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|By Renaldo Hopkins and WDAM Staff
Mya Everett and Nikel Hammond, ages 21 and from Hattiesburg, made their initial appearances in the Forrest County Justice Court Friday.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 1:51 PM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Jones County Fire Council PIO Dana Bumgardner said, that while there were no human injuries reported, the family of the home did lose their dog and cat in the fire.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
35-year-old Jerome Anthony Harris was last seen at the time he was released from jail, in the 50 block of Arena Drive, on Nov. 26, 2022.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:22 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Doug George joined Jones Logistics back in 2022 as the President of the company’s brokerage business.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 10:44 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Two passenger cars, one delivery-style van and a semi-trailer truck carrying cooking equipment were all reportedly involved in the accident.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
16-year-old Oscar Alberto Gil Castillo was last seen at his home in the 2700 block of U.S. Highway 11 in Moselle Wednesday at 10 p.m.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 11:19 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Covington County Coroner Chris DaQuila has identified the victims of the shooting
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:14 PM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The games will be shown from Thursday, Nov. 30 to Saturday, Dec. 2.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 12:28 PM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Starting on Monday, Nov. 27, PIB will allow travelers to enroll at the airport through to Dec. 1.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 11:55 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The National Speech & Debate Association announced on Monday that Oak Grove High School teacher Shane Cole is a recipient of the 2023 Diamond Coach Award.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 11:36 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, the player spent an additional dollar for the Power Play option, which doubled their winnings.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 6:00 PM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Petal School District has announced that Allen Glenn has stepped down from his position effective immediately.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 3:40 PM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Kayleigh Morton, 30, has been found and is safe, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 11:34 AM CST
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Andtel T. Shepherd, 38, of Laurel, led Jones County Sheriff's Department deputies on a high-speed chase Wednesday morning.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
JCSD learned that Jeffery Boler, 42, was believed to be intoxicated and assaulted his father, Douglas, 72, and his mother, Amanda, 70.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace confirmed that an arrest warrant was issued for 19-year-old Joshua Brown.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 11:18 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The zoo said the gender of the cubs will not be known for several months.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 12:28 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
16-year-old Bryson Payton of Laruel is wanted for one count of attempted first-degree murder, according to the Laurel Police Department.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 11:33 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
HPD has issued an active warrant for 49-year-old Ashly Hudson of Hattiesburg.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Access to Adeline Street from U.S. 49 or the Frontage Road/Service Drive will be closed, and Frontage Road/Service Drive will be closed between the front of Forrest General Hospital and Adeline Street during construction.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 9:37 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
FEMA says homeowners and renters who apply may be eligible for Housing Assistance, which can include rental assistance, and Other Needs Assistance, which can include personal property assistance.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The sheriff's department was told by the victim that one male and two female Pit bulls attacked him, taking him to the ground.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023 at 10:03 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
All proceeds from the game will be donated to CitiIMPACT, a program that will financially support the tornado victims.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023 at 11:49 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Mississippi Association of Coaches announced the rosters for both the 2023 MS/AL All-Star and 2023 Bernard Blackwell North/South Classic All-Star football games Wednesday morning.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:45 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Laurel Police Department has announced that Travis Smith, 43, has been located and is safe.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The crash happened Monday afternoon in the 400 block of Sandhill Church Road.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:22 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Cullen Carter, 32, was arrested at the scene and charged with DUI-Other.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Travis Smith, 43, has reportedly not been in contact with his family for the last several weeks
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Witnesses said two men were involved in an altercation over some property at a home in the Stringer Monday afternoon.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By WDAM Staff and Renaldo Hopkins
Julian Ferry, 14, has been located at a residence in Jones County and is safe, according to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 9:55 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish both fires, keeping flames from going to a mobile home and brick home close to the scene.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Teacher’s Appreciation event takes place from Monday, Sept. 11 to Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the coffee shop located at 6737 Hwy 49 S.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:47 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
A jury sentenced William Joe Rasberry, 37, to 5 years in MDOC on Friday, Sept. 8.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 9:58 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The specialists will be at the stores from Friday, Sept. 8 to Monday, Sept. 11, and Wednesday, Sept. 13 to Monday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Klaus, a Bongo antelope, and three spider monkeys, Rico, Margo and Rosita, are currently in their new spaces at the zoo.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 1:44 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The sheriff's office said the burglary happened between the hours of 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 11:25 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
HPD says the suspect used a stolen credit card from a purse inside the vehicle just after the auto burglary on Monday, Aug. 7.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:45 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Hattiesburg Zoo has announced some changes that are putting in place as extreme heat continues to affect the area.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
NFVFD was told by the homeowner that he was woken up by a loud boom when he looked outside and saw the shed was on fire.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 11:17 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
According to a press release on Friday, FEMA said the centers will open for business on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 11:30 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department said the son was arrested and charged with aggravated assault for the stabbing.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
William Carey University got the new academic year off to a big start today with its annual Faculty & Staff Assembly.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, a structure fire was reported at Murray Drive just after 9 a.m.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 1:05 PM CDT
|By Emily Blackmarr and Renaldo Hopkins
Three men were arrested Monday after two search warrants led to the discovery of multiple ATVs and motorcycles that have been reported stolen throughout Jones County.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 4:51 PM CDT
|By Trey Howard and Renaldo Hopkins
The changes follow the death of one service member and the heat-related injury of another.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Firefighters found two vehicles with major damage to the front ends when they arrived at the scene Wednesday evening.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
According to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department, a person was on a sandbar while another person was hanging onto a tree in the water when rescue units arrived.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 11:16 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office said 16-year-old Cortlen Jhase Moody was last seen Friday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 a.m. at his home at Williams Drive in Leakesville.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
16-year-old Cortlen Jase Moody was last seen at his home at Willams Drive in Leakesville Friday morning, according to the Greene County Sheriff's Office.