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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

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

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

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

Perry County, MS

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry County man has been missing for several days, and law enforcement needs your help. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office said 29-year-old William Dan Watkins was last seen at his home on Burch Drive in Runnelstown on Tuesday, March 21, around 7 p.m. Watkins reportedly told his mother that he was going to Hattiesburg for a few hours, but he never returned home.

Sheriff seeks public help to find missing Perry County man

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Charleston, SC

PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perry County man has been located after being reported missing for several days. According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old William Dan Watkins has been found safe in South Carolina. Watkins was reportedly stopped by law enforcement in Charleston, S.C. After officials...

Missing Perry Co. man found safe in South Carolina

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A shooting investigation is underway in Laurel Thursday night, according to the City of Laurel Police Department. Laurel Police Chief Tommy Cox says a man was shot twice and had been taken to South Central Regional Medical Center. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown,...

Thursday night shooting in Laurel sends man to hospital

Columbia, MS

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Columbia has begun a new street repaving project. Most of the work is being done on streets in the G and K subdivisions. “It includes Chickasaw Trail, Choctaw Trail, Aztec Trail, Broadmoor Avenue, Askew and Bennett streets and we’re also able to do the intersection of Park (Avenue) and Church (Street),” Columbia Mayor Justin McKenzie said.

$250K street repaving project underway in Columbia

Georgia State

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Slade Wilks blasted a three-run home run to lift Southern Miss in the opening game of a twinbill, 9-7, while Georgia Southern collected two round-trippers in the top of the ninth to rally for a 10-8 comeback victory in the nightcap as the teams split a doubleheader Saturday at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field.

USM splits doubleheader with Georgia Southern, claims weekend series

Mississippi State

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Zoo takes calls daily, but not from people asking about admission prices. Hattiesburg Zoo animal curator Kristen Moore said the calls frequently come from people trying to get rid of exotic pets, rangi9ng from snakes to lizards and even monkeys. “So, a lot...

Exotic pets require another level of responsibility from owners

Jones County, MS

Ovett, MS

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting on Gavin Mills Road in Ovett that left a man wounded and requiring emergency medical care. JCSD investigators said that an adult male was shot once in the chest outside a residence, reportedly by an...

Man airlifted to hospital after Jones County shooting

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) - 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

Money, MS

Petal, MS

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A medical marijuana dispensary and growery is on its way to the city of Petal. The Tortuga Cannabis Company will take the building of a former dance studio in the 800 block of U.S. 11, north of Dandy Dan’s. Ward 1 Alderman Gerald Steele, who...

Medical marijuana dispensary on its way to the City of Petal

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

Columbia native Johnathan Abram inches closer to home, signs with Saints. Columbia native Johnathan Abram inches closer to home, signs with Saints. Sheriff’s office: Man shot, killed in early morning shooting in Jefferson Davis Co. Sheriff’s office: Man shot, killed in early morning shooting in Jefferson Davis Co.

Investigation continues into deadly, early-morning shooting in Bassfield

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - A fatal Friday morning house fire is under investigation in Petal. According to Petal Fire Chief Joe Hendry, they received a call about a house fire on Walnut Drive, estimated to have come in around 8:39 a.m. Hendry said firefighters were able to locate and extract...

1 dead after Friday morning house fire in Petal

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Hattiesburg High School recognizes Career and Technical Education Month

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...

Hattiesburg High School recognizes Career and Technical Education Month

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