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U.S. 98 Walmart in Hattiesburg fully reopens after months of construction
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Walmart on U.S. 98 fully reopened Friday morning after months of construction. The store celebrated with a ribbon cutting and free food for folks in the community. A few changes to the store included a re-located online grocery pickup area and more than 40...
Hattiesburg celebrates Juneteenth
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Across the Pine Belt, folks are celebrating Juneteenth this weekend. Saturday morning saw the annual Juneteenth Celebration in the City of Hattiesburg. The Ray-E. Foundation, Inc., hosted a parade that started around 9 a.m. Saturday near Edwards Street and ended at Vernon Dahmer Park. The celebration...
Youth Challenge Academy’s Class 60 graduates 138 cadets
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of cadets from across the Magnolia State graduated from Class 60 of the Mississippi National Guard’s Youth Challenge Academy. Saturday morning’s Youth Challenge Academy graduation ceremony at Temple Baptist Church boasted 138 cadets. “I’m grateful,” said Alyssa Johnson, a graduate from D’Iberville. “I’m...
Hattiesburg ranked among lowest unemployment rates in the nation
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics recently listed Hattiesburg as one of three cities in the nation with a 1.6 percent unemployment rate in April. That’s compared to Mississippi’s 3.2 percent unemployment rate. “This stuff happens because there are a lot of people...
Laurel Machine & Foundry expanding operations
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Laurel Machine & Foundry, an industrial manufacturing company, will expand its services in Jones County. The project is a $3,140,500 corporate investment and will create at least seven jobs. Laurel Machine & Foundry offers a variety of industrial and manufacturing services, including computer numerical control and manual machining, plate and […]
Hattiesburg Recruiting Center to salute Army's birthday
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The United States Army Recruiting Company/Hattiesburg is celebrating the Army’s 249th birthday Friday. The salute will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center Auditorium in downtown Hattiesburg. Hattiesburg City Council President Jeffrey George will read the...
WDAM 7 Weekend Preview - June 13, 2023
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As another weekend approaches, WDAM 7 has you covered on what’s happening in and around the Pine Belt!. Here’s a list of events taking place this weekend:. FRIDAY. 221 Okatoma River Road, Hattiesburg. 1 p.m. Hattiesburg Public Library, 329 Hardy St. 5-7 p.m.
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