Updated: 7 hours ago
|By WDAM Staff
A man was reportedly pulled to safety from a burning mobile home in Sandersville on Sunday.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By WDAM Staff
Rasheem Ryelle Carter, 25, Fayette, was reported missing on Oct. 4, 2022.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By WDAM Staff
The Powers Fire & Rescue is set to host a Blood Drive on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Felipe Haase exploded for 26 points as the Southern Miss (21-4, 10-2 SBC) men’s basketball team overcame a halftime deficit to defeat Georgia State (10-14, 3-9 SBC) in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 3:53 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Police Department reported on Friday night that 38-year-old Elliot Washington has been found and is safe.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:59 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Motivational Moments - Jan. 30, 2023
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:59 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
A former Laurel police officer is expected to be in court next week in Jasper County.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:44 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
A woman lost her life in a single-vehicle accident in Covington County on Thursday evening.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 8:09 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Brianna Cooper, 12, is about 5 ft. 8 in. tall and weighs 130 lbs. She was last seen at her residence on Mamie Street.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The Glade VFD voted unanimously to award Kris Lecabellec with a heroism award.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 2:23 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Wild Wednesday - Feb. 1, 2023
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:09 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Police Department needs your help locating a stolen air compressor in an ongoing larceny investigation.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 2:57 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The City of Hattiesburg is one of three Mississippi communities to receive funding through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:13 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
A Laurel man died after sustaining injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, Jan. 26.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:02 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Jones County Sheriff’s Department narcotics agents arrested three people and detained one other person on Monday following a short vehicle pursuit In Ellisville.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 4:53 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
A wanted man was captured in Jones County after a foot pursuit through a wooded area on Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:38 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The house fire was reported on Bell Road on Tuesday shortly after 1 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 8:31 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
As of 5:40 p.m., traffic was moving normally again on I-59 as officials attempted to clear the area and load the bull on a trailer.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 3:32 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The boil water notice has been lifted for some Moselle Water Association customers.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:51 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The unveiling will take place during a brief program and reception on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m., in the Historic Eureka School cafetorium.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:14 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
According to a statement provided by the sheriff’s office, several people were injured in the altercation that started a fight between multiple people.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:38 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Do you have the “Coolest Thing Made in Mississippi?”
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 11:10 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
On a day where the bounces weren’t going Southern Miss’ (19-4, 8-2 SBC) way, the Golden Eagles grinded out 67-58 win over Texas State (11-12, 4-6 SBC) at Reed Green Coliseum. The win moved Southern Miss to 12-0 at home this season.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:24 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff and Cam Bonelli
The suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi on Jan. 9, against John Doe Law Enforcement Officer, whom the plaintiff claims identified himself as the sheriff of Jones County.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:43 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The vehicle was found in Hattiesburg with the tools inside, but the SUV's owner said the tools were not his.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:47 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The Petal School District holds the second-highest graduation rate in the state at 98.6%.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:26 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Crews will be working along Forest Service Roads 201 and 205.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:51 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The deadline for applying to the Laurel Arts League Scholarship Program is March 24.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:16 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The controlled burns will take place over 1,952 acres in the Chickasawhay Wildlife Management Area, around 3 miles northeast of Ovett.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Police Department needs your help identifying two people wanted for vandalizing property.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:16 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff and Will Polston
Local, state and federal law enforcement executed three search warrants on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Candy Shop & Kratom locations around Hattiesburg.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:14 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Shane M. Coats, 33, of Petal, entered a plea of not guilty in Forrest County Circuit Court.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:32 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Director Chris McGee will retire Friday.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Mississippi facing reduced red snapper quota, per federal regulations.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
A Jones County mother has been arrested after she and her two-year-old son tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
James Powe, 47, of Hattiesburg, turned himself in to the police on Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The 37th annual University of Southern Mississippi/Coca-Cola Rodeo is set for this weekend at James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center in Hattiesburg.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:45 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Pair of Aryan Circle members sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in federal prison each for attempted murder.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
A Florida man had his bond set at $200K during his initial appearance Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:53 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The 1920s are frequently referred to as the “Roaring 20s” due to the economic boom that took place following World War I. That was certainly the case in Hattiesburg.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:25 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Mississippi earned all failing grades on the American Lung Association’s 21st annual “State of Tobacco Control” report.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
The Petal School District welcomed two new members to the board of trustees - Lacey Bolling & Brian Robertson.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Motivational Moments - Jan. 23, 2023
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:57 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Motivational Moments - Jan. 16, 2023
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:47 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Motivational Moments - Jan. 9, 2023
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:28 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Motivational Moments - Jan. 2, 2023
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:12 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Wild Wednesday - Jan. 25, 2023
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Some Pine Belt residents may be without power.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:22 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
Pine Belt counties are beginning to receive watches and warnings from the National Weather Service as the severe weather system continues to move into the area.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:17 PM CST
|By WDAM Staff
FCSO initiated a traffic stop on Amos Gaston, 37, of St. Petersburg, Fla., around 1 p.m. on Highway 98.
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