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Hattiesburg police crackdown on speeding in school zones with pilot program
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The Hattiesburg Police Department (HPD) is continuing to monitor and crackdown on speeding in active school zones. HPD is in its third week testing a new speed camera pilot program. According to the department, they’ve caught more than 400 speeding drivers since the program’s launch. Officers are still reviewing footage before […]
Pearl River County Board of Supervisors Addresses Infrastructure and Initiatives
On Monday, the Board of Supervisors convened with all supervisors present, addressing several agenda items ranging from infrastructure projects to county initiatives. Darrell Fuller updated the board on the Poplarville Airport Rehabilitation project, estimated to cost $2,157,987. Fuller requested the release of funds totaling $64,889 for the project. The project aims to replace the runway, […] The post Pearl River County Board of Supervisors Addresses Infrastructure and Initiatives appeared first on Picayune Item.
William Carey Set to Host Two Regionals
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV)- William Carey is set to host two NAIA regionals. Both the baseball and softball teams will be hosting a group of teams next week. William Carey was picked to host based off geographical location, facilities, and other host qualifications. Games start May 13th and run through May 16th. In the video above […]
A few spots left for Hattiesburg Zoo summer camp
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Zoo’s ‘Wild Wonders Summer Camp’ still has availability. The camp was designed for 5- and 6-year-olds. They will learn about the life and cycles that can be found in the animal and plant kingdoms. The camp will run from June 10...
Introducing You to T-Bones Records & Café in Hattiesburg
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Asia Montgomery visits T-Bones to learn more about the music, food and vibes available to the Hattiesburg community. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Hub City mental health professionals talk about children’s mental health struggles
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A pediatric doctor and a licensed professional counselor have seen the state of children’s mental health reach a crisis point for more than a decade. Hattiesburg Clinic’s Connections Pediatrician and Medical Director, Dr. Jonathan Shook, explained some statistics. “The number of kids in America...
Purvis waving new flag
PURVIS, Miss. (WDAM) - When folks drive through downtown Purvis, they may notice a new, purple flag flying outside City Hall. The banner is the new, City of Purvis flag, designed by Purvis High School student Hayden Hardiman. The 14-year-old Hardiman said he got the idea to design a flag...
Pro-Palestinian protest at University of Southern Mississippi ends without confrontation
HATTIESBURG — A pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Southern Mississippi ended after an hour, with the roughly 50 students and faculty who silently held signs facing no counter-protesters or arrests — a sharp contrast to the demonstration five days earlier at the University of Mississippi. According to...
What channel is 2024 NAIA baseball selection show on today? Time, TV for bracket reveal
The 2024 NAIA baseball bracket and schedule will be unveiled during Thursday's selection show. Forty-six teams will find out their opponents in their quest for the NAIA championship. Last season, Westmont defeated NAIA powerhouse Lewis-Clark State 7-6. It was Westmont's first championship, while Lewis-Clark State has been the runner-up for two straight seasons.
Construction crews continue renovations at Paul B. Johnson State Park
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Eight months have passed since parts of Paul B. Johnson State Park were closed for a series of major upgrades. The year-long project is a part of the state’s five-year capital improvement plan. Park manager Heather Peterson said construction crews have stripped 14 of the...
Mississippi’s first Topgolf eyes opening at end of 2024. Plans remain on schedule thanks to collaboration with university,
Plans to open Mississippi’s first Topgolf location in 2024 remain on schedule thanks, in part, to economic assistance from two Mississippi professors. Dr. Wei Wang and Dr. Chris Croft, both professors at the University of Southern Mississippi, recently provided economic impact assistance to Topgolf on a project that brings the unique recreational venue to central Mississippi.
When are USM’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremonies?
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will conduct its Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students. The ceremonies will be held at Reed Green Coliseum on USM’s Hattiesburg campus and at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. The schedule is as follows: Thursday, May 9Bernard Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg […]
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