Hattiesburg, MS

The production is one of 50 events scheduled for this year’s festival, which runs through June 22. Two moms claimed that their children are being bullied at their school in Buckatunna. 10pm Headlines 5/30. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. Live recording. Hattiesburg Library summer reading children's program preview. Updated:...

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Jones County, MS

Hattiesburg Library summer reading children's program preview. The library will officially start its kids’ summer reading program on Saturday. This project is set to finish in November, and all of their games will be away until then. 16-year-old opens snow cone stand in Petal. Updated: 6 hours ago. |

Board of supervisors discuss potential projects to fund in Jones County

WDAM 7 Weekend Preview - May 25, 2023 - clipped version. Hattiesburg Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at U.S. 11 Circle K. Hattiesburg Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at U.S. 11 Circle K. 5pm Headlines 5/24. Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT. |. 5pm Headlines 5/24.

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Columbia, MS

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - A new mobile food pantry is set to be unveiled in Columbia Saturday before it begins its tour of delivering food to area kids and families in need. The pantry will be shown at a free summer kickoff party at Friendship Park at 1 p.m. A...

Mobile food pantry to be unveiled at free summer kickoff party in Columbia Saturday

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Spectrum Center has announced events for Pine Belt Pride on its 2023 World Pride Month schedule. The dates and locations of the events are provided as follows:. June 3 - On Saturday, a pride demonstration will be held at the University of Southern Mississippi’s...

Pine Belt Pride events happening in June

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg issued a traffic notice for a section of West Pine Street on Wednesday. The right eastbound lane of West Pine Street, between Royal Street and 6th Avenue, will be closed on Wednesday beginning at 6 a.m. and is expected to last until 6 p.m.

Hub City issues traffic notice for Wednesday

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg man wanted on a warrant for domestic violence is now in custody. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, 22-year-old David LeKevin Richardson was located and taken into custody on Friday in Lauderdale County. He was brought back to Hattiesburg on Tuesday and booked into the Forrest County Adult Detention Center.

Wanted Hattiesburg man located in Lauderdale Co.

Petal, MS

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s May, and the snow is coming down in Petal. 16-year-old Charleigh King is the owner of Charleigh’s Cones, a snow cone shop she started one year ago. She brought it to Petal in hopes of getting more exposure. “I’m glad we moved to...

16-year-old opens snow cone stand in Petal

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - On Memorial Day, several volunteers gave back at the Fieldhouse for the Homeless in Hattiesburg. The Carnival of Love, organized by Dr. Demetra Bates, provided free haircuts, food, live music and fun for anyone in need. The event also accepted donations of bug spray, toilet paper, shower shoes and personal hygiene items.

Volunteers give back on Memorial Day at Fieldhouse for the Homeless

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Petal man wanted on an active warrant turned himself in to the police on Tuesday. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, 27-year-old Christopher McNair was wanted on a warrant in relation to three incidents of forgery and uttering - using counterfeit checks from an auto dealership in Mobile and depositing the checks into his account on April 3, 2023. McNair is not affiliated with the auto dealership.

Wanted Petal man turns self in to HPD

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hub City Players are bringing Disney to the Pine Belt as they help kick off FestivalSouth 2023. Tuesday night was the premiere of the group’s “Beauty and the Beast” musical. The production is one of 50 events scheduled for this year’s festival,...

‘Beauty and the Beast’ kicks off FestivalSouth 2023

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jefferson Davis and Columbia communities are mourning the loss of a former police chief with a lifetime of service. John Wayne Tolar began his career in law enforcement as an elected Jefferson Davis County constable and a patrolman for the Columbia Police Department in 1980. He served as a constable until 1996. However, he continued to work his way up the ranks at the CPD.

Columbia, Jefferson Davis mourn former police chief after 40+ years of service

Laurel, MS

TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - What the heck, live long enough and you get your own day to celebrate. Which is exactly what four generations of family and friends did with Bernice Straughn, who turned 101 years old Sunday. Gobs of grandkids and family members celebrated the Straughn family matriarch at...

Pine Belt woman commemorates 101st birthday Sunday

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - When we think of honoring someone, we might think of grand gestures. For Hattiesburg veteran Ted Tibbett, showing honor is a simple act of taking the time to talk. Tibbett said he often goes to talk to the 173 names of Veterans Memorial Park in Hattiesburg....

Hattiesburg veteran honors fallen soldiers with simple act

The table was meant as a way to honor fallen soldiers and missing men. When we think of honoring someone, we might think of grand gestures. For Hattiesburg Veteran Ted Tibbett, showing honor is a simple act of taking the time to talk. Carnival of Love for Fieldhouse for the...

33rd Annual Bay Fest Kicks Off Wednesday

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Thinking about visiting the Hattiesburg Zoo? Before you go, check out the new way to buy your tickets. The Hattiesburg Zoo is introducing a new online ticketing platform, allowing guests to purchase admission tickets before their visit. In addition, tickets for the Sloth Experience and pavilion rentals will also be available through the new ticketing site.

Plan Your Adventure: Hattiesburg Zoo launches online ticketing platform

Buckatunna, MS

The production is one of 50 events scheduled for this year’s festival, which runs through June 22. Two moms claimed that their children are being bullied at their school in Buckatunna. Willow the pony visits WDAM 7 courtyard, promotes therapy horses. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Worthy Stables visits...

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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - On Monday, 173 names were called out, honoring the lives of fallen Pine Belt soldiers from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The City of Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg Veterans Committee’s 40th Memorial Day ceremony gave...

Hattiesburg’s Memorial Day ceremony pays special honor to Operation Iraqi Freedom fallen soldiers

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a runaway teen. Police report that 14-year-old Lamekha Vanburen of Hattiesburg ran away from her residence on Penton Street around 9 p.m. on Monday, May 29. It is unknown what she was wearing last.

Hattiesburg police seek help finding teen runaway

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A local church celebrated 24 years in the community Sunday. West Point Church members and friends gathered at Tatum Park in Hattiesburg for a 24th anniversary celebration picnic. Hundreds enjoyed food, games and music as senior Pastor Marcus Cathey reflected on how far the church had...

West Point Church celebrates 24-year anniversary

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - This summer Milo’s Sky High Gallery at the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum will once again be ablaze with color. Beginning Thursday, June 1, the gallery will host a summer-long banner exhibition showcasing the work of art and design students from William Carey University. Artists for this...

Colorful banners fly at Milo’s Sky High Gallery’s summer exhibit

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Families, friends and service members gathered to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice at the Memorial Day program in Laurel. Dr. Scott Carson, who retired from the U.S. Army, served as the master of ceremonies. “Memorial Day is more special for military members than Veterans...

Veterans Memorial Museum honors fallen soldiers in Laurel

Sumrall, MS

Stone County, MS

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A man from Sumrall died Tuesday morning in a crash on U.S. Highway 49 in Stone County. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the deceased was identified as 26-year-old Lawson Bond. MHP said it responded to the fatal crash at approximately 5 a.m. A 2019...

Sumrall man killed in Tuesday morning crash in Stone Co.

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Economic impact of medical dispensaries to be felt

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Cory Ferraez is the owner of Ferrcann, Inc., a dispensary set to open in Hattiesburg in the coming weeks. Ferraez, who...

Economic impact of medical dispensaries to be felt

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