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Man dead after work accident in Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man is dead after a workplace accident happened Tuesday morning. Laurel Police Department Chief Earl Reed said officers received a call around 7:30 a.m. to Masonite in Laurel. Reed said an individual was working on a wood chip truck when it rolled over them.

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Hattiesburg man charged with murder in Morningside Drive death

HATTIESBURG — Police have charged a 33-year-old Hattiesburg man with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after a person was found dead Saturday on Morningside Drive. Jarvis Gray was taken into custody in the 1000 block of Turtle Creek Drive without incident, the Hattiesburg Police Department said in an...

Hattiesburg, MS · 2d
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Suspects plead guilty in 2024 South Mississippi Fair shooting

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two men have pleaded guilty in connection with a 2024 shooting at the South Mississippi Fair in Laurel. Jones County Assistant District Attorney Kristen Martin said 20-year-old Akealeis Mckensie pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. 20-year-old Jailen Shade...

Laurel, MS · 23h
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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 1d
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I-59 overpass on Hardy Street to close over weekend

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg residents should be prepared for some travel inconveniences over the weekend. The Mississippi Department of Transportation will close the I-59 overpass on Hardy Street from both the west and east sides starting Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. for scheduled maintenance work. The road will reopen on Monday, Nov. 16 at 6 a.m.

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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Laurel church celebrates pastor’s 43rd anniversary for ministry and community outreach

LAUREL Miss. (WDAM) - Sweet Hope Baptist Church celebrated the 43rd Anniversary of its senior pastor, Bobby Ray Bolton. Bolton is not just known for his work in the sanctuary, but also for the efforts he has led in community outreach, such as disaster relief for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida, as well as several pallets of water donated during the 2022 water crisis in Jackson.

Laurel, MS · 2d

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State Auditor Shad White announces campaign for MS governor

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a bid to become Mississippi's next governor . White announced his campaign Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, becoming the fifth candidate and fourth member of the Republican Party to enter the 2027 race for governor . "For those of you who I do not know, my name is Shad White," White said at his campaign announcement event in Laurel. "I'm a Christian. I'm a husband. I'm a father of three little kids. I'm a soldier in the Mississippi National Guard. I'm the State Auditor who locked up corrupt politicians and insiders when they stole your money. And today, I am a candidate for governor of Mississippi." The announcement comes as the state has still not settled the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate , where Democrat Scott Colom has a lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. White was appointed the 42nd State Auditor of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in 2018 and was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023. At the time of his appointment in 2019, Bryant became the first millennial to hold a statewide office in Mississippi. According to White's campaign website, White recovered $75 million worth of taxpayer

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Your Back-Seat Breakfast Is Settled At These 5 Mississippi Shops Baking Warm Sausage Kolaches

A quick stop for gas and a box of donuts turned into a small discovery on a Mississippi road trip: the kolache. These soft, pillowy rolls wrapped around sausage, cheese, or even boudin traveled here by way of Czech bakers in Texas, and Mississippi has quietly made them its own.

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Cheapest gas stations in Hattiesburg

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Hattiesburg using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Hattiesburg, MS · 2d

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Hinds County Juvenile Probation Plan Prioritizes Family Intervention

HINDS COUNTY, Miss.—When Asheena Woods was a teenager navigating the juvenile justice system in Hattiesburg, she struggled with detention, unstable living arrangements and a lack of guidance, but she credits one social worker with helping her through some of her most difficult years. “Ms. Brenda, she was my saving...

Hinds County, MS · 2d

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Dixie Electric’s ‘Stuff a Bucket Truck’ begins Friday

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - With holidays around the corner, Dixie Electric is asking the community to help them serve their customers in a different way. Dixie Electric will have its eighth annual “Stuff a Bucket Truck” food drive at three different locations. The first location is on...

Laurel, MS · 23h