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Hattiesburg, MS

Rolling Fork, MS

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - What was once a dollar store in Rolling Fork is now a pile of debris left behind from last weekend’s tornado. However, one Wiggins man and his team are putting their construction skills to good use and clearing the debris to build a storage barn where the store once stood.

Wiggins man helps build barn for tornado cleanup in Rolling Fork

Mississippi State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -There are nearly 30 high-hazard dams across Lamar and Forrest counties. A workshop held Thursday in Hattiesburg helped private owners learn how to properly maintain a dam to mitigate the chances of a disaster. A high-hazard dam is one that, if not operating correctly, could be life-threatening...

Annual dam ownership meeting in Hattiesburg hopes to help prevent disasters

Amory, MS

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Not long after tornados swept through northern Mississippi leaving behind miles of damage, Pine Belt churches began coming together to help rebuild what was lost. One of those lending a hand is Venture Church in Hattiesburg, which has volunteers headed to Amory, Miss. “Amory is...

Local church sends volunteers to Amory to help with tornado clean up

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi and Northeast Mississippi Community College joined forces Wednesday. The colleges signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” on behalf of their Honors College programs, agreeing that students who graduate in good standing from the Honors Institute at Northeast Community College will automatically be granted two-year admission to the Keystone Program of the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College.

2 colleges join forces to give honors students a home at USM

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - More than 200 people came out for a charity golf event at the Hattiesburg Country Club Thursday. It raised money to help deserving families get a home of their own. Teams from local businesses, clubs and veterans organizations participated in the sixth annual Habitat “Fore” Humanity...

Pine Belt Habitat hosts annual charity golf tournament

USM celebrated the anniversary of its founding with student awards and the swearing-in of new Student Government Association officers. Annual dam ownership meeting in Hattiesburg hopes to help prevent disasters. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. A workshop held Thursday in Hattiesburg helped private owners learn how to properly maintain a...

Merit Health Wesley donates check to Edwards Street

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - There are at least 50 species of mosquitos across Mississippi. The City of Hattiesburg, however, wants to keep mosquito numbers low this season by spraying throughout the city. Spraying is scheduled to begin on April 3, but rain may delay those plans. “Typically, we spray when...

Mosquito spraying begins soon in Hattiesburg: Here’s what you need to know

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - “Humbly Advancing our Community” is something one Pine Belt organization stands firmly on. Hattiesburg’s alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, also known as DST, promotes HAC through various events and outreach across the Pinebelt. The Hattiesburg DST is gearing up for...

‘Community Impact Day’ preparations underway for Hattiesburg DST alumnae chapter

Growing up: Home Depot, alumni help Hattiesburg students plant garden. The club wanted to use science to give back to the community, so they partnered with Home Depot to plant tomatoes, cauliflower and cucumbers for the community. Community group hosts first wellness fair in Hattiesburg, hopes more to come. Updated:...

Lace up your running shoes; the Hattiesburg Half Marathon takes off rain or shine

Laurel, MS

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -Business leaders came together in Laurel to discuss the economic impact of their community. Each year the Mississippi Economic Council completes a study of the challenges faced by companies throughout the state. The focus Thursday was on the City of Laurel, the small, but growing municipality that...

Laurel: a small city with a big economic impact

Community group hosts first wellness fair in Hattiesburg, hopes more to come. A local organization held the first of what it hopes of many community health fairs in the Hub City on Friday. Lace up your running shoes; the Hattiesburg Half Marathon takes off rain or shine. Updated: 6 hours...

Growing up: Home Depot, alumni help Hattiesburg students plant garden

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency crews are working at the scene of an accident that took place in Hattiesburg Friday morning. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, the accident happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and Hardy Street. HPD says the accident has resulted in injuries. The Mississippi...

Crash on U.S. 49, Hardy Street intersection results in possible injuries, HPD says

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A local organization held the first of what it hopes of many community health fairs in the Hub City on Friday. The Institute for Advancement of Minority Health hosted a spring fling where more than 15 organizations offered services like wellness checks and free HIV testing.

Community group hosts first wellness fair in Hattiesburg, hopes more to come

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg man is wanted for burglary in an incident that took place earlier this month. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, 37-year-old Brandon Eaton is wanted for commercial burglary for an incident that happened on Wednesday, March 8, on Blackwell Boulevard. If anyone has information...

Hattiesburg man wanted for commercial burglary on Blackwell Boulevard

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Five people were taken to a local hospital after being involved in a five-vehicle crash in Hattiesburg Friday morning. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, the crash was reported at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and Hardy Street around 10 a.m. A person who was...

HPD: 5 people injured in 5-vehicle crash on U.S. 49, Hardy Street intersection

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Zoo’s Sumatran tiger, Kipling, has been taken off exhibit temporarily, due to some age-related health problems. Zoo staff says their animal care team is closely monitoring the tiger and running appropriate tests. Kipling is 16 years old. Tigers can live up to 20...

Health concerns prompt Hattiesburg Zoo to take tiger Kipling off exhibit

Seminary, MS

SEMINARY, Miss. (WDAM) - Seminary High School’s Band Director Sean Owens is TEC and WDAM 7′s Golden Apple Award Winner. The high school filled the Seminary High gym with the band, cheerleaders, students, teachers and staff to give Owens a surprise he wouldn’t forget. Tuesday afternoon in...

Seminary’s Sean Owens wins Golden Apple Award

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Veterans of the Vietnam War were honored during a special ceremony in Hattiesburg Wednesday. The City of Hattiesburg and the Hattiesburg Veterans Committee honored all those who served in Vietnam during a ceremony at the Hattiesburg Veterans Memorial Park. It was part of a recognition of...

Vietnam War veterans honored in Hattiesburg ceremony

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Around the Pine Belt on National Signing Day

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...

Around the Pine Belt on National Signing Day

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