Good News

The non-profit Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southeast Mississippi (R3SM) makes a difference in the Hattiesburg community one house at a time.

Brenda Wilson, employee at an Ocean Springs McDonald's, prays for customers daily with hopes to reach one soul at a time.

From fire hydrants to traffic boxes, Hattiesburg continues to paint the city one brush stroke at a time.

A Laurel legacy continues with the police department’s annual Fill-A-Truck food drive.

WDAM7's Eddie Robertson retired Friday after dedicating nearly three decades to the Pine Belt viewers.

Landmark pay raises for Mississippi public school teachers took effect Friday.

The Capital City continues to see an uptick in crime, especially among the youth.

Emmie Perkins, an Oak Grove High School graduate, was named 2022 Miss Mississippi Saturday night.

Dunn Family Businesses' company expanding in Union County.

Hattiesburg police said Sunday evening that Tania K. Osorio had been found and was safe. Osorio was reported missing Sunday morning by family.

First Lady Elee Reeves is hosting a cleanup effort for Mississippi Serves in Vicksburg Saturday. She will be joined by Miss Mississippi Holly Brand, and candidates for Miss Mississippi 2022.

An Ellisville resident says she loves to help others. The 16-year-old created a blessing box and hopes to help people who are struggling with food insecurity.

Columbia city leaders and state legislators gathered with directors and board members of local youth sports leagues to break ground at the home of Columbia Sportsplex.

JCSD Deputy Andrew Yates shown wearing a new under-uniform bulletproof vest, one of 36 acquired on a Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant.

Basketball clinic scheduled for Saturday.

Storytime is set for 10 a.m. Friday at the African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg.

Smith Drug Co., part of Hattiesburg's Sixth Street Museum District, received recognition from the state for its renovation.

When not at the clinic, Petal veterinarian Dr. Nate Moseley is volunteering his time to help local law enforcement agencies by training his newest partner to become the next best tracker in Forrest County.

The tour meets in the parking lot of the Kroger grocery store located at 6745 South Siwell Road in Byram, leaving at 8 a.m.

Soon, Ocean Springs could start to see more action on its beaches and the downtown area.

Jones County deputies applied doses of Narcan on two people in a 12-hour period.

The Hub City receives big recognition for its tiniest attraction.

Thursday night, Layla Jamison stood and received her diploma from George County High School. It was an emotional moment, not just for Jamison and her family, but for the entire community that has cheered her on.

Elliot Zalaznik, Hattiesburg Convention Commission director of event production, sales and services, was recognized by an international industry group.

Four USM professors received the initial grants from the university's "STEM Mentoring and Equity for Women" program.

A 'boil-water' advisory was lifted Wednesday for the Mt. Gilead/Improve Water Association.

The National Spelling Bee is right around the corner, and you can find our state’s runner up in Hancock County ready to go as an alternate if needed.

Community members got a chance to interact with police officers during the event. Patrol Officer, Hannah Hendry said it is important for people to see officers outside their line of work.

The mother and daughter will both walk in the William Carey University graduation ceremony.

Four Pine Belt elementary school teachers were awarded Mississippi Power Environmental Education Grants.