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Case against Jones County youth minister dismissed
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The case against a Jones County youth minister, who was accused of inappropriately touching a teenager, will not go to court. The Laurel Leader Call reported the teenager did not want to go forward with the charge against Conner Coleman. Coleman was accused of touching a child for lustful purposes […]
Single-vehicle accident ties up section of Interstate 59 late Wednesday afternoon
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - An accident involving a tractor trailer tied up traffic in the southbound lanes on a section of Interstate 59 for about 90 minutes late Wednesday afternoon. A Hattiesburg Police Department Facebook post warned of the mishap that happened near Mile Marker 66 on I-59 about 3:35...
Weather delays opening of East Hardy Street Bridge
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Drivers in Petal and Hattiesburg will have to wait longer than expected for the old East Hardy Street Bridge to reopen. On Wednesday, Forrest County supervisors were informed by contractors that the work on the bridge will likely be delayed again due to the weather. The Board of Supervisors previously […]
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.
HPD: Seminary man arrested in connection to auto burglary incident
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Seminary man has been arrested in connection to an auto burglary incident in Hattiesburg. According to a Facebook post form the Hattiesburg Police Department, 22-year-old Johnathan L. Runnels was arrested and charged for the auto burglary incident that occurred in the 400 block of South 10th Avenue on Sunday, April 14.
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 […]
DHA learns what residents want to see more
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - With the downtown area growing each year, the Downtown Hattiesburg Association wanted to keep that trend going. Monday night, the DHA held meetings to get a better understanding of what people wanted to see in the city’s center. “I think it’s important to get the...
Probable cause hearing scheduled for former Petal teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with students
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A probable cause hearing has been scheduled in the investigation of a former award-winning Petal School District teacher who has been accused of inappropriate conduct with students. On Monday, 12th Circuit Court District Attorney Lin Carter served Tyler Shows with a Notice of Hearing from...
Petal High School receives high local, state and national rankings
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - U.S. News and World Reports included nearly 18,000 public schools in their 2024 “Best High Schools” list. Petal High School came in at #1 in the Hattiesburg Metro area and #6 in the state. The school was also ranked in the top 13 percent...
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