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LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A boil water notice is in effect for parts of west Lamar County. The West Lamar Water Association said the notice is due to an emergency repair. Customers affected include those along WPA Road between the Old Hwy 24 intersection to 429 WPA Road and those along Bill Dickens Lane and White Road. Around 30 homes are in the affected area.

SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office with the investigation of a mobile home fire in Sandersville. The fire happened on Sunday at approximately 6 p.m. An adult male resident reportedly suffered serious injuries. “The main brunt of the...

The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office with the investigation of a mobile home fire in Sandersville. A Leader of an Ole Miss study said that learning to use new technology was key during the pandemic. Second Amendment Privacy Act. Updated: 5 hours...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Carnival season is in full swing, and a few Pine Belt cities are getting in on the fun. Here are a few Mardi Gras parades and events that will be happening his month in the Pine Belt:. Friday, Feb. 10. On Feb. 10, starting at...

SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - A man was reportedly pulled to safety from a burning mobile home in Sandersville on Sunday. According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, several volunteer fire departments responded to a structure fire at 603 South Pine Street in Sandersville at about 6 p.m.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, 38-year-old Joven Dorsey of Hattiesburg has been located and is safe. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mississippi awarded state schools with a $150 million grant for technology access for students. One of those school districts was Lamar County School District. “When that funding came, we definitely were able to finally get the devices into the hands of...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi Campus Police are looking to add more officers to the department. With an enrollment of more than 14,000 students and 17 D-1 sports, university police are tasked with responding to emergencies and traffic control. Chief Rusty Keyes says that the...

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Residents in parts of Runnelstown are under a boil water notice until further notice. According to the Runnelstown Utility District, the boil water notice is a precautionary measure after a water main break reduced system water pressure. The affected areas include Pumping Station Road to Hinton Loop North and Morriston Road.

The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is celebrating Black History Month with a concert this Friday, Feb. 10. The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is assisting the State Fire Marshal’s Office with the investigation of a mobile home fire in Sandersville. Pine Belt schools affected by COVID-19 Technology Grant.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Jaycees hosted an open house vendor pop-up Sunday. The goal of the event was to highlight local businesses in the Hattiesburg area. The hope is to also bring positive economic impact, spotlight each business and provide network opportunities. “So, good foot traffic coming in,...

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The AAA Ambulance Service in Forrest County recently received two new ambulances. The state-of-the-art medical rigs now have advanced technology including a LUCAS device that performs automated CPR and a Power-LOAD stretcher system. Chuck Carter, CEO of AAA Ambulances, said each ambulance costs around $160,000,...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Downtown Hattiesburg Association is kicking off the spring festival season with an event for craft beer enthusiasts. To dodge the summer heat, Hattiesburg’s Craft Beer Festival has now been moved to March 4 in Town Square Park. While the event highlights the creativity of...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Police Department said statistics in relation to an Impaired Driver Grant and Traffic Services Grant continue to show positive results. “That was 17 drunk drivers that did not go on to hurt others or themselves,” said LPD Chief Tommy Cox. Any persons with...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Smith Drugs and Company Pharmacy of Hattiesburg is celebrating its first year as a museum during Black History Month. The pharmacy is a reminder of Hattiesburg’s past. It was open from 1925 to 1996, serving the community and as a safe space for African-Americans during the civil rights movement.

TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - There were reports of multiple law enforcement agencies gathered in Taylorsville to monitor a protest in connection to the death investigation of Rasheem Carter. Despite high tensions and law enforcement reports of armed attendees, Smith County Sheriff Joel Houston said that the protest has ended. No...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Fire Department (HFD) recently named Engineer Dean Pierce Firefighter of the Year. This annual award is given to one firefighter who performs above expectations and continues to be a positive role model for younger firefighters. Nominations are taken from supervisors and peers, with a...

The Downtown Hattiesburg Association is kicking off the spring festival season with an event for craft beer enthusiasts. Each ambulance costs around $160,000. The goal of the event was to highlight local businesses in the Hattiesburg area. Denny Behm Memorial Hornfest. Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST. |

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual state conference luncheon at the University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg campus on Saturday. More than 100 members gathered at the Thad Cochran Center to celebrate community service efforts in 2022. The fraternity also partnered with...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A student at the University of Southern Mississippi has been awarded a distinguished, competitive doctoral fellowship. Yunfei Wang, a fourth-year graduate student, has been awarded an Advanced Light Source Doctoral Fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., and is the first student from Mississippi university to receive the fellowship.