Updated: 15 hours ago
|By Cam Bonelli
Water levels in Pine Belt rivers may be lower due to drought, but it has not put a stop to Okatoma Outdoor Post’s canoe and kayak rental business
Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:51 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Thursday marks day four of the murder trial of Latina Marie Oates, with new testimonies continuing to reveal more details about what took place before and after her son’s murder.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
The murder trial of Latina Oates continues into day three with expert testimony on Oates’ mental state when she killed her 11-year-old son Josh Oates.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Day two of the Latina Oates trial revealed graphic and disturbing details in the death of Oates’ 11-year-old son.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 8:38 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
A jury was selected and the prosecution and defense made their opening statements.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts receives national recognition
Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff and Cam Bonelli
The district attorney’s office said Allen will have to serve his 60-year sentence day for day without eligibility for parole.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 2:11 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
City gearing up for looming Laurel Main Street’s Loblolly Festival
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
September is National Recovery Month
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Jones County firefighters fought a brush fire Sunday in Ellisville that spread over an estimated 40 to 50 acres
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Health fair, 'meet the candidates' forum staged Saturday
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 4:23 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Vitalant urging people to consider donating blood
Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 5:26 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Salivation Army of Laurel hoping to see increased donations
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
.The Ellisville Boar of Alderman passed a budget of roughly $14 million for fiscal year 2023-24
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 4:12 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Burn bans remain in effect for 45 Mississippi counties, including all the Pine Belt
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
City of Laurel receives some $3 million from the state for 12th Street project
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
City of Laurel passes 2023-24 budget
Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Narcan about to be available over the counter nationally
Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
A sorority chapter offered a free, health care clinic Saturday
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:12 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Jones County School District passes budget
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Both Lt. Mark Evans and Sgt. Roman Moss at the Laurel Police Department never expected to receive new roofs at no cost.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Three, long-time Laurel police officers were promoted Thursday.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Carl Sanders Jr. was arrested Monday and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing another man
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 9:34 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Recovery center moving from Louin to Bay Springs
Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Columbia hosts food, music festival
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 2:03 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and WDAM Staff
FEMA and MEMA are continuing to support people affected by the June severe storms and tornadoes.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Laurel Welcome Center nearing completion
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Laurel pair arrested after investigation into the production of fraudulent checks
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Laurel police trying to attract candidates by part-time slots
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:34 AM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and WDAM Staff
The scammer advises that a $2,300.00 estate administration fee is required before the cashier’s check can be processed and delivered.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:41 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Walters was an off-duty JCSD reserve deputy and was working as a member of The Rock Church security team at the time of the shooting incident.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 8:50 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Without the proper techniques to stay cool, firefighters could suffer from strokes, heat exhaustion or cardiac arrest.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff and Cam Bonelli
This crash remains under investigation by the Mississippi Highway Patrol.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
A fiery two-car crash in Laurel left multiple people dead on Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
There’s a nationwide shortage of firefighters, especially for those who volunteer their time without earning a dime.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 2:36 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Walters was an off-duty JCSD reserve deputy and was working as a member of The Rock Church security team at the time of the shooting incident.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
The City of Ellisville has a new fire truck to help serve and protect the community.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 10:49 AM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and WDAM Staff
18-year-old Tavaris Atwood of Taylorsville had his bond set at $1 million during his initial appearance in Laurel Municipal Court Wednesday morning.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
41-year-old Dwight Nathan Fayard II was arrested in relation to a robbery at a gas station.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 1:54 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and WDAM Staff
The shooting happened on Nov. 23, 2022, on Riley Johnson Road after deputies responded to a disturbance call.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
A rally will also be held Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Taylorsville City Park.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and WDAM Staff
Marty Breazeale, 49, Laurel, will serve 25 years day-for-day with five years suspended.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 10:20 AM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and WDAM Staff
A Laurel man was arrested after a search warrant was executed on Tuesday.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
District Attorney Brad Thompson said the DA office’s job is to seek justice for everybody in the community.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Celestino Ramos, 40, was arrested back in December 2021.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 7:29 AM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Voting precincts, like those in Jones County, are now beginning preparations to ensure everything will go smoothly on election day.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
A Mount Olive man was fatally shot over the weekend
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 8:19 AM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Absentee voting for the August 8 primary election is still in full swing here in the Pine Belt.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is inviting folks to take a step closer to artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
City of Laurel to host "rural "summit in September