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Bassfield, MS

Brandon, MS

BRANDON, Miss. (WLBT) - Memorial Day may symbolize the beginning of summer for many, but for others, it’s a time to remember those who sacrificed their freedom for ours. That’s exactly what it is for Brandon resident Jenny Smith who lost her son in combat back in 2011.

‘I will remember the fallen:’ Mother of soldier killed in combat speaks on true meaning of Memorial Day

Laurel, MS

TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - What the heck, live long enough and you get your own day to celebrate. Which is exactly what four generations of family and friends did with Bernice Straughn, who turned 101 years old Sunday. Gobs of grandkids and family members celebrated the Straughn family matriarch at...

Pine Belt woman commemorates 101st birthday Sunday

Hattiesburg, MS

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - When we think of honoring someone, we might think of grand gestures. For Hattiesburg veteran Ted Tibbett, showing honor is a simple act of taking the time to talk. Tibbett said he often goes to talk to the 173 names of Veterans Memorial Park in Hattiesburg....

Hattiesburg veteran honors fallen soldiers with simple act

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A local church celebrated 24 years in the community Sunday. West Point Church members and friends gathered at Tatum Park in Hattiesburg for a 24th anniversary celebration picnic. Hundreds enjoyed food, games and music as senior Pastor Marcus Cathey reflected on how far the church had...

West Point Church celebrates 24-year anniversary

Purvis, MS

Lamar County, MS

PURVIS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lamar County School District’s summer feeding program starts next week. The program provides free lunches for anyone 18 and under during the summer. The program runs next week through the first two weeks of June. Lunches will be given out from 11 a.m. to...

Lamar County school district announces summer meal schedule

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Midtown Hattiesburg has grown continuously over the past few years. From new restaurants to a soon-to-be started all-inclusive playground, the area is attracting more eyes and more traffic. Tom Smith, Midtown Merchants Association president, said he remembers the area before the developments started. “I vividly remember...

Midtown Hattiesburg seeing growth

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - On Monday, 173 names were called out, honoring the lives of fallen Pine Belt soldiers from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The City of Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg Veterans Committee’s 40th Memorial Day ceremony gave...

Hattiesburg’s Memorial Day ceremony pays special honor to Operation Iraqi Freedom fallen soldiers

The table was meant as a way to honor fallen soldiers and missing men. When we think of honoring someone, we might think of grand gestures. For Hattiesburg Veteran Ted Tibbett, showing honor is a simple act of taking the time to talk. Hattiesburg honoros Pine Belt fallen soldiers on...

Carnival of Love for Fieldhouse for the Homeless

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Families, friends and service members gathered to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at the Memorial Day program in Laurel. Dr. Scott Carson, who retired from the U.S. Army, served as the master of ceremonies. “Memorial Day is more special for military members than Veterans...

Veterans Memorial Museum honors fallen soldiers in Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -The Veterans Memorial Museum honored fallen soldiers today with its Memorial Day program. The program also displayed a remembrance table for all fallen soldiers. Guest speaker and retired Command Sgt. Major in the U.S. Army Kevin Kelly said it’s a simple table to set up but a...

Veterans Memorial Museum displays ‘remembrance table’

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - On Memorial Day, several volunteers gave back at the Fieldhouse for the Homeless in Hattiesburg. The Carnival of Love, organized by Dr. Demetra Bates, provided free haircuts, food, live music and fun for anyone in need. The event also accepted donations of bug spray, toilet paper, shower shoes and personal hygiene items.

Volunteers give back on Memorial Day at Fieldhouse for the Homeless

The table was meant as a way to honor fallen soldiers and missing men. When we think of honoring someone, we might think of grand gestures. For Hattiesburg Veteran Ted Tibbett, showing honor is a simple act of taking the time to talk. Carnival of Love for Fieldhouse for the...

33rd Annual Bay Fest Kicks Off Wednesday

Columbia, MS

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - One Columbia resident gave back to his community in a unique way. Robert Cosby invited the community to watch Disney’s recent release of “the Little Mermaid” at the Marion Theater. Cosby funded the event for more than 100 people to attend the show...

Columbia resident splurges for kids to see ‘The Little Mermaid’

Louisiana State

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi baseball team presented its departing coach with another championship ring Sunday afternoon at Riverwalk Stadium. The 16th-ranked Golden Eagles paired the long ball with yet another stellar pitching performance to top the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, 6-2, in the title game of...

USM tops Louisiana, 6-2, Sunday to win SBC baseball crown, NCAA berth

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi baseball team will be forced to play twice Saturday after dropping a 4-2 decision to Appalachian State University at Riverwalk Stadium in the day’s first game. Second-seeded USM (39-17) led 2-0 in the top of the third inning on Matt...

USM forced into winner-take-all semifinal game Saturday with Appalachian St.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDAM) - Will Armistead stepped up when the University of Southern Mississippi baseball team needed him most, turning in a seven-inning complete game as the Golden Eagles bashed their way into Sunday’s Sun Belt Conference postseason championship. Armistead checked Appalachian State University on an unearned run on...

Armistead pitches USM into Sun Belt championship baseball game

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Bassfield man found dead outside home following early-morning shooting

BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - An investigation is underway in Jefferson Davis County after a man was found dead by law enforcement Thursday morning following an early-morning...

Bassfield man found dead outside home following early-morning shooting

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