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Tornado watch canceled, flooding still possible in Hattiesburg, MS. Here's what to know
This story is offered free as a public service to the Hattiesburg-Pine Belt community. Please consider supporting quality journalism by subscribing to the Hattiesburg American. Severe weather is expected to ravage the state Wednesday, with heavy rains likely at times. Tornadoes are possible. Check this link throughout the day to receive the latest...
New food hall expected to open in Hattiesburg this summer as downtown resurgence heats up
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Currently, construction is underway at what will eventually become the first food hall in the Hub City. Calico Station, a mixed-use development from K Moye Land Design and Development, should be finished with the first phase by mid-summer. “It’s a historic renovation,” said owner Ken Moye....
MISSING PERSON: Picayune woman last seen in Hattiesburg in January 2024
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The family of a Picayune woman is asking for the public’s help after she disappeared over three months ago. The Hattiesburg Police Department said 45-year-old Stacey Wilkes was last seen in Hattiesburg on January 3, 2024. After searching on their own, Wilkes’ family later reported...
Officials working fire on Oak Grove Road
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Officials are on the scene of a fire in the 2100 block of Oak Grove Road reported at a business. We are working to learn more details. This story will be updated when more information is provided. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox?...
Golden Chick opens second Mississippi location. This time it's in the Hub City
Hattiesburg welcomed a new venture in fast food with the opening of a Golden Chick location, the second franchise in Mississippi. The SXThree group that opened the first Mississippi location in Purvis will run the Hattiesburg location. SXThree is led by franchisees Jim Stevens, Scott Stevenson and Purvis resident Jason Graham, who own and operate 19 Golden Chick locations in the Southeast.
Petal police: Juvenile in custody in connection to Sunday shooting incident
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A shooting incident involving three juveniles brought law enforcement out in force in the City of Petal Sunday afternoon. Cruisers and other units of the Petal Police Department swarmed the area near the intersection of Waller Street and East Fifth Avenue after reports of a shooting.
Mississippi man wanted after leading police in pursuit
A Mississippi man is wanted by at least one sheriff’s department after leading a police pursuit Sunday. According to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department, Bronco Lane Reid, 21, of Forrest, was last seen wearing a navy hoodie. He’s six feet tall with an average build. He has brown hair and brown eyes.
How gas prices have changed in Hattiesburg in the last week
Gasoline prices have risen about 20 cents per gallon over the past month as spring travel demand and more expensive seasonal fuel blends have pushed prices upward, as is expected this time of year. But prices in some regions are also facing other pressures. According to AAA, refineries along the West Coast are undergoing maintenance, […]
Jamaican Southern Miss junior Zayne Palomino soars to victory in high jump at Crimson Tide Invitational
Jamaican athlete and Southern Miss junior, Zayne Palomino, continued his impressive season with a commanding victory in the high jump at the Crimson Tide Invitational held at the Sam Bailey Stadium in Alabama on Saturday. Palomino displayed his prowess in the event by securing his third win of the season....
Lambing season at FCAHS
BROOKLYN, Miss. (WDAM) - The Forrest County Agricultural High School (FCAHS) is the last true agricultural school left in the state, according to the Mississippi Encyclopedia. With hundreds of livestock animals on 320 acres of land, students have their hands full. Their focus right now - hair sheep. “Our lamb...
2nd annual Statewide Sales & Marketing Professionals Pinnacle Awards Gala held Tuesday night
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The 2nd annual Statewide Sales & Marketing Professionals Pinnacle Awards Gala was held in Hattiesburg on Tuesday night. The event honored five humanitarians and six of the state’s businesses, events, individuals and organizations with a Pinnacle Award from hundreds of nominations statewide to provide scholarships for future marketing professionals. Scholarship winners are to be announced in May.
Perry County man charged with burglarizing church ... twice
PERRY COUNTY (WDAM) - As it turned out, once simply was not enough for Davion Marquez Lang. Bond was set at $100,000 after Lang was arrested and charged with burglary of a church. And not only did Lang break into a church, Perry County said he did so twice. Same...
USM hosts solar eclipse viewing event
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Crowds gathered at Southern Miss for a look at Monday’s partial solar eclipse. Hundreds of students and faculty gathered outside of the Walker Science Building for an eclipse watch party. Solar eclipse glasses were handed out as professors and students from the Department of Math and Science explained what happens during […]
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