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Southern Miss grits out 82-75 win over Georgia State

The Lady Eagles traded blows with Georgia State for 40 minutes and were able to hang on in the final minute to emerge victorious. Southern Miss’ 82-75 win over the Panthers moves the Lady Eagles to 2-4 in Sun Belt play and marks back-to-back wins for Southern Miss.

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Firefighters step up, try to ease water issues.

Some in Wayne County dealing with water issues

Community

Covington County school superintendent Babette Duty is retiring on June 30.

Covington County superintendent retiring after 4 years leading school district

Don’t Miss Hattiesburg Cars’ Extended Blowout Sales Event!

LCSD set to hold update meetings across the district

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Perry County elected officials were sworn into office.

Perry Co. election winners sworn in

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Trey Howard

Perry County elected officials were sworn into office

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FCAHS working at keeping animals warm in the cold.

FCAHS keeping their animals warm

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Delaney Dukes

FCAHS working at keeping animals warm in the cold

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Laurel moving forward with Kress building redevelopment.

Kress Building in next stage of redevelopment

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Keaundria Milloy

Laurel moving forward with Kress building redevelopment

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Laurel City Council renews funding for LPD victim's advocate

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Keaundria Milloy

Position of Victim's Advocate funded

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Jones College cuts ribbon on student union expansion

Jones College expands student union

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Keaundria Milloy

Jones College cuts ribbon on student union expansio

Forecast

Sunny tomorrow, but another blast of cold air will arrive this weekend

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Patrick Bigbie

Tomorrow will be bright and sunny. Highs will top out into the upper 40s during the afternoon.

Extended Forecast

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Watson said that team work starts by getting the right information out to voters.

Mississippi’s Secretary of State talks election integrity

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Karrie Leggett-Brown

Secretary of State Michael Watson wants the public to know the work that ensures your right to vote.

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Jeffrey Ducksworth, 43, of Taylorsville, picked up 4 felony charges after resisting arrest...

Taylorsville man facing charges after courtroom chaos in Jones County

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Cam Bonelli

There was trouble in the courtroom on Wednesday after Laurel police investigators attempted to take a man into custody.

Community

A Fair Housing Celebration was held at the Hattiesburg Train Depot Thursday.

Civil rights law firm, HUD officials participate in ‘Fair Housing Celebration’

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Charles Herrington

A non-profit, civil rights law firm and representatives of the federal government met with property owners and other residents in downtown Hattiesburg Thursday.

Crime

Petal man to serve 15 years for chilld exploition

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Cam Bonelli

He was sentenced to 30 years, with 15 years to serve day-for-day and 15 years suspended.

News

The order said the venue for the trial has been charged to the First Judicial District of...

Jones Co. reserve deputy murder trial moved to Harrison Co.

Updated: 11 hours ago

By WDAM Staff

An official said Walters was an off-duty Jones County Sheriff’s Department reserve deputy and was working as a member of The Rock Church security team at the time of the shooting incident.

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A look at WDAM 7's weekend sports offerings on NBC and ABC.

WDAM 7′s weekend sports offerings on NBC, ABC

Updated: 11 hours ago

By WDAM Staff

A look at WDAM 7's weekend sports offerings on NBC and ABC

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West Lamar Water Association issued a 'boil-water' notice for about 30 customers Thursday.

About 30 customers affected by West Lamar water line repair

Updated: 12 hours ago

By WDAM Staff

West Lamar Water Association issued a 'boil-water' notice for about 30 customers Thursday

State

MEMA: Weather-related deaths climb to six, with more cold weather expected

Updated: 16 hours ago

By WLBT Staff

The two new deaths were reported in Chickasaw County and occurred on Highway 15 just south of Houston.

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MHP said the crash remains under investigation.

Driver killed in US-98 crash in Perry Co.

Updated: 16 hours ago

By WDAM Staff

The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the incident on Jan. 10 at approximately 12:45 p.m.

National

Mailboxes in Omaha, Neb., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020.

Price of stamps set to rise... again

Updated: 18 hours ago

By CNN Newsource staff

The price of postage is set to go up on Sunday, and stamps will cost 68 cents.

Music

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs at Festival d'ete de Quebec on Saturday, July 8, 2023,...

Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young join list of Jazz Fest 2024 headliners

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Jesse Brooks

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest has announced its full 2024 lineup and Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, and Vampire Weekend will join as headlining additions to the Rolling Stones, who are headlining Thursday, May 2.

Events

WDAM 7 Weekend Preview - Jan. 18, 2024

Updated: 17 hours ago

By WDAM Staff

Here are some events that will take place around the area.

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The wreck happened around 7 a.m. on January 18 along Hwy 84 East near the Keahey Gore Road...

Rollover ejects, critically injures driver on Hwy 84 in Jones County

Updated: 18 hours ago

By WDAM Staff

A driver suffered critical injuries in a crash on Thursday morning.

National

An electronic highway sign is seen on Interstate 93 in Boston, Friday, May 9, 2014. The...

No joke: Feds are banning funny messages on highway signs

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 11:04 AM CST

By The Associated Press

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has given states two years to implement all the changes outlined in its new manual.

Southern Miss

Southern Miss stays unbeaten at home in Sun Belt play

Updated: Jan. 18, 2024 at 12:54 AM CST

By WDAM Staff

Southern Miss survived Arkansas State 69-66 on Wednesday night at Reed Green Coliseum, improving to 12-0 in Sun Belt Conference games played at home.

News

January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 11:17 PM CST

By WDAM Staff

January marks Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Waynesboro Police Department looking toward 2024.

Waynesboro PD talks goals for 2024

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 11:38 PM CST

By Trey Howard

Waynesboro Police Department looking toward 2024

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Jones County board accepts grant to help purchase patrol cars.

Jones County sheriff updating patrol fleet

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 9:49 PM CST

By WDAM Staff

Jones County board accepts grant to help purchase patrol cars

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Animal shelter receives donation to fix water pipe.

Southern Pines receives $1,500-plus donation from community to fix broken water pipe

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 9:12 PM CST

By Kyra Lampley

Animal shelter receives donation to fix broken water pipe

Events

Columbia Police and the Hope Community Collective host a community soup kitchen at the...

Columbia Police host community soup kitchen

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 8:24 PM CST

By Charles Herrington

Officers with the Columbia Police Department helped warm up a chilly morning Wednesday for many residents in that city.

Forecast

Cold again tonight, but tomorrow will be warmer with a few showers

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 8:13 PM CST

By Patrick Bigbie

Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a few scattered showers during the afternoon.

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Officials were on the scene in Perry County on Jan. 4.

MBI: Suspect in George Co. deputy shooting died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound

Updated: Jan. 17, 2024 at 6:36 PM CST

By WDAM Staff

New information has been confirmed by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation regarding a man who died in Perry County following an officer-involved shooting in George County.