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Ready or not, seafood labeling law taking effect July 1

New seafood labeling law taking effect in Mississippi July 1
New seafood labeling law taking effect in Mississippi July 1.

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Donations go to the Dignity Closet
United Way in Laurel in need of food, blanket donations

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Campbell Wood is an at-home baker who is working hard to get her name out there.
Local baker with a small business has a big dream
Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sponsored

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Experts: Rumors of 'killer bees' swarming Mississippi not true.
Rumors of Africanized honey bees invading Mississippi not true

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The Revaulas left the Philippines in 2008 when Nathaniel took a job as a teacher in Baton Rouge.

Hattiesburg Salvation Army welcomes new captains

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Raven Little
On Sunday, Nathaniel and Raquel Revaula officially became the new Hattiesburg Salvation Army corps officers

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Hot,Humid,& More Rain

Hot,Humid,& More Rain

Updated: 12 hours ago
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Mississippi's Public Service Commission is ending a resolution asking the State of Mississippi...

PCS asking Mississippi legislators to accord utility workers 1st responder status

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Mississippi's Public Service Commission is ending a resolution asking the State of Mississippi to recognize utility workers as 'first responders'

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The Laurel Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen reported missing.

LPD asking public’s help in locating missing teen

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
The Laurel Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a teen reported missing

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Search continues for lawyer wanted by Perry County court.

Search continues for lawyer wanted by Perry County court

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Search continues for lawyer wanted by Perry County court

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One person as killed in a crash Saturday night in Forrest County.

Laurel woman killed in 2-vehicle accident in Forrest County Saturday night

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
One person as killed in a crash Saturday night in Forrest County
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Alabama man charged with aggravated DUI after crash that killed a Laurel woman Saturday night.
Alabama man charged with aggravated DUI after crash that killed a Laurel woman Saturday night

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Young baker starting small, dreaming big.
Young baker starting small, dreaming big

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Hattiesburg Salvation Army welcomes new captains.
Hattiesburg Salvation Army welcomes new captains

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Stone County man charged with first-degree murder after hours-long standoff with SWAT

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
On Saturday, officials with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of Orlando Breland following a standoff with SWAT teams on Friday night.

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Campers with Kids A.T. participate in a graduation ceremony Saturday at Camp Shelby.

116 campers graduate from 33rd Kids AT at Camp Shelby

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
More than one hundred children from all over Mississippi have just wrapped up a unique summer camp that features swimming and arts and crafts, along with rides on Army vehicles and lots of marching.

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A funeral for USM women's basketball legend Joye Lee-McNelis was held at Temple Baptist Church...

Funeral service held for legendary USM coach Joye Lee-McNelis

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
Funeral services were held Saturday for legendary University of Southern Mississippi women’s basketball coach Joye Lee McNelis, who died Tuesday after an eight year battle with cancer.

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One person was injured seriously in a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in the Powers...

1 injured in 2-vehicle accident in Jones County’s Powers community

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
One person was injured seriously in a two-vehicle accident Saturday afternoon in the Powers community in Jones County

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The Restoration Run is an annual event that's loved by many.

Annual event sees big turnout and an even bigger purpose

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
Proceeds from the Restoration Run goes towards the men living at the Mission at the Cross recovery home.

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Akeem Davis returns to Laurel to host annual camp.

100 kids turn out Saturday for 11th annual AD47 football skills camp

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM CDT
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By Justin Velazquez
Akeem Davis returns to Laurel to host annual camp

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The youth football team needs equipment for the upcoming season, so the Booster club got to...

Myrick Booster Club holds event to raise money for football equipment

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
The club hopes to have enough money soon as the team starts contact practice in August.

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Staying the 90s...Rain Continues

Staying the 90s...Rain Continues

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM CDT
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Church leaders say they will start hosting more events like this.

Local church gives back to those in need

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
The New Birth Church of God In Christ wants to provide more for the local community.

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Man charged with murder in fatal shooting no longer listed on Forrest County Jail roster.

Man charged with murder in deadly shooting no longer listed on Forrest County Jail roster

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting no longer listed on Forrest County Jail roster

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Section of Covington County road to be closed for about three months.

Section of Seminary-Sumrall Road in Covington County to close for about 3 months

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Section of Covington County road to be closed for about three months

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LEFT: Joe Nelson
RIGHT: Mario Willis

Two Mississippi school superintendents indicted on federal fraud charges

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By WLBT Staff and Mississippi Today Staff
It’s also unclear whether the defendants have a lawyer who could speak on their behalf.

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Kids at the East Hancock Public Library spent Friday morning celebrating a famous green icon –...

Kids celebrate Kermit the Frog’s birthday while learning Mississippi art history

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Raylen Ladner
Kids at the East Hancock Public Library spent Friday morning celebrating a famous green icon – Kermit the Frog.

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Officials believe the murder took place around 6 p.m. Friday.

Murder suspect captured after standoff with SWAT, setting house on fire in Stone Co.

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
On Friday, officials with the Stone County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that a standoff between a murder suspect and law enforcement is over.

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Projected USM starting quarterback acting as counselor at Manning Passing Academy.

USM’s starting quarterback acting as counselor at Manning Passing Academy

Updated: Jun. 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM CDT
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By Justin Velazquez
USM's expected starting quarterback acting as counselor at Manning Passing Academy

Community

Anderson's Design Center handed out 300 rugs to teachers during an annual giveaway Friday.

Anderson Design Center hosts annual rug giveaway for teachers

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
A Hattiesburg business is supporting education by giving some special gifts to local teachers.

Community

Gov. Tate Reeves reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on nationwide injunctions Friday.

Gov. Reeves reacts to Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
he U.S. Supreme Court has issued a new ruling limiting the power of federal judges to block President Trump’s executive orders.

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Judge Jerry D. Sharp is the new chancellor for the 19th Chancery Court District.

New chancellor sworn in for 19th District Chancery Court

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM CDT
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By Charles Herrington
A new chancery judge for Jones and Wayne counties has been sworn into office.

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The library staff is happy that the community has enjoyed the program so far.

Local summer reading program sees lots of participation

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
The program has been getting a lot of participation, and the library staff is happy about it.

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The relocation is set for late August or early September.

SCRMC to relocate Urgent Care, Industrial Medicine departments

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 7:32 PM CDT
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By Keaundria Milloy
The new clinic will be housed on the corner of Jefferson Street and 16th Avenue.

News

Laurel Main Street teamed up with the city to take on the beloved event.

City of Laurel comes together to hold annual 4th of July celebration

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
Laurel Main Street partnered with the city to put on a beloved event.

Forecast

Patrick's Friday PM Forecast 6/27

Scattered Thunderstorms will continue through the weekend.

Updated: Jun. 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Patrick Bigbie
Skies will be partly cloudy, but scattered thunderstorms will fire up during the afternoon hours.
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