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Ovett, MS

Hattiesburg, MS

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

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

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

Columbia, MS

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The Columbia Police Department has received calls about someone posing as a police officer who is calling residents and soliciting money. The police department said this is a scam. Residents are asked not to give anyone their bank account information over the phone. If you have...

Columbia PD warns residents of false officer phone scam

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

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

Mississippi State

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

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) - 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

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

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

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

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. From June 9-11, the YMCA of Southeast Mississippi branches in Petal and Hattiesburg will offer a new “blended learning” lifeguard course. Lumberton Library getting...

USM hosting Super Regional this weekend

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. USM hosting Super Regional this weekend. Updated: 11 hours ago.

Petal YMCA offering new lifeguard training

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain sat down with WDAM to talk about the University’s excitement to host a second straight Super Regional, the legacy coach Scott Berry will leave behind and how the baseball program is set up for continued success in the years to come with the transition to coach Christian Ostrander.

Jeremy McClain talks USM baseball ahead of 2nd straight Super Regional

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Tickets are officially sold out for this weekend’s Hattiesburg Super Regional. That means local restaurants will be packed with fans wanting to catch the game. The Keg & Barrel in Hattiesburg has been preparing for the influx of diners. “We’ll be bringing in tons of...

Restaurants prepare for Super Regional crowd

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

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

Texas State

AUSTIN, Texas (WDAM) - Ahead of facing off against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2023 Hattiesburg Super Regional this weekend at Pete Taylor Park, one University of Southern Mississippi baseball player is being recognized for his academic performance. Southern Miss Athletics announced Thursday that Golden Eagles designated hitter Slade Wilks...

USM’s Wilks named to Academic All-American Third Team

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The limited availability of tickets for this weekend’s Hattiesburg Super Regional starts with the University of Southern Miss’ success in the previous season. Brad Smith, Southern Miss Athletics senior associate athletic director/external operations, said the team’s momentum started last year. “Last baseball...

Here’s why you can’t get tickets to the Hattiesburg Super Regional

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Man airlifted to hospital after Jones County shooting

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Gavin Mills Road in Ovett that left a man wounded and...

Man airlifted to hospital after Jones County shooting

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