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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — This week marks one year since a nine-year-old girl was shot outside her Kingston home – a shooting that she survived. Ja’liyah Baker and her mother Latrice are sharing their story, hopeful it will change someone’s mind before picking up a weapon to handle a situation.
The Bakers are so focuse... | 2022-11-12T04:42:09Z | www.cbs42.com | One year since child paralyzed in Kingston shooting, family’s message on gun violence | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/one-year-since-child-paralyzed-in-kingston-shooting-familys-message-on-gun-violence/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/one-year-since-child-paralyzed-in-kingston-shooting-familys-message-on-gun-violence/ |
As temperatures take a dive, local shelters step up to help those in need
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As temperatures dramatically drop this weekend, many throughout the city are in need of a place to keep warm.
Local shelters like Jimmie Hale Mission and Firehouse Ministries are stepping up to help.
Both shelters are ma... | 2022-11-13T02:05:25Z | www.cbs42.com | As temperatures take a dive, local shelters step up to help those in need | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/as-temperatures-take-a-dive-local-shelters-step-up-to-help-those-in-need/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/as-temperatures-take-a-dive-local-shelters-step-up-to-help-those-in-need/ |
by: CBS 42 Digital Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is having its 30th anniversary celebration with a week of special events.
The week of special events will include major festivities and the recognition of The Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award Friday evening at Haven in Birmingham’s ... | 2022-11-13T02:05:31Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham Civil Rights Institute hosting 30th anniversary celebration | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-civil-rights-institute-hosting-30th-anniversary-celebration/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-civil-rights-institute-hosting-30th-anniversary-celebration/ |
(Courtesy: Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit)
COTTONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — A Cottondale man was arrested Saturday afternoon and charged with murder.
Deputies arrived to check on Barry Sartain, 61. The other resident, Daniel Raines, 24, allegedly said that Sartain had left several days ago and hadn’t returned and he gave depu... | 2022-11-13T05:56:08Z | www.cbs42.com | Cottondale man arrested, charged with murder | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/cottondale-man-arrested-charged-with-murder/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/cottondale-man-arrested-charged-with-murder/ |
PELHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Today marks the grand opening of Pelham’s newly relocated Fire Station No. 3- a brand new state of the art facility. This new station replaces its previous location on Highway 52.
With the relocation some may have concerns of what this means for those near the previous location. City officials tel... | 2022-11-14T02:35:31Z | www.cbs42.com | The city of Pelham relocates Fire Station No. 3, officials address concern | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-city-of-pelham-relocates-fire-station-no-3-officials-address-concern/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/the-city-of-pelham-relocates-fire-station-no-3-officials-address-concern/ |
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Every month, KLFY News 10 partners with Giles Automotive to spotlight local residents who can “pay it forward.” News 10’s Sylvia Masters and Bob Giles met Jobie Lagrange whose mind immediately went to her friend, Taylor Girard.
Taylor’s sister, Tyler Girard, died in a car crash on Oct. 24. Jobie ... | 2022-11-14T19:26:11Z | www.cbs42.com | Louisiana woman 'pays it forward' to friend mourning her sister's death | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/louisiana-woman-pays-it-forward-to-friend-mourning-her-sisters-death/ | https://www.cbs42.com/regional/louisiana-news/louisiana-woman-pays-it-forward-to-friend-mourning-her-sisters-death/ |
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — The man accused of kidnapping 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard from a gas station in Auburn and killing her in 2019 has been indicted on three counts of capital murder, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday.
Timeline of Aniah Blanchard kidnapping case
Blanchard’s death pushed la... | 2022-11-15T20:52:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Ibraheem Yazeed indicted on three capital murder charges in the death of Homewood native Aniah Blanchard | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-accused-of-kidnapping-killing-homewood-native-aniah-blanchard-indicted-on-capital-murder-charges/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-accused-of-kidnapping-killing-homewood-native-aniah-blanchard-indicted-on-capital-murder-charges/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The city of Birmingham announced an awareness campaign called Connect99 to tell residents about a federal subsidy towards internet service.
The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with $30 a month toward high-speed home internet service. The benefit can be applied to a... | 2022-11-15T20:52:18Z | www.cbs42.com | Birmingham announces internet subsidy program | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-announces-internet-subsidy-program/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-announces-internet-subsidy-program/ |
Jefferson County leaders meet with fire departments to discuss best 911 call practices
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (WIAT) — Jefferson County officials are working with area fire departments to get help to those who need it fastest, bridging the gap in ambulance response times.
County leaders met with area fire districts, citi... | 2022-11-16T05:18:16Z | www.cbs42.com | Jefferson County leaders meet with fire departments to discuss best 911 call practices | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-leaders-meet-with-fire-departments-to-discuss-best-911-call-practices/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-leaders-meet-with-fire-departments-to-discuss-best-911-call-practices/ |
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — Several area fire crews were on the scene of a large commercial building fire in Mountain Brook Village Wednesday morning.
According to the Homewood Fire Department, the Mountain Brook Village Ray and Poyner building was involved in the fire that started around 2 a.m.
Homewood and Vestavia... | 2022-11-16T14:39:07Z | www.cbs42.com | Several crews on scene of large building fire in Mountain Brook Village | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/several-crews-on-the-scene-of-fire-in-mountain-brook-village/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/several-crews-on-the-scene-of-fire-in-mountain-brook-village/ |
2022 Market Noel event takes place November 16-19 in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The 2022 Market Noel shopping event in Hoover is taking place November 16-19 at the Finley Center.
The event involves about 100 merchants selling clothing, jewelry, home decorations and other items. General admission to the event is $15.
... | 2022-11-16T18:20:48Z | www.cbs42.com | 2022 Market Noel event underway in Hoover | https://www.cbs42.com/community/2022-market-noel-event-takes-place-november-16-19-in-hoover/ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/2022-market-noel-event-takes-place-november-16-19-in-hoover/ |
Shop for a cause this holiday season at Market Noel in Hoover
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The holiday season is upon us and that’s means many will be out shopping for Christmas.
Thanksgiving is next week which means holiday shopping is in full swing!
And this weekend you have a chance to make a big difference in our communit... | 2022-11-17T03:07:30Z | www.cbs42.com | Shop for a cause this holiday season at Market Noel in Hoover | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/shop-for-a-cause-this-holiday-season-at-market-noel-in-hoover/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/shop-for-a-cause-this-holiday-season-at-market-noel-in-hoover/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — It’s a game changer for children and adults with disabilities as a United Ability’s Ability Clinic expands, now providing primary care.
Ability Clinic’s general pediatrician, Lynzee Head, tells CBS42 their focus used to be on rehabilitative medicine, but now with primary care added, they are a... | 2022-11-17T03:07:36Z | www.cbs42.com | United Ability clinic expands, game changer for children and adults with disabilities | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/united-ability-clinic-expands-game-changer-for-children-and-adults-with-disabilities/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/united-ability-clinic-expands-game-changer-for-children-and-adults-with-disabilities/ |
Dixieland Funnel Cakes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The truck that houses the “funnel cake of the Crimson Tide” stopped by the CBS 42 Morning News on today’s edition of Food Truck Thursday.
Dixieland Funnel Cakes has been up and running since 2018 and is owned and operated by John Miller. The truck is the only funnel cake... | 2022-11-17T16:37:24Z | www.cbs42.com | Food Truck Thursday: Dixieland Funnel Cakes | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-truck-thursday-dixieland-funnel-cakes/ | https://www.cbs42.com/community/food-truck-thursday-dixieland-funnel-cakes/ |
A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club photo (Courtesy of Landon Wexler).
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club received help from a local Birmingham organization Thursday.
Crown Castle employees spent the day organizing rooms, cleaning and putting together sports equipment for a special clean-up day at ... | 2022-11-18T01:24:36Z | www.cbs42.com | Volunteer opportunities available at A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/volunteer-opportunities-available-at-a-g-gaston-boys-and-girls-club/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/volunteer-opportunities-available-at-a-g-gaston-boys-and-girls-club/ |
Tuscaloosa City Schools to pay teacher interns to ease teacher shortage
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Tuscaloosa City School leaders are trying new methods to combat the teacher shortage problem.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Daria tells CBS 42 that starting in January, the school system will begin paying teacher interns to help... | 2022-11-18T03:13:13Z | www.cbs42.com | Tuscaloosa City Schools to pay teacher interns to ease teacher shortage | CBS 42 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-city-schools-to-pay-teacher-interns-to-ease-teacher-shortage/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-city-schools-to-pay-teacher-interns-to-ease-teacher-shortage/ |
(Courtesy: Jefferson County Jail)
BESSEMER, Ala. (WIAT) — The Bessemer Police Department launched a sexual assault investigation and arrested a man Saturday for alleged complaints surrounding unwanted sexual contact while shopping in retail stores throughout Bessemer.
Michael Green, 36, of Lipscomb was issued five warr... | 2022-11-19T23:50:25Z | www.cbs42.com | Man arrested for alleged sexual misconduct in Bessemer | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-misconduct-in-bessemer/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-misconduct-in-bessemer/ |
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Houston County judge has sided with Harvest Church-Dothan and ordered a temporary restraining order against the United Methodist Church and its Alabama-West Florida Conference.
While the temporary court order is in effect, it bars the UMC Alabama-West Florida Conference from all property held or ... | 2022-11-21T19:26:19Z | www.cbs42.com | Alabama church files restraining order against its own denomination | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-church-files-restraining-order-against-its-own-denomination/ | https://www.cbs42.com/alabama-news/alabama-church-files-restraining-order-against-its-own-denomination/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Thanksgiving is three days away, and people are finalizing holiday travel plans.
AAA predicts more than 54 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving.
The travel company says this year projects to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving since AAA started in 2000.
AAA... | 2022-11-21T19:27:05Z | www.cbs42.com | Travelers finalize travel plans for Thanksgiving | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/travelers-finalize-travel-plans-for-thanksgiving/ | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/travelers-finalize-travel-plans-for-thanksgiving/ |
Well, that was it...the rain is gone again and the sun returns today.
The rain we’ve been talking about for weeks, the first rain in over a month is now done and we’ll see the sun again before the days is done. That means we’ll finish off the week with beautiful drier weather, but we’re not done with rain quite yet. We... | 2022-10-13T13:38:11Z | www.wdam.com | 10/13 Ryan’s “Clearing, Drying” Thursday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/13/1013-ryans-clearing-drying-thursday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/13/1013-ryans-clearing-drying-thursday-morning-forecast/ |
West Point Baptist Church is scheduled to hold its Fall Festival on Oct. 31(West Point Baptist Church)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - West Point Baptist Church may have had to bump their Fall Festival by a few days to the end of the month.
But that only means the two-hour celebration will fall on Halloween.
The West Point... | 2022-10-13T19:18:40Z | www.wdam.com | West Point Baptist Church to host fall festival | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/13/west-point-baptist-church-host-fall-festival/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/13/west-point-baptist-church-host-fall-festival/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Giving back to your community and having a good time go hand and hand, especially in the Pine Belt.
Daniel Cook, a Hattiesburg business owner, used his event planning business to create a way to combine fun and charity through an annual event - the Sneaker Ball.
Sorting through dozens of sho... | 2022-10-14T01:46:32Z | www.wdam.com | Pine Belt entrepreneur hosts ‘Sneaker Ball’ to give back to community | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/14/pine-belt-entrepreneur-hosts-sneaker-ball-give-back-community/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/14/pine-belt-entrepreneur-hosts-sneaker-ball-give-back-community/ |
STRINGER, Miss. (WDAM) - Approximately 100 Stringer residents are under a boil water notice tonight.
On Thursday, Oct. 13, Stringer Water Works issues a boil water notice for the area around County Road 21 and County Road 8. The affected area stretches south from the intersection of CR21 and CR211 to the intersection o... | 2022-10-14T02:08:18Z | www.wdam.com | Boil water notice in Stringer affects approx. 100 residents | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/14/boil-water-notice-stringer-affects-approx-100-residents/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/14/boil-water-notice-stringer-affects-approx-100-residents/ |
For just $10, participants received a pumpkin and carving tools to make a masterpiece.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Spooky season is upon the Pine Belt yet again.
The 11th annual “Largest Pumpkin Carving in the Gulf South” event hosted by the Avenues Alliance took place Thursday, Oct. 13, at Hattiesburg’s Keg and Barrel... | 2022-10-14T04:32:01Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Largest Pumpkin Carving in the Gulf South’ returns for 11th year | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/14/largest-pumpkin-carving-gulf-south-returns-11th-year/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/14/largest-pumpkin-carving-gulf-south-returns-11th-year/ |
Wood-industry-based companies joining to bring 60 new jobs to Philadelphia area.(WILX)
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - Two companies with ties to the lumber industry are spending $8.14 million to set up operations in Mississippi.
The New York Blower Company and Kiln Drying Systems & Components announced they will create a join... | 2022-10-15T21:42:36Z | www.wdam.com | Business venture expected to bring 60 new jobs | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/15/business-venture-expected-bring-60-new-jobs/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/15/business-venture-expected-bring-60-new-jobs/ |
Worthy Stables provides therapy to many different types of people through horses.(WDAM)
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - You may have heard of an emotional support animal.
But what about a therapy horse?
While this may sound like a lot of horsing around, Worthy Stables, a non-profit in Petal, uses multiple horses to help people i... | 2022-10-16T02:34:31Z | www.wdam.com | Local nonprofit uses horses as a therapeutic tool | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/local-nonprofit-uses-horses-therapeutic-tool/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/local-nonprofit-uses-horses-therapeutic-tool/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s Homecoming weekend for Southern Miss and it’s not only an exciting time for football fans, but also for Hub City hotels and restaurants that are seeing some extra business from all the visitors in town.
“It’s been very good for the Midtown area, specifically, at Fuzzy’s as well,” said J... | 2022-10-16T04:05:56Z | www.wdam.com | Homecoming weekend boosting business in Hub City | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/homecoming-weekend-boosting-business-hub-city/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/homecoming-weekend-boosting-business-hub-city/ |
PDI celebrated 12th annual get-together Saturday
LAUREL Miss. (WDAM) - Hellfighters USA hosted a block party Saturday to try and make a difference for some in the community.
That seemed like such a good idea, Phillips Drive-In decided to tether its 12th annual reunion to making a difference as well.
“The community has ... | 2022-10-16T07:08:55Z | www.wdam.com | Hellfighters USA holds block party, PDI celebrates 12th annual reunion | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/hellfighters-usa-holds-block-party-pdi-celebrates-12th-annual-reunion/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/hellfighters-usa-holds-block-party-pdi-celebrates-12th-annual-reunion/ |
Family farm opens to public in Wiggins
WIGGINS Miss. (WDAM) - A new family farm has opened up in Wiggins.
J5 Family Farms will be open only Saturdays and Sundays and will feature a pumpkin patch and petting zoo and hay rides.
The family-owned farm hopes that this new addition to Wiggins will impact the community in a p... | 2022-10-16T07:09:02Z | www.wdam.com | J5 Family Farms opens in Wiggins | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/j5-family-farms-opens-wiggins/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/j5-family-farms-opens-wiggins/ |
Hattiesburg police are seeking information on a shooting outside Zo's Corna early Saturday morning that sent two to the hospital for treatment of apparent gunshot wounds.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Two people were wounded early Sunday morning in a shooting outside Zo’s Corna.
Hattiesburg police responded to report iof... | 2022-10-16T20:30:21Z | www.wdam.com | HPD asking public’s help with shooting at Zo’s Corna | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/hpd-asking-publics-help-with-shooting-zos-corna/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/hpd-asking-publics-help-with-shooting-zos-corna/ |
Paradise Pest Control wins gumbo cookoff in back-to-back years.(WDAM)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - People in Laurel filled their bellies for a good cause.
The American Legion Post 11 in Laurel hosted its second annual gumbo cookoff, which helped raise money to cover day-to-day operations.
“Our proceeds are going into a gener... | 2022-10-16T23:37:46Z | www.wdam.com | American Legion hosts 2nd annual gumbo cookoff | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/american-legion-hosts-2nd-annual-gumbo-cookoff/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/16/american-legion-hosts-2nd-annual-gumbo-cookoff/ |
We’ve seen a couple fronts since Fall started, but this one will hit different.
Today will be cloudy and a bit breezy as the front pushes through. I don’t expect much rain, but a light sprinkle or short shower isn’t out of the question. The cloud cover will increase through the morning and afternoon, then begin breakin... | 2022-10-17T13:21:05Z | www.wdam.com | 10/17 Ryan’s “Frigid Front” Monday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/1017-ryans-frigid-front-monday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/1017-ryans-frigid-front-monday-morning-forecast/ |
A blue mustang is being sought in the investigation.(WDBJ)
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two state agencies are investigating a Lamar County incident that left three people wounded from an incident Saturday night where one vehicle allegedly fired upon another on U.S. Highway 98.
Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said Sun... | 2022-10-17T13:21:18Z | www.wdam.com | MBI, MHP investigating Lamar Co. shooting | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/mbi-mhp-investigating-lamar-county-shooting/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/mbi-mhp-investigating-lamar-county-shooting/ |
According to Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd, the victims are 16-year-old Bayleigh Bowlin and 16-year-old Chloe Taylor, both from Hurley. They went to East Central High School.
Sheriff Ezell says the teens were involved in a single-car accident at the intersection at Highway 613 and Lum Reeves Road. Family posted tha... | 2022-10-17T15:14:27Z | www.wdam.com | Two teen girls found dead on Hwy 613 in Jackson County | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/two-teen-girls-found-dead-hwy-613-jackson-county/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/two-teen-girls-found-dead-hwy-613-jackson-county/ |
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office conducted “Operation Safe Neighborhood” last week.
The operation took place on Thursday and was funded by the state. Deputies from the Lamar County sheriff’s patrol, narcotics, investigations and correction offices and agents from MDOC and MBN participated.
Hi... | 2022-10-17T17:55:52Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Operation Safe Neighborhood’ conducted in Lamar Co. | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/operation-safe-neighborhood-conducted-lamar-co/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/operation-safe-neighborhood-conducted-lamar-co/ |
If you are participating in the Medicare open enrollment, extra help is available to guide you through the process.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If you are participating in the Medicare open enrollment, extra help is available to guide you through the process.
The Care Management Organization (CMO) is a division of Forres... | 2022-10-18T00:01:34Z | www.wdam.com | Care Management Organization provides free assistance during Medicare open enrollment | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/care-management-organization-provides-free-assistance-during-medicare-open-enrollment/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/care-management-organization-provides-free-assistance-during-medicare-open-enrollment/ |
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Merit Health Wesley is offering $99 mammograms during October.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - As part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Merit Health Wesley is offering $99 mammograms during October.
Dr. Patricia Campbell from Merit Health Wesley said early detection could save liv... | 2022-10-18T00:02:11Z | www.wdam.com | Merit Health Wesley offers $99 mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness month | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/merit-health-wesley-offers-99-mammograms-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/17/merit-health-wesley-offers-99-mammograms-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ |
The Marion County Sheriff's Department arrested Gabriel Shane Packwood for multiple drug and firearm charges on October 14.(Marion County Sheriff's Department)
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Tylertown man is behind bars after Marion County deputies discovered drugs, paraphernalia and a firearm in his vehicle on Friday... | 2022-10-18T03:04:34Z | www.wdam.com | Tylertown man arrested at Marion Co. checkpoint | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/18/tylertown-man-arrested-marion-co-checkpoint/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/18/tylertown-man-arrested-marion-co-checkpoint/ |
Thankfully it’ll just be cold this morning, but we’re under a Freeze Warning for tomorrow.
Pretty cold this morning, wasn’t it? Fans of fall/cooler weather certainly have a lot to celebrate for the next few days, particularly tomorrow morning as we hit the peak of this cold, dry airmass. That means while today will be ... | 2022-10-18T15:16:26Z | www.wdam.com | 10/18 Ryan’s “Freeze Warning” Tuesday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/18/1018-ryans-freeze-warning-tuesday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/18/1018-ryans-freeze-warning-tuesday-morning-forecast/ |
The money will go to new turnout washers and dryers, which help keep firefighter clothing protected when going into a fire.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel City Council accepted a $10,000 anonymous donation to the Laurel Fire Department at their regular meeting on Tuesday.
“They needed something to wash the stains an... | 2022-10-19T04:59:53Z | www.wdam.com | City Council accepts anonymous $10,000 donation for Laurel Fire Dept. | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/19/city-council-accepts-anonymous-10000-donation-laurel-fire-dept/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/19/city-council-accepts-anonymous-10000-donation-laurel-fire-dept/ |
Definitely more winter this morning than fall, a trend we’ll continue tomorrow morning as well.
We’ve been talking about it for over a week now and it is finally here...our first freeze of the start of fall. Normally that occurs around the first or second week of November, so it clearly here a bit early. Today’s low fe... | 2022-10-19T14:09:08Z | www.wdam.com | 10/19 Ryan’s “Wintry” Wednesday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/19/1019-ryans-wintry-wednesday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/19/1019-ryans-wintry-wednesday-morning-forecast/ |
Residents of Hattiesburg are learning new rules of the road as the city officially opens its new roundabout.
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WDAM) - A new roundabout recently opened in downtown Hattiesburg to help keep traffic flow consistent at the once-busy intersection on Hardy Street.
Lt. Jason Jarvis, with the traffic divisio... | 2022-10-20T00:50:04Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg residents circle learning curve with new roundabout | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/hattiesburg-residents-circle-learning-curve-with-new-roundabout/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/hattiesburg-residents-circle-learning-curve-with-new-roundabout/ |
College application deadlines are lingering over the heads of thousands of students across the country, including those here in the Pine Belt.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - College application deadlines are lingering over the heads of thousands of students across the country, including those here in the Pine Belt.
The proc... | 2022-10-20T02:21:06Z | www.wdam.com | College application deadlines create stress for Pine Belt students | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/college-application-deadlines-create-stress-pine-belt-students/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/college-application-deadlines-create-stress-pine-belt-students/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Brandon High School is just as lethal when it beat Oak Grove to claim the 2021 Class 6A South State Championship.
The Bulldogs (7-0, 4-0 Region 3-6A) returned nearly everybody on offense, including the two-headed monster at running back Jarvis Durr and Nate Blount who have combined for 1,297... | 2022-10-20T05:24:10Z | www.wdam.com | Oak Grove gears up for unbeaten Brandon | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/oak-grove-gears-up-unbeaten-brandon/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/oak-grove-gears-up-unbeaten-brandon/ |
'Gospel Sing' set for Nov. 5 in Runnelstown(7News (storyblocks))
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Runnelstown community is sprinkling in a little gospel into its fundraising.
A ‘Gospel Sing’ is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Runnelstown Community Center.
The event will serve as this year’s “Shop with a C... | 2022-10-20T17:36:25Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Gospel Sing’ set for Nov. 5 in Runnelstown | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/gospel-sing-set-nov-5-runnelstown/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/20/gospel-sing-set-nov-5-runnelstown/ |
"Save Them All" Pet Transport departs Hub City Humane Society Friday morning to take homeless dogs to a rescue center in Connecticut.(WDAM)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A South Mississippi animal shelter is housing an increasing number of homeless pets due, in large part, to decreasing demand from out-of-state adoption ... | 2022-10-21T19:02:03Z | www.wdam.com | Less out-of-state demand means more homeless pets at Hub City Humane Society | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/21/less-out-of-state-demand-means-more-homeless-pets-hub-city-humane-society/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/21/less-out-of-state-demand-means-more-homeless-pets-hub-city-humane-society/ |
Beware of ghouls and goblins, Hattiesburgers!
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Beware of ghouls and goblins, Hattiesburgers!
Friday served as the opening night for the annual Halloween event ZooBoo, hosted by the Hattiesburg Zoo.
For ten frightening nights, the zoo will be open after hours for people to experience some tric... | 2022-10-22T00:06:59Z | www.wdam.com | ZooBoo: Ten days of fright at the Hattiesburg Zoo | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/21/zooboo-ten-days-fright-hattiesburg-zoo/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/21/zooboo-ten-days-fright-hattiesburg-zoo/ |
THIS YEAR, THE FAIR WILL BRING IN A BIG ATTRACTION- THE MUSICAL GROUP, CHAPEL HEART, WILL PERFORM TUESDAY NIGHT.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The fair can mean a fun night out with friends and family, but to Laurel residents, it means a continued tradition after the COVID pandemic.
“With Covid, we didn’t, weren’t able to go,... | 2022-10-22T04:36:53Z | www.wdam.com | The South Mississippi fair is in town for Laurel | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/22/south-mississippi-fair-is-town-laurel/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/22/south-mississippi-fair-is-town-laurel/ |
Construction of roundabout completed, celebrated
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - After more than a year of work and setbacks, Saturday was a day of celebration!
Laurel Main Street held a community block party along Central Avenue to celebrate the completion of construction of a roundabout.
“I know it feels great for the merchan... | 2022-10-23T05:22:39Z | www.wdam.com | Laurel Main Street celebrates construction completion with block party | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/23/laurel-main-street-celebrates-construction-completion-with-block-party/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/23/laurel-main-street-celebrates-construction-completion-with-block-party/ |
Businesses spoke about the importance of partnership, buying local, and giving back to the community.
Empty Bowls event in Hattiesburg to help fill food pantry.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - As the holiday season approaches, families may be finding it hard to make ends meet.
So, Pine Belt leaders are stepping up and help... | 2022-10-23T05:57:29Z | www.wdam.com | 10th annual Empty Bowls event | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/23/10th-annual-empty-bowls-event/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/23/10th-annual-empty-bowls-event/ |
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Senatobia(TRAVELARIUM | Envato)
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Senatobia Police Department.
The MIssissippi Department of Public Safety mad... | 2022-10-24T01:12:01Z | www.wdam.com | MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Senatobia | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/24/mbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-senatobia/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/24/mbi-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-senatobia/ |
Halloween is all about fun and frights, but safety should also come to mind when dressing up as your favorite character, animal or monster.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Halloween is all about fun and frights, but safety should also come to mind when dressing up as your favorite character, animal or monster.
With costumes ... | 2022-10-25T03:42:39Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg doctor discusses Halloween costume eye safety | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/25/hattiesburg-doctor-discusses-halloween-costume-eye-safety/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/25/hattiesburg-doctor-discusses-halloween-costume-eye-safety/ |
Drastically different weather now after yesterday’s cold front!
Not much to say about the next several days other than how nice they’ll be! Yesterday’s front brought some cooler and drier air, which will bottom out with tomorrow morning’s low near 45 near Hattiesburg. That’s not to say today won’t be considerably coole... | 2022-10-26T15:48:54Z | www.wdam.com | 10/26 Ryan’s “Post Front” Wednesday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/26/1026-ryans-post-front-wednesday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/26/1026-ryans-post-front-wednesday-morning-forecast/ |
Jones County Sheriff Joe Berlin spent part of his day Wednesday getting familiar with the new fingerprinting system donated by PROTec Security of Laurel.(Jones County Sheriff's Department)
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - A new scanning system donated to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department should allow for a quick and assu... | 2022-10-26T16:19:20Z | www.wdam.com | Jones County Sheriff’s Department offering free fingerprinting for children | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/26/jones-county-sheriffs-department-offering-free-fingerprinting-children/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/26/jones-county-sheriffs-department-offering-free-fingerprinting-children/ |
‘Life is better/When we walk together’
'Mississippi's Walk for Diabetes-Hattiesburg' is set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Optimist Park.(Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes-Hattiesburg will pay homage to the past while hoping to change the future for the better.
One hund... | 2022-10-26T23:39:30Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Walk for Diabetes’ set for Optimist Park Sunday | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/26/walk-diabetes-set-optimist-park-sunday/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/26/walk-diabetes-set-optimist-park-sunday/ |
Enjoying our coolest morning today, but we’ll begin a short warming trend coming up.
Another practically perfect day lies ahead for the Pine Belt area! We bottomed out this morning at 45 degrees in the Hattiesburg area, but we’ll start going the other direction as the sun rises and keep warming for the rest of the week... | 2022-10-27T13:10:44Z | www.wdam.com | 10/27 Ryan’s “Slightly Cooler” Thursday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/27/1027-ryans-slightly-cooler-thursday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/27/1027-ryans-slightly-cooler-thursday-morning-forecast/ |
Parade Theme: ‘Jesus is the Reason for the Season’
The 40th annual Sertoma Christmas Parade is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in downtown Laurel.(Sertoma Club of Laurel)
From Sertoma Club of Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The 40th annual Sertoma Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 2 in downtown Laurel.
The Sertoma Club of Laurel is... | 2022-10-27T20:48:23Z | www.wdam.com | Sertoma Christmas Parade set for Dec. 2 | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/27/sertoma-christmas-parade-set-dec-2/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/27/sertoma-christmas-parade-set-dec-2/ |
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Fourth-ranked Jones College led Mississippi Gulf Coast 24-17 at halftime.
But the Bulldogs scored touchdowns on its first three possessions of the second half and defeated the Bobcats 38-24 here Thursday night at A.L. May Stadium/George Sekul Field.
It was the first loss of the season for Jon... | 2022-10-28T08:24:56Z | www.wdam.com | Bobcats suffer 1st loss at Mississippi Gulf Coast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/28/bobcats-suffer-1st-loss-mississippi-gulf-coast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/28/bobcats-suffer-1st-loss-mississippi-gulf-coast/ |
Southern Miss Sports Information
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Running back Frank Gore, Jr. rushed for 87 yards and threw for a touchdown as Southern Miss beat Louisiana 39-24 on Thursday night for its 10th straight win in the series.
Southern Miss had a touchdown pass on two straight offensive plays to take a 20-2 lead ... | 2022-10-28T08:25:03Z | www.wdam.com | Golden Eagles grab Thursday night win over Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/28/golden-eagles-grab-thursday-night-win-over-louisiana-ragin-cajuns/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/28/golden-eagles-grab-thursday-night-win-over-louisiana-ragin-cajuns/ |
Photo, L to R: Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker washes Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee's vehicle.(City of Laurel)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - City of Laurel employees got quite a shock Thursday.
The surprise... Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker washing Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee’s vehicle?
This act of kindness, however, was actually t... | 2022-10-28T17:47:15Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg mayor ‘pays up’ week ahead of Lil’ Brown Jug game | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/28/hattiesburg-mayor-pays-up-week-ahead-lil-brown-jug-game/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/28/hattiesburg-mayor-pays-up-week-ahead-lil-brown-jug-game/ |
A single-vehicle accident on Interstate 59 Friday sent one person with serious injuries to the hospital.(South Jones Volunteer Fire Department)
MOSELLE, Miss. (WDAM) - A single-vehicle accident Friday afternoon required that the seriously-injured individual involved in the accident be airlifted to a local hos[pital.
Th... | 2022-10-29T01:12:00Z | www.wdam.com | wreck | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/wreck/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/wreck/ |
Road improvements to cause delays in Lamar County.
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County motorists may soon experience some traffic delays along parts of Oak Grove and Lincoln roads.
Beginning Monday, the first phase of an asphalt repair and overlay project will begin on Oak Grove Road.
It’ll run from the intersect... | 2022-10-29T05:46:23Z | www.wdam.com | Lamar motorists to see delays due to upcoming road projects | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/lamar-motorists-see-delays-due-upcoming-road-projects/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/lamar-motorists-see-delays-due-upcoming-road-projects/ |
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Get those tissues ready.
Flu and RSV cases are increasing throughout the state.
“I would say right now, we’re probably seeing more flu than RSV in South Mississippi in our pediatric population, but we’re still seeing lots of RSV and it’s been this whole summer,” said Victoria Sivils, a pediatr... | 2022-10-29T06:42:55Z | www.wdam.com | Flu & RSV cases starting to climb throughout the Pine Belt | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/flu-rsv-cases-starting-climb-throughout-pine-belt/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/flu-rsv-cases-starting-climb-throughout-pine-belt/ |
City is unsure if the festival will be rescheduled.(Downtown Hattiesburg Association)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Due to inclement weather, Saturday’s “Front Street Fall Festival” has been cancelled for Oct. 29.
The Downtown Hattiesburg Association made the earlier Saturday in a " target=“_blank”>Facebook post.
The tri... | 2022-10-29T22:20:35Z | www.wdam.com | Front Street Fall Festival cancelled due to inclement weather | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/front-street-fall-festival-cancelled-due-inclement-weather/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/front-street-fall-festival-cancelled-due-inclement-weather/ |
Rawls Springs Community Center gets basketball court(wdam)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Rawls Springs got a basketball court Saturday at its community center.
A two-year process that included Forrest County Supervisor Sharon Thompson and a partnership with Forrest General Hospital paid dividend.
The basketball court is ... | 2022-10-29T22:20:48Z | www.wdam.com | Rawls Springs Community Center gets basketball court | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/rawls-springs-community-center-gets-basketball-court/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/rawls-springs-community-center-gets-basketball-court/ |
A 40-year-old Taylorsville man remains in Jones County Jail on $100,000 bond after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit Friday.(Jones County Sheriff's Department)
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -A Taylorsville man remains in the Jones County Jail Saturday afternoon after leading Jones County Sheriff’s Department d... | 2022-10-29T22:20:54Z | www.wdam.com | Taylorsville man arrested after high-speed chase | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/taylorsville-man-arrested-after-high-speed-chase/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/29/taylorsville-man-arrested-after-high-speed-chase/ |
Absentee voting opens across the Pine Belt
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Forrest County is reporting good numbers of absentee voters for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election.
The circuit clerk’s office in Forrest County said more than 30 people turned out Saturday to cast absentee ballots.
Circuit clerk’s offices across ... | 2022-10-30T03:17:02Z | www.wdam.com | Circuit clerks offices open for Saturday absentee ballot voting | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/30/circuit-clerks-offices-open-saturday-absentee-ballot-voting/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/30/circuit-clerks-offices-open-saturday-absentee-ballot-voting/ |
Last-minute Halloween sales heat up
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Something spookier than Halloween is already here: Last-minute shoppers.
Many people were flooding the local stores, trying to get their Halloween merchandise, resulting in long lines.
“We were not expecting a line,” said costume hunter Cierra Bracey. “I am ... | 2022-10-30T04:53:07Z | www.wdam.com | Last-minute shoppers flocking stores for Halloween | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/30/last-minute-shoppers-flocking-stores-halloween/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/30/last-minute-shoppers-flocking-stores-halloween/ |
Sheriff said that future storm warnings still need to be heeded.(WDAM)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Though Saturday’s storms did not cause significant damage in Perry County Saturday afternoon, that may not always be the case for all warnings going forward.
Perry County Sheriff Mitch Nobles cautioned residents of the coun... | 2022-10-31T02:18:58Z | www.wdam.com | Perry County sheriff cautions residents to take tornado warnings seriously | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/perry-county-sheriff-cautions-residents-take-tornado-warnings-seriously/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/perry-county-sheriff-cautions-residents-take-tornado-warnings-seriously/ |
LPD set to add 12 vehicles to its fleet(wdam)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Even as restrictions continue be lifted, the impact of COVID-19 lingers in the unexpected.
Take the dozen new police vehicles for the Laurel Police Department that has been on order for the past year.
The City of Laurel recently adopted its 2022-23 bu... | 2022-10-31T04:25:31Z | www.wdam.com | Laurel Police Department set to add 12 vehicles to its fleet | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/laurel-police-department-set-add-12-vehicles-its-fleet/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/laurel-police-department-set-add-12-vehicles-its-fleet/ |
USM hosted silent movie Sunday
HATTIESBURG Miss. (WDAM) - In what has quietly become a tradition of sorts, the University of Southern Mississippi offered the opportunity to frolic in the age of the silent movie.
USM cued up its annual silent movie Sunday night in Marsh Auditorium, with guests arriving to watch the 1927... | 2022-10-31T06:05:46Z | www.wdam.com | USM continued Sunday silent movie tradition in Marsh Auditorium | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/usm-continued-sunday-silent-movie-tradition-marsh-auditorium/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/usm-continued-sunday-silent-movie-tradition-marsh-auditorium/ |
A group of physicians from the Forrest General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Center co-authored a paper entitled “Tianeptine Withdrawal: A Cause for Public Health Concern in Mississippi” after encountering patients with concerning and dangerous side effects from tianeptine use.(Forrest General Hospital)
HATTIESBUR... | 2022-10-31T20:38:09Z | www.wdam.com | Forrest General physicians alert FDA following drug study findings | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/forrest-general-physicians-alert-fda-following-drug-study-findings/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/10/31/forrest-general-physicians-alert-fda-following-drug-study-findings/ |
If anyone has information, the police are asking them to come forward.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department continues to search for Ronald Buckley, who is wanted in connection to the deaths of two people shot outside Loper’s Laundry last week.
Another person was injured, but no updates have been released... | 2022-11-01T01:12:53Z | www.wdam.com | LPD still seeking suspect in double-homicide investigation | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/01/lpd-still-seeking-suspect-double-homicide-investigation/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/01/lpd-still-seeking-suspect-double-homicide-investigation/ |
Inflation has created economic uncertainty, and people are seeing a big change when it comes to their finances.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Inflation has created economic uncertainty, and people are seeing a big change when it comes to their finances.
After dedicating many years to the workforce, many Americans want to... | 2022-11-01T04:16:23Z | www.wdam.com | WDAM 7 Report: 401K takes a hit | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/01/wdam-7-report-401k-takes-hit/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/01/wdam-7-report-401k-takes-hit/ |
The Jones County Economic Development Authority is working to connect high school seniors with different industry leaders before graduation.
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Economic Development Authority is working to connect high school seniors with different industry leaders before graduation.
The EDA h... | 2022-11-02T00:07:21Z | www.wdam.com | EDA helps high school students with career coaches | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/01/eda-helps-high-school-students-with-career-coaches/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/01/eda-helps-high-school-students-with-career-coaches/ |
Two men are running for the School Board District One position in Covington County.
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two men are running for the School Board District One position in Covington County.
Scotty McRaney has been on the School Board since last April.
He was appointed after former board member Lynn Smith res... | 2022-11-02T01:38:56Z | www.wdam.com | 2 men running in Covington Co. School Board Dist. 1 race | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/2-men-running-covington-co-school-board-dist-1-race/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/2-men-running-covington-co-school-board-dist-1-race/ |
The EDA recently hired Jones County natives Collyn Leggett (left) and Chataura Sanders (right) as career coaches.(Economic Development Authority of Jones County)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Economic Development Authority of Jones County has launched a new initiative designed to connect and prepare local public high s... | 2022-11-02T02:09:27Z | www.wdam.com | EDA of Jones County hires 2 career coaches to serve public schools | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/eda-jones-county-hires-2-career-coaches-serve-public-schools/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/eda-jones-county-hires-2-career-coaches-serve-public-schools/ |
How many horses can you find?(Hattiesburg Convention Commission)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - I spy, with my little eye, something new ... like a new museum exhibit?
The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum’s November exhibit is said to be the largest “I Spy” exhibit yet.
The content of the exhibit is on loan from The Office of Co... | 2022-11-02T03:10:44Z | www.wdam.com | Nov. Hattiesburg Pocket Museum exhibit has guests searching | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/nov-hattiesburg-pocket-museum-exhibit-has-guests-searching/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/nov-hattiesburg-pocket-museum-exhibit-has-guests-searching/ |
Wade has served as the Hub City’s assistant fire chief since 2018.(City of Hattiesburg)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Fire Department’s assistant fire chief was appointed as the new fire chief for the Moss Point Fire Department during Tuesday night’s city council meeting.
According to the City of Hattiesb... | 2022-11-02T21:30:10Z | www.wdam.com | HFD Asst. Chief Wade appointed as Moss Point’s new fire chief | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/hfd-asst-chief-wade-appointed-moss-points-new-fire-chief/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/hfd-asst-chief-wade-appointed-moss-points-new-fire-chief/ |
Wednesday, Nov. 2, is all about finding ways to cope with your stress.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Wednesday, Nov. 2, is all about finding ways to cope with your stress.
Whether it’s stress from finances, personal relationships or work, there are many ways you can relieve your stress.
Studies show that fitness is the num... | 2022-11-02T23:01:53Z | www.wdam.com | Today is National Stress Awareness Day; How do you celebrate? | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/today-is-national-stress-awareness-day-how-do-you-celebrate/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/02/today-is-national-stress-awareness-day-how-do-you-celebrate/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Southern Miss defense has been disruptive this season.
Twenty-nine team sacks ranks fifth among all FBS teams. Dominic Quewon can take credit for 7.5 of those - which is tied for second in the nation.
The Iowa Western Community College transfer has found his sweet spot on the football fi... | 2022-11-03T09:46:48Z | www.wdam.com | Dominic Quewon a dominant force for USM defense | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/03/dominic-quewon-dominant-force-usm-defense/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/03/dominic-quewon-dominant-force-usm-defense/ |
The Jones County Sheriff's Department used the FARO digital scanning device to digitally capture 360-degree images of the fire scene.(Jones County Sheriff Department)
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is using new 3D imaging technology to aid in the investigation of a suspicious fire th... | 2022-11-03T18:57:30Z | www.wdam.com | Jones Co. deputies use FARO device to investigate Wednesday’s fire | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/03/jones-co-deputies-use-faro-device-investigate-wednesdays-fire/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/03/jones-co-deputies-use-faro-device-investigate-wednesdays-fire/ |
Tomorrow will be partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the low 80s.
Saturday is looking pretty rainy here in the Pine Belt. I’ve bumped up rain chances to 80% during the morning and afternoony
The good news is that as of now, we are NOT expecting anything bad & the rain should be out of here in time for the Laurel / Ha... | 2022-11-03T23:31:42Z | www.wdam.com | Clouds move in tomorrow in advance of Saturday’s rain | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/03/clouds-move-tomorrow-advance-saturdays-rain/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/03/clouds-move-tomorrow-advance-saturdays-rain/ |
Habitat for Humanity 'ramping up'
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt is not just helping to build houses for deserving families, they’re also assisting in the construction of ramps for people with disabilities.
The organization has launched a new initiative called, “Ramp Up Pine Belt.”
Th... | 2022-11-04T04:06:24Z | www.wdam.com | Pine Belt Habitat launches new accessibility ramp program | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/pine-belt-habitat-launches-new-accessibility-ramp-program/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/pine-belt-habitat-launches-new-accessibility-ramp-program/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a brain disease that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
The association states in Mississippi the disease is a growing public health crisis with 57,000 people 65 and older living with ... | 2022-11-04T05:37:57Z | www.wdam.com | Caring for the caregiver of Alzheimer’s Disease | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/caring-caregiver-alzheimers-disease/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/caring-caregiver-alzheimers-disease/ |
“It is the driving force behind what I do and why I do it each and every day.”
Laurel principal honored Thursday.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel Magnet School of the Arts Principal Kiana Pendleton received a top secret and big surprise Thursday.
Pendleton expressed tears of joy as she was recognized with the “Administra... | 2022-11-04T05:37:58Z | www.wdam.com | LMSA principal nationally recognized with ‘Administrator of the Year’ award | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/lmsa-principal-nationally-recognized-with-administrator-year-award/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/lmsa-principal-nationally-recognized-with-administrator-year-award/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker paid a visit to the Pine Belt Thursday.
Wicker toured both the intensive care unit and neo-natal ICU nit at Forrest General Hospital Thursday afternoon.
Wicker was asked about next week’s midterm elections and he said he hoped that “new blood” could make a difference o... | 2022-11-04T09:03:10Z | www.wdam.com | Sen. Wicker says people want change in D.C. | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/sen-wicker-says-people-want-change-dc/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/sen-wicker-says-people-want-change-dc/ |
Even more fog today, with at least one more damp morning before things start to dry.
Going to get pretty cloudy at times today, but we still won’t see rain into tomorrow. The moisture has continued to build ahead of tomorrow morning’s front though, so we woke up to some fairly thick fog in the area. Dense Fog Advisorie... | 2022-11-04T16:23:51Z | www.wdam.com | 11/04 Ryan’s “Dense Fog” Friday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/1104-ryans-dense-fog-friday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/1104-ryans-dense-fog-friday-morning-forecast/ |
Carey’s Carson Barlow named SSAC Runner of Year
The William Carey University men's cross country team won its third consecutive Southern States Athletic Conference championship.(William Carey University)
OAKVILLE, Ala. (WDAM) (Results) - Sparked by Carson Barlow’s individual title, William Carey University captured its... | 2022-11-05T00:06:17Z | www.wdam.com | Crusaders win 3rd straight SSAC cross country title | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/crusaders-wins-3rd-straight-ssac-cross-country-title/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/04/crusaders-wins-3rd-straight-ssac-cross-country-title/ |
For first time, annual Laurel 'Cop of Year' award split
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department recently announced its Police Officer of the Year, except for the first time ever, that announcement came in plural.
For the first time ever, there was a tie- making investigators Brad Blakeney and Walter Anderso... | 2022-11-05T04:41:00Z | www.wdam.com | Laurel police co-officers of the year awarded | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/05/laurel-police-co-officers-year-awarded/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/05/laurel-police-co-officers-year-awarded/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - “It’s the Jug game, really nothing needs to be said,” Laurel head coach Ryan Earnest said.
“A lot of history behind it. Got to go out there and get a dub, for our ancestors” Laurel Quarterback Kobe Pierce said.
“Flat out, this is a pride game for our city, our community and our school,” Hatt... | 2022-11-05T20:48:56Z | www.wdam.com | 101st Lil’ Brown Jug game | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/05/101st-lil-brown-jug-game/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/05/101st-lil-brown-jug-game/ |
USM in 28-0 halftime hole against Georgia State Saturday.(WTOK)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Marcus Carroll lead a Georgia State University running game that steamrolled the University of Southern Mississippi Saturday afternoon at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
The visiting Panthers netted 229 yards on the ground over the first ... | 2022-11-05T21:41:14Z | www.wdam.com | Georgia State dominates USM in 1st half, leads 28-0 at break | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/05/georgia-state-dominates-usm-1st-half-leads-28-0-break/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/05/georgia-state-dominates-usm-1st-half-leads-28-0-break/ |
The first "Costumes for a Cause" race begins Saturday at the Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College.(WDAM)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A few people wore their Halloween costumes one more time Saturday to help some young people attend college.
The first “Costumes for a Cause” 5K and one-mile run took pla... | 2022-11-06T03:43:08Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Costumes for a Cause’ raises scholarship money for students from foster care | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/costumes-cause-raises-scholarship-money-students-foster-care/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/costumes-cause-raises-scholarship-money-students-foster-care/ |
Volunteers at Mount Moriah Church sort through donated clothing during a community fellowship day Saturday.(WDAM)
MOUNT OLIVE, Miss. (WDAM) - One Mount Olive church is stepping up efforts to help families in need in South Mississippi.
Mount Moriah Church, along with Columbus O’Banner Ministries, has begun hosting commu... | 2022-11-06T03:43:14Z | www.wdam.com | Mount Olive church hosting community fellowship days to help families in need | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/mount-olive-church-hosting-community-fellowship-days-help-families-need/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/mount-olive-church-hosting-community-fellowship-days-help-families-need/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel High School claimed the 100th Battle for the Lil’ Brown Jug in emphatic fashion with a 50-0 drumming of Hattiesburg High School last season.
But the Tigers opened the second century of games with a 34-14 win over the Golden Tornadoes on Saturday night at D.I. Patrick Stadium.
“We wait... | 2022-11-06T04:44:10Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg opens 2nd century of Battle for Lil’ Brown Jug with win over Laurel | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/hattiesburg-opens-2nd-century-battle-lil-brown-jug-with-win-over-laurel/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/hattiesburg-opens-2nd-century-battle-lil-brown-jug-with-win-over-laurel/ |
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders has his Tigers as one of college football's undefeated teams in FBS or FCS play. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)(Rogelio V. Solis | AP)
HOUSTON (WDAM) - Running back Sy’veon Wilkerson rushed for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns and quarterback Shedeur Sanders accounted for f... | 2022-11-06T22:10:44Z | www.wdam.com | Wilkerson, Sanders pace JSU past Texas Southern, 41-14 | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/wilkerson-sanders-pace-jsu-past-texas-southern-41-14/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/wilkerson-sanders-pace-jsu-past-texas-southern-41-14/ |
The first weekend in November means holiday deals in Laurel.(WDAM)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Christmas comes early to the City Beautiful every year.
Businesses throughout Laurel partake in the annual “Holiday Open House” on the first weekend of November, breaking out the holiday merchandise and providing special deals on ... | 2022-11-06T23:42:04Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Holiday Open House’ brings cheer to Laurel | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/holiday-open-house-brings-cheer-laurel/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/06/holiday-open-house-brings-cheer-laurel/ |
The meditation garden is a breast cancer awareness project created by Park Place Garden Club in Laurel.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - In Laurel, on the corner of Central Avenue and Spec Wilson Boulevard, you can find pink blooms throughout a meditation garden.
“All the plants in the garden were donated by local merchants,” Se... | 2022-11-08T02:01:04Z | www.wdam.com | PINK UP: Meditation garden in Laurel promotes breast cancer awareness | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/08/pink-up-meditation-garden-laurel-promotes-breast-cancer-awareness/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/08/pink-up-meditation-garden-laurel-promotes-breast-cancer-awareness/ |
The event collected four truckloads of food along with $1,306.(Laurel Police Department)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department had a successful haul this year at its annual ‘Fill-a-Truck” food drive.
The event collected four truckloads of food along with $1,306 to aid the mission of the Good Samaritan Cen... | 2022-11-08T23:18:46Z | www.wdam.com | LPD collects 4 truckloads of food for Good Samaritan Center | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/08/lpd-collects-4-truckloads-food-good-samaritan-center/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/08/lpd-collects-4-truckloads-food-good-samaritan-center/ |
They will be set up at Sawmill Square Mall Wednesday to start collecting donations.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -The Salvation Army in Laurel will kick off its Red Kettle campaign just in time for the Christmas season.
They will be set up at Sawmill Square Mall Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Downtown Laurel to start collecting donatio... | 2022-11-09T05:51:19Z | www.wdam.com | Salvation Army set for ‘Red Kettle Kick-off’ in Laurel | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/09/salvation-army-set-red-kettle-kick-off-laurel/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/09/salvation-army-set-red-kettle-kick-off-laurel/ |
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