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Suspect with outstanding warrants for burglary, grand larceny in Jasper Co. in custody
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A suspect who had outstanding warrants in Jasper County is now in custody. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, 26-year-old Johnathan Lukas McDonald, 26 of Ellisville had outstanding warrants for burglary and grand larceny. McDonald is believed to have been involved in several...
Laurel man sentenced to nearly 6 years in federal prison on drug charge
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man was sentenced Thursday to nearly six years in federal prison Thursday for possession with intent to distribute a substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. Danny Ray Cole, 46, was sentenced to 70 months after pleading guilty on Dec. 12, 2023, to possession...
Silver alert cancelled for 83-year-old Laurel man
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The silver alert issued for 83-year-old Clifton Ollie Nathaniel Lowe of Laurel has been cancelled. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said Lowe has been located and is safe. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Shubuta mayor swearing in ceremony
QUITMAN, Miss. (WTOK) - The new mayor of Shubuta was sworn in today at the Clarke County Courthouse. Cedric Chapman made his position as mayor official as he recited his oath of office in front family, friends, and colleagues. After the swearing in process was over, newly sworn in Mayor...
Boil water notice issued for some Sandersville residents
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -A boil water notice has now been issued for some residents of Sandersville. The Town of Sandersville said residents and businesses who are west of the railroad crossing are under the notice until further notice. Residents can call Sandersville at (602) 649-3068 for more information. Want more...
MHP, Homeland Security to participate in training exercise
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) will assist Homeland Security in a training exercise on May 1-2, 2024. According to MHP officials, the exercise will occur in Hinds, Rankin, Smith, Jasper, and Jones Counties. Drivers may see vehicles accompanied by a trooper making frequent stops in those counties. Some may see participants […]
Laurel man arrested for weapon possesion at Jones College Monday
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man was arrested on Monday for having a weapon on the Jones College campus, an official said. According to a statement from JC Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Dr. Finee’ Ruffin, campus police arrested 20-year-old Jaymar Sampson for possession of a firearm on campus.
SCRMC honors volunteers of 2023
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - South Central Regional Medical Center held its annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Reception Thursday. Forty-three volunteers with more than 7,000 hours of service were recognized. Volunteers traditionally help out in the emergency department, children’s academy, offices and nursing homes. Awards also were announced for...
The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be hosting its first annual fishing tournament
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss (WTVA) - The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be having its first ever Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation Bass Tournament on May the 11th. The event will be held at Bay Springs Marina. Chris Lucius was an assistant baseball coach at East Union Attendance Center. He spent the...
Jones College’s Wayne County Center showcase graduating utility linemen
ELLISVILLE – Seven, new utility linemen, Pacen Odom of Richton, Brady Graham of Waynesboro, DeAnthony Barnes-Jones of Laurel, Baylor Williams of Stateline, Donquerious Feazell of Collins, Gabriel Roberts of Columbia, and Jaden McCree of Laurel, are ready to join the workforce following the Utility Lineman Showcase and graduation ceremony held recently at Jones College’s Wayne County Center in Waynesboro. After 16 weeks of classroom and hands-on training, these students have earned several credentials including, Utility Lineman, Commercial Driving License, OSHA, NCCER-Core, Forklift/heavy equipment and CPR. Utility Lineman instructor, Mark Patrick explained after students earn their CDL the initial seven weeks, the last nine weeks are spent on classroom instruction with 12 tests they have to pass and then lineman training includes three weeks on the poles. At the Lineman Showcase, these students climbed the poles and demonstrated their technical skills at four different stations in front of friends, family and prospective employers.
Jones student to graduate, release 1st country single Friday
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - A Jones College student who is graduating Friday also is seeing his first song released on the same day. Eli Carter, 20, of Collins, is receiving an associate degree in music industry and recording arts Friday. Carter’s first music single, a country-tinged cut called, ‘These White...
Miss. Centers for Justice holds Heirs’ Property workshop in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - After numerous calls from people about their legal rights to family property, the City of Laurel is teaming up with the Mississippi Center for Justice to teach people how to keep property ownership for future generations. Right now, community members seemingly have the same question: ‘What...
Bay Springs rancher wants answers after steer shot
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - One Bay Springs rancher is furious after he said someone shot one of his steers. Sam Blakeney said his wife was woken up by gunshots on April 14 at their home on County Road 9. The family later found one of their steers shot once...
A Musical May Downtown Laurel Weekend to feature Wine Down and Live in Laurel
[Laurel, Miss] – May 17th and 18th will be a music filled, jam packed weekend for downtown Laurel featuring the fan favorite Wine Down Downtown and a new format for the Live in Laurel concert series. Friday, May 17th marks the end of the spring season for Wine Down...
Introducing Xtreme Fitness & Tanning in Laurel
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Asia Montgomery introduces you to Xtreme Fitness & Tanning in Laurel while learning how they’re helping the Pine Belt get into tip-top shape. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Community Bank opens new location in downtown Laurel
Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in downtown Laurel on April 23rd. Chief Executive Officer for the Pine Belt Region Scott Pickering shared a bit about the history of Community Bank. “Community Bank has a storied history. It was founded nearly 120 years ago in Forest,...
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