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Agriculture

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‘They’re hog wild’: Pine Belt landowners look to control feral hogs

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Michael Clark
State agriculture leaders are working with Mississippi landowners and high school students to trap feral hogs causing tens of millions of dollars in damage each year.

Business

Aldi brings new grocery option for Hattiesburg residents

Aldi brings new grocery option for Hattiesburg residents

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Brandy McGill
Heavy traffic and cheers filled the parking lot of Aldi in Hattiesburg on Thursday morning.

Events

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Business hours extended for NYE in Hattiesburg

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
The city council has agreed to extend business hours for the holiday to 2 a.m.

Business

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Plans underway to open Smith County Emergency Hospital

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:50 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
South Central Regional Medical Center and Covington County Hospital announced plans to reopen a facility in Raleigh.

Business

"Pancake Day" was held in both Laurel and Hattiesburg Saturday.

‘Pancake Day’ raises money for Kiwanis clubs in Laurel, Hattiesburg

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 12:01 AM CST
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By Charles Herrington
Kiwanis clubs in Laurel and Hattiesburg raised money to support programs and projects benefiting young people Saturday, by serving thousands of plates of pancakes and sausages.

Community

A parade highlighted "Light Up the 'Ville" in Ellisville Saturday.

Parade highlights “Light up the ‘ville” in Ellisville

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
A parade of fire trucks, antique cars and other vehicles highlighted an all-day Christmas celebration in Ellisville Saturday.

Business

Chris Singleton speaks to the ADP annual meeting at the Thad Cochran Center Friday.

Son of Charleston mass shooting victim speaks about racial reconciliation at ADP banquet

Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 12:00 AM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The son of one of the victims of the horrific mass shooing in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015 presented an inspirational message of forgiveness to members of the Area Development Partnership Friday.

News

Jones says George brings over 29 years of leadership experience in asset-based freights as...

Jones Capital announces Doug George as new Jones Logistics CEO

Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 11:22 AM CST
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By Renaldo Hopkins
Doug George joined Jones Logistics back in 2022 as the President of the company’s brokerage business.

Business

USM hosts holiday makers' market

USM hosts holiday makers’ market

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
The market featured everything from art to hand-made jewelry and apparel.

Business

Ground is broken at the Columbia-Marion County Airport Tuesday for the new Cartier Aviation...

Avionics business at Columbia airport to have new home

Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 9:06 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
An airport maintenance and repair business in Columbia that specializes in upgrading electronic systems on aircraft will soon be located in a brand-new building.
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Business

Short-term rentals in Laurel grow

Short-term rentals in Laurel grow

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
Over the past year, short-term rentals have reached a peak in the city with more than 100 Airbnb’s in Laurel.

Community

Frosty and Santa in 2022.

Frosty and Santa return to Forrest General Hospital

Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 5:05 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
On Monday morning, the annual tradition continued as the duo were hoisted to the roof of the hospital’s portico. It’s a tradition that the two take their spot on the Monday following Thanksgiving.

News

Ellisville businesses band together for Christmas Open House.

Ellisville businesses unite for Christmas Open House

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST
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By Jay Harrison
Ellisville businesses band together for Christmas Open House

Business

Small Business Saturday focuses the nation's attention on locally-owned business.

Pine Belt businesses benefit from ‘Small Business Saturday’

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 8:55 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
Family-owned business across the nation were celebrated on Nov 25 as part of the annual Small Business Saturday.

Business

The first "Christmas Marketplace" was held in downtown Columbia Saturday.

Main Street Columbia hosts first ‘Christmas Marketplace’

Updated: Nov. 25, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
Nearly one dozen vendors gathered on Main Street in downtown Columbia on Small Business Saturday to offer shoppers some unique bargains as part of the first “Christmas Marketplace.”

Business

Drought affects Christmas tree growth in the Pine Belt

Drought affects Christmas tree growth in the Pine Belt

Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 7:36 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
Tree farmers across the Pine Belt have had a tough year managing the upkeep of Christmas trees with the recent drought.

Business

The day before Thanksgiving was a busy travel day at the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport.

Holiday travelers take to the sky from PIB

Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
Airports across the nation are busy this Thanksgiving holiday.

News

Jones Co. Sheriff’s Department to get new vehicles

Jones Co. Sheriff’s Department to get new vehicles

Updated: Nov. 20, 2023 at 8:56 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
Chief Deputy Mitch Sumrall said the department has needed new vehicles for about two years, but supply chain issues affected those purchases back in 2021.

News

Postal service veteran to be sworn Tuesday as Richton's new postmaster.

Richton to see new postmaster sworn Tuesday

Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 5:15 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Postal service veteran to be sworn Tuesday as Richton's new postmaster.

Business

The Grand Entry takes place during the annual Southern Miss Powwow at Spirit Park Saturday.

Traditional Native-American culture showcased during annual Southern Miss Powwow

Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The University of Southern Mississippi hosted an annual event showcasing traditional Native-American culture Saturday.

News

The Hattiesburg Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign.

Red kettles, holiday bellringers hit Hattiesburg streets

Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 8:19 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
The Hattiesburg Salvation Army has kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign

Business

Carson Stanford, 20, is the first music industry student at JC to record an album of original...

JC’s ‘Free State Records’ acts as new outlet for original music recordings

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:58 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The Music Industry program at Jones College is continuing steady growth, as administrators and faculty celebrate its fifth year.

News

Mount Olive Attendance Center celebrates academic success

Mount Olive School celebrates “B” rating

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 8:49 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
Mount Olive Attendance Center celebrates academic success

Community

'Toys for Tots' annual campaign gears up in Hattiesburg

Toys for Tots underway in Hattiesburg

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
'Toys for Tots' annual campaign gears up in Hattiesburg

Business

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Season passes for Serengeti Springs to go on sale on Black Friday

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 12:21 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
The park is set to open during the spring of 2024.

Local

Cooking safety tips offered for Turkey Day.

Laurel Fire Department gives tips for a safe Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 1:16 AM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
Cooking safety tips offered for Turkey Day

Community

Extra Table delivers 9,000 chickens to Mississippi nonprofits

Extra Table delivers 9,000 chickens to Mississippi nonprofits

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 8:15 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
The organization delivered 15 boxes of whole chickens to nine nonprofits in the Pine Belt on Monday.

News

Ice skating sessions start on Sunday, Nov. 12, and run all the way through the end of March.

Ice skating set to return to Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Updated: Nov. 11, 2023 at 8:34 AM CST
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By Cody Heaster
Ice skating sessions start on Sunday, Nov. 12, and run all the way through the end of March.

News

Southern Miss meets fundraising goal early.

Southern Miss reaches fundraising goal

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 11:16 PM CST
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By Hannah Hayes
Southern Miss meets fundraising goal early

News

SWAT competition held in Hattiesburg Thursday.

HPD hosts annual Southeast SWAT competition

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 9:40 PM CST
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By Keaundria Milloy
SWAT competition held in Hattiesburg Thursday

Business

Update on Aldi construction in Hattiesburg

Update on Aldi construction in Hattiesburg

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 5:34 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Construction for the new Aldi grocery store is coming along.

Business

Home Goods hosts grand opening in Hattiesburg

Home Goods hosts grand opening in Hattiesburg

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST
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By Brandy McGill
Cheers and chants could be heard after the very first customer cut the ribbon to enter Hattiesburg’s very own Home Goods store.

News

VisitHATTIESBURG hoping for an increase in sports tourism in the Hub City

VisitHATTIESBURG hoping for an increase in sports tourism in the Hub City

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 10:55 PM CST
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By Kyra Lampley
This past year, sports tourism has generated over $60 million into the Hattiesburg economy and has brought over 500,000 visitors to the city.

Business

City of Petal on gearing up for 22nd annual ‘Shop Petal First’ event

City of Petal gearing up for 22nd annual ‘Shop Petal First’ event

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 7:34 PM CST
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By Jay Harrison
Shoppers will receive special discounts and be entered for the chance to win door prizes. City leaders said the event means a lot more than just fun and spending.

News

DOD comes to Hub City to share information about partnering for research, business.

Defense Department research arm meets with potential partners

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Government open to listening to ideas for research, potential partners

News

Hattiesburg to open city's 1st food truck court Saturday

Hattiesburg food truck court to hold ‘soft’ opening Saturday

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Hattiesburg to open city's 1st food truck court Saturday

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Veteran’s Day

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Gray Media
Submit a photo or video of the veteran in your life.

News

Some 1,400 attend career fair at William Carey University Wednesday.

WCU holds Pine Belt College Fair

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
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By Keaundria Milloy
Some 1,400 attend career fair at William Carey University Wednesday

Business

Pine Belt Area Job Fair held at YMCA

Pine Belt Area Job Fair held at YMCA

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Keaundria Milloy
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security hosted the Pine Belt Area Job Fair at the YMCA on Tuesday.

News

Aldi expected to open in Hattiesburg in December.

Lower-cost food marketer looking at opening in Hattiesburg in December

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 2:15 AM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
Aldi expected to open in Hattiesburg in December.

Business

City officials said the city has come a long way in regard to economic growth.

City of Petal sees spike in 2023 sales tax revenue

Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
The city is making around $300k in general sales taxes. The money is being used to make necessary changes.

Personal-finance

Money (generic)

Tips to help teens, young adults better manage finances

Updated: Oct. 23, 2023 at 7:39 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
Bankers say it's important to maintain a good credit history and be aware of where your money is going. This includes avoiding overspending and creating budgets for your income.

Business

The Safari Tails organization was part of grand opening activities for Pine Belt Chrysler,...

Exotic animals help Hub City car dealer celebrate grand opening

Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
A new Hattiesburg business gave local residents a chance to learn about new automotive technology, while meeting some exotic animals up close and personal Saturday.

News

Oak Grove High School receives donation from former student

Former student makes $10k donation to OGHS

Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 1:18 AM CDT
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By Trey Howard
Oak Grove High School receives donation from former student

News

The South Mississippi Fair opened Friday in Laurel.

The South Mississippi Fair is open in Laurel

Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 12:24 AM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
The South Mississippi Fair opened Friday in Laurel

Business

A ribbon is cut to officially open the B&E Barber Institute in Collins Thursday.

1st barber school opens in City of Collins

Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
The city of Collins has its first school of barbering.

News

This program is a national campaign that encourages banks to teach teens and young adults how...

The First Bank joins national student financial education campaign

Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 10:43 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
The First Bank has joined the American Bankers Association Foundation and banks across the country in promoting the Get Smart About Credit program.

Business

Organizers expected more than 2,000 people to attend the third annual Taste of the South Food...

3rd food truck fest brings 3 dozen vendors to downtown Hattiesburg

Updated: Oct. 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Lots of people took advantage of perfect weather Saturday to visit downtown Hattieburg for the third annual “Taste of the South Food Truck Fest.”

News

46 vehicles have already been built, most of them in Mississippi.

Ocean Aero showcases TRITON Underwater and Surface Vehicle at grand opening

Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
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By Leslie Rojas
The only company in the world that created the world’s first and only autonomous underwater and surface vehicle is operating out of Gulfport.

Community

The annual Hellfighters USA Block Party and PDI Reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 14.

Annual Hellfighters USA/PDI Reunion to be held Saturday

Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
You can see classic cars, eat great hamburgers and support two worthy causes this Saturday, during the annual Hellfighters USA Block Party and PDI Reunion in Laurel.
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