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Man dead after work accident in Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A Laurel man is dead after a workplace accident happened Tuesday morning. Laurel Police Department Chief Earl Reed said officers received a call around 7:30 a.m. to Masonite in Laurel. Reed said an individual was working on a wood chip truck when it rolled over them.

Laurel, MS · 4h
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Pine Belt mourning loss of domestic violence, human trafficking victim’s advocate

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Many people in Pine Belt organizations are mourning the loss of Jason Niblett. Niblett worked with Domestic Abuse Family Shelter (DAFS), helping victims across the state. He was buried on Saturday. Niblett was known for his smile, compassion and willingness to help others. “I had the...

Laurel, MS · 2d
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Hattiesburg man charged with murder in Morningside Drive death

HATTIESBURG — Police have charged a 33-year-old Hattiesburg man with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence after a person was found dead Saturday on Morningside Drive. Jarvis Gray was taken into custody in the 1000 block of Turtle Creek Drive without incident, the Hattiesburg Police Department said in an...

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d
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“Poetic Justice”: Isaiah Martin reacts after Scott Colom flipping Mississippi County named after a Ku Klux Klan founder

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - NOVEMBER 4: District Attorney and U.S. Senate candidate for Mississippi Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Cindy Hyde-Smith November 4, 2026 in Jackson, Mississippi. Colom And Hyde-Smith are virtually deadlocked in state’s senate race as ballot counting continues. (Photo by Rogelio V. Solis) - Source: Getty Images The political shift in Forrest County, Mississippi, has drawn attention beyond the Senate race, bringing renewed focus to the region’s complicated history with racial discrimination and the Ku Klux Klan, according to the Mi...

Forrest County, MS · 2d

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Cheapest gas stations in Hattiesburg

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Hattiesburg using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 13h

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Your Back-Seat Breakfast Is Settled At These 5 Mississippi Shops Baking Warm Sausage Kolaches

A quick stop for gas and a box of donuts turned into a small discovery on a Mississippi road trip: the kolache. These soft, pillowy rolls wrapped around sausage, cheese, or even boudin traveled here by way of Czech bakers in Texas, and Mississippi has quietly made them its own.

Mississippi · 1d

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Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returns to Laurel

LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Wayne Sanderson Farms Wing Wars returned to Laurel with competitive teams and unlimited wings for the community. Teams competed for professional and community awards, as well as people’s choice and team spirit awards. Ticketholders enjoyed as many wing samples as they wanted for $20...

Laurel, MS · 2d

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Yates Rodney returns home to family and friends for benefit event

SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Friends of Yates Rodney gathered the community in Sumrall for an event to show appreciation for the deputy as he recovers from being shot in the line of duty. Close friends, family members and fellow law enforcement officials gathered at Sumrall Lions Park to welcome...

Sumrall, MS · 2d

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MAYORAL MONDAY: Petal’s Mayor Tony Ducker talks projects planned for FY 2027

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - In this edition of Mayoral Monday, WDAM 7’s Ross McLeod is joined by Mayor Tony Ducker of Petal. The two discuss ongoing and future infrastructure projects the city looks to take on, including a multimillion-dollar sewer project. The Mayor also talks about the police...

Petal, MS · 22h

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Laurel church celebrates pastor’s 43rd anniversary for ministry and community outreach

LAUREL Miss. (WDAM) - Sweet Hope Baptist Church celebrated the 43rd Anniversary of its senior pastor, Bobby Ray Bolton. Bolton is not just known for his work in the sanctuary, but also for the efforts he has led in community outreach, such as disaster relief for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Ida, as well as several pallets of water donated during the 2022 water crisis in Jackson.

Laurel, MS · 1d

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Hinds County Juvenile Probation Plan Prioritizes Family Intervention

HINDS COUNTY, Miss.—When Asheena Woods was a teenager navigating the juvenile justice system in Hattiesburg, she struggled with detention, unstable living arrangements and a lack of guidance, but she credits one social worker with helping her through some of her most difficult years. “Ms. Brenda, she was my saving...

Hinds County, MS · 1d

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State Auditor Shad White announces campaign for MS governor

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a bid to become Mississippi's next governor . White announced his campaign Monday, Nov. 9, in Laurel, becoming the fifth candidate and fourth member of the Republican Party to enter the 2027 race for governor . "For those of you who I do not know, my name is Shad White," White said at his campaign announcement event in Laurel. "I'm a Christian. I'm a husband. I'm a father of three little kids. I'm a soldier in the Mississippi National Guard. I'm the State Auditor who locked up corrupt politicians and insiders when they stole your money. And today, I am a candidate for governor of Mississippi." The announcement comes as the state has still not settled the Nov. 3 election for U.S. Senate , where Democrat Scott Colom has a lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. White was appointed the 42nd State Auditor of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in 2018 and was re-elected to the post in 2019 and 2023. At the time of his appointment in 2019, Bryant became the first millennial to hold a statewide office in Mississippi. According to White's campaign website, White recovered $75 million worth of taxpayer

Mississippi · 1d

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Southern Miss coach Blake Anderson seeks response after loss to James Madison

Blake Anderson said Southern Miss must learn from mistakes and frustration that surfaced in its loss to James Madison. He praised quarterback John White and said the Golden Eagles would prepare for a road game at Louisiana Tech.

Hattiesburg, MS · 1d

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Kickoff time announced for South Alabama vs. Southern Miss 2026 football game

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The University of South Alabama athletics announced the kickoff time for the Jaguars’ final road game of the 2026 college football season at the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. According to a team release, the Jags and the Golden Eagles will face off at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, at Renasant […]

Mobile, AL · 19h

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Games To Watch: Presbyterian Christian brings 4-0 start to Laurel

Presbyterian Christian takes a perfect girls soccer start to Laurel on Monday, November 9, while Jackson HomeSchool heads to Meridian

Laurel, MS · 1d