Jones County, MS

Alabama State

Hattiesburg, MS

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Thousands of people visited downtown Hattiesburg Saturday for an annual street festival of food, live entertainment and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. It was all part of the 36th Hubfest. More than 230 arts and crafts and food vendors participated, selling everything from barbecue and crawfish to...

36th Hubfest brings thousands of visitors to downtown Hattiesburg

Laurel, MS

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -Several people lined the streets as the riders of Bout’s Routes made their way into the City of Laurel for the third annual Autism Awareness Ride. The group made the100-mile journey from Ocean Springs down 16th Avenue in Laurel to residents eager to show their appreciation.

‘Bout’s Routes’ rides from Coast to Pine Belt for autism

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Organizers of the 36th HubFest will be keeping long hours Saturday, getting downtown Hattiesburg ready to host thousands of visitors for the annual event. The festival will have more than 200 arts and crafts vendors and nearly 50 food vendors. Thirteen different live music acts also...

ADP preparing to host 36th annual HubFest Saturday

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Hundreds of people in the Mississippi Delta are beginning to rebuild their lives after Friday’s tornadoes devastated their communities. The deadly tornadoes claimed the lives of 25 people, injured dozens and left many homeless in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties. Individuals and organizations...

You can help! Pine Belt gears up to aid tornado recovery efforts

Mississippi State

Bay Springs, MS

BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Bay Springs recently became a member of the Mississippi Main Street Association, focusing on revitalizing the entire downtown area,. The city intends to start with the historic brick street. The goal: bring more people to the city and invite others to come...

Bay Springs looking to revitalize its downtown area

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The beloved Hattiesburg Zoo’s train is back on the tracks and ready to carry customers to all their favorite attractions. The train reopened on Saturday, March 25, after a 3-month hiatus. In December 2022, Gordon’s Creek flooded the train tracks during a storm and...

‘All aboard!’ Train at Hattiesburg Zoo back on track after months of repairs

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A man shot Thursday night near the City of Laurel’s Cameron Center is expected to recover from his two wounds. Laurel Police Department Capt. Michael Reaves said the shooting “was over some type of bet concerning a basketball game, where some individuals exchanged gunfire or shot at the suspect,.

Authorities: Thursday night shooting in Laurel over basketball wager

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect wanted by the Hattiesburg Police Department in connection to a New Year’s Eve armed robbery has been apprehended. According to HPD, 26-year-old James Shanks Jr., who is originally from Laurel, was taken into custody over the weekend in Harrison County with the help of Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies and the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force.

Man wanted for armed robbery in Hub City arrested in Harrison Co.

A Severe Weather Outbreak is expected across central and southern Mississippi. The Storm Prediction Center has placed areas north of Hattiesburg under a Level 4 High Threat for severe weather. Areas south of Hattiesburg remain under a Level 3 Medium Threat. WHAT’S NEW: New runs of the models show that...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Severe Weather Expected in the Pine Belt this evening

A Severe Weather Outbreak is expected across central and southern Mississippi. The Storm Prediction Center has placed areas north of Hattiesburg under a Level 4 High Threat for severe weather. Areas south of Hattiesburg remain under a Level 3 Medium Threat. ACTIVE WARNINGS & WATCHES: Stay up to date with...

FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Here’s what you need to know Sunday night

Marion County, MS

Columbia, MS

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Columbia woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash while traveling on State Route 13 in Marion County this past Friday. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, troopers responded to the crash around 4 p.m. on March 24. MHP Troop J Public Affairs Officer, Taylor...

Columbia woman killed in 2-vehicle crash on MS-13 Friday in Marion Co.

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Cory Ferraez is the owner of Ferrcann, Inc., a dispensary set to open in Hattiesburg in the coming weeks. Ferraez, who has worked closely with the state Legislature on HB-1158, said he’s excited to see the impact his business has on the Hub City.

Economic impact of medical dispensaries to be felt

Jefferson Davis County, MS

Bassfield, MS

BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect in a fatal Thursday shooting in Bassfield is in custody after turning himself in Friday morning. According to the Jefferson Davis County investigator Vernon Dampier, a man was taken into custody around 9 a.m. Friday and charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Keenan McLaurin of Bassfield.

UPDATE: Suspect in Bassfield shooting surrenders to authorities

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - One person was killed and another taken to a local hospital with injuries after a two-vehicle accident Friday night. The accident happened around 8:45 p.m. in front of Dan’s Truck Stop, shutting down the northbound lanes of U.S. 49 near the U.S. 98 East intersection for at least a few hours.

UPDATE: 2-vehicle accident at U.S. 49-U.S. 98 kills 1, injures another

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department needs your help locating a woman wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle and credit card fraud investigations. According to HPD, 30-year-old Halie Nestle of Petal has active warrants for grand larceny auto and credit card fraud in connection to a vehicle reported stolen from the 6300 block of U.S. Highway 98, on March 17, 2023, as well as a reported stolen credit card.

HPD: Suspect wanted in connection to stolen vehicle, credit card fraud investigations

Georgia State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Slade Wilks and Christopher Sargent each had a pair of hits, including a home run from both players, to lead Southern Miss to a 4-3 Sun Belt Conference series-opening victory over Georgia Southern Friday evening in front of 5,237 at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. The...

USM snaps 3-game skid with win over Georgia Southern

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Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum hosts opening event

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...

Laurel-Jones County Black History Museum hosts opening event

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