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Sandersville PD hiring part-time patrol officers
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Sandersville Police Department is in need of more part-time patrol officers for the unit. Deputy Chief Robert Decuir said they are short about five part-time patrol officers. Applicants must be certified for this position. Part-time pay is $11.43 per hour and full-time pay is $13.75.
The Rock Church shooting suspect sentenced to prison after guilty plea
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The man accused of fatally shooting a man in a church parking lot in Laurel in 2023 was sentenced to prison Friday morning. According to 13th Circuit Court District Attorney Chris Hennis, George Ryan Walters was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
Landrum Homestead & Village’s ‘History Alive’ event takes folks back to the past
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Landrum Homestead & Village takes folks back to the past. “History Alive” offers an opportunity to walk and have some good food while learning about the old days. Activities included antique tool shows, wood carving and gem mining. Kiddos also enjoyed a petting zoo, mystery...
SCRMC celebrates National Hospital Week, announces ‘Employee of the Quarter’
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Healthcare workers at South Central Regional Medical Center are continuing to celebrate National Hospital Week. “It’s all about the culture and that’s what we want to make it about here,” said Chief Executive Officer Gregg Gibbes. All week - the hospital hosted events...
Jones County deputy injured in chase, woman arrested
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A Jones County woman was arrested after a deputy was injured during a chase, authorities said. The Laurel Leader Call reported the incident started on Sunday, May 12 during a welfare check. Deputies said they were called to a home in the 1000 block of Poole Creek Road. According to […]
Early morning shooting under investigation in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Miss. (WDAM) - An early morning shooting at a club in Waynesboro is under investigation. According to the Waynesboro Police Department, the shooting incident happened Sunday around 1:45 a.m. at the Cornfield Club. Police have reported injuries caused by gunfire and other injuries. Multiple people went to the hospital.
Laurel authorities warn homeowners about squatters
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Laurel police and firefighters are urging owners of vacant homes to secure their properties against squatters. Police said they’ve seen an influx of homeless people breaking into and staying in empty homes. Police Chief Tommy Cox said squatters are stealing from and destroying properties. On Saturday, a home on North 14th […]
Laurel Upper Elementary unveils expansion with ribbon cutting
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A ribbon was cut Thursday to unveil the new addition to Laurel Upper Elementary School. This new wing of the school will house about 130 students and address overcrowding issues on campus. “In 2018, when we evaluated our facilities, we were in trouble,” Superintendent Dr. Toy...
Man charged for robbing Citzens National Bank in Laurel, police says
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - One man has been charged after being arrested for an alleged bank robbery in Laurel earlier this month. According to the Laurel Police Department, Clayton Mitchell is being charged with commercial robbery for an incident that took place on Saturday, May 4. LPD said officers responded...
Squatters cause Laurel house fire, officials say
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A fire over the weekend in Laurel left a vacant house gutted, but it’s believed a squatter was living in the home. It happened Saturday around 1 a.m. on North 14th Avenue. Laurel Fire Chief Leo Brown said the fire stemmed from squatters inside using...
Five Jones College students named Tullos Scholars
ELLISVILLE – Five Jones College sophomores were selected as Tullos Scholars, Jaylynn Conner of Waynesboro, Haidyn Houston of Raleigh, Kadin Johnston of Waynesboro, Pablo Lopez of Waynesboro, and Aaron Mason of Raleigh. This is the college’s highest honor for the top five JC students, and it includes an endowed scholarship for the recipients. All five students were nominated by faculty members as they distinguished themselves and impressed selection committee members over the past two years.
Sandersville clean-up efforts from storm damage
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - People in the Town of Sandersville started cleaning up damage from downed trees and limbs during severe storms Monday morning. County crews and the Sandersville Public Works Department worked in parts of town to move out debris. “Right here in the middle of town, there’s a...
WCU gets grant for Mobile Starlab Planetarium
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Friday, students at Laurel Upper Elementary School entered into a world beyond the classroom – a virtual reality world in the sky. “I was seeing a lot of planets,” said fifth grader Mykah Dase. “It was so admiring. It was so many things I didn’t even know about.
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