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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

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

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

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

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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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. Residents in the City of Lumberton are looking to make art a part of the community. Petal YMCA offering new lifeguard training. Updated: 18 hours ago.

Discovery Days at 6th Street Museum District

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) - 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

From June 9-11, the YMCA of Southeast Mississippi branches in Petal and Hattiesburg will offer a new “blended learning” lifeguard course. Residents in the City of Lumberton are looking to make art a part of the community. USM hosting Super Regional this weekend. Updated: 10 hours ago. |

LRMA offering free art activities for the summer

Jasper County, MS

Heidelberg, MS

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

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

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

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is currently displaying art specifically from artists with a connection to the City Beautiful. The museum had an opening of about eight weeks and wanted to show off art of all different types of media. The museum itself has a...

LRMA displays artwork with Laurel connections

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

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

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department made a cocaine bust worth $23,000 on Friday. LPD Capt. of Investigations Michael Reaves said Anthony Brown was arrested. LPD seized around 232 grams of powder cocaine, which law enforcement believes is uncut and was being prepared to sell. Authorities also seized a firearm and a vehicle.

LPD makes $23K cocaine bust

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Meet Trey Garczynski: the boy living with Mitchell Syndrome

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Trey Garczynski is a 16 year old boy who is living with a disease so rare, less than 20 people in the...

Meet Trey Garczynski: the boy living with Mitchell Syndrome

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