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HPD honors several employees at annual awards ceremony
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of people were recognized Friday morning during Hattiesburg Police Department’s annual Employee Appreciation And Awards Day. The ceremony honored sworn officers and those who work behind the scenes in roles like dispatch. The department also celebrated employees who reached a certain number of years...
New American citizens take oath in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Forty-five people are now the newest citizens of the United States of America after taking an oath Thursday during a naturalization ceremony at Hattiesburg High School. “I’m so happy and so excited to be a part of America,” said Olga Stemple, one of those taking the...
Mostly dry few days, the a wetter weekend: Southern MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 4/17/23
More of the same over the next few days with passing clouds, morning warm and afternoon Spring heat. This afternoon, there is an outside shot for a few showers north of I-20, but outside of that, most of the area should be dry. As the next system tries to poke...
Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event
There will be a special guest for the big event happening at Beaver Creek Distillery tomorrow. Gardening guru and NPR talk show host Felder Rushing will be at the Distillery April 20. Also known as the Gestalt Gardener, Rushing will talk about botanicals like the ones used in the making of distilled spirits. Beaver Creek Distillery […] The post Felder Rushing to be in Bassfield tomorrow at Beaver Creek event appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
‘1st Responders Day’ held at Hattiesburg High School
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Hattiesburg students got a glimpse of what it’s like to work on the frontlines. The high school hosted its second annual “First Responders Day.”. “It is important that they know about these opportunities because, first, it is a job that is a servant to...
A discussion of pro baseball in the Hub City comes to the Hattiesburg library
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Pine Belt area has long been known as “Baseburg.”. How much Hattiesburg loves its baseball goes back a century. The city formed a minor league team from 1923-1929 that played in the Cotton States League. They were affectionately called the “Hub-Men” and later, the “Pine-Toppers” and played at Kamper Park.
Hattiesburg police to begin camera-assisted radar program at schools Monday. What to know
After weeks of community meetings where Hattiesburg residents could voice their opinions and concerns about using cameras to supplement police activities, city officials are rolling out a pilot program to test whether camera-assisted radar can encourage motorists to slow down in school zones. In March, Hattiesburg City Council voted unanimously to launch the...
Hattiesburg community speaks up on road safety
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Wednesday night was a night of speaking one’s mind. The subject: The safety of the streets and avenues and boulevards through and within the city of Hattiesburg. “Nobody really pays attention on the road these days,” Hattiesburg resident Steve Wiech said. “I thought the roundabout...
A-State tennis closes regular season with 4-1 win over Southern Miss
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Celebrating senior day, the Arkansas State women’s tennis team earned a 4-1 victory over Southern Miss to close out the regular season. A-State (8-14, 2-9 Sun Belt) took the early advantage by winning the doubles point and clinched the match winning three of the first four singles matches. The senior duo of Nejla Zukic and Rebecca Brody cruised to a 6-0 win on court three and the Red Wolves took the point with Abigail Thurmer and Anna Grigoreva winning 6-3 on court two. Yasmine Humbert and Sarah Millard were deadlocked 5-5 on court one when the point was clinched.
Antique car show set for this weekend
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Lucky Rabbit will be hosting Saturday a “Classic Car Cruise-In.”. Partnering with the Pine Belt Antique Auto Club, the show will feature 75 to 100 antique cars are expected to line Mobile Street in front of The Lucky Rabbit location downtown. Food trucks, beer...
Hattiesburg tax preparer previously indicted on multiple counts of fraud facing new charges
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg tax preparer who was indicted and charged with committing 18 counts of felony fraud in 2023 was arrested on new charges Friday. Sharccara McNair, 38, was arrested Friday morning by deputies with the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the county jail.
Auditor Arrests Woman Accused of Fraudulently Receiving Unemployment Benefits
JACKSON, Miss. – Today State Auditor Shad White announced Special Agents from his office have arrested Sharccara McNair for submitting fraudulent certifications to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). She was issued a demand letter upon her arrest for $31,763.85. McNair is self-employed and a co-owner of Excellent...
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Tuesday, April 23
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The skies are clear, and the roads are slowly clearing, too. In Jasper County, however, the Board of Supervisors is gearing up to start a massive $3 million paving project. They haven’t announced any dates yet, but they have announced which streets will be affected. You can see more information HERE.
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