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Laurel man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man is behind bars after a joint narcotics investigation by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department and Laurel Police Department. Joseph Stevens, 44, surrendered himself to JCSD narcotics agents on Thursday, Nov. 12, following the execution of a search warrant on his residence on East Ridge Road on Monday, Nov. 9.

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Two arrested for shooting at three Hattiesburg apartments

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police announced two men were arrested for firing shots that struck three separate apartments. The incident occurred in the 400 block of William Carey Parkway just before 2:45 a.m. on November 12, 2026. According to police, Landen Blalock, 19, and Kirus Darty, 20, both of Hattiesburg, were arrested and each […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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Man arrested on meth charge after tips about campsite near Bogue Homa Lake

JONES COUNTY – A man was arrested Monday after narcotics agents investigating tips about drug activity near Bogue Homa Lake found about 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine during a traffic stop, the Jones County Sheriff’s Department said. Residents had reported that a man was living in a tent...

Jones County, MS · 2d
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Family of 3 faces federal charges in drug, fake ID investigations in Hattiesburg, court records say

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Three family members face federal criminal charges in connection with alleged cocaine sales and fake identification documents at a Hattiesburg business, according to court records. The Forrest County jail roster shows Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested 31-year-old Fredy Cervantes Lopez and 54-year-old Felipa Lopez Bautista on...

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d
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Intersection improvements planned along Evelyn Gandy

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Drivers along Evelyn Gandy Parkway can expect changes at several intersections over the next year. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is beginning intersection improvements from Interstate 59 to Twin Lakes Road. The work is expected to take about 12 months. The project will add median modifications...

Petal, MS · 1d

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The 8 Mississippi Farms Where You Can Fill Your Freezer With Beef For Less Than The Supermarket

A gravel road, a hand-painted sign, and a cooler in the back seat turned an ordinary Mississippi Saturday into a lesson in how families can eat better for less. Buying beef straight from a farm, by the share or in bulk, often stretches a grocery budget further than weekly trips to the meat counter.

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This Mississippi Buffet Lines Up Fried Catfish And Shrimp Next To Brisket And Ribs, And You Only Pay Once

We were hungry, a little tired, and not expecting much from a plain building off a busy Mississippi road. Then we saw the buffet line, where fried catfish and shrimp sat right beside brisket and ribs. One payment covered all of it, and the kids could pick whatever looked good...

Hattiesburg, MS · 11h

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Forrest County AHS parts ways with head football coach Bo Russum

BROOKLYN, Miss. (WDAM) - Bo Russum is no longer the head football coach at Forrest County Agricultural High School, the school confirmed. The two sides are moving in different directions ahead of the 2027 season. Russum went 9-11 in two seasons with the Aggies. Forrest County AHS finished 3-7 in...

Forrest County, MS · 3d

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One boy, 50 turkeys: 11-year-old wins Turkey donation challenge

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - One boy, one challenge, one trophy. That’s all it took to gather 50 turkeys for families across the Pine Belt. Diamond Excursions Ladies’ Edition, the nonprofit behind resources such as Project G.A.P. and MS HUB Complex, has shared a Friendsgiving feast with individuals and families in need for years.

Hattiesburg, MS · 2d

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Jones County Industrial Forum explores AI in manufacturing

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way businesses operate and Mississippi manufacturers are looking at how the technology can improve production and prepare the workforce for the future. Industry leaders gathered at an AI manufacturing forum at Jones College on November 13, 2026, to discuss how the technology could benefit […]

Jones County, MS · 1d

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Friday Night Football Showdown Part One (11/13/2026)

Highlights from Goerge County @ Picayune, Terry @ Hancock, Gautier @ West Jones, PRC @ Hattiesburg, and East Central @ South Jones.

Hattiesburg, MS · 21h

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PCS opens multipurpose building on elementary campus

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Presbyterian Christian School students have a new place to play and learn after the community gathered Friday to cut the ribbon on Payne Hall, a multipurpose building on the elementary campus. The building is named for Abb and Jennifer Payne and the Payne family in recognition...

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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‘Pro-Trump Conservative’ Shad White Enters the Race for Mississippi Governor

LAUREL, Miss.—Mississippi State Auditor Shad White was deployed in the Middle East for Operation Epic Fury with the Mississippi National Guard for months earlier this year. One morning, White and a group of other soldiers went to a base that he said Iran had targeted and hit “countless times” with rockets, drones and missiles.

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Hattiesburg firefighter returns to work after January injury, receives Iron Will Award

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg firefighter Neil Sumrall returned to work six months and nine days after he was severely injured in a January house fire. “I had broken left ankle, my right kneecap was shattered, my right arm from just below the elbow into my hand was pretty much shattered,” Sumrall said. “It was reconstructed. Took nine-and-a-half hours of surgery.”

Hattiesburg, MS · 21h

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Empty Bowls fundraiser helps feed Pine Belt families ahead of Thanksgiving

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - With Thanksgiving just around the corner, some Pine Belt families are struggling to put food on the table, and one local fundraiser is helping support the food pantry many of them rely on. The Edwards Street Fellowship Center is preparing for its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser,...

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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USM honors high-achieving business graduates during annual awards luncheon

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Business and Economic Development has recognized three outstanding graduates who are having a big impact on the business world. They were honored Friday afternoon during an annual Business Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Trent Lott Center. Awards were...

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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College football: Louisiana Tech aims for seventh straight win, Sun Belt West title

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will try to extend their winning streak to seven and clinch the Sun Belt Conference West title when they host the Southern Miss Golden Eagles Saturday. Kickoff is 4 p.m. at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium. Louisiana Tech (7-2, 5-0) leads the West Division...

Ruston, LA · 1d

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Southern Miss falls to Texas State, 85-65

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt scored 17 points for Southern Miss, which led early but trailed 44-37 at halftime before Texas State pulled away. The Golden Eagles are scheduled to host UT Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Hattiesburg, MS · 22h