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Mississippi’s retired public employees are raising a red flag about a bill pending at the State Capitol

Retired state employees are on edge about a bill that's pending at the State Capitol.

Political

State Sen. Joel Carter
Miss. senator criticized for viral and offensive Twitter post making fun of Asians

Forecast

Patrick's Monday PM Forecast 2/6
Clouds move in tomorrow with rain expected on Wednesday

News

The investigation is continuing with fire scene analysis and interviews.
Sandersville mobile home fire under investigation

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Celebrating Black History

LRMA hosting concert for Black History Month

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Emily Blackmarr
The free concert will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, in the American Gallery starting at 6:30 p.m.

Back to School

Pine Belt schools affected by COVID-19 Technology Grant

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kyra Lampley
A leader of an Ole Miss study said that learning to use new technology was key during the pandemic.

Community

AAA Ambulance Service receives 2 new ambulances in Forrest Co.

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Marissa McCardell
Each ambulance costs around $160,000.

Community

‘Disability and the Holocaust’ discussion held in Hattiesburg Public Library

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Emily Blackmarr
Organizers chose to emphasize the subject by taking an in-depth look at disabilities during the Holocaust.

State

Mississippi lawmakers push for Second Amendment Privacy Act

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kyra Lampley
Conservative lawmakers are fighting to protect the Second Amendment in Mississippi.

Events

Hattiesburg Craft Beer Festival set for March 4

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Marissa McCardell
The Downtown Hattiesburg Association is kicking off the spring festival season with an event for craft beer enthusiasts.
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Black History Month

LRMA hosting concert for Black History Month
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Sandersville mobile home fire under investigation
Quick response to Sandersville fire

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Events

LIST: Mardi Gras parades happening in the Pine Belt

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Allen Brewer
Carnival season is in full swing, and a few Pine Belt cities are getting in on the fun.

State

The 25 most popular baby names for boys and girls born in Mississippi are...

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
See the list here.

State

James Taylor to headline Brandon Amphitheater concert June 13

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WLBT.com Staff
You can enjoy “An Evening With James Taylor” on June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

News

West Lamar residents under boil water notice

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
A boil water notice is in effect for parts of west Lamar County.

News

US Forest Service conducting prescribed burn in Wayne Co.

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The service will be conducting a 1,200-acre prescribed burn in Wayne County near Brewertown.

News

Runnelstown residents under boil water notice

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Residents in parts of Runnelstown are under a boil water notice until further notice.

News

Pierce named Hattiesburg’s Firefighter of the Year

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Fire Department recently named Engineer Dean Pierce Firefighter of the Year.

State

Lola & Friends Bunny Rescue needs adoptions to get hopping

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:18 PM CST
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By Mike Lacy
Owners James and Sherri Johnson have found bunnies everywhere on the Coast from retail shopping areas to neighborhoods, and their temporary home is in Johnson’s converted garage, affectionately called “Bunny Land.”

State

Mississippi churches reflect on how COVID-19 advanced technology use in their congregations

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:01 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
Next month will mark the three-year anniversary of Mississippi’s first case of COVID-19.

State

Mississippi company makes paint to be used on field at Super Bowl LVII

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:23 PM CST
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By Kasie Thomas
In 7 days, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will hit the field to compete in Super Bowl 57, and when they do, they’ll be walking on a piece of Mississippi.

State

Gautier residents come together to help clean a neighbor’s house

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 12:38 PM CST
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By Leslie Rojas
When community members learned about the man's situation, many were more than happy to lend a helping hand with the cleanup.

State

104-year-old WWII Veteran still advocating for equality

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 7:29 PM CST
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By Lauren Martinez
A century-old civil rights pioneer and WWII veteran in South Mississippi is sharing significant moments that have left an imprint on both the local and national community.

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Oseola McCarty’s spirit of giving continues to impact the lives of Southern Miss students nearly three decades after her generous donation

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Quentin Smith
Although Oseola McCarty is no longer here physically, her contributions continue to have a huge impact nearly three decades later.

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‘Mississippi Memaw’ reaching thousands on TikTok

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:06 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
In less than a year, Smith has gained more than 50,000 followers by posting videos about everyday life in Mississippi.

Community

USM holds memorial concert for longtime professor

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 11:27 PM CST
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By Emily Blackmarr
Family, friends and former students gathered at Marsh Hall to honor the legacy of Denny Behm,

News

Man pulled from burning mobile home in Sandersville

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 8:42 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
A man was reportedly pulled to safety from a burning mobile home in Sandersville on Sunday.

Celebrating Black History

Smith Drugs and Company Pharmacy celebrates 1st year as museum

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:22 PM CST
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By Kyra Lampley
The Museum will be hosting a celebration on March 25 to commemorate the 1 year anniversary.

Community

Southern Miss looking for more campus police

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
The University of Southern Mississippi Campus Police is looking to add more officers to the department.

Business

Hattiesburg Jaycees host pop-up vendor event

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Emily Blackmarr
The goal of the event was to highlight local businesses in the Hattiesburg area.

Back to School

USM student earns Berkeley Lab Doctoral Fellowship

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:36 PM CST
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By Kyra Lampley
A student at the University of Southern Mississippi has been awarded a distinguished, competitive doctoral fellowship.

Community

Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg hosts ‘get ready’ event

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 10:10 PM CST
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By Emily Blackmarr
This was the Junior Auxiliary of Hattiesburg’s second time hosting this type of event.

News

Protest held in Taylorsville in connection to Rasheem Carter’s death investigation

Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 6:01 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Rasheem Ryelle Carter, 25, Fayette, was reported missing on Oct. 4, 2022.
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