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Scout restores Bay Springs rest stop

Scout restores Bay Springs rest stop

Updated: 13 minutes ago
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By Jay Harrison
Edwin James has received support from the city, as well as local businesses. Dozens came out for the park's grand opening Monday.

News

Stone County, Mo. fatal crash

Mississippi man killed after motorcycle crash in Stone County

Updated: 49 minutes ago
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By KY3 Staff
A man from Mississippi has died after a single-motorcycle crash near Cape Fair, Missouri Monday afternoon.

Education

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WCSD schools see ratings improve

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By Trey Howard
The Wayne County High School earned its first-ever “A” rating, and Waynesboro Riverview made a historic jump to a "B."

Events

William Carey University theatre students Joshua Luther and Corey Trotter of Hattiesburg, and...

WCU Theatre presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Performances will be held from Oct. 5-8 at the Joe & Virginia Tatum Theatre.

News

One killed in officer-involved shooting in Mobile

One killed in officer-involved shooting in Mobile

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WALA Staff
An active police situation on Glenwood Street near the intersection of Senator St. where a shooting has been reported.

News

Other injuries are unknown at this time.

Officials responding to fatal wreck on Hwy 90 in Biloxi

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
One lane of Highway 90 westbound is closed at this time. Officials ask that motorists use caution when in the area.

News

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Hattiesburg Pocket Museum celebrates Dia de los Muertos with October exhibit

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum’s October exhibit will be on display from Oct. 2 through Oct. 31.

News

The Jones County Sheriff's Department said the driver lost control of her Ford F-150, left the...

Driver loses control of pickup truck, hits tree in Jones Co.

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Renaldo Hopkins
The crash happened Monday afternoon in the 400 block of Sandhill Church Road.

State

Monday morning, Gulfport Police announced 49-year-old Beckham Earl III was arrested and charged...

UPDATE: Man arrested after 7 injured in Hwy 90 crash

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
Most of the crash victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but one person was so severely injured they had to be flown to a medical center in New Orleans.

News

Jaeda Goar created the Heart and Soul Club at the beginning of the school year, not expecting...

Sumrall High School student creates club to give back to hospice patients

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Brandy McGill
Jaeda Goar is working hard at Sumrall High School to spread love and joy in the hospice community.
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Downtown Hattiesburg home to 4 new businesses

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Kyra Lampley
Downtown Hattiesburg adds four, new businesses

News

Sumrall considering adding service organization

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Trey Howard
Some folks are talking Rotary Club in Sumrall

Top Story

Purvis teen to perform in international concert series

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jay Harrison
Faye Craft was the only student selected from her school to perform in the Honors Performance Series. She was nominated by her band director.

Top Story

USM interior design students host open house

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Jay Harrison
The event was set up to give students the opportunity to design and market a home. The three-day showings drew in hundreds of visitors.

News

Mississippi senators introduce resolution honoring Jimmy Buffett

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Mississippi's senators introduced resolution honoring the late Jimmy Buffett

News

2 injured, 1 airlifted after accident near Soso

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Two people were injured, one critically, after a single-vehicle accident on Mississippi 29 late Saturday night

News

Okatoma Outdoor Post still ‘afloat’ despite low river levels due to drought

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Cam Bonelli
Water levels in Pine Belt rivers may be lower due to drought, but it has not put a stop to Okatoma Outdoor Post’s canoe and kayak rental business

State

Kathrine Maxwell celebrates remarkable 108th birthday in Meridian

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT
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By Nick Ogelle
She was treated to a grand celebration at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.

News

Driver charged with DUI after crash with train in Ocean Springs

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
A man in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center is lucky to be alive after his vehicle was hit by a train early Sunday morning in Ocean Springs.

Business

8th ‘Big Rip Classic’ brings 400 disc golf players to Pine Belt

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
More than 400 people are participating in an annual disc golf tournament in the Pine Belt this weekend.

Top Story

Locals learn about electric vehicles, pet adoption at EV Mississippi event

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:19 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
Guests were able to look inside the vehicles and learn their features. Inside the store, several dogs were up for adoption.

Top Story

Day 2 of Mobile Street Festival draws hundreds

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
The day began with a barbecue cookoff, ending with a closeout party at Mac's Cafe. Activities will resume Sunday.

News

USM drops 4th consecutive game, falls 50-36 to Texas State

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Southern Miss could not overcome a 32-point halftime deficit, eventually falling Saturday to Texas State, 50-36, in Hattiesburg

News

3-vehicle accident at fork of U.S. 11/Moselle-Seminary Road leaves 4 with minor injuries

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Mississippi Highway Patrol said people involved in a 3-vehicle accident Saturday night on U.S. 11 in Jones County suffered only minor injuries.

Business

Thousands of visitors enjoy 2nd day of 35th Mississippi Pecan Fest

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Thousands of people are getting a better understanding of rural life in the Magnolia State 100 years go, while having a lot of family fun, at the 35th Mississippi Pecan Festival.

State

LIST: 2023 Cruisin’ the Coast Schedule

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Gulf Coast Weekend Staff
Here's a complete list of all the music and events happening across South Mississippi at this year's Cruisin' the Coast.

News

Mobile home destroyed in Jones County fire

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
A mobile home in Laurel was lost after a Friday night fire

News

Public comments show overwhelming support for placing Jackson sewer under third-party manager

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Judge could sign an order placing sewer system under third-party control as early as this weekend.

News

Pine Belt teens adopted from Congo

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:54 PM CDT
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By Trey Howard
Purvis family adopts children from Congo

Gametime Highlights

Gametime! - Week 6

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:47 PM CDT
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By Taylor Curet
Gametime! - Week 6

News

New splash pad dedicated to former mayor Friday in Laurel

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
Splash pad dedicated to former Laurel mayor

News

Overturned semi blocked a stretch of Interstate 59 in Hattiesburg in both directions.

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
An overturned semi-trailer Friday night brought traffic to a standstill on a busy stretch of Interstate 59 through Hattiesburg

Community

Salvation Army locations in Laurel, Hattiesburg organizing annual Angel Tree programs

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
The Laurel Salvation Army is already organizing its annual Angel Tree Program to help families in need this Christmas.

News

Dozen university presidents among those attending global education meeting at Carey

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
William Carey University hosted Consortium for Global Education

News

University researchers release data on critical state issues

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Roslyn Anderson
MSU also discussed broadband adoption

Top Story

City of Petal breaks ground on sportsplex turf project

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
The project is expected to help prevent cancellations due to bad weather. The city is also turfing the park's softball fields.

News

Laurel Housing Authority ‘Turning Up the Pink’

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Laurel Housing Authority holding annual Breast Cancer Awareness event on Tuesday

State

Mississippi school cancels football game due to tragic loss of student

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By WLBT.com Staff
The coroner says the student was 17 years old.

Top Story

Senate confirms nominee for U.S. Attorney for Mississippi’s Southern District

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
He replaces Darren LaMarca, who had been serving as acting U.S. Attorney since 2021.

News

USM Teacher Residency Program awarded $2.3 million federal grant

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
The University of Southern Mississippi receives $2.3 million grant from the United States Department of Education

News

Former MDE executive director found not guilty on four federal counts; still faces another 12

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:21 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Her second trial is slated for November.

Top Story

Lawsuit claims Jones Co. sheriff physically assaulted, verbally abused teen in 2022 confrontation

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:54 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
A new lawsuit in Jones County claims Sheriff Joe Berlin physically assaulted and verbally abused a minor in a 2022 confrontation at a high school football game.

Crime

Jones Co. man charged after crashing vehicle into Dollar General Thursday

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:22 AM CDT
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By Renaldo Hopkins
Cullen Carter, 32, was arrested at the scene and charged with DUI-Other.

News

Missing Laurel man believed to be in Jackson area, police say

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 9:40 AM CDT
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By Renaldo Hopkins
Travis Smith, 43, has reportedly not been in contact with his family for the last several weeks

Cancer

Pine Belt medical professionals stress importance of gynecological cancer awareness

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 8:01 AM CDT
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By Ellie Davis
Pine Belt medical professionals say that knowing the signs and symptoms of gynecological cancers is extremely important for early detection and intervention.

News

USM’s McNelis intends to remain at helm despite return of cancer

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:54 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Southern Miss women's basketball coach fighting cancer for third time

News

Rolling Fork tornado recovery efforts still moving forward

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:30 AM CDT
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By Hannah Hayes
Rolling Fork rebuilding, recovering after tornado

News

Game of The Week: East Marion at Sacred Heart

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 12:21 AM CDT
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By Scott Kirk
Game of The Week: East Marion at Sacred Heart

News

Woman arrested, charged with child abuse in Jones County

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:40 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
An 32-year-old Ellisville woman was arrested Thursday and charged with child abuse

News

Mortgage applications on the decline

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:22 PM CDT
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By Trey Howard
Rising interest rates impacting housing market
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