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Active arrest warrants issued in connection to Sunday shooting incident
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department has issued active arrest warrants for two people allegedly involved in a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of Martin Luther King Avenue on Sunday, April 21. HPD said the shooting victim suffered a gunshot wound to his face, and he...
La’s Mini Acre Farm inviting little ones to farm camp
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - La’s Mini Acre Farm in Sumrall opened in October 2023. Now, it’s ready to share with a special group of kids what it’s been building up to. La’s will be accepting 10 children from anywhere in the Pine Belt for Farm Camp May 29 through May 31.
Hattiesburg police arrest two burglary suspects inside home
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested two burglary suspects inside of a home. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at a home in the 200 block of Parkdale Drive. Police said the suspects, Deonta Bender, 22, and Germany Underwood, 18, forcibly gained entry into an unoccupied home. Officers said […]
Mix of sun and clouds this weekend.
Saturday will start off with mostly cloudy skies, but we will see partly cloudy skies by the afternoon hours. Highs will top out into the mid 80s. Expect more of the same for your Sunday, a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 80s. Our next chance...
Southern Miss undrafted free agents tracker: Golden Eagles who signed after 2024 NFL Draft
The 2024 NFL Draft is now over, and Southern Miss football has players signing with teams as undrafted free agents. The Golden Eagles did not have a player drafted, despite running back Frank Gore Jr. being projected by some pundits as a potential Day 3 pick. Here's a list of where...
OSHA cites Hattiesburg poultry plant for more violations
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Hattiesburg poultry plant for additional safety and health violations. According to OSHA, Mar-Jac Poultry has been cited for: These violations resulted in $46,553 in penalties against Mar-Jac. The poultry plant has been under fire after the death of […]
East Hardy Street bridge to reopen next week
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The East Hardy Street bridge is expected to reopen early next week. Pine Belt News reported the bridge was supposed to reopen in mid-April, but the rainy conditions caused a delay. The old East Hardy Street bridge closed on January 22 for contractors to prepare to open a new bridge over the […]
Habitat for Humanity working on 72nd Pine Belt home
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt has begun construction of its 72nd home in the Hattiesburg area. The organization has partnered with Hattiesburg resident Bobbie Moore on the project. Moore and her two grandchildren will be moving into the home on Park Avenue. “I am...
Traffic delayed on MS-42 bypass as tree fell near Hub City Main Street intersection
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Crews are on the scene in Hattiesburg to remove a tree that has fallen on railroad tracks in the city. UPDATE: At 12:30 p.m., the Hattiesburg Police Department announced that the roadway has been cleared and is back open. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, traffic...
Petal High School receives high rankings from 2024 best high schools report
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal School District has announced that the Petal High School has earned high national, state and metro-area rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools. The high school was ranked number one in the Hattiesburg Metro Area High School category,...
Despite medical marijuana card, Mississippi man arrested on possession with intent to distribute charges. Passenger in car arrested, as well.
Despite having a medical marijuana card, a Mississippi man was arrested on charges of being in possession of drugs with the intent to distribute. Seth Ladner, 39, of Lumberton, was arrested by Pearl River County deputies, who also took into custody Misty Crowley, 36, of Hattiesburg, during a traffic stop on April 14.
Laurel to host Day in the Park Arts Festival
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – The Laurel Arts League will host the 52nd annual Day in the Park Arts Festival on Saturday, May 4, at Mason Memorial Park. The day will begin with a 5K race and one-mile Fun Run for participants of all ages. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., immediately followed by the Fun Run. The festival will start at 9:00 […]
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