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Silver alert cancelled for 83-year-old Laurel man
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The silver alert issued for 83-year-old Clifton Ollie Nathaniel Lowe of Laurel has been cancelled. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said Lowe has been located and is safe. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
A Musical May Downtown Laurel Weekend to feature Wine Down and Live in Laurel
[Laurel, Miss] – May 17th and 18th will be a music filled, jam packed weekend for downtown Laurel featuring the fan favorite Wine Down Downtown and a new format for the Live in Laurel concert series. Friday, May 17th marks the end of the spring season for Wine Down...
Two killed in separate shootings in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Two people were killed during separate shootings in Wayne County. The first shooting happened around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 21 in the 900 block of Waller Ridge Road. Wayne County deputies said the victim, 31-year-old Trey Clark, died at the hospital. They believe a fight led to the shooting. […]
Introducing Xtreme Fitness & Tanning in Laurel
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Asia Montgomery introduces you to Xtreme Fitness & Tanning in Laurel while learning how they’re helping the Pine Belt get into tip-top shape. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Community Bank opens new location in downtown Laurel
Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in downtown Laurel on April 23rd. Chief Executive Officer for the Pine Belt Region Scott Pickering shared a bit about the history of Community Bank. “Community Bank has a storied history. It was founded nearly 120 years ago in Forest,...
Richton twins will graduate at top of their class
RICHTON, Miss. (WHLT) – A set of twins at Richton High School will make history at graduation next month. Lauren and Landon Smith will graduate at the top of their class. Laurel will be the valedictorian, while Landon will be the salutatorian. “It’s so special to get to share something with him since we’ve shared […]
Wildcats advance to third round with convincing sweep at Millry
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florala ran its winning streak to 19 straight games and dispatched Millry, 13-4 and 5-0, in the second round of the 1A state baseball playoffs on Friday, April 26. The third-ranked Wildcats moved to 22-1 with the doubleheader sweep in head coach Tyler Zessin’s...
Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution Seminar held in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Cameron Center in Laurel hosted an event Saturday to help stop violence among young people. A “Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution Seminar” was hosted by Israel United in Christ. The goal was to make schools and overall communities safer. The event included food...
Laurel man charged with child exploitation after investigation by Attorney General’s Office
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man is in the Jones County jail charged with child exploitation after an investigation from the Attorney General’s office, according to online jail records. The Jones County Sheriffs’ Department’s inmate roster showed 42-year-old Nathan Mozingo was booked on Friday, April 19, and...
Laurel animal shelter may be forced to close its doors
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – A Jones County animal shelter is asking the community for help before it could be forced to close its doors. Officials with the Laurel Animal Rescue League Shelter said they’re in dire need of donations. “We run solely on donations. And right after Christmas, generally, the first of the year is […]
City of Laurel recognizes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
On April 22nd, the City of Laurel officially recognized April 22nd-28th as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by presenting a proclamation to a group of advocates from the Laurel Police Department, Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, and Shafer Center as well as to Rickey and Greta Holden who lost their son Xavier Davis to violent crime in March of 2021.
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