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Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
A new cold storage warehouse and transportation hub in Jones County stands to bring in a $64 million corporate investment with 84 new jobs.
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Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 8:26 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Dozens of students from William Carey University are the nation’s newest physicians this weekend.
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Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Amber Spradley
Chipotle in D’Iberville is now open every day from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:13 AM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
The owners of a Seminary shoe and clothing store are being recognized this week by the U.S. Small Business Administration Mississippi District Office as part of National Small Business Week.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Nearly 1,700 cyclists, runners and walkers from 17 different states gathered Saturday to raise money to feed hungry people across Mississippi.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:23 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
A longtime non-profit substance abuse prevention organization hosted a very tasty fundraiser in downtown Hattiesburg Friday night.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
A Laurel businessman and the Laurel School District teamed up to give police officers, firefighters and students a chance to get to know each other in a fun and relaxed way Friday afternoon.
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 11:00 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Graduate today; job seeker tomorrow
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 12:37 AM CDT
|By Trey Howard
Midtown Hattiesburg seeing growth
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Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 7:24 PM CDT
|By Emily Blackmarr
Hands are hard at work before many floral-driven holidays.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Thousands of people visited downtown Collins Saturday for food, live music and other activities, as part of the annual Okatoma Festival.
Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 8:06 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Vendors at a first-ever event in Columbia Saturday that was dedicated to crawfish and craftspeople had to deal with off an on showers.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
William Carey University and the Hattiesburg business community have recognized a downtown Hub City business for its growth and contributions to the local economy.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
The Petal School District to host 2nd annual job fair for non-licensed employees
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
|By Emily Blackmarr
The Small Business Administration provides resources to companies all over the country to help even when disaster strikes.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 7:48 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
New comics shop opens in downtown Laurel
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
More outdoor seating under construction, planned for downtown Hattiesburg
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
5th annual Spring and Garden Expo held
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 1:43 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington and WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport just received a new federal grant, which will be used to complete a geographical survey of the facility.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 7:18 AM CDT
|By Trey Howard
A Pine Belt couple was recognized nationally by the Small Business Administration for their work with minority-owned businesses.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Hattiesburg has made forbes.com’s list of the best places to travel this year.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Organizers of the upcoming Okatoma festival are finalizing plans for the 34th annual event.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
Gov. Tate Reeves signed 2 bills that will allocate more than $1.85 billion for transportation and infrastructure projects across Mississippi
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Hugh Keeton
The goal calls for the plant to be up and running by the summer of 2025. The planned development will produce 1.1 million tons of pellets a year.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Covington County Hospital announced it’s about to get a multi-million dollar makeover, with the assistance of the federal government.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
|By Tynisha Jackson
If you are a new home buyer or single mom listen up. Because a local program is looking to help you get into your dream home for a less expensive cost.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 11:41 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Two Hattiesburg Easter egg hunts that were postponed last Saturday because of the threat of rain were held Saturday instead.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 9:07 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Hundreds of people came to Walthall Park in Hattiesburg Saturday, to get tasty and spicy mudbugs during the 24th annual Downtown Crawfish Jam.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 9:04 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Nearly 35,000 members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marinesare set to participate in exercises as part of the annual summer training period at Camp Shelby this year.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Mississippi 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell is reacting to the arrest of a Massachusetts Air National Guardsman in connection with the recent leak of highly classified military documents.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
The Jones County Jail will be in need of a new medical partner come the end of June.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
New businesses are opening in Columbia and a new concert series in the city is just about to begin.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington and WDAM Staff
Organizers said they now plan to hold the annual event in Laurel and Raleigh on a rotating basis.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley and WDAM Staff
This project is expected to connect more than 1,700 customers by expanding gigabit-speed coverage by an estimated 150 miles.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:53 AM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
Mississippi Main Street Association bested over 100 nominations from Corinth to the Coast to take home the top prize at the Pinnacle Awards Gala on Tuesday night.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:43 AM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
The Hub City’s newest banking location will officially open on Tuesday with much fanfare.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:34 AM CDT
|By Renaldo Hopkins
Attendees will have a chance to win a Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O., sponsored by Pro Flow Motorsports in Laurel.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Southern Pines Animal Shelter is hosting a special free adoption event this weekend that is focused on adult dogs.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Stephanie Poole
Cold drinks on tap and live music can both be found in Hancock County. The festive scene brought hundreds to celebrate Lazy Magnolia’s First Friday event, in conjunction with new brewery owners.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 8:53 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Jones County lawmakers gave folks at the Laurel Country Club an overview of the 2023 legislative session Thursday morning.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
Hattiesburg student summer job fair scheduled for Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Southern Pines Animal Shelter is opening a second location of its Second Chance Thrift Shop.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 3:44 PM CDT
|By Cam Bonelli
The job fair will be held at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff
All funds collected from April 1 through April 7 will benefit the Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
|By Marissa McCardell
Petal’s Evelyn Gandy Parkway is about to grow even more, with plans to bring in a popular coffee shop franchise.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
More than 200 people came out for a charity golf event at the Hattiesburg Country Club Thursday.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Ja'Colbi Rivers
The job fair will take place on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at Ingalls Maritime Training Academy just outside the shipyard.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
Thousands of people visited downtown Hattiesburg Saturday for an annual street festival of food, live entertainment and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Charles Herrington
The Hattiesburg Convention Commission is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Smith Drug Company Museum with a special baseball exhibit.