Investigators said a land dispute might have led to the death of a Jasper County man in a Monday night shooting.
This week, members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are celebrating the ninth annual Pine Belt Pride Week.
Guest had the opportunity to tour the new facility alongside medical professionals on Wednesday afternoon.
The mayors of Hattiesburg and Laurel have a little light-hearted fun ahead of the game Friday night.
The fair will be hosted at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center on Sept. 1 - 10.
The South Mississippi Regional Libary Board of Trustees held a special meeting Friday afternoon.
Officials said Twig is eating well and showing signs of returning to her “feisty” personality.
The suspect in the Howard Industries shooting now faces murder charges after the victim succumbed to his injuries.
Alexei Orohovsky won a gold medal in the 12th USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.
The jury reached the verdict after being in deliberation following closing arguments made by attorneys from the defendants and the state.
Alexei Orohovsky is set to compete Thursday night.
Juneteenth is this coming Monday, and some groups in the Pine Belt will be hosting community celebrations this year.
The state’s witness, Dr. Scott Benton, testified Monday during the capital murder trial of Brandon Lee Gardner and Brooke Taylor Stringer.
16-year-old Alexei Orohovshy will be competing Sunday night in the 12th USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.
Videoed interviews were seen Wednesday by a District Eighth Circuit Court jury in the murder trial of Brandon Lee Gardner and Brooke Taylor Stringer.
Brandon Lee Gardner and Brooke Taylor Stringer are on trial together on one count each of capital murder in the 2019 death of 6-month-old Roselee Stringer.
The Spectrum Center has announced events for Pine Belt Pride on its 2023 World Pride Month schedule.
A possible panther/cougar sighting was captured on video in Perry County in the Buck Creek community this past Monday.
An Ellisville resident was recently scammed after attempting to sell a smartphone on Facebook.
A building was on fire in Petal, but it was just for training, according to the Petal Fire Department.
A Mississippi Bureau of Investigation agent testified during the hearing with new details into Sunday's fatal incident.
The 19-year-old accused of filming sexual acts with dogs made her first count appearance Thursday.
Increased security at a local high school caused concerns and rumors of a lockdown Thursday afternoon.
Raven Naylor stood in front of Forrest County Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton and pleaded guilty to multiple charges Wednesday.
People of all ages donned medieval garb and adventured to the Pine Belt for the annual Gulf Wars.
The second suspect in the shooting at Turtle Creek Mall was denied bond Friday on four counts of aggravated assault.
The fire happened at a property near the intersection of Taylor Drive and Pat Holifield Road.
Three people were arrested in an investigation into stolen catalytic converters in Perry County.
The bedroom of a mobile home in the Macedonia community was destroyed Wednesday during a fire.
Carnival season is in full swing, and a few Pine Belt cities are getting in on the fun.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors is an official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
An agreement has been reached concerning acts of violence that have taken place around the property.
The tentative date for a high-profile Jones County murder trial has been set, but it will not be held in Laurel.
Stephanie, 25, and Sharccara McNair, 37, are reportedly out on bond after being arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of fraud.
The Hattiesburg Police Department said the crash is under investigation.
A teenage driver suffered apparent serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Moselle Monday afternoon.
A hearing took place Tuesday to discuss the growing concerns over acts of violence that have taken place at the St. James Wright VFW Post 5397 at 108 Mobile Street.
Congratulations from WDAM to all of the new parents of 2023 and all those who are expecting later this year.
A lot of breaking news has happened in the Pine Belt this year.
In a 4-0 vote, the Hattiesburg City Council authorized the city attorney to take action in an effort to prevent further acts of violence at the St. James Wright VFW Post 5397.
The Grinch was arrested Friday morning at North Jones Elementary School after attempting to steal Christmas.
Chance served his community on the fire department for over 20 years.
Many of Octavia Spencer's movies were filmed or based in Mississippi.
Pine Belt Christmas parades, tree lightings start next
While you’re enjoying this holiday, here are some of the upcoming holiday parades happening around the Pine Belt to mark the holiday season.
A Jones County man will be spending Thanksgiving behind bars after allegedly kidnapping an individual who claimed to have witnessed him taking a motor vehicle.
Jones County “Most Wanted” man arrested after commenting under sheriff’s department's “Most Wanted” Facebook post, JCSD official says.
People should take preventive measures around infected or potentially infected birds/poultry to prevent the spread of the viruses to themselves or to other animals.
The Christmas Tree Lighting event is set for Thursday, Dec. 1, and "Midnight on Front Street" will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31.
A couple of events will be hosted in the Pine Belt on Friday, honoring all who served.
