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One critically injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was critically injured during a crash in Jones County. The crash happened just after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 on Highway 15 and Landrum Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, officials with the Jones County Fire Council said they found a single vehicle overturned off the […]
Last Dragon Chinese Restaurant celebrates grand opening
Last Dragon Chinese Restaurant held its grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 16th. Bianca Suarez shared more about the story behind the restaurant which is intertwined with the story of her family and their ties to the city of Laurel. “We’re happy to be here today having the grand...
Town of Shubuta elects Cedric Chapman as new mayor
SHUBUTA, Miss. (WTOK) - After a special election held Tuesday, the town of Shubuta elected Cedric Chapman as its new Mayor. This special election was held after former Mayor Cleveland “Baba” Peebles passed away in February of this year. Chapman is a local businessman who owns the restaurant...
Multiple firearms and drugs found during search warrant in Stringer community
A 20-year-old male was arrested Wednesday after the Jasper County Sheriff's Department assisted by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics executed a search warrant in the Stringer community. "On April 17, 2024, Jasper County Sheriff’s Department with the assistance of MBN, executed a narcotics search warrant on the residence of Devin...
Laurel students accepted into dental camp at UMMC
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel Middle School students are entering into the world of dentistry. Ten students were accepted into the S.M.I.L.E. U Dentistry Camp Cohort 2 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. “I’m very excited because it will open up new doors and new opportunities for me to...
Bond set for Stringer man arrested on drug charges
STRINGER, Miss. (WDAM) - Bond was set at $75,000 Wednesday for a 20-year-old Stringer man arrested on drug charges. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, executed a search warrant on a residence on County Road 1511 in Stringer. Devin Shane Dyer,...
Laurel hopes to receive grant for Mason Park improvements
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is looking to improve conditions at Mason Park through a grant. On Wednesday, the city council listened to concerns from residents during a public hearing. “We’re losing a lot of park, we’re losing a lot of soil and a lot of ground...
Laurel police officers help collect food, money for Salvation Army
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A recent partnership between the Laurel Police Department and Walmart turned out very well for the Laurel Salvation Army. According to the Laurel Police Department Facebook page, a LPD-hosted food drive at the Walmart in Laurel on April 5 filled 12 barrels with food donations while also generating $1,398 in cash contributions.
Victim identified following Laurel double shooting; suspect charged with murder, kidnapping
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - New details are coming about the double shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Laurel on Friday. According to Jones County Coroner Burl Hall, the victim has been identified as Kendale Hunter. The victim’s body will be sent to the Mississippi State Crime Lab...
Emergency dispatchers recognized for ‘National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week’
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Agencies across the country are saluting some of the most important members of their emergency response team. Michelle Blancett is one of 15 dispatchers at the Jones County Emergency Operations Center in Laurel. Blancett said that recognition is needed for those in the often overlooked...
Mayor Magee proclaims Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation in recognition of Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week on Monday, April 15th, and presented it to a group of South Central Regional Medical Center Volunteers consisting of Douglas Walters (Admissions Department), Mason Johnson (Comfort Care Nursing Center), Bonnie Smith (Volunteer Coordinator for SCRMC), and Geneva Williams (ICU).
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