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Hattiesburg judge appointed to 12th Circuit; mayor names new judges for municipal court
Following the retirement of Circuit Judge Jon Mark Weathers, Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Hattiesburg Municipal Judge Wes Curry IV to fill his term in the 12th Circuit Court until a special election can be held in November 2025 to fill the remainder of Weathers' term. “Judge Curry will do a great job in this position, and I was proud to appoint him,” Reeves said in a news release. “His many years of public and private sector experience...
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association hosts bike show for veterans in need
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association hosted a bike show Saturday for veterans in need. The show was held at the Hattiesburg Moose Lodge. Folks came from all over to show off their motorcycles and a few brought cars. There was also a contest to see who...
Forrest County supervisor: River Avenue Bridge project ‘on track’ to wrap up
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A month after the bridge’s opening, Forrest County leaders say crews are on track to finish the drainage work needed on the Petal side to complete the River Avenue Bridge construction. Thousands of drivers used the old River Avenue Bridge on their daily commute, so...
Annual Needham Jones Bootcamp to be held in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) -The Sixth Street Museum District will hold its annual Needham Jones Bootcamp next month. The bootcamp will take place July 8-10, 15 and 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg. The Needham Jones Bootcamp is designed to equip young men 12 – 15 […]
‘Jeepin in Jones County’ fundraiser Saturday
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday is expected to be a fun-filled day in Laurel, thanks to the first “Jeepin’ in Jones County” fundraiser. Kids in Jones County, who are victims of child abuse or neglect, will soon have a safe place to go. “In a lot...
Weekend Preview - June 6, 2024
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If you’re looking for something to do this upcoming weekend in the Pine Belt, WDAM 7 is the place where you won’t have to look too far!. Here is a list of what’s happening around the area this weekend:. FRIDAY. The Author...
Petal leaders accepting bids for 2024 paving projects
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - City of Petal leaders are accepting bids for 2024 paving projects. The city’s paving schedule is expected to cost $1.5 million to $1.7 million. Crews paved a little more than nine miles of road during last year. Petal Mayor Tony Ducker said this year, the...
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