Known as "Hub City," Hattiesburg is conveniently located at the intersection of six major US highways. More than just a stopover spot, Hattiesburg offers visitors a plethora of attractions and activities. The historic districts of Hattiesburg feature tree-lined streets and buildings dating back to the 1880s.
From its oak-lined streets to its lovely, turn-of-the-century homes, Laurel is a charming and gracious southern town. Located in the southeast region of Mississippi known as the Pine Belt, the city of Laurel was originally established in 1882.
To get up-to-date road information, go to the Mississippi DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Hattiesburg and Laurel, go to the National Weather Service site.
In Hattiesburg, Interstate 59 runs north to Meridian, Mississippi, and south to New Orleans. U.S. Highway 11 runs parallel to Interstate 59. U.S. Highway 49 runs north to Jackson, Mississippi, and south to Gulfport, Mississippi.
In Laurel, Major highways are:
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Hattiesburg or Laurel, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Hattiesburg grief support and Laurel grief support.
When injury or death is the result of a motor-vehicle crash, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Hattiesburg - Laurel injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Hattiesburg - Laurel wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Hattiesburg - Laurel accident lawyer can do to help.
Three-people were injured and taken to the hospital following a three-vehicle accident on Highway 11 in Ellisville Monday morning. The crash occured about 11:30 A.M. near the Jones County Junior College campus.
Three people were injured and taken to a local hospital following an accident in Forrest County Wednesday afternoon. The accident happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Highway 11 North about a mile from Petal City.
The identity of the pedestrian who was killed Saturday afternoon when she was struck by an 18-wheeler on Interstate 59 has been released.
The Forrest County Deputy Coroner stated that the victim was 59-year-old Carmen Corey of McLain.
Off-duty Hattiesburg police officer, Zach Denny, passed away today around 3:00 p.m. from injuries sustained in a car accident last Sunday. The crash occurred early Sunday morning on Highway 49 north in Hattiesburg. Denny suffered a number of injur
A car-carrier freight train derailed early Friday morning in Jones County.
The accident happened around 4:15 a.m. under the Highway 590 overpass, near Jones Community College in Ellisville.
Three others were injured in the crash.
