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Tornado Watch is in effect
Storms skirt Pine Belt, damage done in Delta

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe Weather Expected in the Pine Belt this evening

A Severe Weather Outbreak is expected across central and southern Mississippi.
A Severe Weather Outbreak is expected across central and southern Mississippi.

State

Assistance would be directed to Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties.
Gov. Reeves’ request for federal assistance approved by White House

National

The Friday night tornado devastated a swath of the 2,000-person town of Rolling Fork, reducing...
Daunting recovery underway in tornado-devastated Mississippi
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Body found in Big Black River confirmed to be Ebony Owens

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Forecast

Storms skirt Pine Belt, damage done in Delta

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By Ryan Mahan
Storms skirt Pine Belt, damage done in Delta

State

Family of former St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital patient tours St. Jude’s Dream Home

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Lott
The Dream Home campaign for St. Jude Children’s Hospital is entering the home stretch, and the coast has shown continuous support for children battling cancer as just 230 tickets remain.

State

‘I’m blessed’: Silver City community leans on faith, one another following deadly storm

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Brendan Hall
One day later, residents say they’re still rattled.

State

Developers discuss future of old William Carey beach property with concerned citizens

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Ja'Colbi Rivers
Friday, Elliott Home team members held a public forum on the future of the old William Carey beach property hoping to get more public opinion on the issue.

State

President Joe Biden releases statement addressing the devastating storm deaths in Miss.

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 12:46 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
At least 23 Mississippians were killed due to the storms in Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties - with dozens more injured and four people still missing.

State

Pass Christian honored by Coastal Living magazine

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Mike Lacy
In its Spring issue, the magazine Coastal Living has placed Pass Christian on the list of “Best Places to Live On The Coast for 2023.”
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News

Exotic pets require extra responsibility
Exotic pets equal responsibility

News

'Bout's Routes' riding group brings awareness to autism
3rd annual "Autism Awareness Ride" winds from Coast to Pine Belt

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State

9 months after being reported missing, Miss. man’s family not giving up their search

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
It’s been nine months since he was reported missing and family members are still doing all they can to find him.

State

Long Beach to become first city in state to install Safe Haven Baby Box following document signing

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Despite a few bumps in the road, Long Beach will now become the first city in the state of Mississippi with a Safe Haven Baby Box after a contract was finalized and signed on Friday morning.

News

Exotic pets require another level of responsibility from owners

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Cam Bonelli
Exotic pets require extra responsibility

News

‘Bout’s Routes’ rides from Coast to Pine Belt for autism

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Trey Howard
'Bout's Routes' riding group brings awareness to autism

Business

36th Hubfest brings thousands of visitors to downtown Hattiesburg

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
Thousands of people visited downtown Hattiesburg Saturday for an annual street festival of food, live entertainment and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts.

Business

New baseball exhibit celebrates 1st anniversary of Smith Drug Co. Museum

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
The Hattiesburg Convention Commission is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Smith Drug Company Museum with a special baseball exhibit.

News

Authorities: Thursday night shooting in Laurel over basketball wager

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Emily Blackmarr
Cameron Center shooting victim expected to recover

News

UPDATE: Suspect in Bassfield shooting surrenders to authorities

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Brandy McGill
A man surrendered to Jefferson Davis County authorities Friday in connection to a deadly Thursday morning shooting in Bassfield and has been charged with manslaughter

News

Salvation Army sets up donation site for tornado victims

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
The Salvation Army has set up donation site for Mississippi tornado victims.

News

‘There’s nothing left’: Deep South tornadoes kill 26

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Storms producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and hail up to the size of golf balls were moving through several southern states Friday night with widespread damage and injuries reported in Mississippi from a large tornado.

News

Gov. Reeves issues State of Emergency following deadly storms

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The area impacted include Sharkey, Humphreys, Carroll, and Monroe counties.

Business

ADP preparing to host 36th annual HubFest Saturday

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:43 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Organizers of the 36th Hubfest will be keeping long hours Saturday, getting downtown Hattiesburg ready to host thousands of visitors for the annual event.

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News

Economic impact of medical dispensaries to be felt

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:04 AM CDT
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By Trey Howard
Medical marijuana expected to have positive economic impact

Community

JC Jazz Band to play New Orleans Jazz Fest for first time

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:55 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Jazz musicians at Jones County Junior College will soon be performing in the city where Jazz began.

Jones College

Buzzer-beater sends Lady Bobcats to Elite Eight of NJCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Sakyia White twirled around two defenders and hit the game-winning layup as time expired to send Jones to its second straight NJCAA Elite Eight with a 71-69 win over Gulf Coast State Friday night.

News

MEMA deploying search and rescue units to Sharkey, Humphreys counties following tornado

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By Maggie Wade and Anthony Warren
Damage assessments will begin Friday, MEMA officials say.

News

UPDATE: 2-vehicle accident at U.S. 49-U.S. 98 kills 1, injures another

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
First responders are investigating a collision between a passenger car and a semi-tractor trailer Friday night that blocked the northbound lanes of U.S. 49 near the U.S. 98 East intersection.

News

Thousands of customers without power as storms push through Mississippi

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:55 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Severe weather is slated to push through Mississippi Friday night.

News

Dangers of ‘gas station heroin’ mitigated as Mississippi bans tianeptine

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation reclassifying the substance as a schedule three drug, effectively banning its sale and distribution.

News

Bay Springs looking to revitalize its downtown area

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Emily Blackmarr
Bay Springs looking to revitalize the downtown area

News

Local law enforcement agencies complete Crisis Intervention Training

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Marissa McCardell
Local law enforcement agency members complete CIT training

News

Smith Drug. Co to celebrate first anniversary with Hattiesburg baseball history exhibit

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Renaldo Hopkins
Baseball is known as “America’s Pastime,” and according to the Hattiesburg Convention Commission, it has been an important sport for both players and fans in the Hub City.
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