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From left, Beloit Memorial’s Baylor Denu (9), Saul Ramos, Marcos Giles (21) and Jeremy Plascencia (18) have had plenty to be happy about lately.
Beloit Memorial’s Kevin Garcia-Cortez (26) goes up for a header against Madison Memorial in Saturday’s regional final.
PREP SOCCER: Knights tune up for sectional semifinal at ... | 2022-10-25T06:06:03Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | PREP SOCCER: Knights tune up for sectional semifinal at Verona | Sports | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/prep-soccer-knights-tune-up-for-sectional-semifinal-at-verona/article_8afbfae8-53ee-11ed-93fe-2323a035f14b.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/prep-soccer-knights-tune-up-for-sectional-semifinal-at-verona/article_8afbfae8-53ee-11ed-93fe-2323a035f14b.html |
Investigations into multiple reports of human remains being found in Winnebago County continue.
SEWARD, Ill. - A 63-year-old man died at a grain elevator in Seward Tuesday morning.
The Winnebago, Illinois man was found on one of the walkways on top of a grain bin, according to a Winnebago County Coroner's Office news r... | 2022-10-25T22:06:46Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Man dies at Seward, Illinois grain elevator | Illinois News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/man-dies-at-seward-illinois-grain-elevator/article_4f6b3e4a-5497-11ed-a13b-3b87429d50e9.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/man-dies-at-seward-illinois-grain-elevator/article_4f6b3e4a-5497-11ed-a13b-3b87429d50e9.html |
Teen skateboarder in Machesney Park injured in traffic accident
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. - A 17-year-old skateboarder was injured Monday when a vehicle collided with him, according to a report from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department.
The collision occurred at about 5 p.m. in the 8300 block of Elm Avenue. A prelimina... | 2022-10-25T22:06:52Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Teen skateboarder in Machesney Park injured in traffic accident | Illinois News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/teen-skateboarder-in-machesney-park-injured-in-traffic-accident/article_1bf74450-5492-11ed-ab6f-1bc20e28903c.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/teen-skateboarder-in-machesney-park-injured-in-traffic-accident/article_1bf74450-5492-11ed-ab6f-1bc20e28903c.html |
Movie screenings set at UW campus in Janesville
JANESVILLE - UW-Whitewater at Rock County will present a screening of a classic silent horror –Nosferatu, a Symphony of Horror – a German movie made in 1922.
It will be presented on at 3:45 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Kirk Denmark Theater on U-Rock campus at 2909 Kellogg Ave. as p... | 2022-10-26T01:22:50Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Movie screenings set at UW campus in Janesville | No Meter | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/movie-screenings-set-at-uw-campus-in-janesville/article_4e6df982-5317-11ed-a5fc-4b3bba104145.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/movie-screenings-set-at-uw-campus-in-janesville/article_4e6df982-5317-11ed-a5fc-4b3bba104145.html |
Rockton Center receives funds for renovation
ROCKTON TOWNSHIP - The Greater Rockton Center in Rockton Township has received $25,000 to assist in its renovation project.
Winnebago County Board member Jim Webster is allocating $25,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the project, which will total over $200,00... | 2022-10-26T01:23:03Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Rockton Center receives funds for renovation | No Meter | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/rockton-center-receives-funds-for-renovation/article_fbbd4998-5318-11ed-948f-3321c83c9e74.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/rockton-center-receives-funds-for-renovation/article_fbbd4998-5318-11ed-948f-3321c83c9e74.html |
FASTBREAK: Skip Schumaker hired as manager of Miami Marlins
MIAMI—Skip Schumaker was a candidate to take over as manager of the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets in recent years, only to see those clubs pick someone else.
Schumaker—who played for World Series-winning clubs in St. Louis in 2006 and 2011—comes to Miami fr... | 2022-10-26T04:12:19Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | FASTBREAK: Skip Schumaker hired as manager of Miami Marlins | | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/fastbreak-skip-schumaker-hired-as-manager-of-miami-marlins/article_9781d616-54cf-11ed-a871-2be0768b48ed.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/fastbreak-skip-schumaker-hired-as-manager-of-miami-marlins/article_9781d616-54cf-11ed-a871-2be0768b48ed.html |
Beloit Turner High School is seen in this file photo.
Beloit Turner School Board reviews budget for 2022-23 school year
BELOIT- The Beloit Turner School Board unanimously approved a tax levy of $5,669,101 for the 2022-2023 school year during a board meeting Monday.
Board members John Turner, John Pelock, Norm Jacobs, M... | 2022-10-26T04:12:25Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit Turner School Board reviews budget for 2022-23 school year | Education | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-turner-school-board-reviews-budget-for-2022-23-school-year/article_db62c00e-54a0-11ed-afbc-f36f69976177.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-turner-school-board-reviews-budget-for-2022-23-school-year/article_db62c00e-54a0-11ed-afbc-f36f69976177.html |
OPINION: Open seat at stake for 31st Assembly
With incumbent not running, two newcomers offer voters a choice.
For the first time in more than a decade, voters in Wisconsin’s 31st Assembly District will not have Amy Loudenbeck on the ballot. She is giving up her seat in order to run for Wisconsin’s Secretary of State p... | 2022-10-26T04:12:37Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | OPINION: Open seat at stake for 31st Assembly | Opinion | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/opinion/opinion-open-seat-at-stake-for-31st-assembly/article_1a2b7dc8-5080-11ed-bbfb-73fde90d3b9b.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/opinion/opinion-open-seat-at-stake-for-31st-assembly/article_1a2b7dc8-5080-11ed-bbfb-73fde90d3b9b.html |
Beloit College's Gavin Thorpe named to D3football.com National Team of Week
BELOIT—Beloit College sophomore cornerback Gavin Thorpe is not only the best ballhawk in the Midwest Conference, he’s a member of the D3football.com National Team of the Week.
Thorpe is the first Buccaneer to receive the honor in seven years.
T... | 2022-10-26T04:12:49Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit College's Gavin Thorpe named to D3football.com National Team of Week | Sports | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/beloit-colleges-gavin-thorpe-named-to-d3football-com-national-team-of-week/article_7c836b70-54c7-11ed-83ef-03a85f4b8e6a.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/beloit-colleges-gavin-thorpe-named-to-d3football-com-national-team-of-week/article_7c836b70-54c7-11ed-83ef-03a85f4b8e6a.html |
Paul Burke, owner of Makerite Manufacturing Company, will be celebrating 50 years in business on Nov. 1.
Provided by Dawn Bird
Roscoe's Makerite Manufacturing celebrates 50th year
ROSCOE—Makerite Manufacturing will be celebrating 50 years of providing products for the Stateline Area and on the international scale.
Make... | 2022-10-26T15:56:31Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Roscoe's Makerite Manufacturing celebrates 50th year | Business News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/business-news/roscoes-makerite-manufacturing-celebrates-50th-year/article_35d4126a-552b-11ed-90f6-8786b3b74f9a.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/business-news/roscoes-makerite-manufacturing-celebrates-50th-year/article_35d4126a-552b-11ed-90f6-8786b3b74f9a.html |
JANESVILLE - A Beloit woman is being accused of her fourth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense after she was arrested Wednesday morning.
Danielle D. Jester, 53, was stopped by a Rock County Sheriff's deputy at about 2:13 a.m. on Sixth Street near Olympian Boulevard in Beloit due to an equipment violation.
Jester ... | 2022-10-26T15:56:37Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit woman accused of fourth OWI offense | Crime | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/beloit-woman-accused-of-fourth-owi-offense/article_7c36dc3e-553e-11ed-8189-4fb8a0e3a5b4.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/beloit-woman-accused-of-fourth-owi-offense/article_7c36dc3e-553e-11ed-8189-4fb8a0e3a5b4.html |
SEWARD, Ill. - The name of the 63-year-old man who died at a grain elevator Tuesday morning has been released by the Winnebago County Coroner's Office.
Brian Lovett of Winnebago, Illinois, apparently suffered a cardiac arrest while on a walkway on top of a grain bin at ADM Grain Company at 16100 Third St., Seward, whic... | 2022-10-26T18:46:08Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Name of man who died at Seward, Illinois grain elevator released | Local News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/name-of-man-who-died-at-seward-illinois-grain-elevator-released/article_6a854ec0-5558-11ed-85f4-6f1ea2886521.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/name-of-man-who-died-at-seward-illinois-grain-elevator-released/article_6a854ec0-5558-11ed-85f4-6f1ea2886521.html |
Beloit jobless rate declines, but still highest in state
MADISON - Unemployment rates declined in September in Beloit and Janesville, but the jobless rates in both communities still are among the highest in the state.
Beloit had the highest unemployment rate among the 35 largest communities in Wisconsin at 4.9% in Sept... | 2022-10-26T23:33:31Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit jobless rate declines, but still highest in state | Business News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/business-news/beloit-jobless-rate-declines-but-still-highest-in-state/article_10a82320-5565-11ed-9cc9-5716b8885695.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/business-news/beloit-jobless-rate-declines-but-still-highest-in-state/article_10a82320-5565-11ed-9cc9-5716b8885695.html |
JANESVILLE - A Beloit man is being accused of firing multiple shots that damaged a vehicle and four mobile homes in the Town of Rock in May.
Dakota Davidson, 20, was arrested Tuesday and faces the possible charges of one count of attempted first degree homicide and nine counts of recklessly endangering safety, accordin... | 2022-10-26T23:33:37Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit man arrested, accused of mobile home park shooting | Crime | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/beloit-man-arrested-accused-of-mobile-home-park-shooting/article_1fcf9bc2-557d-11ed-8cc8-67c505ef9acc.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/beloit-man-arrested-accused-of-mobile-home-park-shooting/article_1fcf9bc2-557d-11ed-8cc8-67c505ef9acc.html |
Alvin Roecker
Alvin Carl Roecker, 98, passed away on October 21, 2022. He was born August 1, 1924 in West Bend, WI, to the late Viola Zumach and Alvin P. Roecker. Alvin graduated from West Bend High School in 1941 and served in the Army Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant from 1944-1945. He received a bachelor’s degree in Me... | 2022-10-26T23:33:49Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Alvin Roecker | Obituaries | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/alvin-roecker/article_a60edfd3-8639-5a48-9eb4-6bef58646d3e.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/alvin-roecker/article_a60edfd3-8639-5a48-9eb4-6bef58646d3e.html |
Barbara Ann Henderson
June 1, 1941 - October 22, 2022 Roscoe, IL - Barbara Ann Henderson, age 81 of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Rock River Health Care in Rockford, IL with her son by her side. She was born June 1, 1941 in Beloit, WI, the daughter of Robert and Mabel (Scott) Moffitt. Barb at... | 2022-10-26T23:33:55Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Barbara Ann Henderson | Obituaries | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/barbara-ann-henderson/article_c804c487-38db-59e2-8e11-bc0f86eade5e.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/barbara-ann-henderson/article_c804c487-38db-59e2-8e11-bc0f86eade5e.html |
Beloit Memorial High School on Fourth Street in Beloit only recently started the school year. The School District of Beloit is facing a budget deficit and school board members discussed possibly cutting staff during a meeting Tuesday.
BELOIT- The School District of Beloit may have to reduce the number of staff members ... | 2022-10-27T01:48:05Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit School Board talks staffing concerns at annual budget meeting | Education | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-school-board-talks-staffing-concerns-at-annual-budget-meeting/article_02664502-5561-11ed-9779-db6eec8cb1e0.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-school-board-talks-staffing-concerns-at-annual-budget-meeting/article_02664502-5561-11ed-9779-db6eec8cb1e0.html |
Janesville residents Bryan Steil and Ann Roe compete for seat in Congress
JANESVILLE—Two Janesville residents are competing for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the First Congressional District, which recently had its boundaries redrawn to include all of the City of Beloit.
Bryan Steil is the Republican i... | 2022-10-27T01:48:17Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Janesville residents Bryan Steil and Ann Roe compete for seat in Congress | Local News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/janesville-residents-bryan-steil-and-ann-roe-compete-for-seat-in-congress/article_4d6840d0-5545-11ed-acbc-cb08d490a3a9.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/janesville-residents-bryan-steil-and-ann-roe-compete-for-seat-in-congress/article_4d6840d0-5545-11ed-acbc-cb08d490a3a9.html |
This graphic shows the City of Beloit outlined in red and Town of Turtle boundary outlined in yellow.
TOWN OF TURTLE- After two years of negotiations and legal filings, the Town of Turtle has dismissed its lawsuit against Beloit over an expired boundary agreement and town officials have ceased boundary negotiations wit... | 2022-10-27T01:48:23Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Town of Turtle dismisses lawsuit against City of Beloit | Local News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/town-of-turtle-dismisses-lawsuit-against-city-of-beloit/article_887e30d6-5567-11ed-8118-f30d98f317ef.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/town-of-turtle-dismisses-lawsuit-against-city-of-beloit/article_887e30d6-5567-11ed-8118-f30d98f317ef.html |
Bucs goalie Briana Arteaga makes a sliding save against Lawrence’s Samantha Tolu Wednesday.
Beloit’s Kaitlyn Hudetz (28) and Lawrence’s Erica Grube (8) battle for the ball Wednesday.
Beloit College women's soccer team clinches spot in MWC Tournament
BELOIT—A two-time All-American and a Defensive Player of the Year in h... | 2022-10-27T03:49:44Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit College women's soccer team clinches spot in MWC Tournament | Sports | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/beloit-college-womens-soccer-team-clinches-spot-in-mwc-tournament/article_b63bd31a-558b-11ed-ba44-27feb5bc8861.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/beloit-college-womens-soccer-team-clinches-spot-in-mwc-tournament/article_b63bd31a-558b-11ed-ba44-27feb5bc8861.html |
Turner senior Lydia Seifarth poses with head coach Riley Clark.
Beloit Turner's Lydia Seifarth riding high heading into state
BELOIT—Beloit Turner cross country runner Lydia Seifarth has been all smiles as of late.
Who can blame her? The senior has had an outstanding last few weeks to propel herself to the biggest stag... | 2022-10-27T03:49:50Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit Turner's Lydia Seifarth riding high heading into state | Sports | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/beloit-turners-lydia-seifarth-riding-high-heading-into-state/article_5cfa6706-5588-11ed-871f-9faeed4028fa.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/beloit-turners-lydia-seifarth-riding-high-heading-into-state/article_5cfa6706-5588-11ed-871f-9faeed4028fa.html |
Josh Flickinger mugshot
Clinton runners head to state cross country meet
By Josh Flickinger
CLINTON— Since moving on from the Beloit Daily News in March, I’ve been able to keep my finger on the pulse of the local sports scene as a staff correspondent.
As such, I’ve written features on tennis players, attended soccer ga... | 2022-10-27T03:50:02Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Clinton runners head to state cross country meet | Local Sports | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/local_sports/clinton-runners-head-to-state-cross-country-meet/article_a8ebb554-554f-11ed-9414-87a714b20933.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/local_sports/clinton-runners-head-to-state-cross-country-meet/article_a8ebb554-554f-11ed-9414-87a714b20933.html |
LETTER: Threats remain to democracy
Threats remain to democracy
We are at a time when we don’t know if American democracy will survive the experiment started in 1776.
We see now that lawyers from the previous administration organized efforts to seize voting machine data from various counties in MI and GA. We’re also se... | 2022-10-27T18:06:27Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | LETTER: Threats remain to democracy | Opinion | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/opinion/letter-threats-remain-to-democracy/article_3b521702-545c-11ed-be29-fbfff6e4f4c9.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/opinion/letter-threats-remain-to-democracy/article_3b521702-545c-11ed-be29-fbfff6e4f4c9.html |
BELOIT - An attempted robbery in the drive-through at the Culver's restaurant in Beloit Wednesday night has been linked to similar crimes in Lake Mills, Janesville and Mequon, Wisconsin.
Beloit police say the description of the robber matches that of the man who tried to rob the other restaurants, according to a Beloit... | 2022-10-27T21:17:50Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit Culver's robbery attempt linked to other crimes in Wisconsin | Crime | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/beloit-culvers-robbery-attempt-linked-to-other-crimes-in-wisconsin/article_7b64579a-562f-11ed-ab75-0388e79f315f.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/beloit-culvers-robbery-attempt-linked-to-other-crimes-in-wisconsin/article_7b64579a-562f-11ed-ab75-0388e79f315f.html |
Winnebago County, Illinois sees jobless rate decrease
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Unemployment rates dropped throughout northern Illinois in September, according to figures released Thursday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Winnebago County had an unemployment rate of 6% in September, down from 6.8% in August... | 2022-10-27T21:17:53Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Winnebago County, Illinois sees jobless rate decrease | Illinois News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/winnebago-county-illinois-sees-jobless-rate-decrease/article_3ebf00f4-5627-11ed-922f-87134ad038a6.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/illinois-news/winnebago-county-illinois-sees-jobless-rate-decrease/article_3ebf00f4-5627-11ed-922f-87134ad038a6.html |
Clinton superintendent Jim Brewer was honored with the 2022 Administrator of the Year Award
CLINTON - After seven years with the Clinton School District, Superintendent Jim Brewer has been awarded the 2022 Administrator of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance.
Brewer received the award during the Na... | 2022-10-27T21:17:54Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Clinton superintendent Jim Brewer was honored with the 2022 Administrator of the Year Award | Local News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/clinton-superintendent-jim-brewer-was-honored-with-the-2022-administrator-of-the-year-award/article_036dff38-555e-11ed-8fa0-33d10025a0d6.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/clinton-superintendent-jim-brewer-was-honored-with-the-2022-administrator-of-the-year-award/article_036dff38-555e-11ed-8fa0-33d10025a0d6.html |
Schmutzer
Kelsey Schmutzer, a music teacher at Garden Prairier Intermediate School and Powers Elementary School in the Turner School District, has been named Rotary Teacher of the Month.
Schmutzer teaches students in grades kindergarten through Grade 5. She has been a teacher for 10 years and she has been in the Turner... | 2022-10-27T21:17:55Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit Rotary Teacher of the Month | No Meter | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/beloit-rotary-teacher-of-the-month/article_9345216a-560b-11ed-8b57-ff780f371772.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/no_meter/beloit-rotary-teacher-of-the-month/article_9345216a-560b-11ed-8b57-ff780f371772.html |
The Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers is looking for Vanessa A. Johnson, 30, who is wanted on a warrant for operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.
Johnson is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds and has blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with information about Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to contac... | 2022-10-28T00:07:33Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Greater Beloit Area Crime Stoppers most wanted and crime of the week | Crime | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/greater-beloit-area-crime-stoppers-most-wanted-and-crime-of-the-week/article_d96f3fb8-55f7-11ed-aff1-8b88f5c30e81.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/crime/greater-beloit-area-crime-stoppers-most-wanted-and-crime-of-the-week/article_d96f3fb8-55f7-11ed-aff1-8b88f5c30e81.html |
Four young women perform a scene from 'Badger' during rehearsal at Beloit Memorial High School. The play will be presented Nov. 10 - 13.
Five women in "Badger" rehearse a scene at Beloit Memorial High School. The play centers around women who provide for their families while their husbands are away during World War II.... | 2022-10-28T00:07:39Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit Memorial theater fall production focuses on women empowerment | Education | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-memorial-theater-fall-production-focuses-on-women-empowerment/article_2c5f471e-5638-11ed-81b3-5ba4307ad667.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-memorial-theater-fall-production-focuses-on-women-empowerment/article_2c5f471e-5638-11ed-81b3-5ba4307ad667.html |
ROCKTON - A Rockford man died Wednesday evening in a single-vehicle crash in Rockton, according to a release from the Winnebago County Coroner's Office.
Kevin Ksiazek, 57, died following the crash, which occurred around 11 p.m. in the 11400 block of North Rockton Avenue, near Roscoe Road.
Ksiazek was the sole occupant ... | 2022-10-28T00:07:45Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Crash in Rockton leaves Rockford man dead | Local News | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/crash-in-rockton-leaves-rockford-man-dead/article_55bc222e-563a-11ed-a0ff-9ba59a9c5a33.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/local-news/crash-in-rockton-leaves-rockford-man-dead/article_55bc222e-563a-11ed-a0ff-9ba59a9c5a33.html |
Donna Lorraine Noreen
March 9, 1926 - October 21, 2022 Cary, NC - Donna Lorraine Noreen, age 96, previously of Rockford, passed away on October 21, 2022 at UNC-Rex Hospital in Holly Springs, NC. She was born on March 9, 1926, in DeKalb, Illinois.
Donna was raised in DeKalb, Illinois and graduated from DeKalb High Schoo... | 2022-10-28T00:07:57Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Donna Lorraine Noreen | Obituaries | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/donna-lorraine-noreen/article_cc173851-48d6-54a1-a14d-dbfd84025404.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/donna-lorraine-noreen/article_cc173851-48d6-54a1-a14d-dbfd84025404.html |
Francis Alan Sheahan
Francis "Frank" Alan Sheahan of Pisgah Forest, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was 89 years old.
Frank was born and raised in Beloit, WI. He graduated from St. Thomas High School in Rockford, IL, before attending the University of Notre Dame, gradu... | 2022-10-28T00:08:03Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Francis Alan Sheahan | Obituaries | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/francis-alan-sheahan/article_9383de3f-717b-51cf-ba6d-34411cf8cf8e.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/francis-alan-sheahan/article_9383de3f-717b-51cf-ba6d-34411cf8cf8e.html |
Richard V. Mason
April 6, 1927 - October 22, 2022 Beloit, WI - Richard Vann Mason, 95, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away surrounded by the love of family on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend.
A lifelong Beloit resident, Richard was bor... | 2022-10-28T00:08:07Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Richard V. Mason | Obituaries | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/richard-v-mason/article_5cdd5cf8-fb23-5c58-ab56-578e0265a66f.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/richard-v-mason/article_5cdd5cf8-fb23-5c58-ab56-578e0265a66f.html |
Theodore "Ted" Fish
June 23, 1940 - October 26, 2022 Beloit, WI - Theodore "Ted" Fish, 82, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Alden Meadow Park in Clinton, WI.
He was born on June 23, 1940 in South Beloit, IL, the son of Theodore and Isabelle "Sally" Fish. Ted was a South Beloit High School gr... | 2022-10-28T00:08:13Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Theodore "Ted" Fish | Obituaries | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/theodore-ted-fish/article_e7f63283-5381-5bb8-b532-471e7fbb085f.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/records/obituaries/theodore-ted-fish/article_e7f63283-5381-5bb8-b532-471e7fbb085f.html |
Beloit School District has projected deficit of $4.4 million
BELOIT—The Beloit School District is facing a $4.4 million projected budet deficit for the 2022-2023 academic year.
The Beloit School Board learned of the district’s financial outlook at a budget meeting Tuesday when Director of Finance Wendy LaPointe present... | 2022-10-28T02:39:39Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Beloit School District has projected deficit of $4.4 million | Education | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-school-district-has-projected-deficit-of-4-4-million/article_ce970a3e-5611-11ed-9a93-5b56d4b29762.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/education/beloit-school-district-has-projected-deficit-of-4-4-million/article_ce970a3e-5611-11ed-9a93-5b56d4b29762.html |
Tie eliminates Beloit College men's soccer team from potential MWC Tourney play
BELOIT—The Beloit College men’s soccer team won’t be joining the Buccaneer women’s team in Midwest Conference Tournament play.
The men needed to close out the regular season with a pair of victories and a 1-1 tie against visiting Lawrence U... | 2022-10-28T05:03:21Z | www.beloitdailynews.com | Tie eliminates Beloit College men's soccer team from potential MWC Tourney play | Sports | beloitdailynews.com | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/tie-eliminates-beloit-college-mens-soccer-team-from-potential-mwc-tourney-play/article_eb23fd74-566b-11ed-b484-074b258b3888.html | https://www.beloitdailynews.com/sports/tie-eliminates-beloit-college-mens-soccer-team-from-potential-mwc-tourney-play/article_eb23fd74-566b-11ed-b484-074b258b3888.html |
Buyers expected to pay between $5-$8 a foot based off species.(WDAM)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Christmas trees may run people a higher price this year than normal.
Robert Smith, co-owner of Smith’s Tree Farm, says fuel, labor and chemical costs have seen an increase, causing trees to go up slightly.
Though prices may b... | 2022-11-22T05:00:48Z | www.wdam.com | Christmas tree prices expected to be higher than normal this year | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/22/christmas-tree-prices-expected-be-higher-than-normal-this-year/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/22/christmas-tree-prices-expected-be-higher-than-normal-this-year/ |
Employees of the Hattiesburg Convention Commission were treated to a special showing of the movie, "Devotion" Tuesday at The Grand theater.(WDAM)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of employees with the Hattiesburg Convention Commission were the first in the Hub City to see the new movie about Hattiesburg aviation hero... | 2022-11-23T03:58:43Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg Convention Commission employees get early look at movie ‘Devotion’ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/hattiesburg-convention-commission-employees-get-early-look-movie-devotion/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/hattiesburg-convention-commission-employees-get-early-look-movie-devotion/ |
Laurel is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
Tuesday evening was opening night for “Prancer Path,” a fundraiser by the United Way of the Pine Belt, where businesses buy a tree and decorate it for visitors to see.
The proceeds from the tree sa... | 2022-11-23T05:47:46Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Prancer Path’ open for viewers until Jan. 2 | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/prancer-path-open-viewers-until-jan-2/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/prancer-path-open-viewers-until-jan-2/ |
Enjoy all your Wednesday sunshine, because clouds and rain move in quickly tomorrow.
The last couple of days have been nice despite a little cloud cover and drizzle, but today it’s nothing but sunshine and an even warmer afternoon. In fact, today’s high of 72 will be the first in nearly 3 weeks that will be above the “... | 2022-11-23T16:28:35Z | www.wdam.com | 11/23 Ryan’s “Thanksgiving Eve” Wednesday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/1123-ryans-thanksgiving-eve-wednesday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/1123-ryans-thanksgiving-eve-wednesday-morning-forecast/ |
Firefighters were able to contain a housefire in Collins to a single bedroom Tuesday evening.(Collins Fire Department Facebook)
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - An “unintentional/accidentally overloaded electrical circuit” is considered the initial culprit behind a home fire Tuesday night in Collins.
Collins Fire Department fir... | 2022-11-24T00:06:35Z | www.wdam.com | House fire contained to bedroom, Collins Fire Department reports | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/collins-housefire-contained-bedroom/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/23/collins-housefire-contained-bedroom/ |
Shoppers are hitting Hattiesburg highways to grab steals and deals before Black Friday
Holiday shopping picking up in Pine Belt
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Shoppers across the nation are bundling up for cold weather and hot Black Friday deals. Even during tough economic times store managers hope for a busy day.
Shelves... | 2022-11-24T04:41:18Z | www.wdam.com | Stores, shoppers take advantage of deals ahead of time | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/24/stores-shoppers-take-advantage-deals-ahead-time/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/24/stores-shoppers-take-advantage-deals-ahead-time/ |
Donations received through Drop and Shop will be distributed to those patients who have particular needs at the Forrest General Cancer Center.
Press release from the Forrest General Hospital Media & Newsroom website.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Cozy blankets, fuzzy socks, mittens, beanies and scarves will be available ... | 2022-11-24T21:28:39Z | www.wdam.com | More than 215 cozy items donated during ‘Spirit of Women Drop and Shop’ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/24/more-than-215-cozy-items-donated-during-spirit-women-drop-shop/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/24/more-than-215-cozy-items-donated-during-spirit-women-drop-shop/ |
Golden Eagles sweep Cancun Challenge’s Mayan Division
Southern Miss men's basketball off to 6-0 start after 3-0 sweep through Cancun Challenge.(University of Southern Mississippi Sports Information Department)
CANCUN, Mexico (WDAM) - Tournament Most Valuable Player Felipe Haase scored 21 points and Denijay Harris added... | 2022-11-24T21:50:21Z | www.wdam.com | USM men’s basketball starts 6-0 for 1st time in 16 seasons | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/24/usm-mens-basketball-starts-6-0-1st-time-16-seasons/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/24/usm-mens-basketball-starts-6-0-1st-time-16-seasons/ |
Black Friday shopping appeals for many reasons
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -Many shoppers got an early start to catch the best bargains and deals in the Pine Belt, with some waking up before the sun to fill their shopping bags at Turtle Creek Mall.
“We got up at 3 and we were here by 5 in the morning,” said Amanda Corley, ... | 2022-11-26T02:28:37Z | www.wdam.com | Black Friday shopping a money-saving tradition for many | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/26/black-friday-shopping-money-saving-tradition-many/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/26/black-friday-shopping-money-saving-tradition-many/ |
Weather do0esn't delay ice-skating opening in Columbia
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -
The city of Columbia is getting into the holiday spirit with its Experience Columbia event. For the past four years, the city has worked hard to bring the community together through ice skating. Caymen Watts, an employee of the ice-skating... | 2022-11-27T04:47:10Z | www.wdam.com | Experience Columbia builds ice-skating rink for 4th year | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/27/experience-columbia-builds-ice-skating-rink-4th-year/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/27/experience-columbia-builds-ice-skating-rink-4th-year/ |
'Experience Columbia' kicked off Sunday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - “Experience Columbia” brought its entire array of holiday highlights to the forefront Sunday night.
“You can ice skate in the middle of Second Street, you have build a buddy in Santa’s workshop, you have the Gingerbread Express, you have the G... | 2022-11-28T06:21:54Z | www.wdam.com | ‘Experience Columbia’ kicks off the season with 14-story-tall Christmas tree | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/28/experience-columbia-kicks-off-with-14-story-tall-christmas-tree/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/28/experience-columbia-kicks-off-with-14-story-tall-christmas-tree/ |
Esports set growing in Pine Belt area
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg is looking to become more competitive on the esports scene.
Colludium hosted its Super Smash Bros. Tournament Sunday, where players gathered from across the state to compete for bragging rights.
Tournament organizer Cody Knuth said tournament... | 2022-11-28T06:22:00Z | www.wdam.com | Smash Brothers competition growing in Hattiesburg | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/28/smash-brothers-competition-growing-hattiesburg/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/28/smash-brothers-competition-growing-hattiesburg/ |
Good Monday, everyone!
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Good Monday, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend.
For today, look for sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s to around 70.
You can expect increasing clouds later tonight, with lows in the lower 50s.
As we head into Tuesday, our area will come under the threat of se... | 2022-11-28T15:36:09Z | www.wdam.com | 11/28 - Rex’s Monday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/28/1128-rexs-monday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/28/1128-rexs-monday-morning-forecast/ |
Pine Belt shoppers say they enjoy Cyber Monday compared to hectic Black Friday traffic.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, people in the Pine Belt are out to get good deals while avoiding the headache of holiday traffic.
High-speed internet means quicker check-outs and faster ways to shop.
“... | 2022-11-29T02:12:34Z | www.wdam.com | Pros & Cons: Pine Belt businesses talk ‘Cyber Monday’ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/pros-cons-pine-belt-businesses-talk-cyber-monday/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/pros-cons-pine-belt-businesses-talk-cyber-monday/ |
Hattiesburg Clinic’s sports medicine physicians are also going through their game plan.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -As high school football teams gear up for the upcoming state title games, Hattiesburg Clinic’s sports medicine physicians are also going through their game plans.
Physicians from the clinic said they have be... | 2022-11-29T04:05:40Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg Clinic’s sports medicine physicians on standby for upcoming state title games | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/hattiesburg-clinics-sports-medicine-doctors-standby-upcoming-state-title-games/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/hattiesburg-clinics-sports-medicine-doctors-standby-upcoming-state-title-games/ |
While it is unfortunate that the events may be closed for a few days, there is still plenty of time for holiday fun this year.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -Storms came through last weekend, and, with more severe weather on the horizon, holiday activities could be put on pause.
Prancer Path in Laurel already took damage fro... | 2022-11-29T05:15:16Z | www.wdam.com | How bad weather may change your holiday plans | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/how-bad-weather-may-change-your-holiday-plans/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/how-bad-weather-may-change-your-holiday-plans/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A campaign to provide gifts for some Southern Miss international students who can’t travel home for Christmas is winding down this week.
It’s all part of the Wesley Foundation’s Worldwide Wishes Tree at USM. It works like the Angel Tree program for the Salvation Army.
The tree includes the n... | 2022-11-29T20:05:02Z | www.wdam.com | Nearly three dozen names still available on USM Wesley Wishes Tree | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/nearly-three-dozen-names-still-available-usm-wesley-wishes-tree/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/29/nearly-three-dozen-names-still-available-usm-wesley-wishes-tree/ |
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Shelters are opening across the Pine Belt as severe weather approaches the area.
A list of shelters includes:
Jones County: 1427 Ellisville Blvd, Laurel starting at 2 p.m.
Forrest County: 946 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg starting at 3 p.m.
Lamar County: 99 Industrial Row, Purvis starting at 4 p... | 2022-11-29T22:05:14Z | www.wdam.com | Shelters open in the Pine Belt | https://www.wdam.com/2021/02/15/shelters-opening-pine-belt-2/ | https://www.wdam.com/2021/02/15/shelters-opening-pine-belt-2/ |
Jones College participates in 3rd annual day of giving(wdam)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - All across the country, people are giving back to different organizations for Giving Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Jones College participated in its 3rd annual ‘Day of Giving.’ Students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends are all coming together... | 2022-11-30T01:27:34Z | www.wdam.com | Jones College participates in 3rd annual ‘Day of Giving’ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/jones-college-participates-3rd-annual-day-giving/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/jones-college-participates-3rd-annual-day-giving/ |
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate the thefts of two ATVs reported stolen from separate homes in Jones County.
These two ATVs are as follows:
A 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 Highlifter, black in color with a yellow front bumper, was reported stolen on Oct. 25 from a... | 2022-11-30T04:08:54Z | www.wdam.com | Sheriff’s department still investigating 2 ATV thefts in Jones Co. | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/jcsd-still-investigating-2-atv-thefts/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/jcsd-still-investigating-2-atv-thefts/ |
Tuesday's storm left a barn roof missing, trees down and more.
BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - After a wave of severe weather Tuesday, Bassfield residents made their way outside to check on the surroundings.
While many are without power, some are missing even more, such as Rod Courtney, who noticed that more than half of his... | 2022-11-30T05:40:18Z | www.wdam.com | Bassfield residents discuss damage from Tuesday’s storm | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/bassfield-residents-discuss-damage-tuesday-storm/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/bassfield-residents-discuss-damage-tuesday-storm/ |
The Grizzlies drew first blood, but Austin Crowley picked up right where he left off from his 24-point performance on Sunday against Mobile. Crowley splashed a three-point that put the Golden Eagles on track for a 13-3 run. The early run blew the roof off Reed Green Coliseum when Crowley threw down a massive dunk off a... | 2022-11-30T05:40:36Z | www.wdam.com | Southern Miss extends undefeated start to 8-0 | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/southern-miss-extends-undefeated-start-8-0/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/southern-miss-extends-undefeated-start-8-0/ |
Following severe weather that rolled through the Pine Belt, power companies and the MEMA work to keep residents safe and informed.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Following a severe weather system that rolled through parts of the Pine Belt, local power companies and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) issued u... | 2022-11-30T13:39:53Z | www.wdam.com | Power outages and MEMA reminders after storms pass | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/power-outages-mema-reminders-after-storms-pass/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/power-outages-mema-reminders-after-storms-pass/ |
11/30 Ryan’s “Post Storm/End of Tropical Season” Wednesday Morning Forecast
The thunderstorms are leaving us and we’ll wrap up Hurricane Season all in the same day.
11/30 Ryan's "Post Storm/End of Tropical Season" Wednesday Morning Forecast
People across the area are waking up to some wildly different situations. Start... | 2022-11-30T15:11:46Z | www.wdam.com | 11/30 Ryan’s “Post Storm/End of Tropical Season” Wednesday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/1130-ryans-post-stormend-tropical-season-wednesday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/1130-ryans-post-stormend-tropical-season-wednesday-morning-forecast/ |
Emily Gallaspy, director of the Hattiesburg Community Arts Center. talks about the space that will be transformed into a more suitable stage.(City of Hattiesburg)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg art scene is about to have a new platform for performances.
A $219,240 grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission... | 2022-11-30T21:18:11Z | www.wdam.com | Arts Center receives grant to upgrade theater space | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/arts-center-receives-grant-upgrade-theater-space/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/11/30/arts-center-receives-grant-upgrade-theater-space/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Missing a loved one is hard, especially during the holidays.
A rally was held Wednesday for Johnnie Bennett, a Hattiesburg man who was reported missing almost a month ago.
He last was seen leaving Merit Health Wesley on Nov. 4 to head to work.
Family members said they are concerned for his s... | 2022-12-01T03:24:37Z | www.wdam.com | Family of missing Hattiesburg man pleads for help | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/family-missing-hattiesburg-man-pleads-help/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/family-missing-hattiesburg-man-pleads-help/ |
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Last night, Jones County was under a tornado warning, but no sirens were heard.
This left citizens confused and asking the First Alert Weather Team lots of questions about the sirens “not working.”
As it turns out, the sirens haven’t been turned on for over a year.
Jones County is one of th... | 2022-12-01T06:05:55Z | www.wdam.com | Jones Co. has switched from regular tornado sirens to Hyper-Reach program | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/jones-county-has-switched-regular-tornado-sirens-hyper-reach-program/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/jones-county-has-switched-regular-tornado-sirens-hyper-reach-program/ |
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Though the giant pine cone won’t be dropping this year, Laurel Main Street says more events are coming.
Laurel Main Street announced Tuesday afternoon they would discontinue its Downtown Countdown event.
“We have to evaluate everything that we do against our mission statement, financially, volunt... | 2022-12-01T07:33:42Z | www.wdam.com | Laurel Main Street says plenty of events to enjoy instead of Downtown Countdown | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/laurel-main-street-says-plenty-events-enjoy-instead-downtown-countdown/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/laurel-main-street-says-plenty-events-enjoy-instead-downtown-countdown/ |
12/01 Ryan’s “Coldest” Thursday Morning Forecast
Expect our coldest morning and afternoon today, with warming for the rest of the week.
Well, starting off with much better weather than we began with yesterday as those strong thunderstorms were just wrapping up. Today, it’s nothing but blue sky and sun above our heads w... | 2022-12-01T15:20:26Z | www.wdam.com | 12/01 Ryan’s “Coldest” Thursday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/1201-ryans-coldest-thursday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/1201-ryans-coldest-thursday-morning-forecast/ |
Jasper County reported a dozen homes damaged in Tuesday night-Wednesday morning storms
PEARL, Miss. (WDAM) - Early numbers provided by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency say two people were injured and 47 homes damaged statewide in the severe weather of Nov. 29-29.
MEMA is working with counties to assess damag... | 2022-12-01T22:56:27Z | www.wdam.com | MEMA issues initial severe weather damage update | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/mema-issues-initial-severe-weather-damage-update/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/01/mema-issues-initial-severe-weather-damage-update/ |
For the National Weather Service, the sooner is the better when it comes to rating tornadoes
Tornado Damage(WDAM)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As most know, not all tornadoes are considered equal.
The Enhanced Fujita Scale goes from zero to five, and is a delicate process for determining how to rate a tornado based on thi... | 2022-12-02T04:59:31Z | www.wdam.com | For the National Weather Service, the sooner is the better when it comes to rating tornadoes | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/02/national-weather-service-sooner-is-better-when-it-comes-rating-tornadoes/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/02/national-weather-service-sooner-is-better-when-it-comes-rating-tornadoes/ |
Mason Park in Laurel glowed with the holiday spirit Thursday night
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Thursday night marked the annual ‘Light the Park’ holiday event at Mason Park.
Christmas lights were set ablaze at 5:45 p.m., to the delight of the many Pine Belt residents who came out to enjoy the food, hot chocolate and face pa... | 2022-12-02T08:02:48Z | www.wdam.com | Laurel’s ‘Light the Park’ made its holiday season debut | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/02/laurels-light-park-made-its-holiday-season-debut/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/02/laurels-light-park-made-its-holiday-season-debut/ |
40th annual Sertoma Parade in downtown Laurel(wdam)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The 40th annual Sertoma Parade was Friday night after the lighting of the Christmas tree in downtown Laurel.
The parade brought families, high schools, law enforcement, first responders and friends from all over to spread Christmas cheer.
“Been ... | 2022-12-03T05:24:58Z | www.wdam.com | 40th annual Sertoma Parade in downtown Laurel | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/40th-annual-sertoma-parade-downtown-laurel/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/40th-annual-sertoma-parade-downtown-laurel/ |
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ward 3 in Jackson has seen many raw sewage leaks this year, but Friday morning, it might have seen its worst.
Around 2 a.m. Friday morning, residents on Pocahontas Avenue and Plymouth Heights Boulevard reported a manhole that was gushing raw waste and flowing down the street and into residents’ ... | 2022-12-03T05:25:15Z | www.wdam.com | Raw sewage invades streets, homes inside Ward 3 in Jackson | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/raw-sewage-invades-streets-homes-inside-ward-3-jackson/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/raw-sewage-invades-streets-homes-inside-ward-3-jackson/ |
'Olde Town' Sumrall holiday festival continues Saturday
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - Friday night, Sumrall was lit up with Christmas lights as people gathered for an Olde Town Sumrall Christmas.
The locals enjoyed refreshments, Christmas songs performed by church choirs and visiting with Frank the Camel.
The evening also in... | 2022-12-03T11:31:13Z | www.wdam.com | Christmas lights, holiday spirit can be found in Sumrall | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/christmas-lights-holiday-spirit-can-be-found-sumrall/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/christmas-lights-holiday-spirit-can-be-found-sumrall/ |
PRENTISS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Prentiss Police Department has some new tools to serve and protect.
Thanks to money obtained during drug busts, the department was able to buy several body cameras for its officers.
Patrolman David Berry said the department was proud to have the safeguard.
“It protects me and the department... | 2022-12-03T11:53:00Z | www.wdam.com | Prentiss police purchase body cameras for officers’ use | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/prentiss-police-purchase-body-cameras-officers-use/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/prentiss-police-purchase-body-cameras-officers-use/ |
Sandersville water has become an issue
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Town of Sandersville is facing some water problems and they’ve been constant the past few days.
The main issue: discolored water flowing from the town’s taps.
Sandersville has three water wells- one elevated and two in the ground.
The elevated tank... | 2022-12-03T11:53:00Z | www.wdam.com | Town of Sandersville deals with discolored water | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/town-sandersville-deals-with-discolored-water/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/town-sandersville-deals-with-discolored-water/ |
The National Weather Service confirmed 5th tornado touchdown in the Pine Belt during Nov. 29 storm.(WDAM 7)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Pine Belt, specifically Marion County, apparently played host to yet another windy visitor Tuesday night.
On a third report update, the National Weather Service confirmed that a fift... | 2022-12-04T00:05:38Z | www.wdam.com | UPDATE: National Weather Service verifies 5th Pine Belt touchdown | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/update-national-weather-service-verifies-5th-pine-belt-touchdown/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/03/update-national-weather-service-verifies-5th-pine-belt-touchdown/ |
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders, seen here in an earlier game, apparently has led his Tigers to victory for the final time Saturday, as JSU won 43-24 over the Southern Jaguars in the SWAC championship game. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)(Lynne Sladky | AP)
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Shedeur Sanders threw for four touchdowns... | 2022-12-04T04:18:39Z | www.wdam.com | As Coach Prime rumors swirl, Jackson St. routs Southern in SWAC title game | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/04/coach-prime-rumors-swirl-jackson-st-routs-southern-swac-title-game/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/04/coach-prime-rumors-swirl-jackson-st-routs-southern-swac-title-game/ |
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Fidelia Club in Ellisville held its 2nd annual ‘Tour of Homes’ Sunday afternoon.
The tour was created to not only show off historic homes in the community, but also raise money to provide different resources for Ellisville.
The money has been used in the past to fund different projects to... | 2022-12-05T06:15:00Z | www.wdam.com | Ellisville’s ‘Tour of Homes’ opened Sunday for 2nd year | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/ellisvilles-tour-homes-opened-sunday-2nd-year/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/ellisvilles-tour-homes-opened-sunday-2nd-year/ |
MDHS seeks to amend the complaint to include “all claims under the Mississippi Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA), arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as the principal claim.”(WLBT)
JACKSON, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Department of Human Services filed a motion Monday to amend its civil complaint ... | 2022-12-05T19:59:39Z | www.wdam.com | MDHS: USM Athletic Foundation, 9 other parties owe misspent TANF funds; reports $1.1M repayment by Brett Favre | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/mdhs-usm-athletic-foundation-9-other-parties-owe-misspent-tanf-funds-reports-11m-repayment-by-brett-favre/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/mdhs-usm-athletic-foundation-9-other-parties-owe-misspent-tanf-funds-reports-11m-repayment-by-brett-favre/ |
Drugs, weapons and other contraband were seized by narcotics agents with the Jones County Sheriff's Department after executing a search warrant Friday.(Jones County Sheriff's Department)
From Jones County Sheriff Department Public Information Office
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Drugs, weapons, digital scales, a car and e... | 2022-12-05T22:27:52Z | www.wdam.com | Jones County raid yields drugs, weapons, stolen ATV | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/jones-county-raid-yields-drugs-weapons-stolen-atv/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/jones-county-raid-yields-drugs-weapons-stolen-atv/ |
A 39-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 55 late Friday night in Pike County(WDAM 7)
PIKE COUNTY Miss. (WDAM) - A 39-year-old Magnolia woman died in a two-vehicle accident late Friday night on Interstate 55.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said troopers responded to a report of an accident... | 2022-12-05T23:24:47Z | www.wdam.com | Magnolia woman killed in I-55 collision with tractor-trailer | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/magnolia-woman-killed-i-55-collision-with-tractor-trailer/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/05/magnolia-woman-killed-i-55-collision-with-tractor-trailer/ |
Lamar Rutland's days as City of Hattiesburg engineer are coming to an end.(WDAM 7)
From City of Hattiesburg Communications Office
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - This week, City Engineer Lamar Rutland will share his last days of service to the City of Hattiesburg before moving into the private sector.
Rutland’s tenure as c... | 2022-12-06T00:34:41Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg losing city engineer to private sector | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/hattiesburg-losing-city-engineer-private-sector/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/hattiesburg-losing-city-engineer-private-sector/ |
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Grab those trash bags, Petal residents!
Petal Mayor Tony Ducker announced via Facebook Monday afternoon that this week was the start of “Pick-Up Petal Week.”
The initiative started last year as a way to encourage residents to help clean up the city.
“During the summer, there’re intervals where we’... | 2022-12-06T06:40:51Z | www.wdam.com | Petal Mayor Tony Ducker announces start of ‘Pick Up Petal Week’ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/petal-mayor-tony-ducker-announces-start-pick-up-petal-week/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/petal-mayor-tony-ducker-announces-start-pick-up-petal-week/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -The University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation and NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre are among 10 defendants in the amended complaint from the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
The MDHS recently amended its civil complaint, creating further legal grounds to recover misspent Te... | 2022-12-06T08:34:06Z | www.wdam.com | State amends TANF case against USM, Favre | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/state-amends-tanf-case-against-usm-favre/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/state-amends-tanf-case-against-usm-favre/ |
Following Monday’s protest at Jefferson Davis County High School, the district is working to clear up any misinformation.(wdam)
BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - Following Monday’s protest at Jefferson Davis County High School, the Jefferson Davis School District is working to clear up any misinformation.
WDAM 7 has learned th... | 2022-12-06T20:47:09Z | www.wdam.com | Jefferson Davis Co. School District planned assembly for Monday’s protest | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/jefferson-davis-co-school-district-planned-assembly-mondays-protest/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/jefferson-davis-co-school-district-planned-assembly-mondays-protest/ |
A Perry County farm is serving up some holiday spirit over the next two weekends.(Live 5)
RICHTON, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry County farm will open its gates over the next two weekends to welcome guest for a bit of holiday cheer.
Fulmer’s Farmstead, located just outside of Richton, is hosting its annual “Christmas in the O... | 2022-12-06T21:39:29Z | www.wdam.com | Fulmer’s Farmstead is hosting ‘Christmas in the Orchard’ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/fulmers-farmstead-is-hosting-christmas-orchard/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/fulmers-farmstead-is-hosting-christmas-orchard/ |
From Jones County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Office
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department now has the full name of a suspected shooter to go along with a nickname.
JCSD sad investigators are seeking the whereabouts of Stephen Shane “Cornbread” Poole as the prime suspect in the wo... | 2022-12-06T23:29:05Z | www.wdam.com | JCSD searching for shooting suspect’s whereabouts | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/jcsd-searching-shooting-suspects-whereabouts/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/06/jcsd-searching-shooting-suspects-whereabouts/ |
Today our high and lows will be a minimum of 20 degrees above average, and quite humid as well.
No surprises coming in today’s forecast, just more warm and humid weather. Thankfully we will see more sun today than we have so far this week, ushering in our most beautiful day of the week....traditionally speaking at leas... | 2022-12-07T15:06:48Z | www.wdam.com | 12/07 Ryan’s “Summer in December” Wednesday Morning Forecast | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/07/1207-ryans-summer-december-wednesday-morning-forecast/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/07/1207-ryans-summer-december-wednesday-morning-forecast/ |
Emily Seiforth-Sanders(Facebook)
ADAMS CO., Miss. (WLBT) - The Adams County Sheriff’s office has arrested the woman who purchased the interior part of the Metrocenter Mall.
Deputies arrested Emily Seiferth-Sanders Tuesday at a family member’s home. She was picked up on a warrant out of Jefferson County connected to a f... | 2022-12-07T19:37:36Z | www.wdam.com | Woman who purchased Metrocenter arrested for defaulting on restitution in 2013 conviction | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/07/woman-who-purchased-portion-metrocenter-mall-arrested-defaulting-payments-2013-conviction/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/07/woman-who-purchased-portion-metrocenter-mall-arrested-defaulting-payments-2013-conviction/ |
2022 Mississippi Fire Chief's Mid-Winter Conference(WDAM Staff)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -Firefighters from across the Magnolia State gathered at the Lake Terrace Convention Center to discuss topics on fire safety at the Fire Chiefs Association’s Mid-Winter Conference .
With 25 vendors, Lamar County Fire Coordinator K... | 2022-12-08T01:04:49Z | www.wdam.com | 2022 Mississippi Fire Chiefs Association conference underway in Hub City | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/08/2022-mississippi-fire-chiefs-association-conference-underway-hub-city/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/08/2022-mississippi-fire-chiefs-association-conference-underway-hub-city/ |
Salivation Army is hoping to finish filling Angel Tree requests(WDAM)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Salvation Army has participated in the Angel Tree Project for more than 40 years.
This year at its Hattiesburg and Laurel locations, SA has made Christmas a bit merrier for more than 500 children combined.
And yet, the n... | 2022-12-08T01:48:24Z | www.wdam.com | Angel Tree project continues across the Pine Belt | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/08/angel-tree-project-continues-across-pine-belt/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/08/angel-tree-project-continues-across-pine-belt/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss begins each practice with high-intensity, high-energy defensive drills which include taking charges and diving after loose balls.
It’s a mentality coach Jay Ladner’s drilled home – he wants the Golden Eagles to be stingy on defense. Through nine games USM is the best scoring de... | 2022-12-08T06:01:12Z | www.wdam.com | Defense a catalyst for USM basketball | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/08/defense-catalyst-usm-basketball/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/08/defense-catalyst-usm-basketball/ |
Allen Chance(Photo provided by Thomas Ramos)
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A dedicated member of the Southwest Marion Volunteer Fire Department passed away earlier this week.
According to SMVFD Chief Thomas Ramos, Allen Chance passed away Wednesday around 6:04 p.m. at Forrest General Hospital. He was 50 years old.
Ramo... | 2022-12-09T03:37:24Z | www.wdam.com | Southwest Marion volunteer firefighter passes away | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/southwest-marion-volunteer-firefighter-passes-away/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/southwest-marion-volunteer-firefighter-passes-away/ |
A Laurel murder suspect who was arrested in Ohio is still in custody in the Buckeye State.
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel murder suspect who was arrested in Ohio is still in custody in the Buckeye State.
According to Laurel Police Cheif Tommy Cox, Ronald Buckley has decided not to waive extradition from Ohio.
“If a... | 2022-12-09T03:37:30Z | www.wdam.com | UPDATE: Laurel murder suspect still in custody in Ohio | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/update-laurel-murder-suspect-still-ohio-custody/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/update-laurel-murder-suspect-still-ohio-custody/ |
(From L to R) Sergeant Derick Knight, Sheriff Joe Berlin and Deputy Jared Hutto(Jones County Sheriff Department)
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - With the holiday season getting closer, law enforcement agencies in the Pine Belt begin to issue annual reminders to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
The Jones County Sheriff’s ... | 2022-12-09T15:01:57Z | www.wdam.com | Jones Co. prepares for ‘2022 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/jones-co-prepares-2022-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-campaign/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/jones-co-prepares-2022-drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-campaign/ |
Howard Industries also donated 250 boxes of stovetop stuffing, which will be included in meal boxes for families.(Vanessa Pacheco)
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Many children will have gifts under the Christmas tree this year and it’s all thanks to Howard Industries and its employees.
The company donated more than 175 gifts t... | 2022-12-09T18:53:05Z | www.wdam.com | Howard Industries donate gifts to Salvation Army of Laurel | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/howard-industries-donate-gifts-salvation-army-laurel/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/howard-industries-donate-gifts-salvation-army-laurel/ |
There is no expected date for reopening at this time.(WDAM)
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A small bridge in Petal is closed until further notice.
The bridge along Eat 8th Street, leading to Petal Upper Elementary has been closed to traffic for inspection.
The bridge has a few noticeable sinkholes, and the city is unaware of th... | 2022-12-09T22:04:58Z | www.wdam.com | Bridge along East 8th Street in Petal closed for inspection | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/bridge-along-east-8th-street-petal-closed-inspection/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/bridge-along-east-8th-street-petal-closed-inspection/ |
-(Live 5)
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The holiday season is in full swing!
Hattiesburg Convention Commission is hosting six holiday events this weekend. They include:
Sixth Street Museum District’s Christmas Open House: (Noon - 2 p.m.) at the African American Military History Museum and Smith Drug Co.
Southern Momma Come... | 2022-12-10T00:06:59Z | www.wdam.com | Hattiesburg Convention Commission hosts 6 holiday events this weekend | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/hattiesburg-convention-commission-hosts-6-holiday-events-this-weekend/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/09/hattiesburg-convention-commission-hosts-6-holiday-events-this-weekend/ |
The grants will allow them to hire 2 employees to help connect residences to resources and services in the community.
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -The Laurel Housing Authority received two resident opportunity and self-sufficiency grants, otherwise known as ROSS grants, worth $255,750 each.
Aldrick Young, the executive direct... | 2022-12-10T02:44:07Z | www.wdam.com | Laurel Housing Authority receives $511,500 in ROSS grants | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/10/laurel-housing-authority-receives-511500-ross-grants/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/10/laurel-housing-authority-receives-511500-ross-grants/ |
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) -Almost one year after a deadly car crash, Rikki Blackwell had her first appearance before a judge Friday afternoon.
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department received toxicology reports confirming that Blackwell was under the influence of some type of illegal substance when she was in a head-on ... | 2022-12-10T02:44:13Z | www.wdam.com | Suspect in DUI crash makes first court appearance, bond set at $50K | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/10/suspect-dui-crash-makes-first-court-appearance-bond-set-50k/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/10/suspect-dui-crash-makes-first-court-appearance-bond-set-50k/ |
The collision occurred around 5 p.m.(Jones County Fire Council)
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two people suffered minor injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Jones County.
According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, the Pleasant Ridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the ... | 2022-12-10T04:15:25Z | www.wdam.com | Minor injuries reported after 2-vehicle collision in Jones Co. | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/10/minor-injuries-reported-after-2-vehicle-collision-jones-co/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/10/minor-injuries-reported-after-2-vehicle-collision-jones-co/ |
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority held a scholarship presentation Saturday morning, and in doing so, honored a soror, Dr. Juanita Sims Doty, in the process./
Doty established a $25,000 scholarship with friends, raising money themselves, and Jackson State University matched it.
That created a $5... | 2022-12-11T06:11:41Z | www.wdam.com | Alpha Kappa Alpha scholarship for Pine Belt residents | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/11/alpha-kappa-alpha-scholarship-pine-belt-residents/ | https://www.wdam.com/2022/12/11/alpha-kappa-alpha-scholarship-pine-belt-residents/ |
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