Covington County, MS

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. According to the sheriff’s office, Elania Barnes, 20, was last seen Saturday, May 14, in Jones County. CCSO says Barnes stands at 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighs...

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The first students in a brand new lineman program in the Covington County School District have received their graduation certificates. Six high school seniors got those certificates at the Career and Technical Education Center in Collins Tuesday night. “They have enough knowledge now that they could...

After adding over 516,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

After adding over 516,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 81.2 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 990,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - An ultrasound technician at Covington County Hospital has been named “Employee of the Year.”. Pam Nunes found out the news Friday during the hospital’s celebration of Hospital Week. Nunes has worked at the facility for 30 years. She received an award, some flowers...

After adding over 425,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 80.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 980,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of people visited Covington County Saturday for the 33rd annual Okatoma Festival. The event featured a parade, carnival rides, a car show and live music. Connie Lindsey, of Silver Creek, attended the festival with several members of her family. She said the best parts of...

After adding over 425,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 80.7 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 980,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Many South Mississippians joined people of faith across the nation who participated in the National Day of Prayer Thursday. In Collins, several dozen people gathered at the Covington County Courthouse to offer prayers for America. “What we’ve done today is we’ve literally had a worship experience...

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County will welcome thousands of visitors to downtown Collins Saturday, May 7, for the 33rd annual Okatoma Festival. It will feature a parade, carnival rides, a car show, more than 100 arts and crafts, food vendors and a headline music performance from country singer, John King.

After adding over 326,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 80.3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 980,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

After adding over 326,000 new cases throughout the last week, the U.S. now has more than 80.3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 980,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In the past week, there were an average […]

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Covington County Sheriff’s Department is advising people to lock their vehicles and put away trailers when they’re not using them. Sheriff Darrell Perkins says several trailers, used to carry mowers and other equipment, have been stolen in the county this month, and one vehicle was stolen on Wednesday.

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two deaths in two separate wrecks have been reported this week in Covington County. According to Covington County Coroner Chris DaQuila, a four-year-old boy was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Collins on Wednesday afternoon on Magee Road. DaQuila also said a woman, believed to be from Smith County, died in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Mount Olive on U.S. Highway 49.

Petal Primary School will host a Kindergarten Information Day on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Covington County school administrators are working on a new long-range strategic plan for that school district, and they’d like your help putting it together. Ariel Boleware wins Golden Apple Award.

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - Covington County school administrators are working on a new long-range strategic plan for that school district, and they’d like your help putting it together. It’s been several years since the CCSD updated its strategic plan, and school superintendent Babette Duty says it’s time to develop...

A four-year-old boy was killed in a two-car wreck Wednesday afternoon. Officials with the Covington County Coroner’s office reported that the boy was killed shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday in a two-vehicle crash in Collins on Magee Road. The boy, identified as Jaxon Goudy, of Covington County, was reportedly...

Covington County school administrators are working on a new long-range strategic plan for that school district, and they’d like your help putting it together. This month's Golden Apple Award winner is Thames Elementary Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher, Ariel Boleware.

Scott McRaney was appointed as the new District One school board member for Covington County Tuesday night. Petal residents had a chance to voice their opinions on different topics Tuesday evening. Upcoming race set to benefit hungry Mississippians. Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 9:58 PM CDT. |. Over 1,000 people...

Scott McRaney was appointed as the new District One school board member for Covington County Tuesday night. Petal residents had a chance to voice their opinions on different topics Tuesday evening. Prescription drug take back day is April 30. Updated: 20 hours ago. |. The event gives people a chance...