Petal, MS

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Laurel, MS

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Trinity Baptist Church of Laurel is doing its part to help tornado victims. The church is collecting donations of water, canned food, baby supplies, adult hygiene products and cleaning supplies for people in North Mississippi impacted by the storm. It hasn’t yet made a decision on which community will receive the donations.

Trinity Baptist Church in Laurel collecting relief supplies for tornado victims

Hattiesburg, MS

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Police in Hattiesburg are asking for the public’s help in locating a teenager who has reportedly run away. According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, 15-year-old Gavin Bradley of Hattiesburg was last seen on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home in the 3400 block of West 7th Street.

Police in Hattiesburg asks for help in locating runaway teenager

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

The Laurel Police Department now has a new face on the force – K-9 Officer Hank. The first wave of donation collection will end Thursday, and the items will be delivered to affected areas on Friday. Jones County couple aids in tornado recovery; here’s how you can help.

Tornado relief efforts in the Pine Belt

Jones County, MS

Ellisville, MS

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones County investigators want to know who cut fiber internet lines in multiple locations over the weekend near Ellisville, which will cost thousands of dollars to fix. The DE Fastlink cable was cut on Spur Line Road between Pecan Grove Road and Red Oak Lane...

JCSD investigating costly vandalism of cut DE Fastlink cables

Forrest County, MS

Hundreds of people in the Mississippi Delta are beginning to rebuild their lives after Friday’s tornadoes devastated their communities. The Laurel Police Department now has a new face on the force – K-9 Officer Hank. Jones County couple aids in tornado recovery; here’s how you can help.

Forrest County helping with tornado relief

Ten-year hairstylist Lauren Smith has partnered with stylist Robin Bender to grant two women, who are suffering from hair loss, free hair extension services. Hattiesburg Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award Dinner. Updated: 21 hours ago. |. The Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts of America honored two people in...

Helping tornado victims

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A vacant structure received major damage after a fire early Monday morning. The Laurel Fire Department received a 911 call of a fully involved structure fire at 978 Popular Drive at approximately 1:30 a.m. B- shift Commander Cpt. Robert Armond dispatched three engine companies: E-1, E-4...

LFD responds to early morning structure fire Monday

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.

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel Police Department officer who was arrested for driving under the influence last fall pled guilty to multiple charges Wednesday during her hearing in Forrest County. Raven Naylor stood in front of Forrest County Justice Court Judge Gay Polk-Payton and pleaded guilty to DUI...

LPD officer pleads guilty in DUI case hearing in Forrest Co. Justice Court

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.

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - This weekend, there was a shooting incident in Jones County at a 4-H skeet shooting event. According to the Jones County Sheriff’s Department, 39-year-old William R. Pruitt of Ellisville reportedly drove to the event intoxicated and ended up shooting toward participants and parents. Upon...

Man arrested after allegedly opening fire at 4-H competition

Heidelberg, MS

HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WDAM) - In the Pine Belt, one auto body shop owner in Heidelberg is left picking up the pieces after Sunday’s storm. Strong winds ripped the tin roof off Jerry’s Auto Sales, tossing debris across South Pine Avenue. The owner, Jerry Waddell, said the damage didn’t...

Damage from Sunday’s storm in Heidelberg

Rolling Fork, MS

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Volunteers from the Pine Belt made their way to Sharkey County to help with relief efforts following Friday’s devastating tornados. Jones County residents Larry and Laura Sappington said they helped coordinate the trip because of their personal connection to the city of Rolling Fork. Larry served as a pastor in the community from 2014 to 2019.

Jones County couple aids in tornado recovery; here’s how you can help

Hattiesburg Whitney M. Young Jr. Service Award Dinner. The Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts of America honored two people in the Hattiesburg community Tuesday night at the University of Southern Mississippi. Petal schools looking to hire more campus police officers. Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT. |

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Bassfield, MS

BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect in a fatal Thursday shooting in Bassfield has been named after turning himself in on Friday morning. According to a post on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page, 25-year-old Diawon Gray came into the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 9 a.m. and turned himself in. He is being charged in connection to the shooting death of 25-year-old Keenan McLaurin.

Suspect named in Bassfield shooting after surrendering to sheriff’s office

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Nearly two dozen educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics gathered for a special event at the University of Southern Mississippi Tuesday. A biennial T.W. Bennett Symposium, at the Shelby Thames Polymer Science Building, brought together many different educators from various STEM backgrounds.

USM hosts STEM symposium

Gulfport, MS

Richton, MS

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WDAM) - A combined reward of $10,000 has been set for information that could lead to the arrest of people involved in the burglary of Two Rivers Outdoors Farm and Home Center in Richton. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) New Orleans Field Division...

ATF, NSSF offering $10K reward for information on Two Rivers burglary

Oxford, MS

PEARL, Miss. (WLBT) - After leading the defending national champions Ole Miss in the bottom of the fourth inning, the midweek contest between Southern Miss and the Rebels was called a “no contest” by the umpires due to the sod conditions at Trustmark Park Tuesday night. According to...

Sod issues spoil highly-anticipated game between Southern Miss and Ole Miss at Trustmark Park

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s no question the City of Petal has seen an increase in residents over the last 10 years. With more people taking spots in the Friendly City, Petal Mayor Tony Ducker said it’s time to make some changes. During the last Petal Board of...

City of Petal plans for redistricting of ward lines

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Community blood drive held in Petal

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...

Community blood drive held in Petal

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