Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Midtown Green will be the newest park in Hattiesburg. The project is a 4.2-acre park on Crestmont Avenue. The park will feature exercise stations, a small performance stage, a well-lit walking trail, picnic areas and an inclusive playground. The park is funded by a $500,000 grant...

Groundbreaking on Midtown Green, a new park in Hattiesburg

Louisiana State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -This week, Hattiesburg is playing host to the Mississippi High School Rodeo State Championships. More than 100 students from both Mississippi and Louisiana are competing for an opportunity at a national title. Events include bare-back riding, barrel racing, and steer wrestling; something senior Jake White says he...

Hub City hosts high school state rodeo finals

Columbia, MS

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Christmas may look different this year in downtown Columbia, but main street leaders say it’s going to be fine. Main Street Columbia Director Nik Ingram confirmed on Wednesday that Experience Columbia was granted a release from its contract with the City of Columbia by the Board of Alderman.

Experience Columbia released from contract for wintertime activities

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Carey Dinner Theatre will open its 47th season this summer with “The Pin-Up Girls,” a musical love letter featuring songs from World War I to Afghanistan. Performances will run Tuesdays through Saturdays from July 6-22 in the Joe & Virginia Tatum Theatre on William...

‘The Pin-Up Girls’ dance & sing into Carey Dinner Theater’s 47th season

Laurel, MS

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Every week starting in June, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art will have free family art, reading events with the library and drop-in drawings. The activities are all free and open to all ages. The idea is to give parents and kids something fun to do during the summer.

LRMA offering free programs for the summer

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The 15th annual “Summertunes” concert series returns to Hattiesburg Friday. The free, family-friendly evening will take place four times this summer as part of FestivalSouth. Town Square Park will host live music, food and art vendors and kid-friendly activities. This year, Summertunes partnered with...

‘Summertunes’ returns Friday

Main Street Columbia director speaks about Experience Columbia's release from contract with city. Main Street Columbia director speaks about Experience Columbia's release from contract with city. Discovery Days at 6th Street Museum District. Updated: 14 hours ago. |. The 6th Street Museum District is hosting a series of free events...

Hattiesburg police, sanitation workers approved for mid-year raises

Petal, MS

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A Petal equestrian club is looking for volunteers to fill its saddles. “Worthy Stables” offers six-week sessions, during which child and adult volunteers can assist riders in need of equine therapy. Owner Jesse Mathias said the club’s biggest need is consistent help. “You know,...

Petal equestrian club is seeking volunteers

Scene images from Jasper County in the search for Roderick Tyrone Moss. Scene images from Jasper County in the search for Roderick Tyrone Moss. Scene images from Jasper County in the search for Roderick Tyrone Moss. Storm Watch 2023: WDAM 7 First Alert Hurricane Special Pt. 4 - Website cut.

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year. Hattiesburg public pools open for summer. Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT. |. The sounds of...

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Every week starting in June, the Laurel Rogers Museum of Art will have free family art, reading events with the library and drop-in drawings. The Laurel Police Department made a cocaine bust worth $23,000 on Friday. Missing Lamar Co. teen found safe. Updated: 10 hours ago. |. Alyssa Long, the...

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PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Want to have fun while learning how to save a life?. From June 9-11, the YMCA of Southeast Mississippi branches in Petal and Hattiesburg will offer a new “blended learning” lifeguard course. Staff members said the new course is an effort to increase the...

YMCA offers new lifeguard certification course, combating local shortage

Tennessee State

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As the University of Southern Mississippi heads into a NCAA Super Regional against the University of Tennessee this weekend, many fans are looking for USM apparel to show their support. Businesses like Wal-Mart, Target, Academy Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Campus Book Mart and Amazon all...

Where to get Southern Miss gear ahead of Super Regional

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Baseburg is back!!! The Southern Miss baseball team will host a Super Regional for the second year in a row this weekend. Tennessee fans will travel to Hattiesburg later this week, bringing in both traffic and money for the Hub City. The Super Regional Tournament is...

Hattiesburg Super Regional to create positive economic impact

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Attempted auto burglary early Thursday morning leads to a deadly shooting. HPD said that about 3:30 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to report of a shooting in the 800 block of North 28th Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a deceased male with a gunshot wound. HPD...

Hattiesburg police say attempted car robber shot, killed

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Apart from “Baseburg” returning for the second year in a row, WDAM 7 has you covered in listing what will be going on in the Pine Belt this weekend. THROUGHOUT WEEKEND. 2023 NCAA Division-I Baseball Tournament: Hattiesburg Super Regional at Pete Taylor Park...

WDAM 7 Weekend Preview - June 8, 2023

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HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency officials responded to a fatal house fire that took place in Heidelberg Tuesday morning. According to Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson, 58-year-old Larry McFarland, who officials believe was the homeowner, was killed in the fire at a home on County Road 62 around 10 a.m.

Sheriff: Homeowner killed in Heidelberg house fire

HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency responders are at the scene of a possible fatal house fire that took place in Heidelberg. Officials are reporting that the fire took place at a home on County Road 62 around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. According to responding personnel, the homeowner may have still...

Officials: Homeowner possibly killed in Heidelberg house fire

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Petal is considering changes to its policies regarding fireworks. An ordinance proposed by Ward 3 Alderman Blake Nobles could limit the use and sale of fireworks to Independence Day and New Year’s Day. “Mostly, it’s just an attempt to give our residents...

City of Petal proposes changes to fireworks policy

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Constriction is underway on a new gas station along Mississippi 42 in Petal. The new station is scheduled for construction at the intersection of Mississippi 42 and Herrington Road. There had been talk of a Bojangles inside the station, but city leaders said those plans fell...

New gas station coming to Petal

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Ruth Bailey Earl exhibit opens at African American Military History Museum

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -A local and world hero’s accomplishments are displayed now at Hattiesburg’s African American Military History Museum. In honor of Women’s History Month,...

Ruth Bailey Earl exhibit opens at African American Military History Museum

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