Laurel
LATEST NEWS
Louin residents reflect on deadly tornado nearly 1 year later
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - It’s been almost a year since a deadly EF-3 tornado swept through the Louin community. Nearly 20 people were injured, while Elnora Ross’ daughter, George Jean Hayes, was killed during the storm. “I had called and told them to come out because the...
Road improvements coming to Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Some of the most well-traveled roads in Wayne County require a little touching up. And now, folks can expect a $5.8 million paving project stretching nine miles along Mississippi Highway 63. “This project is going to overlay nine miles of State Route 63,” said Anna...
Laurel leaders approve pay raise for police and fire
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel City Council gave first nod to a pay raise for the Laurel Police Department and Laurel Fire Department during a Tuesday night meeting. After studying salaries from other departments in the state, councilmen voted to bump pay by 15.8% for those first responders on a first reading of the proposal.
‘Jeepin in Jones County’ fundraiser Saturday
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Saturday is expected to be a fun-filled day in Laurel, thanks to the first “Jeepin’ in Jones County” fundraiser. Kids in Jones County, who are victims of child abuse or neglect, will soon have a safe place to go. “In a lot...
Southern Miss basketball roster 2024-25 changes after Golden Eagles lost five of six top scorers
Southern Miss basketball is at a crossroads. The Golden Eagles went 16-16 last season. It was a step back from the 2022-23 Sun Belt championship team. There were stretches where they looked like contenders in the conference, but there was a revolving door of injuries that restrained any momentum. Coach...
Laurel leaders approve second resolution for Calhoun annexation
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel City Council approved the second resolution on Tuesday evening to annex the Calhoun community in Jones County. “I’m just one of the citizens speaking out,” said Keith Morris. “It’s not fair.”. People of the Calhoun community were not happy...
Public Notices 06-13-24
CAUSE NO.:2024-068 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RAY MILLS. Letters Testamentary having been granted on the May 20, 2024, by the. Chancery Court of WAYNE County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, Sharry. Muscat and William F. Mills, of the Estate of WILLIAM RAY MILLS,. deceased, notice is hereby...
Sandersville's Railroad Park closed while storm debris cleared
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Railroad Park in Sandersville will remain closed until further notice while crews clear debris and repair damage caused by Tuesday night’s storm. Town Clerk Paula Byrd said Friday that high winds had knocked down ‘several’ trees and scattered debris throughout the park.
Laurel Planning commission delays decision on Pulte development
A decision on a proposed 302-home development on Contee Road was tabled by the city of Laurel Planning Commission during its May meeting, as the commission’s staff had not yet completed their report. The development was proposed to the city by the Pulte Home Company. Public comments were still...
Hot and sunny this weekend.
Good evening everyone! Skies will be mostly clear this evening as temperatures mid 70s. Overnight lows will bottom out into the mid 60s. Tomorrow will be hot and sunny with highs in the mid 90s. Expect more of the same for your Sunday. Skies will be sunny and hot as...
WDAM 7 Morning Commute for Wednesday, June 12 - Green Light Alert
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Road work continues around the Pine Belt. In Laurel, a new project is closing the intersection of West 4th Street and North 15th Avenue. The area will be closed for seven days. Other ongoing traffic alerts and road closures include:. Forrest County. ROAD WORK: I-59...
Road House restaurant hosts car show fundraiser for Petal Children’s Task Force
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Cars, cars and crawfish. That was the scene at Road House, where folks came out to see some of the best rides on the road as well as raise funds. The car show was put together to help one of the community’s most important organizations, Petal Children’s Task Force.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.