Laurel’s ‘Light the Park’ made its holiday season debut

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...

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...

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...

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...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -While most people may say it’s too early for “spring cleaning,” there is no better time to start decluttering your life than the present. Let’s start with finances. Denetria Gamble is a loan originator at Grand Bank in Hattiesburg. She said that...

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - After years of planning, the Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum held a soft opening Wednesday. Visitors were able to view six rooms in the museum dedicated to both local and national leaders in Black history. The keynote speaker traveled from Baton Rouge to be a part...

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 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...

COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - A two-year project to renovate and expand the Collins Police Department is now complete. Phase one began in the summer of 2020, with work to add ADA-accessible doors and parking areas. Upgrades were also made to the lobby, offices and dispatch. Last spring, phase two started....

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...

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...

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Homes of Hope for Children hosted an open house Thursday evening. The event allowed organization supporters to meet the children they are helping and Tony Mozingo, the new executive director. “There’s a bright day ahead of us, and I tell them about it all the...

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...

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. Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum opening. Updated: 4 hours ago. |. After years of planning,...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department needs your help locating a stolen air compressor in an ongoing larceny investigation. The air compressor, (similar one pictured below), was stolen from a construction site in the 6000 block of U.S. Highway 98 overnight on Jan. 30, 2023. If you have...

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...

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man died after sustaining injuries in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, Jan. 26. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, 20-year-old Mykel S. Lee was traveling west on Hwy 98 when his 2017 Hyundai Elantra left the road and struck a tree. Lee was...

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...

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...

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...