forrest St. closed; crews restoring power to nearby buildings after damage to lines, poles
Early-morning fire damages old HHS gymnasium By Tim Doherty | February 7, 2021 at 1:11 PM CST - Updated February 7 at 10:54 PM
From City of Hattiesburg Communications
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Last week, the City of Hattiesburg submitted a grant application for a planning/feasibility study to renovate the old Hattiesburg High School Gymnasium on Front Street.
Whatever the initial plans were, they might have gone up in flames Sunday morning.
Hattiesburg firefighters responded to a call about 2:15 a.m. Sunday about a fire in the 500 block of Front Street.
USM alumna creates scholarship for HHS students Current HHS seniors who have been accepted to USM for the fall 2021 semester are encouraged to apply for the scholarship, along with others, by visiting usmfoundation.com/GO. (Source: WDAM) By Renaldo Hopkins | January 23, 2021 at 5:58 PM CST - Updated January 23 at 5:58 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A new scholarship has been made for Hattiesburg High School students who wish to attend the University of Southern Mississippi through a donation by USM alumna Dr. Beverly Dale.
Named in honor of Dr. Dale’s niece and nephew-in-law, the Julie and John Arender Hattiesburg High School Scholarship Endowment will allow an incoming freshman from HHS with a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 to receive about $28,000 in scholarship support - $7,000 each year for four consecutive years as long as a 3.0 GPA or above is maintained.
Hattiesburg teacher recognized with Extraordinary Educator Award
Hattiesburg teacher rcognied with Extraordinary Educator Award By Branden Walker | January 21, 2021 at 10:02 PM CST - Updated January 22 at 7:06 AM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - One Hattiesburg elementary teacher overcame the difficulties of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic to receive the Extraordinary Educator Award.
Eris Knott is a fourth-grade teacher at F.B. Woodley Elementary School who works hard and is dedicated to her classroom.
“Keep in mind the end goal despite any challenges,” Knott said.
Curriculum Associates awards educators based on student growth and achievement and innovation and engagement in the classroom.
COVID-19 has impacted teachers across the state, Knott being no exception, but she said her mindset has helped her get through teaching during the pandemic.
2 Pine Belt school districts awarded with $225K pre-K contributions The Early Learning Collaboratives of the George County School District, Hattiesburg Public School District and Lamar County School District each received $75,000 to provide pre-K programs to their communities. (Source: Merchants & Marine Bank) By Renaldo Hopkins | January 16, 2021 at 7:48 PM CST - Updated January 16 at 8:13 PM
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WDAM) - Merchants & Marine Bank made $225,000 contributions to pre-kindergarten services in three Mississippi school districts Wednesday.
The Early Learning Collaboratives of the George County School District, Hattiesburg Public School District and Lamar County School District each received $75,000 to provide pre-K programs to their communities.
“We are honored to support these early learning collaboratives as they are making a difference in so many young lives,” said Clayton Legear, Merchants & Marine Bank President and CEO. “Merchants & Marine Bank has a l
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Merchants & Marine Bank has made $225,000 in contributions toward high-quality pre-kindergarten services in three Mississippi school districts. The Early Learning Collaboratives of the George County School District, the Hattiesburg Public School District, and the Lamar County School District each received $75,000 to provide pre-K programs to their respective communities.  Â
âWe are honored to support these early learning collaboratives as they are making a difference in so many young lives,â said Clayton Legear, Merchants & Marine Bank President and CEO. âMerchants & Marine Bank has a long-standing record of supporting our communities, because our communities support us. We have a responsibility to give back and I canât think of a better way to do that than by supporting those who are working to give youngsters the skills and support they need to succeed in school.â  Â