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A boil water notice is in effect for the Brooklyn community in Forrest County.
More >>A boil water notice is in effect for the Brooklyn community in Forrest County.
More >>A Pine Belt accountant has been charged in a federal indictment. Carl Nicholson made his initial appearance on July 19 at the William J. Colmer Federal Building.
More >>A Pine Belt accountant has been charged in a federal indictment. Carl Nicholson made his initial appearance on July 19 at the William J. Colmer Federal Building.
More >>The WDAM First Alert Weather Team has enacted a First Alert Weather Day for the Pine Belt due to extreme heat this afternoon.
More >>The WDAM First Alert Weather Team has enacted a First Alert Weather Day for the Pine Belt due to extreme heat this afternoon.
More >>Cooling stations have been opened in Laurel and Hattiesburg to allow people a chance to escape the dangerous summer heat we're experiencing in the Pine Belt.
More >>Cooling stations have been opened in Laurel and Hattiesburg to allow people a chance to escape the dangerous summer heat we're experiencing in the Pine Belt.
More >>Jay Schaar, a former pharmaceutical sales representative, was arrested in Gulfport on July 10. Based on court documents, the arrest was a result of violations of conditions of his pretrial release. Schaar pleaded guilty on July 25, 2017 to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in a scheme to defraud TRICARE--- a health care program for uniformed service members and their families--- of more than $2.3 million. Back in March, Schaar took the stand in a fede...
More >>Jay Schaar, a former pharmaceutical sales representative, was arrested in Gulfport on July 10. Based on court documents, the arrest was a result of violations of conditions of his pretrial release. Schaar pleaded guilty on July 25, 2017 to conspiracy to commit health care fraud in a scheme to defraud TRICARE--- a health care program for uniformed service members and their families--- of more than $2.3 million. Back in March, Schaar took the stand in a fede...
More >>An undercover operation in Hattiesburg conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led to several arrests and guilty pleas to felony charges.
More >>An undercover operation in Hattiesburg conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives led to several arrests and guilty pleas to felony charges.
More >>A Laurel man was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge back in March.
More >>A Laurel man was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to a federal drug charge back in March.
More >>Alden Rhian is a realist.
More >>Alden Rhian is a realist.
More >>Southern Miss in Jackson on Thursday night to mingle with fans and sign autographs at their annual summer alumni event. Coach Jay Hopson and company have been busy the last few days – Golden Eagles Drake Dorbeck and Ladarius Harris joined Hopson at the Conference USA media days in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday.
More >>Southern Miss in Jackson on Thursday night to mingle with fans and sign autographs at their annual summer alumni event. Coach Jay Hopson and company have been busy the last few days – Golden Eagles Drake Dorbeck and Ladarius Harris joined Hopson at the Conference USA media days in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday.
More >>The Hattiesburg Zoo has a new addition to its family; a newborn female Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth.
More >>The Hattiesburg Zoo has a new addition to its family; a newborn female Hoffmann’s two-toed sloth.
More >>On July 5 in Leakesville, the publisher for the Greene County Herald, George Turner, found something strange at home on his lunch break.
More >>On July 5 in Leakesville, the publisher for the Greene County Herald, George Turner, found something strange at home on his lunch break.
More >>Administrators and staff with the Covington County Hospital Ambulance Service gave the public a close-up look Thursday at their new office.
More >>Administrators and staff with the Covington County Hospital Ambulance Service gave the public a close-up look Thursday at their new office.
More >>Hattiesburg city leaders gathered with administrators at Pearl River Community College Thursday to announce a new agreement to provide free commercial driver's license training for Hattiesburg city employees.
More >>Hattiesburg city leaders gathered with administrators at Pearl River Community College Thursday to announce a new agreement to provide free commercial driver's license training for Hattiesburg city employees.
More >>The Jones County School District is preparing for a hectic first week of school due to bridge closures. Superintendent Tommy Parker said they are expecting at least five closed bridges to affect bus routes this upcoming school year.
More >>The Jones County School District is preparing for a hectic first week of school due to bridge closures. Superintendent Tommy Parker said they are expecting at least five closed bridges to affect bus routes this upcoming school year.
More >>A Facebook post claiming possible sex traffickers are lurking in the Hub City has been shared thousands of times and raised safety concerns in the community.
More >>A Facebook post claiming possible sex traffickers are lurking in the Hub City has been shared thousands of times and raised safety concerns in the community.
More >>President Donald Trump is inviting Vladimir Putin to the White House, even as the cleanup from their summit this week continues.
More >>President Donald Trump is inviting Vladimir Putin to the White House, even as the cleanup from their summit this week continues.
More >>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that while he finds Holocaust denial "deeply offensive," he doesn't believe that such content should be banned from Facebook.
More >>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that while he finds Holocaust denial "deeply offensive," he doesn't believe that such content should be banned from Facebook.
More >>The "Signing Store" will hire 20-25 deaf and hard-of-hearing employees.
More >>The "Signing Store" will hire 20-25 deaf and hard-of-hearing employees.
More >>The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed another $11 million to $433 million.
More >>The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed another $11 million to $433 million.
More >>The New York Times reports that Pres. Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, recorded the discussion on paying a former Playboy model.
More >>The New York Times reports that Pres. Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, recorded the discussion on paying a former Playboy model.
More >>The $3 million gift breaks down to $100,000 each for the class of 30 Houston students, who will start in the fall of 2020.
More >>The $3 million gift breaks down to $100,000 each for the class of 30 Houston students, who will start in the fall of 2020.
More >>Falon Griffin needed to use the bathroom on the way to the hospital. She never intended to give birth in the Chik-Fil-A.
More >>Falon Griffin needed to use the bathroom on the way to the hospital. She never intended to give birth in the Chik-Fil-A.
More >>A Copiah County grand jury has indicted 45-year-old Dr. Michael Holifield on two counts each of sexual battery and gratification of lust, and one count of statutory rape for acts against two girls, ages 15 and 16.
More >>A Copiah County grand jury has indicted 45-year-old Dr. Michael Holifield on two counts each of sexual battery and gratification of lust, and one count of statutory rape for acts against two girls, ages 15 and 16.
More >>A gun rights activist will be able to repost online his schematics for "The Liberator." It's a gun made almost entirely out of ABS plastic - the same material used to make Lego bricks.
More >>A gun rights activist will be able to repost online his schematics for "The Liberator." It's a gun made almost entirely out of ABS plastic - the same material used to make Lego bricks.
More >>A Hinds County K-9 officer died of a heat stroke inside a deputy car. Hinds County Sheriff is now taking safety precautions to protect his team of Drug and Bomb Detection K9’s
More >>A Hinds County K-9 officer died of a heat stroke inside a deputy car. Hinds County Sheriff is now taking safety precautions to protect his team of Drug and Bomb Detection K9’s
More >>At least 11 people, including children, died after a boat carrying tourists on a Missouri lake capsized and sank Thursday night, the local sheriff said.
More >>At least 11 people, including children, died after a boat carrying tourists on a Missouri lake capsized and sank Thursday night, the local sheriff said.
More >>A Florida sheriff is seeking a suspect who allegedly found and kept $100 left in a self-checkout register at a Walmart.
More >>A Florida sheriff is seeking a suspect who allegedly found and kept $100 left in a self-checkout register at a Walmart.
More >>Police in Berkeley, CA, say a group of attackers beat an elderly man for no apparent reason.
More >>Police in Berkeley, CA, say a group of attackers beat an elderly man for no apparent reason.
More >>The tourist boat apparently capsized at Table Rock Lake during severe weather.
More >>The tourist boat apparently capsized at Table Rock Lake during severe weather.
More >>Trump said Wednesday he told the Russian president face-to-face during Monday's summit to stay out of America's elections "and that's the way it's going to be."
More >>Trump said Wednesday he told the Russian president face-to-face during Monday's summit to stay out of America's elections "and that's the way it's going to be."
More >>There have been hundreds of fires involving Kia and parent-company Hyundai vehicles. One of those near-death fires happened in Central Virginia.
More >>There have been hundreds of fires involving Kia and parent-company Hyundai vehicles. One of those near-death fires happened in Central Virginia.
More >>The statement said the two sides “have been working on a resolution to the anthem issue.”
More >>The statement said the two sides “have been working on a resolution to the anthem issue.”
More >>The CDC warned the outbreak "might be widespread in the turkey industry."
More >>The CDC warned the outbreak "might be widespread in the turkey industry."
More >>The powerful storm system caused damage in at least Iowa three communities.
More >>The powerful storm system caused damage in at least Iowa three communities.
More >>Inside the foreboding sarcophagus were three sets of bones, believed to be military officers or soldiers, and some water.
More >>Inside the foreboding sarcophagus were three sets of bones, believed to be military officers or soldiers, and some water.
More >>Three people were airlifted from the Army depot Thursday.
More >>Three people were airlifted from the Army depot Thursday.
More >>There is a heat advisory for two counties in the WDAM viewing area. They are Simpson and Lawrence counties. The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday.
More >>There is a heat advisory for two counties in the WDAM viewing area. They are Simpson and Lawrence counties. The advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday.
More >>When two friends want to play, it’s hard to keep them apart.
More >>When two friends want to play, it’s hard to keep them apart.
More >>According to the Census Bureau report, men inflate their pay by an average of 2.9 percent. Women deflate theirs by about 1.5 percent.
More >>According to the Census Bureau report, men inflate their pay by an average of 2.9 percent. Women deflate theirs by about 1.5 percent.
More >>The women who spoke out against the abuse by Larry Nassar stood together Wednesday night in a powerful and solemn closing to the show highlighting the past year's top athletes and moments in sports.
More >>The women who spoke out against the abuse by Larry Nassar stood together Wednesday night in a powerful and solemn closing to the show highlighting the past year's top athletes and moments in sports.
More >>McDonald's will be offering FREE french fries every Friday for the rest of 2018!
More >>McDonald's will be offering FREE french fries every Friday for the rest of 2018!
More >>Researchers at the University of Southern California found a link between heavy use of digital media and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
More >>Researchers at the University of Southern California found a link between heavy use of digital media and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
More >>Three former students allege in a lawsuit that Tyndall specifically targeted Chinese students because the students didn't know what standards are typical for gynecologists in the U.S.
More >>Three former students allege in a lawsuit that Tyndall specifically targeted Chinese students because the students didn't know what standards are typical for gynecologists in the U.S.
More >>A Marion County man was charged with aggravated assault after he attacked a 66-year-old who was unlocking his car Tuesday.
More >>A Marion County man was charged with aggravated assault after he attacked a 66-year-old who was unlocking his car Tuesday.
More >>This is the second time in a month that Trump has been on the Time cover.
More >>This is the second time in a month that Trump has been on the Time cover.
More >>Most of the injuries were minor, however four people were taken to the hospital.
More >>Most of the injuries were minor, however four people were taken to the hospital.
More >>A husband and wife are behind bars accused of sexually abusing children for a decade.
More >>A husband and wife are behind bars accused of sexually abusing children for a decade.
More >>The latest Time magazine cover features President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin transformed into one.
More >>The latest Time magazine cover features President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin transformed into one.
More >>Are YOU the next American Idol? If you're hoping to try your luck and get on the popular singing show, here is your chance!
More >>Are YOU the next American Idol? If you're hoping to try your luck and get on the popular singing show, here is your chance!
More >>The recalled rolls are under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square and Great Value.
More >>The recalled rolls are under the brand names Mrs. Freshley’s, Food Lion, H-E-B, Baker’s Treat, Market Square and Great Value.
More >>First responders reportedly believed the 3-year-old was sleeping after the accident, but he needed medical attention.
More >>First responders reportedly believed the 3-year-old was sleeping after the accident, but he needed medical attention.
More >>After a teacher gushed about her school, her students and the community, several strangers on her flight were inspired to donate to the low-income Chicago charter school.
More >>After a teacher gushed about her school, her students and the community, several strangers on her flight were inspired to donate to the low-income Chicago charter school.
More >>Critical signs of heat illness include excessive sweating and tiredness, according to doctors. Those experiencing the symptoms should get out of direct sunlight and drink water.
More >>Critical signs of heat illness include excessive sweating and tiredness, according to doctors. Those experiencing the symptoms should get out of direct sunlight and drink water.
More >>Rebuked as never before by his own party, including a stern pushback from usually reserved Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the U.S. president sought to end 27 hours of recrimination by delivering a rare admission of error.
More >>Rebuked as never before by his own party, including a stern pushback from usually reserved Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, the U.S. president sought to end 27 hours of recrimination by delivering a rare admission of error.
More >>Matthew Ryals is expected to play a big part in getting a new era of Purvis High School football off to good start. Literally.
More >>Matthew Ryals is expected to play a big part in getting a new era of Purvis High School football off to good start. Literally.
More >>Hattiesburg Police Chief Anthony Parker is hoping the city council will approve his wish list, to better the department. WDAM spoke to Chief Parker about the beginning stages of his new proposed budget. Numbers are rolling out for the Hattiesburg Police Department's 2018-2019 fiscal year budget proposal. WDAM caught up with Hattiesburg Police Chief Anthony Parker on the phone following his visit to city hall where he outlined that wish list for the city council. Chief Parker ...
More >>Hattiesburg Police Chief Anthony Parker is hoping the city council will approve his wish list, to better the department. WDAM spoke to Chief Parker about the beginning stages of his new proposed budget. Numbers are rolling out for the Hattiesburg Police Department's 2018-2019 fiscal year budget proposal. WDAM caught up with Hattiesburg Police Chief Anthony Parker on the phone following his visit to city hall where he outlined that wish list for the city council. Chief Parker ...
More >>Loved ones of a murdered Covington County man are speaking out about his death and his life.
More >>Loved ones of a murdered Covington County man are speaking out about his death and his life.
More >>The chief of the Collins Fire Department is beginning his fourth consecutive term as head of the Mississippi Firefighters Association.
More >>The chief of the Collins Fire Department is beginning his fourth consecutive term as head of the Mississippi Firefighters Association.
More >>According to the Mississippi State Department of Health the first human case of West Nile Virus is here, and it's a reminder that each year all Mississippians need to act fast to protect themselves from the disease.
More >>According to the Mississippi State Department of Health the first human case of West Nile Virus is here, and it's a reminder that each year all Mississippians need to act fast to protect themselves from the disease.
More >>Wdam spoke with the Richton library where they are in the process of creating a class for senior citizens to become more familiar with high tech. The library is striving to be a tech-savvy environment where not only teens but senior citizens can keep up with the advancement of technology through their cell phones or computers. They plan to create classes for senior citizens to prepare them to keep up with the wave. "We would schedule once or twice a week for three weeks....
More >>Wdam spoke with the Richton library where they are in the process of creating a class for senior citizens to become more familiar with high tech. The library is striving to be a tech-savvy environment where not only teens but senior citizens can keep up with the advancement of technology through their cell phones or computers. They plan to create classes for senior citizens to prepare them to keep up with the wave. "We would schedule once or twice a week for three weeks....
More >>A veterinarian called out during an animal cruelty investigation in Jones County is telling her side of the story.
More >>A veterinarian called out during an animal cruelty investigation in Jones County is telling her side of the story.
More >>Authorities are investigating what’s being called a “large-scale animal cruelty situation” in Jones County.
More >>Authorities are investigating what’s being called a “large-scale animal cruelty situation” in Jones County.
More >>A tornado tore through Petal Wednesday.
More >>A tornado tore through Petal Wednesday.
More >>In a recording, Azzie Watson reportedly admits watching the men rape her daughter, and says she was raped five times.
More >>In a recording, Azzie Watson reportedly admits watching the men rape her daughter, and says she was raped five times.
More >>McDonald's will be offering FREE french fries every Friday for the rest of 2018!
More >>McDonald's will be offering FREE french fries every Friday for the rest of 2018!
More >>The footage, captured at VinnieVanGoGo's in City Market, shows the woman throwing Ryan Cherwinski to the ground after he appeared to touch her buttocks.
More >>The footage, captured at VinnieVanGoGo's in City Market, shows the woman throwing Ryan Cherwinski to the ground after he appeared to touch her buttocks.
More >>A South Carolina dentist has officially won the Drake-inspired "In My Feelings" challenge and the ladies of the internet are letting it be known that they must go to the dentist immediately.
More >>A South Carolina dentist has officially won the Drake-inspired "In My Feelings" challenge and the ladies of the internet are letting it be known that they must go to the dentist immediately.
More >>Click here to see the latest info from WDAM about the 2016 hurricane season.
More >>Click on these feel-good stories that will uplift, warm your heart, are cute, sweet or just something that makes you smile.
More >>Click on these feel-good stories that will uplift, warm your heart, are cute, sweet or just something that makes you smile.
More >>Click here to learn more about WDAM's News and Weather apps for Apple or Android devices.
More >>Click here to learn more about WDAM's News and Weather apps for Apple or Android devices.
More >>Holding leaders accountable, giving you the answers to the questions you want asked.
More >>Holding leaders accountable, giving you the answers to the questions you want asked.
More >>WDAM LawCallTM is hosted by the Mississippi personal injury law firm of Reeves & Mestayer, WDAM LawCall is a live legal call-in show featuring guest attorneys from across the state. Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC focuses on personal injury law including tractor trailer, car wreck and general injury. The firm has a special emphasis on Jones Act cases. Now viewers in Hattiesburg & the Pine Belt can watch Law Call on WDAM ABC. Pine Belt viewers c...
More >>WDAM LawCallTM is hosted by the Mississippi personal injury law firm of Reeves & Mestayer, WDAM LawCall is a live legal call-in show featuring guest attorneys from across the state. Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC focuses on personal injury law including tractor trailer, car wreck and general injury. The firm has a special emphasis on Jones Act cases. Now viewers in Hattiesburg & the Pine Belt can watch Law Call on WDAM ABC. Pine Belt viewers c...
More >>More than $6,000 in reward money is being offered after a pregnant dolphin was found shot to death earlier this year in South Mississippi.
More >>More than $6,000 in reward money is being offered after a pregnant dolphin was found shot to death earlier this year in South Mississippi.
More >>Drew Bourgeois appeared in front of a Waveland judge Thursday for his preliminary hearing. The case was given to the grand jury, according to reports.
More >>Drew Bourgeois appeared in front of a Waveland judge Thursday for his preliminary hearing. The case was given to the grand jury, according to reports.
More >>A boil water notice is in effect for the Brooklyn community in Forrest County.
More >>A boil water notice is in effect for the Brooklyn community in Forrest County.
More >>Pitching coach Scott Foxhall has been hired by Mississippi State, according to Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com.
More >>Pitching coach Scott Foxhall has been hired by Mississippi State, according to Kendall Rogers of D1Baseball.com.
More >>Press release from Mississippi State. After being selected to the award’s spring watch list back in May, Mississippi State senior center Elgton Jenkins earned a spot on the 2018 Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List, the organization announced on Friday. Jenkins is one of seven Southeastern Conference centers selected to the list as a total of 58 student-athletes were selected as nominees for the award. Jenkins is coming off an outstanding junior campaign in which he took ove...
More >>Press release from Mississippi State. After being selected to the award’s spring watch list back in May, Mississippi State senior center Elgton Jenkins earned a spot on the 2018 Rimington Trophy Fall Watch List, the organization announced on Friday. Jenkins is one of seven Southeastern Conference centers selected to the list as a total of 58 student-athletes were selected as nominees for the award. Jenkins is coming off an outstanding junior campaign in which he took ove...
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More >>General Manager Jama Killingsworth asks you to consider these thought-provoking ideas and perspectives surrounding our community.
More >>General Manager Jama Killingsworth asks you to consider these thought-provoking ideas and perspectives surrounding our community.
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