Hattiesburg, MS

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

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Petal, MS

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

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

Laurel, MS

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

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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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) - 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

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

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

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

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

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The first Discovery Days event is being hosted this week at the Sixth Street Museum District. The event allows children, ages 9 – 12, the chance to explore the “Rainbows and Tornadoes: The Mystical World of Branch” art exhibit by Al Branch at the Historic Eureka School on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

First Discovery Days event held this week at Sixth Street Museum District

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

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

Lumberton, MS

LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Residents in the City of Lumberton are looking to make art a part of the community. A teacher asked his students to design a concept for a mural including their favorite childhood stories to be displayed on the side of the Lumberton Library. The group was...

Lumberton Library getting new mural

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

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

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UPDATE: 2-vehicle accident at U.S. 49-U.S. 98 kills 1, injures another

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - One person was killed and another taken to a local hospital with injuries after a two-vehicle accident Friday night. The accident happened...

UPDATE: 2-vehicle accident at U.S. 49-U.S. 98 kills 1, injures another

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