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Opening ceremonies for Columbia Sportsplex to be held March 30

Baseball fans are getting ready for a big night in Columbia next week, as the city hosts an opening ceremony for the completed first phase of its new multi-million dollar Sportsplex.
Opening ceremonies for the completed first phase of the Columbia Sportsplex will be held March...

Community

A $257,000 street repaving project in Columbia began last week.
$250K street repaving project underway in Columbia

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FIRST ALERT: Severe Weather Possible Late Friday Night

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Hattiesburg man arrested on sexual battery charge

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
A 30-year-old Hattiesburg man was arrested and charged with sexual battery/no consent in a case dating to February.

News

USM weekend baseball schedule shuffled by weather

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Expected inclement weather has caused a change in the weekend schedule for USM baseball .

Crime

Bassfield man found dead outside home following early-morning shooting

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff and Brandy McGill
The victim of the shooting has been identified as 25-year-old Keenan McLaurin.

News

Medical marijuana dispensary on its way to the City of Petal

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Marissa McCardell
Medical Marijuana dispensary on its way to the city of Petal

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Hattiesburg man wanted in connection to 7 auto burglaries turns self in

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
According to HPD, the suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Gabriel Walker Camacho of Hattiesburg.

News

Pedestrian bridge installed at Kamper Park

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker said the bridge will highlight the new, wider and safer multi-use path on Hardy Street from Park Avenue to S 17th Avenue.
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Investigation continuing into Bassfield shooting
Investigation continuing into Bassfield shooting

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Columbia sportsplex to open March 30
Columbia to officially open Sportsplex on March 30

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Medical marijuana dispensary coming to Petal
Medical marijuana dispensary coming to Petal

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Some city streets in Columbia getting made over
Some city streets in Columbia getting made over

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Mother arrested for shooting, killing 4-year-old son

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
According to the Jackson Police Department, The incident occurred in the 600 block of Randall Street around 11:42 p.m.

Events

Downtown streets to close Saturday for HubFest

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Streets will close at 4 a.m. and normal traffic operations are expected by 9 p.m.

News

HPD: Man wanted in ongoing credit card fraud investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Police Department has an active warrant for a man wanted in an ongoing credit card fraud investigation.

National

March Madness: Sweet 16 begins from NYC to Las Vegas

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, are already gone along with millions of busted brackets.

National

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The affiliated Korean automakers are recalling the vehicles and warning people to park them away from structures until repairs are made.

State

Single-car crash kills 5 teenagers in Batesville

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:20 AM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Five people between the ages of 12 and 19 were killed in a crash in Batesville on Tuesday evening.

State

Questions raised about optics of House Bill 1020 conference committee

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:40 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
We want to give you the latest update in the ongoing talks about House Bill 1020. You’ve heard about the changes made by lawmakers in response to the public outcries. But they’re still trying to figure out the final version. And the make-up of that conference committee is raising some eyebrows.

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OWA Parks & Resort unveils new additions to Tropic Falls

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT
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By Stephen Moody
These new additions come just in time for the beginning of the spring and beach seasons.

State

Birds of prey inhabit man-made nests in Pascagoula

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Amber Spradley
With the help of a friend and a power company, Dr. Bud Ehlert has built 11 nests throughout the city. It’s all for the high-flyers, but they’re also providing quite a show for the community.

State

Ballot harvesting now banned in Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By WTOK Staff
The legislation stops political operatives from collecting and handling mass amounts of absentee ballots.

News

MDHS: Judge should ignore Brett Favre’s motion to dismiss welfare lawsuit

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Brendan Hall
Tucked away in an 87-page filing is a series of text messages never before seen by the public until just days ago.

Southern Miss

Dan O’Brien ready for long-awaited opportunity to lead Southern Miss defense

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Taylor Curet
Tom O’Brien coached college football for 40 years. His son Dan picked up quite a bit during about 35 of those years. Despite Tom focusing most of his attention on the offense, Dan gravitated toward the defensive side of the ball.

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Business

Covington hospital opens new mental/behavioral health clinic

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
Covington County Hospital has opened a new mental healthcare clinic for children and adults.

Community

Volunteer firefighter bill back in House of Representatives

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
A bill that originated in the House of Representatives that would provide financial incentives for Mississippi volunteer firefighters is back in that chamber this week.

News

Active shooter training to take place Thursday at Sumrall High School

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The Lamar County Sheriff's Office will be the lead agency Thursday in 'active shooter' training at Sumrall High School

News

Free health screenings are being offered in Laurel tomorrow

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Hannah Hayes
Free health screening available Thursday morning in Laurel

News

Meet Trey Garczynski: the boy living with Mitchell Syndrome

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:20 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
Mitchell Syndrome is a rare neurological disease

News

Call center accused of racial discrimination

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:05 PM CDT
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By Trey Howard
Workers claim discrimination at call center

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Forrest County sheriff warns about email, text scams

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Marissa McCardell
Forrest Co. Sheriff's Office warns community about texts and email scams

Forecast

Tomorrow will be a little warmer with severe storms possible Friday Night.

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By Patrick Bigbie
Tomorrow will be bright and sunny with highs warming up into the mid 80s.

News

Ruth Bailey Earl exhibit opens at African American Military History Museum

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Marissa McCardell
Ruth Bailey Earl exhibit now open at African American Military History Museum

News

2 Pine Belt cities extend special 1 percent sales tax at restaurants, bars, hotels

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Two Pine Belt cities see special 1 percent sales tax deadline extended
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