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PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Petal closed a bridge Friday on South George Street because of safety concerns from the state. After the state’s last inspection, the city was given 24 hours to close it. Petal Mayor Tony Ducker said it would cost an estimated $600,000 to...

App State erased a two-run deficit to come-from-behind and defeat No. 16 Southern Miss 4-2 in a Guardian Credit Union Sun Belt Championship semifinal showdown Saturday morning at Riverwalk Stadium.

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A Jones County home was majorly damaged in a fire Friday afternoon. According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, Southwest, South Jones and Boggy volunteer fire departments responded to a structure fire at 716 Sanford Road at 12:47 p.m. Upon reaching...

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s been a busy day for Jones County volunteer firefighters. According to Jones County Fire Council Public Information Officer Dana Bumgardner, Glade and Powers volunteer fire departments responded to a single-vehicle collision at 473 Orange Drive in the Glade community at 1:15 pm. Once...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - As Memorial Day approaches, WDAM 7 is saluting our fallen heroes. It’s been 13 years since Army Sgt. Anthony Magee died from injuries after a missile hit his barracks in Iraq. Magee was from Hattiesburg and not only is he being remembered in his hometown,...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department has issued an active warrant for a Hattiesburg man. According to HPD, 22-year-old David LeKevin Richardson of Hattiesburg is wanted for domestic violence - aggravated assault in connection to an incident that took place on Wednesday in the 2500 block of West 4th Street.

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Bond has been set for the suspect involved in the Lone Oak Apartments shooting that injured a man earlier this week. Jashawn Solomon, a.k.a. “Big Cali,” made his initial appearance in Jones County Justice Court Friday afternoon, where he received a $150,000 bond on the charges that came from Wednesday morning’s incident.

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jones County deputies arrested a man in connection to a shooting at an apartment complex. Deputies said they received a tip about the location of Jashawn Solomon, 22. He was arrested at the Lone Oak Apartments complex on Thursday, May 25. Investigators said Solomon will be charged with aggravated assault […]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg is bringing back its ‘Summer Splash Days,’ with nine days of cool-down fun spread through t6he weeks ahead. The first stop: Thames Elementary School; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday. Building on past years, parking lots will be transformed into...

My wife is very critical of steak, and I’ve never seen her eat one at a restaurant without steak sauce – until now. Here’s what else we tried at the Gulfport location.

Hattiesburg Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at U.S. 11 Circle K. Hattiesburg Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at U.S. 11 Circle K. 46 Marion Co. seniors awarded scholarships through Mackenzie Scott Foundation, PRCC. Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:28 AM CDT. 46 Marion Co. seniors awarded scholarships through...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg man was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Nicholas Walker, 39, was given 125 months for selling more than 220 grams of methamphetamine after pleading guilty on Feb. 16. The sentence was announced Thursday...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at a gas station Wednesday evening. Firefighters arrived on scene around 4:30 p.m. in the 4000 block of U.S. Highway 11. The fire department evacuated the area and secured and contained the fire. An official said there...

Hattiesburg Fire Department responds to vehicle fire at U.S. 11 Circle K. "One Lake" plan concerns Pine Belt residents along the Pearl River. A plan to widen the Pearl River to help alleviate flooding in Jackson has Pine Belt neighbors concerned about possible downstream impacts. Banners to honor local vets.

USM Associate Professor of Geography Dr. David Holt joins us to discuss what hurricane experts and models are predicting for this storm season. It is going to be a beautiful day today! Temperatures started off in the 50s inland and 60s this morning. Temperatures will be in the 80s this afternoon with plenty of sunshine and low humidity as an added bonus. Little to no rain is expected today and through the holiday weekend. This drier pattern is due to a tropical mess off the eastern seaboard. We are on the western and drier side of a low pressure system near the Carolina coastline. Enjoy the weather this weekend!

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -Growing vegetables in one’s own garden is rewarding, but when pests get in the way of success, it can be hard to find a way to get rid of the problem without hurting the garden. Organic gardening is a popular way to make sure vegetable...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Since Popsicles in the Park was such a hit last year, the Hattiesburg Police Department said it will do it all over again this summer. Beginning next Wednesday, the police department will be bringing popsicles and games to a variety of park/apartment play spaces every other Wednesday throughout the summer, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. This time, HPD said it will be held in more places around the city.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Police Department announced that 20-year-old Zachary Smith has been located and is safe. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

Southern Miss Baseball head coach Scott Berry reflects on his retirement decision. After 23 seasons with the Golden Eagles and 14 as head coach, Berry says it’s time to spend more time with family, fishing and doing house work. Sports Director Blake Levine spoke with him earlier this week.

USM's Dr. David Holt looks ahead to Hurricane Season 2023. USM Associate Professor of Geography Dr. David Holt joins us to discuss what hurricane experts and models are predicting for this storm season. Carrie's Midday First Alert Forecast. Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT. |. It is going...