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Ole Miss fined 100K for fans rushing field after win against LSU

The Southeastern Conference fined the University of Mississippi for a violation of the league’s ‘access to competition area policy,’ after fans entering the field following the team’s win against LSU on September 30.
Ole Miss fined 100K for fans rushing field after win against LSU

Mississippi State

Jalen Milroe (4) celebrates with teammates after his 53-yard touchdown run in the first quarter...
Balanced offense helps Alabama beat Mississippi State

State

Most of the crash victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but one person was so severely...
7 injured in Hwy 90 crash that closed the roadway in Gulfport

National

Onewheel electric skateboards are being recalled following multiple reports of accidents...
Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after multiple reports of death, injury

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National

FILE - The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Sept. 25, 2023. The new term of the high court...

The justices are taking the bench Monday at the Supreme Court for the first time since June

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and MARK SHERMAN
Their new term is beginning Monday with ethics concerns swirling around the court.

Ole Miss

Mississippi offensive lineman Eli Acker, center, celebrates with fans after an NCAA college...

What Ole Miss’ unforgettable win over LSU means for rest of season

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By Garrett Busby
The Rebel offense totaled 706 yards. Ole Miss won 55-49.

State

Kathrine Maxwell celebrating her 108th birthday surrounded by friends and family.

Kathrine Maxwell celebrates remarkable 108th birthday in Meridian

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nick Ogelle
She was treated to a grand celebration at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.

News

Some folks are talking Rotary Club in Sumrall.

Sumrall considering adding service organization

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Trey Howard
Some folks are talking Rotary Club in Sumrall

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The teen initially wanted to play percussion, but decided to go with the clarinet.

Purvis teen to perform in international concert series

Updated: 13 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.

News

Downtown Hattiesburg adds four, new businesses

Downtown Hattiesburg home to 4 new businesses

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Kyra Lampley
Downtown Hattiesburg adds four, new businesses
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Sumrall High School student creates club to give back to hospice patients
Sumrall High School student creates club to give back to hospice patients

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Some folks are talking Rotary Club in Sumrall
A Rotary Club chapter in Sumrall?

News

Downtown Hattiesburg adds four, new businesses
Hattiesburg welcomes four new businesses

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USM interior design students host open house.

USM interior design students host open house

Updated: 14 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's senators introduced resolution honoring the late Jimmy Buffett

Mississippi senators introduce resolution honoring Jimmy Buffett

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Mississippi's senators introduced resolution honoring the late Jimmy Buffett

News

Water levels in Pine Belt rivers may be lower due to drought, but it has not put a stop to...

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

Updated: 20 hours ago
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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

News

Brandon Wayne Whittington, 31, is charged with driving under the influence-1st offense, and...

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.

News

Two people were injured, one critically, after a single-vehicle accident on Mississippi 29 late...

2 injured, 1 airlifted after accident near Soso

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Two people were injured, one critically, after a single-vehicle accident on Mississippi 29 late Saturday night

Business

The Big Rip Classic is being held at the LIttle Black Creek Campground and Paul B. Johnson...

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

Various car makes were on display, including Tesla.

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

Hundreds lined the street, in search of good food and good times.

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

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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

Four people suffered minor injuries in a three-vehicle accident in Jones County Saturday night.

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 people visited the 35th Mississippi Pecan Festival Saturday.

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.

News

A mobile home in Laurel was lost after a Friday night fire.

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

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University researchers release data on critical state issues

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

News

ITPM Ted Henifin at a recent hearing in federal court.

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

Purvis family adopts children from Congo.

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

News

An overturned semi-trailer Friday night brought traffic to a standstill on a busy stretch of...

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

News

Splash pad dedicated to former Laurel mayor

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

Community

You can register for the Angel Tree program at the Laurel Salvation Army the week of Oct. 16-20.

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

William Carey University hosted Consortium for Global Education.

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

Top Story

The park is expected to draw large numbers of people to the the city.

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

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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

Top Story

U.S. Capitol Building

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.
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