Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
|By Sara Stone and Allen Brewer
People of all ages donned medieval garb and adventured to the Pine Belt for the annual Gulf Wars.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:28 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The second suspect in the shooting at Turtle Creek Mall was denied bond Friday on four counts of aggravated assault.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:26 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The fire happened at a property near the intersection of Taylor Drive and Pat Holifield Road.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Three people were arrested in an investigation into stolen catalytic converters in Perry County.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:42 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The bedroom of a mobile home in the Macedonia community was destroyed Wednesday during a fire.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 4:17 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Carnival season is in full swing, and a few Pine Belt cities are getting in on the fun.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 3:16 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The U.S. Conference of Mayors is an official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:43 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
An agreement has been reached concerning acts of violence that have taken place around the property.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer and Emily Blackmarr
The tentative date for a high-profile Jones County murder trial has been set, but it will not be held in Laurel.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:02 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Stephanie, 25, and Sharccara McNair, 37, are reportedly out on bond after being arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of fraud.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 2:26 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The Hattiesburg Police Department said the crash is under investigation.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 5:21 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer and Emily Blackmarr
A teenage driver suffered apparent serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Moselle Monday afternoon.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 11:40 AM CST
|By Allen Brewer
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.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 4:44 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Congratulations from WDAM to all of the new parents of 2023 and all those who are expecting later this year.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 12:08 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
A lot of breaking news has happened in the Pine Belt this year.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:24 PM CST
|By Will Polston and Allen Brewer
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.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 12:55 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The Grinch was arrested Friday morning at North Jones Elementary School after attempting to steal Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 8:51 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Chance served his community on the fire department for over 20 years.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 9:45 AM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Many of Octavia Spencer's movies were filmed or based in Mississippi.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 3:49 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Pine Belt Christmas parades, tree lightings start next
Updated: Nov. 24, 2022 at 6:58 AM CST
|By Allen Brewer
While you’re enjoying this holiday, here are some of the upcoming holiday parades happening around the Pine Belt to mark the holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:27 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
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.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 4:30 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
Jones County “Most Wanted” man arrested after commenting under sheriff’s department's “Most Wanted” Facebook post, JCSD official says.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 4:37 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
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.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 3:18 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
The Christmas Tree Lighting event is set for Thursday, Dec. 1, and "Midnight on Front Street" will be held on Saturday, Dec. 31.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:19 PM CST
|By Allen Brewer
A couple of events will be hosted in the Pine Belt on Friday, honoring all who served.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:02 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
I spy, with my little eye, something new ... like a new museum exhibit?
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Hyenas usually have litters of two to four cubs, but approximately 60% of them don’t survive.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 9:14 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
“Our wonderful officers here at Columbia PD would like to help this man by returning his other ‘pumpkin Croc.’”
Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
GMA’s Strahan was at JSU on Friday, Oct. 21, to talk with Head Football Coach Deion Sanders and highlight JSU’s homecoming celebration.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Mississippi Aquarium brings attention to International African Penguin Awareness Day with WDAM 7 Midday guest
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 2:13 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The events will run from Monday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 9.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The Mississippi Department of Education has posted new grades for schools and districts based on state test scores from the 2021-2022 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 1:22 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The late Queen of England’s legacy has left a lasting touch across the world, including the Hub City.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 2:07 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The zoo gained a new monkey and a bundle of eggs.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 1:03 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
A Pine Belt business provided about 80 pallets of emergency water to residents in Jackson.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
This event is geared toward customers with sensory needs.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 3:34 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
A majority of the board voted to end Dr. Kenitra Ezi's employment during a special called board meeting on July 28.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The event starts Friday, Aug. 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at The Hattiesburg Zoo.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 9:09 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
A two-vehicle wreck with no major injuries happened on Tuesday morning on Mississippi Highway 42.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The Mississippi Department of Education named Oak Grove Primary School as one of seven Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools for the 2022-2023 school year.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The Mississippi Highway Patrol presents its submission for the 2022 American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking Cruiser Contest.”
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:21 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Jason Foy Crutchfield, 42, was sentenced as a habitual offender to life in prison for murder and 10 years to serve day-for-day for possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The events are free and geared toward children, not yet in school, and their caregivers.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
MHP said minor injuries were reported, with one person transported to a local hospital.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The Hattiesburg Zoo will be celebrating Coco’s 4th Birthday on Thursday, June 23, at 11 a.m.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The Petal High School band represented Mississippi during the National Memorial Day Parade.
Updated: May. 27, 2022 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Adam Mills was charged with the death of 28-year-old Ashley Pearson in 2020.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 3:23 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Judge Welby served two terms on the 12th Circuit Court of Forrest and Perry counties from 1975 to 1983.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:56 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
A Jefferson Davis County fugitive and a woman who helped him escape are in custody in Panola County.
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