Kiwanis Club of Laurel prepares for ‘Pancake Day’ Saturday

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - One realtor partnered with a local blood bank to hold a blood drive Thursday in Petal. According to Vitalant, there is a shortage of blood type O nationwide, and every pint could save up to three lives. Heather Barnes coordinated the event. She even gave blood...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As we prepare for tax season, the AARP is hosting free tax return sessions right here in the Pine Belt. The volunteers at AARP said they try to make these appointments as comfortable and short as possible. There are four sights open for you to...

Berry was selected for his dedication to serving the youth and young adults of the Pine Belt. More than 200 people have registered to attend the Temple Baptist Church’s 2023 “A Night to Shine” event. Tax season preparations through AARP. Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:58 PM...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -The Sixth Street Museum District and the community came together Thursday for the unveiling of the second installation of the “Faces of Eureka” banners at the Historic Eureka School. With former Eureka students being pictured on the 10 new banners, Annie L. Jones, who attended...

This video was obtained from Matthew Lawrence, the attorney of the plaintiff. Southern Bone and Joint opens orthopedic urgent care center - Fixed. Southern Bone and Joint opens orthopedic urgent care center - Fixed. Around the Pine Belt on National Signing Day. Updated: 16 hours ago. |. Around the Pine...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A new month means a new exhibit at the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum. However, February’s exhibit is for those who don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in traditional ways. It includes a confession journal for your biggest secrets, best advice or deepest regrets. There...

The volunteers at AARP said they try to make these appointments as comfortable and short as possible. Southern Bone and Joint opens Orthopedic Urgent Care. The clinic opened on Wednesday located on the second floor of the main location in Hattiesburg on Veterans Memorial Drive. HB 1158 passes in House,...

The volunteers at AARP said they try to make these appointments as comfortable and short as possible. February’s exhibit is for those who don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in traditional ways. FCSO welcomes new K9 to deputy team. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The Forrest County...

February’s exhibit is for those who don’t want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in traditional ways. After years of planning, the Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum held a soft opening Wednesday. FCSO welcomes new K9 to deputy team. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office...

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Sharon Volunteer Fire Department firefighter was honored for his bravery during a dangerous situation that happened last year. On September 26, 2022, Kris Lecabellec was traveling on Highway 15 South at Tucker’s Crossing just after a major single-car rollover occurred. Lecabellec was one...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss Baseball Coach Scott Berry has more hardware to add to his collection. The Pine Burr Area Council hosted its annual Distinguished Citizens Dinner Thursday evening. Hundreds gathered from across Mississippi to honor this year’s honoree, Scott Berry. Berry has served as the head...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - VisitHATTIESBURG has established a new trail to highlight the dozens of painted utility boxes in the Hub City. It’s all part of the Utility Box Edition of the Hattiesburg Public Art Trail. It started with a few painted boxes several years ago. “We started...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -February is Career and Technical Education Month, and one Pine Belt school is highlighting its importance. Hattiesburg High School held a recognition day to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of the CTE students. The goal of this program is to help students develop marketable job skills and earn national industry certifications.

The volunteers at AARP said they try to make these appointments as comfortable and short as possible. House Bill 1158 passed through the House Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 105 to 7. Southern Bone and Joint opens Orthopedic Urgent Care. Updated: 18 hours ago. |. The clinic opened on...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is working hard to get another splash pad within city limits. Due to the supply chain and COVID-19; however, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee says the price has changed. The tentative cost for the splash pad at Boston Park is $200,000. Magee says...

The volunteers at AARP said they try to make these appointments as comfortable and short as possible. Southern Bone and Joint opens Orthopedic Urgent Care. The clinic opened on Wednesday located on the second floor of the main location in Hattiesburg on Veterans Memorial Drive. HB 1158 passes in House,...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - It was another busy National Signing Day around the Pine Belt as local players signed their respective letters of intent to play football at the next level. Ty Jones (Bay Springs RB) – Mississippi State. DJ Cloyd (Columbia ATH) – Jones College. Christian Perry...

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry County student is preparing for a multi-state tour. Tavell Whitfield, a senior at Perry Central, serves as the state beta president and has visited numerous schools in the Magnolia State. He has even helped some schools have even jumpstarted their own beta clubs.

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - This year, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th anniversary. On Tuesday, it opened its “Lauren’s Legacy” exhibit. This exhibit allows the museum to display rare items it has collected over the past 100 years. “This gives us an opportunity...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department issued an alert for a runaway girl on Friday morning. HPD said 12-year-old Brianna Cooper was last seen around 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at her residence on Mamie Street. Cooper is about 5 ft. 8 in. tall and weighs 130...