Laurel police's 4 November drug busts land 6 in jail

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol and Laurel Police Department are working to make the roads safer for drivers. For the second year, MHP is taking the DUI prevention initiative to high schoolers through a program called “PROM,” which stands for ‘please return on Monday.’

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.

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...

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 Downtown Hattiesburg Association is kicking off the spring festival season with an event for craft beer enthusiasts. 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. |. Family members, friends and former...

The Fraternal Order of Police Laurel Lodge #2 will host its annual Mardi Gras parade this weekend. Arbor Day festivities will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 10, at Euclid Park. Okatoma Fest headline performer chosen. Updated: 12 hours ago. |. The festival will also feature a parade and...

WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The United States Forest Service is asking drivers to use caution while traveling in the Chickasawhay Ranger District. The service will be conducting a 1,200-acre prescribed burn in Wayne County near Brewertown. Crews will be working in the area of Brewertown Road, Ellis Brewer Road...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -The City of Laurel is getting ready for its annual Arbor Day celebration. Every year, the Laurel City Council approves a proclamation to tell people about upcoming events. “We support the people on the tree board who take care of the trees in our city, and Arbor...

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Are you looking for a way to donate blood?. The Powers Fire & Rescue is set to host a blood drive on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register for the blood drive, please visit www.donors.vitalant.org and use the blood drive code: POWERS. You can also scan the QR code on the Powers Fire & Rescue blood drive flyer.

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Several Covington County first responders were recognized Tuesday for their life-saving work in 2022. Paramedics Slade Purvis, Bobbie Mooney and Amy Magee and EMTs John Kubala, Merrick Allen and Jim Stanford were honored for their efforts in saving lives at Covington County Hospital. They were...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Fraternal Order of Police Laurel Lodge #2 will host its annual Mardi Gras parade this weekend. The event will feature floats, vehicles and other surprises. Attendees can also catch favorites like beads, moon pies and medallions. The floats in the parade will also go to...

Each ambulance costs around $160,000. The goal of the event was to highlight local businesses in the Hattiesburg area. The University of Southern Mississippi Campus Police is looking to add more officers to the department. Frugal February. Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 6:28 PM CST. |. An expert said saving...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - With egg prices still high across the country, there’s an increased interest in backyard flocks. In the Pine Belt, many neighbors have been raising chickens and collecting eggs long before the latest surge in price. Miranda Adams and her husband, Prentiss, started the backyard...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Family members, friends and former students gathered at Marsh Hall to honor the legacy of Denny Behm,. The goal of the event was to highlight local businesses in the Hattiesburg area. USM Campus Police looking for more officers. Updated: 10 hours ago. |. The University of Southern Mississippi Campus Police...

Each ambulance costs around $160,000. The University of Southern Mississippi Campus Police is looking to add more officers to the department. An expert said saving money can start with something as simple as making your own coffee. Some Pine belt dispensaries are open. Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:58 PM...