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Hattiesburg Police Department hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -- In honor of National Police Week, Hattiesburg Police Department has dedicated a part of each day to remembering fallen officers and reaching out to the community. Earlier in the week, Hattiesburg police spent time with other law enforcement agencies to mark the somber memorials. Thursday morning,...
Weekend Preview - May 16, 2024
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - For those in the Pine Belt looking for something to do this weekend, here are some events that will take place around the area. S.T.E.M. Saturday with Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation. Guided Downtown GeoTour. 2024 Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show. 62nd Annual Mississippi Numismatic Assoc....
WCU gets grant for Mobile Starlab Planetarium
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Friday, students at Laurel Upper Elementary School entered into a world beyond the classroom – a virtual reality world in the sky. “I was seeing a lot of planets,” said fifth grader Mykah Dase. “It was so admiring. It was so many things I didn’t even know about.
Hattiesburg Fire Training Academy applications open now
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Fire Department has now opened the application for its Fire Training Academy, and now there’s more incentives than ever. This 12-week training period not only consists of physical training, but academics and team building as well. This will be the first round of...
Summer Allen: WCU’s first “Grow Your Own” graduate
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. William Carey University’s first “Grow Your Own” graduate, Summer Allen, walked across the stage to receive her diploma May 10 during commencement at Temple Baptist Church.
Corinth softball one win away from state championship
CORINTH, Miss. (WTVA) — Corinth defeated East Central 5-1 on Wednesday in the first game of the 5A softball championship. The series is best-of-three. The second game is scheduled for Friday at 1:15 p.m. The University of Southern Mississippi is hosting the championships in Hattiesburg. Open this link to...
Skills That Pay awards Hattiesburg High School students
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - On Tuesday, Skills That Pay, an awareness campaign run by The Skills Foundation, presented four graduating seniors at Hattiesburg High School with signing bonuses to celebrate the students’ commitment to their future and their choice to enter essential, hands-on professions. The seniors were awarded certificates...
Forrest Co. attempted murder suspect sought in Brazos Co., Texas
BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS. (WDAM) - A suspect wanted in Forrest County, Mississippi, for attempted murder is being sought in Brazos County, Texas. The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance identifying and locating a suspect seen in surveillance photos wearing a black-on-red jacket underneath a black “SOX baseball " style letterman jacket, gray jogging-type pants and tan/brown-work style boots.
Pisgah softball’s season ends in 2A State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Pisgah softball faced elimination in the 2A State Championship at the Southern Miss Softball Complex Wednesday. After pitching a two-hit shut-out in game one on Tuesday, Lucy Cochran took the mound again for the Urchins. However, in just the first inning, the Dragons did what they couldn’t do in game one. With one run already home in the inning, eighth grader Alyssa McMurtrey cleared the fence in right-center, putting Pisgah on top 3-0.
Authorities searching for Mississippi attempted murder suspect believed to be in Texas
ELLIS COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding an attempted murder suspect from Mississippi they believe to be in Texas. The attempted murder happened on Jan. 11, 2024, in the 7400 block of highway 49 Hattiesburg Mississippi. Authorities describe...
3 teens arrested, 2 adults injured in Lamar County shooting
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Lamar County deputies arrested three teenagers for allegedly shooting two adults. Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel said the shooting happened around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the intersection of Shears Road and West Lane. Rigel said three teenagers and two adults were shooting at each other. The two […]
3rd VetFest Saturday to showcase programs for veterans
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Veterans across South Mississippi can pick up a lot of valuable information Saturday, at an event held exclusively for those who’ve served. The third annual VetFest at Town Square Park will feature nearly 50 vendors, who will have information about a variety of veteran programs and services.
Home in Petal destroyed by fallen tree
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - “I was literally in a state of shock, I’m still kind of shocked,” said Dixie Bergeron. ”It’s almost unbelievable that I’m even in this situation right now.”. Devastation hit the Petal area mother and her daughter as a tree destroyed...
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