Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 9:26 AM CST
|By WDAM Staff and Allen Brewer
Investigators said a land dispute might have led to the death of a Jasper County man in a Monday night shooting.
Updated: Oct. 9, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
This week, members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies are celebrating the ninth annual Pine Belt Pride Week.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Guest had the opportunity to tour the new facility alongside medical professionals on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
|By Emily Blackmarr and Allen Brewer
The mayors of Hattiesburg and Laurel have a little light-hearted fun ahead of the game Friday night.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The fair will be hosted at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center on Sept. 1 - 10.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The South Mississippi Regional Libary Board of Trustees held a special meeting Friday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 3:11 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Officials said Twig is eating well and showing signs of returning to her “feisty” personality.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT
|By Ame Posey and Allen Brewer
The suspect in the Howard Industries shooting now faces murder charges after the victim succumbed to his injuries.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Alexei Orohovsky won a gold medal in the 12th USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer and WDAM Staff
The jury reached the verdict after being in deliberation following closing arguments made by attorneys from the defendants and the state.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Alexei Orohovsky is set to compete Thursday night.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Juneteenth is this coming Monday, and some groups in the Pine Belt will be hosting community celebrations this year.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The state’s witness, Dr. Scott Benton, testified Monday during the capital murder trial of Brandon Lee Gardner and Brooke Taylor Stringer.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
16-year-old Alexei Orohovshy will be competing Sunday night in the 12th USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:36 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
Videoed interviews were seen Wednesday by a District Eighth Circuit Court jury in the murder trial of Brandon Lee Gardner and Brooke Taylor Stringer.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
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.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
The Spectrum Center has announced events for Pine Belt Pride on its 2023 World Pride Month schedule.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer
A possible panther/cougar sighting was captured on video in Perry County in the Buck Creek community this past Monday.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli and Allen Brewer
An Ellisville resident was recently scammed after attempting to sell a smartphone on Facebook.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Trey Howard and Allen Brewer
A building was on fire in Petal, but it was just for training, according to the Petal Fire Department.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 2:08 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff and Allen Brewer
A Mississippi Bureau of Investigation agent testified during the hearing with new details into Sunday's fatal incident.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli, Allen Brewer and WDAM Staff
The 19-year-old accused of filming sexual acts with dogs made her first count appearance Thursday.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer and Ame Posey
Increased security at a local high school caused concerns and rumors of a lockdown Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
|By Allen Brewer and Renaldo Hopkins
Raven Naylor stood in front of Forrest County Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton and pleaded guilty to multiple charges Wednesday.
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.