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Boil water notice issued for some Sandersville residents
SANDERSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) -A boil water notice has now been issued for some residents of Sandersville. The Town of Sandersville said residents and businesses who are west of the railroad crossing are under the notice until further notice. Residents can call Sandersville at (602) 649-3068 for more information. Want more...
Samuel Kinslow Inducted into The Order of Barristers
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. Samuel Kinslow of Magee received one of the most prestigious award’s available at the MC Law Moot Court. Samuel was inducted into The Order of Barristers, which is an honor society for United States law school graduates. Membership in The Order of Barristers is limited to graduating law students and practicing lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing.
The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be hosting its first annual fishing tournament
BLUE SPRINGS, Miss (WTVA) - The Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation will be having its first ever Chris Lucius Memorial Foundation Bass Tournament on May the 11th. The event will be held at Bay Springs Marina. Chris Lucius was an assistant baseball coach at East Union Attendance Center. He spent the...
SCRMC honors volunteers of 2023
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - South Central Regional Medical Center held its annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony and Appreciation Reception Thursday. Forty-three volunteers with more than 7,000 hours of service were recognized. Volunteers traditionally help out in the emergency department, children’s academy, offices and nursing homes. Awards also were announced for...
Miss. Centers for Justice holds Heirs’ Property workshop in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - After numerous calls from people about their legal rights to family property, the City of Laurel is teaming up with the Mississippi Center for Justice to teach people how to keep property ownership for future generations. Right now, community members seemingly have the same question: ‘What...
A Musical May Downtown Laurel Weekend to feature Wine Down and Live in Laurel
[Laurel, Miss] – May 17th and 18th will be a music filled, jam packed weekend for downtown Laurel featuring the fan favorite Wine Down Downtown and a new format for the Live in Laurel concert series. Friday, May 17th marks the end of the spring season for Wine Down...
Fighting Back to Take Back our Neighborhood!
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. Mrs. Bridget Lee lives by the motto “fighting back to take back our neighborhood!” As the manager of Raleigh Annex Apartments, Mrs. Lee has never stopped striving to make a difference in lives…no matter the age.
Community Bank opens new location in downtown Laurel
Community Bank celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in downtown Laurel on April 23rd. Chief Executive Officer for the Pine Belt Region Scott Pickering shared a bit about the history of Community Bank. “Community Bank has a storied history. It was founded nearly 120 years ago in Forest,...
Laurel looking for lifeguards through AmeriCorps program
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) -The City of Laurel’s Parks and Recreation Department is looking to hire lifeguards through its AmeriCorps’ “Laurel Plays” program. The federal program, funded through the National and Community Service Corporation, could pay for the services of as many as five lifeguards for community swimming pools at the Ellis Center and Oak Park.
Bay Springs rancher wants answers after steer shot
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - One Bay Springs rancher is furious after he said someone shot one of his steers. Sam Blakeney said his wife was woken up by gunshots on April 14 at their home on County Road 9. The family later found one of their steers shot once...
Celebration held for librarian after 22 years of service to JDC
A celebration was held for Jefferson Davis County Library Supervisor Jackie Miller for her retirement. Friends, family and patrons assisted in the reception at the Dr. Frank L. Leggett Public Library in Bassfield on March 28. Ellen Carraway for provided the refreshments. “Thank you to the staff of South Mississippi Regional Libraries, Friends of the […] The post Celebration held for librarian after 22 years of service to JDC appeared first on Prentiss Headlight.
Introducing Xtreme Fitness & Tanning in Laurel
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Asia Montgomery introduces you to Xtreme Fitness & Tanning in Laurel while learning how they’re helping the Pine Belt get into tip-top shape. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Mayor Magee proclaims National Animal Therapy Day
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee presented a proclamation for National Animal Therapy Day on April 29th to the Director of Family Engagement and Assistant Federal Programs Director for Laurel School District Allison Temple and her therapy dog Archie. “My mission today is to get the word out about therapy dogs and...
Jones College and WDAM-TV honor Top of Class 2024
ELLISVILLE- Jones College was thrilled to be able to host WDAM-TV’s annual Top of Class 2024 recognition program with a live, “red-carpet” event. WDAM-TV news/weather personalities Elle Davis, Brandy McGill and Ryan Mahan, along with Jones College executive vice presidents, Dr. Tessa Flowers and Dr. Finee’ Ruffin were photographed with the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians to commemorate the special event held at Jones College. The group of nearly 100 high school students were celebrated with a day of recognition including breakfast, entertainment and inspiring comments from WDAM-TV News Director, Emily Forrester, Jones College President, Dr. Jesse Smith and Jones College sophomore, PTK President and 2022 Wayne Academy Salutatorian, Kadin Johnston.
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