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U.S. House District 3

U.S. House District 2
U.S. House District 4
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Michael Guest (R)
46,439 - 67%
Michael Cassidy (R)
22,482 - 33%
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Forrest County NAACP promotes health at Summer Tropicanza

Helping the community one resource at a time that’s what the Forrest County Branch of the NAACP plans this weekend at Summer Tropicana.
Summer Tropicana is a health resource fair sponsored by the local NAACP, the Mississippi...

Community

in June, the Petal Children's Task Force distributed more than 550 food boxes. Normally, they...
Petal Children’s Task Force asks for donations to meet increasing need

State

12 new markers will be added to the Mississippi Freedom Trail by the end of 2024.
12 new markers to go up along the Mississippi Freedom Trail

State

Last day of operation for Jackson abortion clinic.
Mississippi’s last remaining abortion clinic closes ahead of state’s trigger law taking effect

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Back to School

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science visits Pine Belt libraries

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Tia McKenzie
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science connects with people around the state through its outreach program. This week they visited the Purvis and Oak Grove libraries.

News

Heidelberg teacher creates program to help students transition grades

Updated: 21 minutes ago
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By Emily Blackmarr
Starting at a new school can be intimidating. One Heidelberg teacher, however, is helping to take away some of the stress by offering a free transitional skills class - Hedges Around Youth.

Business

Columbia is experiencing a business boom in 2022

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Tia McKenzie
In the first half of 2022 alone, 15 Columbia companies held ribbon-cutting ceremonies.

News

Hattiesburg Police swears in three new officers

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Caroline Wood
Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker and Hattiesburg Police Chief Peggy Sealy swore in three new officers to HPD on Wednesday morning.

News

Southern Bancorp donates Pre-K tax credit check

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Marissa McCardell
The $15,000 check donated by Southern Bancorp bank will go towards early learning collaborative programs in Lamar County, Hattiesburg and Petal.

Special Coverage

Master Gardeners plant positive seeds in the Pine Belt

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Garret Grove
Many gardeners pride themselves on how their garden looks. Mississippi Master Gardeners, however, also pride themselves on what their gardens can do for others.
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Education

Teacher Dorothy Hamilton created Hedges Around Youth to help ease students fears about moving...
Heidelberg teacher creates program to help students transition grades

Health

Summer Tropicana is a health resource fair sponsored by the local NAACP, the Mississippi...
Forrest County NAACP promotes health at Summer Tropicanza

Community

Typically, the PCTF distributes about 450 food boxes each month, but in June, that number...
Petal Children’s Task Force asks for donations to meet increasing need

Business

Laken Morris opened Gloss Salon just a few days ago, on June 22, turning her passion into a...
Columbia is experiencing a business boom in 2022

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News

Laurel family needs help after losing everything in a fire

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Mia Monet
A Laurel family struggles to pick up the pieces after a house fire leaves them with nothing.

News

Hattiesburg health care facilities host Mothers’ Milk Bank of Mississippi milk drive

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Marissa McCardell
Three Hattiesburg health care facilities have teamed up to help mothers in the community with the baby formula shortage.

News

New luxury-brand store opens in the Hub City

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Caroline Wood
A new, luxury-brand store carrying only designer items and offering unique, high-end events has opened its doors in West Hattiesburg.

Business

TEC completes 110 mile ‘Fast Fiber Internet Expansion’ in Jones County

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ame T. Posey
More than 2,000 residents and businesses in the Big Creek area of Jones County now have access to high-speed broadband internet.

State

Mississippian bags $50k win in MS Lottery on Independence Day

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Garrett Busby
One Mississippian had another reason to celebrate Independence day!

Crime

2 teenagers charged after wrecking stolen vehicle in Hub City Tuesday

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Renaldo Hopkins
A 15-year-old girl and a 13-year-old were arrested after wrecking the vehicle and running from the scene near East 7th Street and River Street.

Crime

Man arrested for stolen vehicle possession after fleeing accident at Perry Co. gas station

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
A man was arrested in Perry County over the weekend in connection to a stolen vehicle.

Crime

Man arrested for stealing $50K tractor in Covington County

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
According to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Walter O’Neil Smith was charged with stealing a 2015 Massey Ferguson 6410 tractor.

Forecast

07/06 Ryan’s ‘Finally Drier’ Wednesday morning forecast

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Mahan
The thumbnail photo I chose for this forecast is certainly wet from all of yesterday’s rain, but things are drying out rapidly. We’ll still see at least a shower or two later this afternoon, but that’s a far cry from the last few days which have seen several inches accumulate in a few areas.

News

‘I heard a beating on the door’: Vicksburg family escapes fire with neighbors’ help

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
“A young lady at the door said that our house was on fire," the homeowner said.

Community

MDHS offers low-income energy assistance for Miss. families

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible households for managing costs associated with:

State

Prayer vigil held in honor of teen who drowned in Lake Caroline over July 4th weekend

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
A prayer vigil was held tonight in honor of 19-year-old Jelani Porter after he drowned in Lake Caroline.

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State

MDOC announces salary increase for officers

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 2:11 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The Mississippi Department of Corrections has enforced a salary increase for incoming officers.

Health

Miss. women’s clinic braces for influx of expecting mothers

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 9:07 PM CDT
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By Patrice Clark
One non-profit women’s health clinic fears how Mississippi’s abortion ban will affect poor, uninsured, and underinsured expecting mothers.

News

Sumrall aldermen discuss road improvements

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Tia McKenzie
On July 5, the Sumrall Board of Aldermen met at Town Hall to discuss issues and concerns with current road improvement projects.

News

Former council president honored at Hattiesburg City Council meeting

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Caroline Wood
On Tuesday, new council president Jeffrey George and other city officials presented Carter Carroll with a plaque in honor of his service.

News

City of Hattiesburg honors legacy of local domestic violence shelter

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Caroline Wood
Larita Dewberry was killed in 2016 after attempting to leave an abusive relationship. Three years later, Larita’s mom and five kids decided to use their tragedy to help other victims.

News

Multiple fire departments responded to July 4 fire in Columbia

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ame T. Posey
A structure fire in Columbia pulled together firefighters from three departments to battle the blaze.

Crime

Petal man arrested for child exploitation

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 9:59 PM CDT
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By Ame T. Posey
A joint effort between the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office and Pine Belt law enforcement resulted in the arrest of a Petal man for child exploitation.

Community

Hattiesburg Gems collect donations for backpack giveaway

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 8:08 PM CDT
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By Mia Monet
The GEMS plan to host the giveaway at the end of July and hope to give out multiple backpacks filled with school supplies.

News

Petal school district hosts annual Health and Resource Fair

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 7:56 PM CDT
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By Marissa McCardell
The Petal non-profit First Bridge will host its annual Health and Resource Fair for students in the Petal School district.

News

Forrest County sheriff’s office updates on-duty technology

Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Marissa McCardell
With the help of a $500,000 appropriation from Congressman Steven Palazzo’s office, the sheriff’s office will purchase 60 body cameras and about 60 new radios.
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