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Suspect with outstanding warrants for burglary, grand larceny in Jasper Co. in custody
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect who had outstanding warrants in Jasper County is now in custody. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, 26-year-old Johnathan Lukas McDonald, 26 of Ellisville had outstanding warrants for burglary and grand larceny. McDonald is believed to have been involved in several...
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.
MHP, Homeland Security to participate in training exercise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will assist Homeland Security in a training exercise on May 1-2, 2024. According to MHP officials, the exercise will occur in Hinds, Rankin, Smith, Jasper, and Jones Counties. Drivers may see vehicles accompanied by a trooper making frequent stops in those counties. Some may see participants […]
Laurel man arrested for weapon possesion at Jones College Monday
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man was arrested on Monday for having a weapon on the Jones College campus, an official said. According to a statement from JC Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Dr. Finee’ Ruffin, campus police arrested 20-year-old Jaymar Sampson for possession of a firearm on campus.
Shubuta mayor swearing in ceremony
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The new mayor of Shubuta was sworn in today at the Clarke County Courthouse. Cedric Chapman made his position as mayor official as he recited his oath of office in front family, friends, and colleagues. After the swearing in process was over, newly sworn in Mayor...
Man wanted for human trafficking in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jasper County deputies are searching for a man who’s wanted for sexual battery and human trafficking. Investigators said the suspect has been identified as 43-year-old Kevin Page. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 601-764-2588 or East Mississippi Crime Stoppers at 1-855-458-8477.
Miss. Centers for Justice holds Heirs’ Property workshop in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - After numerous calls from people about their legal rights to family property, the City of Laurel is teaming up with the Mississippi Center for Justice to teach people how to keep property ownership for future generations. Right now, community members seemingly have the same question:. What...
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...
Bay Springs rancher wants answers after steer shot
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - One Bay Springs rancher is furious after he said someone shot one of his steers. Sam Blakeney said his wife was woken up by gunshots on April 14 at their home on County Road 9. The family later found one of their steers shot once...
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...
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,...
Mayor Magee proclaims National Animal Therapy Day
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee presented a proclamation for National Animal Therapy Day on April 29th to the Director of Family Engagement and Assistant Federal Programs Director for Laurel School District Allison Temple and her therapy dog Archie. “My mission today is to get the word out about therapy dogs and...
Jones College and WDAM-TV honor Top of Class 2024
ELLISVILLE- Jones College was thrilled to be able to host WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class 2024 recognition program with a live, “red-carpet” event. WDAM-TV news/weather personalities Elle Davis, Brandy McGill and Ryan Mahan, along with Jones College executive vice presidents, Dr. Tessa Flowers and Dr. Finee’ Ruffin were photographed with the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians to commemorate the special event held at Jones College. The group of nearly 100 high school students were celebrated with a day of recognition including breakfast, entertainment and inspiring comments from WDAM-TV News Director, Emily Forrester, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith and Jones College sophomore, PTK President and 2022 Wayne Academy Salutatorian, Kadin Johnston.
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.
Camden Clark a multi-faceted weapon for West Jones
SOSO, Miss. (WDAM) - West Jones cruised to the second round of the class 6A playoffs after two shutout wins over Hancock. A major reason for the Mustangs success this season has been swiss army knife Camden Clark. The senior is batting .361 and holds a 0.68 earned-run-average with 127...
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...
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