General Info

Founded in 1897, Hattiesburg American is an online edition that provides information on world affairs, politics, sports activities, and local and national news. It is a daily newspaper that prints crime-related news, business information, opinions and blogs. The newspaper also publishes classified advertisements and information on weather forecast. Hattiesburg American prints articles on lifestyle, as well as publishes obituaries and entertainment and market news. As a part of Gannett, it has a staff of more than 100 individuals. The newspaper serves customers in Forrest and Lamar counties in Mississippi. In addition, Hattiesburg American offers information through several channels, including Web sites, quarterly publications and magazines.