William Carey University

Beau Rivage donates $5K for tornado relief

William Carey University’s Hattiesburg campus now has 5,000 extra dollars to put towards the tornado relief effort thanks to the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. Senior Project Manager for William Carey University Dick Vogel was on hand as Beau Rivage…

William Carey students return to campus

Today was the first day of classes, just one month after a devastating EF3 tornado tore through William Carey University in Hattiesburg. Several students displaced from their dorms have moved back on to campus as well. Today, News 25 caught…

William Carey Students Return to Campus

For the first time since Saturday’s devastating tornado, William Carey students are allowed back on campus to gather their belongings. For the next few days students will be allowed access to their dorms between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The…

Classes Back in Session at William Carey

Nearly one month after an EF3 tornado tore through campus, William Carey University welcomes back students for the spring trimester. Classes began this morning on campus for the first time since the storm on January 21st. In order to complete…

William Carey Students Set to Return to Class

Two weeks after the devastating EF3 tornado hits William Carey University, students are now preparing to return to campus this month. Media Relations and Marketing Coordinator Mia Overton says students will move back to campus the weekend before spring classes…

Recovery Progressing Quickly at William Carey University

January 21st a tornado tore through William Carey University’s Hattiesburg campus, destroying nearly everything in its path. In less than two weeks, the electricity has been turned back on in several buildings, students have resumed classes either online on in…

Carey Strong

It’s been a rough week for students and community members in the Pine Belt. That’s why William Carey officials organized a night of unity at Temple Baptist Church. For the first time in almost a week, William Carey students were…

‘Carey Strong’ Worship Service at Temple Baptist Church

It’s been a rough week for students and community members in the Pine Belt. Tonight, students, school officials, and dozens of Petal residents will gather for a night of worship and comfort. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Temple…

William Carey Update

William Carey University continues to move toward a full recovery after last weekend’s storm damaged most of its property. William Carey University President Tommy King said, “In 15 seconds, 90 percent of our buildings had major damage.” Construction workers and…

William Carey to Release New Updates

William Carey University officials are trying their best to keep students notified of how the school plans to move on in the aftermath of last weekend’s storms. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from Hattiesburg with details.

WCU To Releases New Updates

William Carey University officials are trying their best to keep students notified of how the school plans to move on in the aftermath of last weekend's storms. By Friday afternoon they hope to notify students of the status of online…

William Carey Students Return To Campus

Students who attend William Carey University in Hattiesburg will soon be allowed back on campus to gather their belongings and tow their cars. Starting at 9 tomorrow morning, students will be able to get back on campus to collect their…

Next Move for Students at William Carey

Students devastated at the destruction of William Carey University are left wondering what the next steps are in their education. A vibrant college campus is now a ghost town after Saturday’s tornado destroyed William Carey University. Med student Yitzhak Lee…

Next Move For Students: Live

William Carey University in Hattiesburg remains closed after Saturday's devastating tornado destroyed most of the campus. News 25's Laurene Callander joins us live in Hattiesburg with the latest on the school..Laurene..

Ride Of A Life Time

One of the areas that took a direct hit from the Hattiesburg Tornado was William Carey University. The school is home to more than 4,000 students, many of which are international athletes. A few of them went on the ride…