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Hattiesburg City Council Approves Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments to Support Infrastructure Improvements

— The Hattiesburg City Council voted unanimously November 3 to adopt water and sewer rate adjustments that will support continued replacement and rehabilitation of aging infrastructure throughout the city. The adopted plan calls for a 4% increase beginning January 1, 2027, followed by an additional 3% increase in 2028. No...

Hattiesburg, MS · 5d
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Picayune combines tree lighting and Christmas on the Rails for Nov. 28 celebration

PICAYUNE — Picayune will combine its annual tree lighting and Christmas on the Rails festival Nov. 28, with free family activities, a veterans monument dedication and a call for vendors, according to announcements from the city and Mayor Jim Luke. Christmas on the Rails runs from 5-9 p.m. along...

Picayune, MS · 6d
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Sumrall students build tables, fish huts for town’s new Outdoor Learning Center

SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - As the town of Sumrall continues to work on its Outdoor Learning Center, every citizen is finding a way to pitch in. “It feels good to me that we get to be a part of something that’s going on,” said Landen Pickett, a senior at Sumrall High School.

Sumrall, MS · 5d
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Picayune Skate Park Project approved for additional funding

Significant progress is underway on the Picayune Skate Park Project, a community-led initiative to build a skate park here in Picayune.   Designed by Fifth Pocket Skateparks, this project has […]

Picayune, MS · 7d

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Oak Grove duo selected for U.S. Army All-American Bowl

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Oak Grove High School has further solidified its reputation as a powerhouse football program, with standouts Deven Robertson and DJ Dotson selected to represent the school in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Widely regarded as the premier high school all-star showcase in the nation, the bowl...

Hattiesburg, MS · 5d

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Party at the Polls rallied Hattiesburg voters

Party at the Polls stopped in Hattiesburg two days before the Nov. 3 election as part of a nationwide tour that combined voter outreach with live music, free food, T-shirts and basketball. The organization aimed to encourage voter participation by creating a celebratory atmosphere and emphasizing the importance of voting.

Hattiesburg, MS · 6d

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African American Military History Museum honors local veterans

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg honored its local veterans with a special open house. Among those honored was Dr. Clarence Magee. “He is very, very involved in our community,” said Director of Museums Latoya Norman. “I can’t think of a better recipient for this year. But the Alvin […]

Hattiesburg, MS · 6d

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Jones County voters choose between 2 candidates in District 18 circuit judge race

Jones County voters choose between 2 candidates in District 18 circuit judge race.

Jones County, MS · 6d

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Pearl River County receives $750K for emergency upgrades

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Pearl River County will soon be able to upgrade its emergency services capabilities after receiving $750,000 in federal grant funding allocated for the county’s Emergency Services and Emergency Operations Center (EOC). According to supervisors, the grant funding was secured with support from U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s (R-Miss.) office through […]

Pearl River County, MS · 8d

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Oak Grove High School’s annual Veterans Breakfast set for Thursday

OAK GROVE, Miss. (WDAM) - For nearly three decades, Oak Grove High School (OGHS) has kept its tradition of honoring veterans alive. Thursday, OGHS will host its 29th annual Veterans Breakfast. All veterans are welcome to enjoy a free meal. This event is in preparation for Veterans Day. Leaders say...

Hattiesburg, MS · 6d

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City Council Nov. 3 agenda

Picayune 1904 Notice of agenda City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.203 Goodyear Blvd., Picayune, MS 39466 Welcome and Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance […]

Picayune, MS · 7d

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Skeletal remains discovered in Wayne County confirmed to be human, sheriff says

WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Skeletal remains found Monday afternoon in Wayne County have been confirmed to belong to a human, Wayne County Sheriff Jerry Mosley said. The Mississippi State Crime Lab will do DNA testing to identify the person. Anthropologists collected the skeleton remains they were able to find,...

Wayne County, MS · 7d

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Tornadoes, storms possible in MS on Election Day as cold front arrives

Mississippi will move into its typical late fall, early winter weather pattern this week with possible tornadoes and severe thunderstorms followed by a significant drop in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, chances of rain and possible thunderstorms will begin to move into Mississippi on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day as voters head to the polls . Jackson may see showers on Tuesday afternoon and in Hattiesburg, Tuesday evening. On Tuesday night, conditions are expected to produce heavier rain and possible thunderstorms lasting into Wednesday morning. In the western part of the state, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory of possible severe thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph and brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out from mid-afternoon on Tuesday into early morning on Wednesday. Skies are expected to clear on Thursday in Jackson and Hattiesburg and temperatures will fall. Low temperatures in Hattiesburg are expected to be in the mid-40s over the weekend in Jackson and Hattiesburg with chances of rain returning Sunday. More: What is heat lightning, and how does it happen? National Weather Service forecast in, near Jackson, MS Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with

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PRCC Lunch and Learn spotlights Pearl River County development

Pearl River County’s Economic Development Director Lindsay Ward presented at Lunch and Learn Thursday, Oct. 22, at Pearl River Community College. Before addressing community members and local leaders, Ward met […]

Pearl River County, MS · 8d

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Jamie Davis's Final Push: Louisiana Senate Campaign

Louisiana · 7d

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Pearl River County Floods Trap Drivers as Crews Launch Water Rescues

Pearl River County Emergency Services spent Saturday night conducting multiple water rescues as flash flooding swamped the western part of the county, with officials singling out the areas around Highway 43 North and Highway 26 near Mitchell Road as particularly severe. The rising water forced the Mississippi Highway Patrol to shut down roads in the hardest-hit spots, and officials pleaded with residents to stay put rather than risk driving through the flooded stretches.

Pearl River County, MS · 9d

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Poll issues reported in some Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Votes Action Fund (MSVAF), there have been issues at the polls on November 3, 2026. The group said the Hinds County and Jackson County Circuit Clerk phone lines were down, and several locations in Lamar, Lincoln, Hinds and Jackson counties have had machine malfunctions. They said some […]

Mississippi · 7d

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Jones County schools implement anti-vaping measures

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jones County school leaders are cracking down on student vaping. “Vapes are highly addictive. They are very, very addictive. People our age who have children don’t realize how addictive they are. The first time a student vapes, they are usually hooked, and it changes their brain chemistry. And that’s very […]

Jones County, MS · 8d

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Lumberton Senior Center Honors Veterans with Quilts of Valo

The Lumberton Senior Center hosted its third Quilts of Valor presentation of the year Tuesday, honoring two local veterans with handmade quilts as a symbol of appreciation for their military service. Volunteer coordinator Connie Hebert said the ceremonies take place alongside the center’s monthly coffee gathering for military members and...

Lumberton, MS · 8d

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Two Marion County ministries host brunch honoring cancer survivors

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Some breast cancer survivors were treated to a day in their honor in Marion County Saturday afternoon. About two dozen cancer survivors and some family members were the guests of honor at the Crowned in Courage Prayer Brunch at the Marion County Extension Office. The event...

Marion County, MS · 10d