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Singer Eddie Money dies of esophageal cancer at 70
The 70-year-old whose real name is Edward Mahoney recently had learned that his cancer had spread to his liver and lymph nodes.
Vandals strike Miss. cemetery; police looking for culprits
A place meant for reflection and peace was turned into a scene of destruction when vandals went to work on nearly a dozen graves at a cemetery in Laurel.
Accused Southaven Walmart shooter expected in court Friday
The man charged with killing two Walmart employees in Southaven is due back in a Shelby County court Friday.
City of Hattiesburg adopts fiscal year budget
The City of Hattiesburg adopted its 2020 fiscal year budget Thursday afternoon.
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BancorpSouth donates $100K to Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center
BancorpSouth is giving the Oseola McCarty Youth Development Center a $100,000 donation to improve its after school and summer programs.
Hub City Humane Society asking for donations
Hub City Humane Society is asking for the public’s help in raising enough money to finish a new building that is being built at the shelter.
Jefferson Davis Co. man sentenced for illegal possession of firearm
A Jefferson Davis County man previously convicted of cocaine trafficking was sentenced Tuesday for illegally possessing a firearm.
Lumberton man sentenced to 15 years for meth trafficking
A federal judge sentenced a Lumberton man Thursday for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
Hub City woman accused of stealing money from vulnerable adult
A Hattiesburg woman is facing years behind bars for allegedly stealing money from a man who’s finances she was responsible for managing.
Missing child’s caretaker charged with capital murder after body found in basement of Meridian home
Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler confirmed on Wednesday that a small body has been located inside of a trash bag at a home.
Legendary anchor Dan Rather to speak at Saenger Thursday night
Dan Rather is in the Hub City, preparing to give a free lecture Thursday night at the Saenger Theater.
Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake create fund to help Bahamians after Hurricane Dorian
Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake have teamed up to donate money to Bahamians who have been impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
‘BYOB’ to Popeyes so you can make your own chicken sandwich
Popeyes knows you’re still sad about the spicy chicken sandwich being off the menu but the fast food chain has a quick fix to ease those cravings.
Lamar County School District brings awareness to suicide prevention
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month and the Lamar County School District is taking steps to make sure its students are aware.
Collins’ Annie B’s serves free lunch to first responders on 9/11 anniversary
A restaurant in Collins honored first responders from all parts of the Pine Belt with a free lunch on Patriot Day.
Hattiesburg police charge two in auto burglary
Hattiesburg police charged two men in connection to an auto burglary Wednesday.
Online appointments available for driver’s license renewals in new DPS pilot program
The Department of Public Safety's Driver Service Bureau is testing out a new system that allows online appointments to be scheduled.
Tylertown students walk out of classes protesting end of religious based program
Tylertown students are protesting the end of a program they say allows them to worship together.
USM students reflect on 9/11 terrorist attacks
University of Southern Mississippi students are remembering those who died and those who saved others on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Covington supervisors adopt fiscal 2020 budget
Covington County supervisors have voted on the county budget for fiscal year 2020 and adopted the ad valorem tax levies.
Adoption fees waived at Southern Pines this weekend
The Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals will be covering adoption fees at Southern Pines Animal Shelter in Hattiesburg Friday through Sunday.
Woman sentenced to prison for selling meth in the Hub City
A Hattiesburg woman was sentenced to four years in federal prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to trafficking methamphetamine in June.
Tate Reeves’ campaign responds after opponent Jim Hood releases report on controversial Frontage Rd. project
The Mississippi AG’s office released independent reviews on whether Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves directly or indirectly influenced an attempt to build a frontage road in Flowood which would have connected Reeves’ home within a private subdivision to a nearby shopping center.
Body of 2-year-old recovered from Mississippi River after weekend crash in Tunica
The Tunica County Sheriff’s Office says they found the boy’s body Wednesday, one day after his sister, 5-year-old Brenilah, was found.
Gulfport officers hit while working incident on I-10 identified
The Gulfport Police Department has identified the three officers who were injured while working a wreck on Interstate 10 Wednesday.
First Alert: Tropical development possible as system drifts into Gulf
The National Hurricane Center continues to track Invest 95L as it drifts toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Pine Belt first responders remember 9/11
Pine Belt first responders took time Wednesday to reflect on the service and sacrifice of their peers.
Alleged shooter of Madison County Deputy used fully automatic military weapon
DA confirms automatic weapons were used in the shootout that led to Madison County Deputy Brad Sullivan being shot in the head.
HPD arrests 4 on gun, drug charges
HPD officials said officers seized four weapons, $3,280 in cash and marijuana.
Man dressed as Captain America arrested in Clarksdale, Miss.
When officers arrived on scene, the homeowner had 36-year-old David Hobbs held at gunpoint.
Appointments now available at Mississippi driver’s license stations
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has rolled out the latest of its programs to help speed up lines at driver’s license stations around the state.
Search continues for heifers stolen from South Mississippi farm
The search continues for nearly a dozen cows that disappeared in Stone County over the weekend.
26 years later: Angela Freeman is not forgotten
Angela Freeman has been missing for the last 26 years. Her family held a vigil in her honor.
WDAM Investigates: Busted, chipped and cracked
We all know there are hazards on the road, but perhaps the most annoying ones are the ones we don’t see, but hear, when it’s too late. If not taken care of, that chip gets bigger and starts cracking, all thanks to something like a rock, taking perfect aim at your once flawless windshield.
School district filling kids backpacks with more than homework
The Lamar County School District Backpack Program is ensuring that kids do not go hungry.
Pine Grove therapist speaks about suicide warning signs
Tuesday was World Suicide Prevention Day and health professionals around the globe are hoping increased awareness will decrease the incidents of suicide.
Petal Aldermen pass new budget
Mayor Hal Mar has 10 days to veto the budget and the Aldermen would have to overrule him or pass a new budget within three days of the veto.
Coroner: Driver clutched his chest, slumped over before Mississippi school bus crash
William “Chester” Cole, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene. At least eight children were injured in the crash, including Cole’s granddaughter who was also a passenger, according to his family.
Hattiesburg police investigating death
The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was discovered inside an apartment Tuesday afternoon.
Mississsippi man sentenced for cross burning
A federal judge sentenced a Mississippi man Tuesday for his role in burning a cross in a predominantly African-American neighborhood in Seminary.
City of Hattiesburg holding annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The ceremony will be held at Hattiesburg Fire Station #1 on 810 North Main Street.
FBI recruiters at several MS colleges accepting applications for Honors Internship program
They are at Mississippi College, Tougaloo College, and Southern Miss.
Driver dead, 8 children injured in school bus crash in Benton County, Miss.
The crash happened before 8 a.m. near Highway 72 and Whippoorwill Road. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the driver, Chester Cole, died at the scene.
‘Y’all better not spit in my food:’ Man accused of firing shots at fast-food workers
Memphis Police Department arrested a man they said opened fire on workers at a fast food restaurant.
Saints win first season opener in 6 years
Lutz's 58-yard field goal was the longest of his career.
Missing woman recovered from Miss. River after car crash, divers continue search for children feared dead
Authorities are working to pull the SUV out of the river. Meanwhile, investigators are trying to determine how or why it happened.
Trial run for new Jones Co. Schools event security continues
The Jones County School district is hoping to continue to use a private company for security at after school events.
Hattiesburg announces $120,000 grant for Duncan Lake trail
The City of Hattiesburg is moving ahead with a project for Duncan Lake after receiving a $120,000 grant.
Storm damage reported at Moselle Elementary; 1 injured
One person suffered a minor injury at Moselle Elementary School during a Monday afternoon storm.
’Tip a Cop’ to benefit Special Olympics
Law enforcement agencies from around the Pine Belt are teaming up with New South Restaurant Group and Special Olympics Mississippi for “Tip A Cop” fundraising events during the month of September.
Former Wayne Co. Justice Court clerk indicted for embezzlement
A grand jury indicted a former Wayne County Justice Court Clerk for embezzlement Monday after she was accused of stealing nearly $40,000 from October 2017 to September 2018.
Bond set for 2 charged in Laurel shooting that left one man dead
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection to a shooting that left a man dead in Laurel.
LPD arrests suspect in Aug. 23 shooting
The shooting happened on Queensburg Avenue in Laurel.
Man illegally in U.S. sentenced after police find enough fentanyl to kill 500,000 people
An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced to spend more than six years in federal prison Monday after being caught last year in Gulfport with enough fentanyl to kill 500,000 people.
Columbia School District holding safety exercises in September
The Columbia School District will be collaborating with first responders during the month of September to conduct several multi-agency school safety exercises.
Police: Hostage held in SC home freed, armed man arrested following 3 hour standoff
The suspect has been identified as Dean Ryan Daugherty, 46, of Newberry.
WCU, PRCC receives grant to continue program to help teacher shortage
The $36,000 grant extends the partnership to attack Mississippi's teacher shortage.
West Jasper School District awarded funding for new buses
The school district will receive over $43,000 for three new buses.
Fred’s files for bankruptcy, to shut down
Fred's, Inc. announced Monday that it filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
FCSO: Undercover prostitution operation nets 5 arrests
An operation conducted by The Pine Belt Anti-Human Trafficking Task Forced landed five men behind bars over the weekend.
Forrest General Hospital hires new Chief Nursing Officer
The Hattiesburg hospital announced Friday the hiring of Dr. Phyllis Chambers-Berry.
Hancock Co. sheriff’s deputy placed on leave after assault arrest
The deputy accused was arrested Saturday and transported to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, where he has been released on bond.