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JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - A student was arrested after officials found a gun in his possession last week at the East Jones Elementary School, according to Jones County School District Superintendent Tommy Parker. Parker said he received a report that a .22-caliber revolver was found in the backpack of...

On Monday, March 27, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Forrest County. A 2015 Nissan Frontier driven by 65-year-old Barbara White of Pearl was driving north on Highway 49 when it collided with a 2014 Ford F-550 driven by 30-year-old Ryan Street, of Petal.

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. |

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...

Southern Miss is living up to its commitment to diversity with a new administrative position. The role of Senior Associate Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was created to increase the diversity in USM’s faculty and staff. Dr. Eddie Holloway, a renowned figure at Southern Miss, came out of retirement to serve in the interim.

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...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The University of Southern Mississippi and Northeast Mississippi Community College joined forces Wednesday. The colleges signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” on behalf of their Honors College programs, agreeing that students who graduate in good standing from the Honors Institute at Northeast Community College will automatically be granted two-year admission to the Keystone Program of the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Veterans of the Vietnam War were honored during a special ceremony in Hattiesburg Wednesday. The City of Hattiesburg and the Hattiesburg Veterans Committee honored all those who served in Vietnam during a ceremony at the Hattiesburg Veterans Memorial Park. It was part of a recognition of...

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. Forrest County helping with tornado relief. Updated: 7 hours ago. |. The first...

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - When the thunder really rolls, the lightning turns vicious and dark clouds down send angry fingers to scrape the earth, how will you local authorities notify you.?. Greene, Covington, and Jones counties have switched to the Hyper-Reach program, a system that allows you to receive...

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.

Looking for something new and fun to do for a weekend? Experience Hattiesburg’s treasure hunt that takes you all over the Hub City. The Hattiesburg GeoTour is a free-to-play outdoor treasure hunt with about 40 locations (caches) throughout the Hub City that started in December 2022. While exploring and looking for caches, participants can learn more about Hattiesburg as a destination. Each cache is different and unique to the location it is found in, ranging from a birdhouse to a barrel used for beer.

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - To keep its students and faculty safe, the Petal School District is looking to expand its security teams by currently hiring full-time and part-time certified police officers. Dr. Matt Dillon, Petal School District superintendent, said holding this position means more than just wearing a badge. “We...

Equipping students with knowledge on coastal tourism, fisheries, and waste management is exactly what The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) seeks to educate the future of our planet. With its first set of graduates from the School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE) in 2021, Coastal USM recognizes the needs of the blue economy.

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...

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: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT. |. The Pine Burr Area Council Boy Scouts of America...

Undergraduate enrollment at USM has been declining steadily for years. It is the result of years-long national trends including population decline, economic issues, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the circumstances, USM President Joe Paul and the university’s administration are optimistic in their ability to overcome this issue. According to...

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Two people suffered injuries in a Forrest County wreck on Friday evening. Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department firefighters responded to the report of a one-vehicle collision in the 1300 block of U.S. Highway 11 just before 6 p.m. On scene, firefighters discovered a blue Kia Optima...

A Hattiesburg man was arrested in connection to multiple auto burglaries on March 22. According to police, 30-year-old Gabriel Walker Camacho, of Hattiesburg, turned himself into Hattiesburg Police and has been charged with seven counts of auto burglary, and booked into the Forrest County Jail. He had seven warrants for...

Ole Miss baseball will be out to score another midweek win against Southern Miss when the two in-state foes meet on Tuesday at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The Rebels took the first game between the two teams at Swayze Field earlier this month, 11-5. Ole Miss (15-9, 0-6 SEC) has...