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Chefs serve up mudbugs in annual Sumrall cookoff
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) -The Town of Sumrall found out Saturday who could serve up the best crawfish. The second, “Bienvenu, Bandit’s & Bugs Crawfish Cookoff” supported the brand new Sumrall Rotary Club. The event featured 13 teams of crawfish cooks and also included live music and nearly...
Sumrall Sportsplex open to the public next week
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - Phase Two of the new Sumrall Sportsplex finally has reached completion. Now, city officials are gearing up to cut the ribbon next week on this long-awaited project. The facility, which sits right off Highway 42. includes a soccer field, eight new tennis courts and the complex...
Ex-Jones County reserve deputy sentenced for fatal shooting
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A former Jones County reserve deputy pled guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man at a church. The Laurel Leader Call reported George Ryan Walters, 44, was sentenced to 10 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). He was also ordered to […]
Non-profit ‘Seeds of Hope’ needing help picking corn crop for food pantries
SEMINARY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Covington County-based non-profit that grows vegetables and donates them to local food pantries needs volunteers to help harvest this year’s crop. The group called, “Seeds of Hope,” is growing corn, potatoes and watermelons on two properties in Covington County. The organization plans...
Ellisville State School moves forward with Cemetery Preservation Project
Ellisville State School (ESS) made progress on their Cemetery Preservation Project on Thursday, May 16th as University of Southern Mississippi Associate Professor of Geography and Coordinator of Sustainability Programs Dr. David Holt performed Ground Penetrating Radar on the South Cemetery. Dr. Rinsey McSwain, Agency Director for ESS and Department of...
Balanced Living Counseling Services hosts awareness flag ceremony
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - May has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month, and a Hattiesburg counseling service raised a flag Thursday to salute that effort. Balanced Living Counseling Services hosted the event, which not only emphasized the importance of good mental health but also served as a nod for Memorial Day.
2 Pine Belt high schools facing do-or-die, 3rd game in respective state championship quests
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Pine Belt baseball fans will have plenty to keep up with Saturday. Two area high schools, Sumrall and Taylorsville, will face state championship showdowns in their respective classifications Saturday at Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi. The Bobcats face Ripley High School at 10 a.m. Saturday...
Southern Miss baseball live score updates vs App State: Sun Belt play resumes after delays
MONTGOMERY, Ala — Southern Miss baseball has survived its first two games of the Sun Belt tournament, but it hasn't been easy cruising. The Golden Eagles needed a rally in the bottom of the eighth inning in both games. First, they scored five runs to break a 0-0 tie against Coastal Carolina. Then on Thursday, the Golden Eagles scored three runs in a 6-5 win against Troy. They were rewarded with a day off on Friday...
Making a Difference at Choices Clinic of Laurel
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Asia Montgomery visits Choices Clinic of Laurel to learn about how they’re supporting mothers through unexpected pregnancies. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Board of Aldermen Asks Mayor Berry to Resign
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. In a special called board meeting on May 8, 2024, the Magee Board of Aldermen voted to ask Mayor Dale Berry to resign. The motion was made by Alderman Mark Grubbs and seconded by Alderman Sammy Tebo. Other board members present were Aldermen Patrick Brown, Sue Honea, and Lawana Thompson. All voted “aye” in support of the motion.
FAFSA issues cause complications for Mississippi students
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Officials with Mississippi colleges and universities are worried that frustrations with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications could deter potential students from applying for college. An update by the U.S. Department of Education, which was intended to make applying for FAFSA easier, caused application delays. It was also riddled with […]
Investigation underway after alleged incident at OGMS Friday afternoon
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Lamar County School District leaders have an investigation underway after an alleged incident last Friday at Oak Grove Middle School. A text message was sent to parents Friday afternoon that stated the following:. Lamar County Superintendent Dr. Steven Hampton confirms there is an allegation, and they...
‘Right Down Broadway:’ The future of Broadway Drive, West Pine Stree corridors in Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg has big plans for the redevelopment of Broadway Drive, a once bustling part of Hattiesburg that now remains mostly empty. However, city leaders want to change that. “It’s been a crucial corridor for a long time,” said City of Hattiesburg Senior Planner,...
GoFundMe set up in honor of Petal family that lost their home
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Early Monday last week, Dixie Bergeron lost her home after a tree fell on it during the storms, and here’s how you can help her. High winds blew three trees on top of her home, completely destroying everything and leaving her and her daughter homeless.
Tartars take Game 1 of Class 1A championship series
PEARL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Tartars can taste it. Taylorsville High School moved a step closer to capturing the Class 1A state championship with a 6-0 win over Pine Grove School on Wednesday afternoon at Trustmark Park. The Panthers outhit the Tartars, 4-2, but Taylorsville took advantage of some walks...
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