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Ellisville State School moves forward with cemetery project
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The Ellisville State School Cemetery Preservation Project is moving forward into a new phase. The state school partnered with interns from the University of Southern Mississippi at the beginning of the semester to help folks find the remains of family members in the on-grounds cemetery. The...
Sales rep snagged $2.3 million from Miss. schools to his employer through bid-rigging, documents show
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Exclusive documents obtained by 3 On Your Side detail a Petal man’s role in a conspiracy to bilk Mississippi schools out of $2.3 million for sports equipment through fraudulent bid proposals. The investigation led to Charles Ferrell Trimm’s guilty plea before a federal judge Monday....
Red Lobster closing restaurants, including some Mississippi locations
JACKSON, Miss. — Red Lobster isclosing a number of its restaurants across the U.S., including some in Mississippi. In addition to closing about 50 of the restaurant's 650 locations, TAGeX Brands is selling off Red Lobster kitchen equipment, furniture and other contents during an online auction. The auction begins Monday and continues through Thursday, according to company founder Neal Sherman.
Game times changed for Southern Miss baseball series vs Texas State due to rain
HATTIESBURG — Game times for Southern Miss baseball’s series against Texas State have been changed due to inclement weather. Game 1, which was suspended Thursday night due to lightning, will now resume at 2 p.m. Friday at Pete Taylor Park. Game 2 will be played an hour after the conclusion of Game 1.
Thames Elementary students build sensory playground
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -- Over the last seven years, Mississippi Power has awarded more than $175,000 in grants to more than 200 schools. This year, 41 schools throughout the state received the Environment Education Grant, including Thames Elementary in Hattiesburg. Second- through fifth-grade students in Thames’ “Lighthouse Leadership Program” built...
Suspect in Mississippi attempted murder believed to be in Texas
HATTIESBURG, Miss. / BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – The Texas State Crime Stoppers and the Mississippi Coast Crime Stopppers need your help to identify a suspect in connection with an attempted murder. The man pictured below in believed to be traveling through the Central Texas area. Authorities say the attempted murder occurred on January 11, […]
Hub City unveils 51st mural, showcasing Hattiesburg musical talent
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s a “Jam Session” on display in the Hub City. The latest mural was unveiled in Hattiesburg on Tuesday, making it 51 in the city. This piece, by Reshonda Perryman, showcases musical talent from Hattiesburg. They rang in musical genres from rock-n-roll to country to jazz to blues.
Where Southern Miss baseball stands in latest 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket projections
HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss baseball couldn't have picked a much better time of the season to go on a win streak. The Golden Eagles (35-17, 18-9 Sun Belt Conference) have won eight games in a row after beating Ole Miss on Tuesday. Their RPI is up to 29, they've received votes in the latest USA TODAY Coaches Poll for the first time since April 8 and still have a chance — albeit an outside one —...
Happy Mother’s Day display in Petal
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - One business in Petal came up with a creative way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Glenn Sasser, the owner of Concrete Pumping Services in Petal, made this display with three boom trucks to celebrate Mother’s Day. The following photos were submitted by Tracie Sasser:
‘Mother’s Day Blues Fest’ attendees share their meaning of holiday in Hub City
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The rain on Sunday didn’t stop people in Hattiesburg from enjoying some good blues and good food. Hundreds came out to the Hattiesburg Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon for the 37th Annual Mother’s Day Blues Festival. Folks can be seen under their tents, eating and having...
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