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Community

The city of Columbia is constructing a new sewer lift station for $4.5 million.

Columbia to build new lift station, repair, replace sewer lines

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
The city of Columbia is taking on some new projects to improve its sewer system.

News

Fentanyl death leads to JCSD wanting lawmakers to change laws regarding narcotics

Fentanyl death leads to JSCD wanting lawmakers to change narcotics laws

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Emily Blackmarr
Fentanyl death leads to JCSD wanting lawmakers to change laws regarding narcotics

News

City of Laurel giving back through Tourism Tax

City of Laurel giving back through Tourism Tax

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Emily Blackmarr
City of Laurel giving back through Tourism Tax

News

The Pre-K program in Lamar County has paid dividends over the past decade.

Lamar County celebrates 10 years of early learning

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Trey Howard
Faculty and students at Oak Grove Elementary School took the time to reflect on just how far the program has come in the past decade.

Crime

Gonzales manhunt tied to Miss. officer shooting, home invasion; suspects identified

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
A manhunt in Gonzales ended with multiple people taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 26, including two with warrants for crimes in Mississippi, according to investigators.

News

The annual United Way 100K Raffle is underway

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Hannah Hayes
100k Payday raffle is underway

News

Laurel man claims he was battered by Jones Co. sheriff in federal civil complaint

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The suit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi on Jan. 9, against John Doe Law Enforcement Officer, whom the plaintiff claims identified himself as the sheriff of Jones County.

News

Secretary of State Watson ponders upcoming elections

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Will Polston
Secretary of State Michael Watson talks about upcoming elections

News

FCSO: Tools found inside stolen SUV in Hattiesburg

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The vehicle was found in Hattiesburg with the tools inside, but the SUV's owner said the tools were not his.

News

US Forest Service continues prescribed burn in Jones Co.

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Crews will be working along Forest Service Roads 201 and 205.
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State

Gulfport PD holds press conference on retired officer found shot in woods, Saucier man and 7 others arrested in Gonzales

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
A retired law enforcement officer found shot near a Gulfport church Thursday afternoon had been reported missing from Vicksburg. And a Saucier man is among those charged in connection with the case.

State

Former Warren County officer abducted, later found shot and bound on Coast

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Emily Caballero and C.J. LeMaster
Multiple WLBT sources identify the retired officer as Mike Outzs. The incident includes a home invasion and struggle, a police chase, and the victim eventually being found bound and shot.

State

Jackson State president receives vote of no confidence by Faculty Senate

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By C.J. LeMaster and Roslyn Anderson
The vote of no confidence was affirmed by the Faculty Senate on January 26.

Community

Laurel Arts League opens scholarship applications for area students

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The deadline for applying to the Laurel Arts League Scholarship Program is March 24.

State

IN CUSTODY: Man accused of trying to kill his step-father in St. Martin turns himself in

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
The search for a man accused of shooting his step-father in St. Martin is now over after he turned himself in Friday.

News

U.S. Forest Service conducts controlled burns in Jones Co.

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The controlled burns will take place over 1,952 acres in the Chickasawhay Wildlife Management Area, around 3 miles northeast of Ovett.

Exercise and Fitness

How consistency helped one Hattiesburg man exceed his fitness goal

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:15 AM CST
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By Brandy McGill
Determination, sweat and heavy lifting are all part of Bo Kilsby’s everyday life now after shedding hundreds of pounds.

National

Video shows LSU student leaving bar night of crash; Reggie’s releases statement

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:04 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff and Lester Duhé
Newly-obtained video shows LSU student Madison Brooks leaving the Tigerland bar, Reggie’s, the night she was hit by a vehicle.

News

1 lightning strike in Petal caused damage to several homes

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:24 PM CST
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By Hannah Hayes
Petal lightning strikes effecting homes

News

Laurel High School hosts career fair

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:18 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
Laurel High hosts career fair

State

Mississippi Senate offers proposals designed to curb crime

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:17 PM CST
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
Feeling safe in your community. It's something that's important to all us, no matter where we live. And the legislature thinks there are some better ways to keep the bad actors off the streets.

State

New cyber unit director lays out plans as lawmakers craft its initial budget

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By C.J. LeMaster
From ransomware attacks hitting least four school districts over the last few years to an election day hack of the Secretary of State’s website, Mississippi has already shown some of its weaknesses to hackers.

News

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: HPD seeking 2 suspects in vandalism case

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Police Department needs your help identifying two people wanted for vandalizing property.

News

Attorneys speak on Jerrell Powe kidnapping case

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:20 PM CST
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By Cam Bonelli
Ridgeland City Attorney Boty McDonald says there’s a mountain of electronic evidence tying Jerrell Powe and co-conspirators to the Bryce Mathis kidnapping that happened Jan. 12.

State

Man allegedly killed by Montravious Baker was ‘avid hunter,’ father of 2 girls

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
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By WLBT Staff
The teen charged with his murder, Montravious Baker, allegedly bragged about killing a “white guy coming out of the woods.”

News

PRCC food truck began serving Forrest County campus this week

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:09 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
The Pearl River Community College food truck began serving the Forrest County campus this week.

Crime

Hattiesburg ‘Candy Shop’ locations searched by FBI, DEA

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:16 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff and Will Polston
Local, state and federal law enforcement executed three search warrants on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Candy Shop & Kratom locations around Hattiesburg.

Crime

Petal man pleads not guilty to sexual battery charge

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:14 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Shane M. Coats, 33, of Petal, entered a plea of not guilty in Forrest County Circuit Court.

Back to School

WCU cuts ribbon in new Student Success Center

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
William Carey University has a new one-stop shop for students who need information about housing, tutoring, campus activities, student assistance and disability services.

State

Senate approves measure that would prohibit property value-based water billing

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:55 PM CST
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By Anthony Warren
The bill will now go to the House for consideration.

State

Biloxi councilman’s home, businesses raided by DEA agents

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST
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By WLOX Staff
Agents from the Drug Enforcement Agency are currently searching the home and businesses of Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming.

News

Head of Hattiesburg’s Parks & Rec announces retirement

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:32 AM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Director Chris McGee will retire Friday.

Community

LOSAP bill would create financial benefits program for volunteer firefighters

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:45 AM CST
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By Charles Herrington
A bill in the Mississippi House would set up a new financial benefits program from volunteer firefighters in the state.

Community

Laurel church gives away $50,000 in free groceries

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:34 AM CST
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By Will Polston
250 different families received free groceries from the church.

Top Story

A look inside one of the 1st Pine Belt dispensaries

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:08 AM CST
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By Will Polston
The owner of Green Therapy said he could be open as soon as Friday.

Back to School

Sumrall history teacher named January’s ‘Golden Apple Award’ winner

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:38 AM CST
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By Charles Herrington
January’s Golden Apple Award winner teaches U.S. History at Sumrall High School.

State

Mothers of Murdered Sons gather to comfort each other and spread awareness about gun violence

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:46 PM CST
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By Patrice Clark
Today, more than 160 women make up M.O.M.S.

News

Recreational red snapper catch to be restricted by new federal regulations

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:11 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Mississippi facing reduced red snapper quota, per federal regulations.

State

Smoke detectors not working inside William Bell Apartments where fire left 2 dead

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
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By Leslie Rojas
After further investigation, officials found four smoke detectors inside the apartment building where a fire killed two children and left six other people in the hospital, but none of them had working batteries.

State

Emmy-winning podcast ‘Chasing Evil’ covers the case of Jacob Scott

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Noah Noble
A new podcast is highlighting a disturbing child sex abuse case in South Mississippi.

Community

Perkins, other sheriffs support county radar bill

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:10 PM CST
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By Charles Herrington
Mississippi sheriffs are hoping state lawmakers will enact new legislation to let them to use radar on county roads.

News

FCSO K9 Abby Jo retires after 8 years of service

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:05 PM CST
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By Marissa McCardell
FCSO K-9 Abby Jo retires after eight years of service

News

Beer and light wine coming to Purvis

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:56 PM CST
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By Trey Howard
City of Purvis passes beer/light wine ordinance, clearing the way for the sale of alcohol within the city limits.

Crime

Jones Co. mom arrested after she, two-year-old test positive for meth, amphetamine

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
A Jones County mother has been arrested after she and her two-year-old son tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine.

News

Forrest General’s Spirit Girls gearing up for 5th annual Prom-A- Palooza

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:32 PM CST
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By Marissa McCardell
Forrest General Spirit Girls are gearing up for its 5th annual Prom- A- Palooza

Crime

Wanted Hattiesburg man turns self in

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
James Powe, 47, of Hattiesburg, turned himself in to the police on Wednesday.

News

House numbers should be visible in case of emergency

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:59 PM CST
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By Kyra Lampley
Visible address numbers can make a huge difference in the outcome of a medical emergency.

News

Commercial burglary suspect in custody

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
Hattiesburg police arrested Justin Vanzant, 37, Hattiesburg, Wednesday and charged him with one count of commercial burglary.

State

First medical marijuana product sold in Mississippi

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:02 PM CST
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By Holly Emery
The sell occurred in Brookhaven at The Cannabis Company.

News

USM/Coca-Cola Rodeo coming to town this weekend

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 5:51 PM CST
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By WDAM Staff
The 37th annual University of Southern Mississippi/Coca-Cola Rodeo is set for this weekend at James Lynn Cartlidge Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center in Hattiesburg.
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