Forrest Co. Tax Collector Billy Hudson passes after lifetime of service

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Pine Belt business has presented an annual gift to Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt. Realty Executives donated a check for more than $1,500 to that organization Thursday, during an annual company banquet at the Hattiesburg Country Club. The amount comes from individual company...

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...

According to Dr. Adam Harless, an interventional cardiologist, heart disease is the number one killer in the country. The event brings together middle and high school bands across the Pine Belt, Jackson and the Gulf Coast. USM Autism diagnostic training. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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. 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.

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Protests led to confrontations in downtown Gulfport on Thursday. After months of protests outside Gulfport’s public safety complex without interactions between protesters and police, heated exchanges erupted on 15th Street. “They started making their way into City Hall to the point that our employees started...

According to Dr. Adam Harless, an interventional cardiologist, heart disease is the number one killer in the country. The event brings together middle and high school bands across the Pine Belt, Jackson and the Gulf Coast. M.A.A. Joins 'Be the Solution' campaign. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. The M.A.A. will...

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...

JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A former Laurel police officer is expected to be in court next week in Jasper County. According to the Jasper County Circuit Court, Christopher Wade Robertson’s trial is set to begin on Monday, Feb. 6, at the Jasper County Courthouse in Paulding. Robertson is...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -Dixie Electric Power Association is advising any customer who receives a phone call about owing payment to hang up and call the company’s direct number. The company said it will never ask you for payments in the form of pre-paid cards or amazon gift cards, which...

The volunteers at AARP said they try to make these appointments as comfortable and short as possible. After years of planning, the Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum held a soft opening Wednesday. FCSO welcomes new K9 to deputy team. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office officially...

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A woman lost her life in a single-vehicle accident in Covington County on Thursday evening. According to the Southwest Covington Volunteer Fire Department, the accident occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the 500 block of MS-589 between Sumrall and Seminary. The driver of a Nissan Murano...

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - Gulfport Police have arrested five people following protests at Gulfport City Hall Thursday evening. After months of protests outside Gulfport’s public safety complex without interactions between protesters and police, heated exchanges erupted on 15th Street. Gulfport Police say they responded to City Hall in reference...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule is a training course for behavioral health professionals to learn how to properly evaluate autistic children. The ADOS training is especially important in Mississippi as federal agencies report the state has a shortage of mental health care providers. With the help...