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Collins Mayor

Mt. Olive Mayor
Ellisville Mayor
Laurel Mayor
Lumberton Mayor
Sumrall Mayor
Waynesboro Mayor
Beaumont Mayor
Full Results
Hope Magee Jones (D)
353 - 68.3%
Gerald Ellzey (R)
164 - 31.7%
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Teenager dies days after shooting in Laurel; mother and son arrested in connection

Eric Drummond Jr. and his mother, Janice Norman, have been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Eric Drummond Jr. (LEFT) and Janice Norman (RIGHT)

News

Rankin County teen living with rare disease awaits FDA approval for drug he says changed his life
Rankin County teen living with rare disease awaits FDA approval for drug he says changed his life

Top of Class

2025 Top of Class: Mt. Olive High School & Richton High School
2025 Top of Class: Mt. Olive High School & Richton High School

Calendar

WDAM 7 Weekend Preview
Weekend Preview - June 5, 2025

TOP HEADLINES

Crime

From left to right: 22-year-old David Cunningham of Mobile, Alabama, and Kristin Allen of...

2 arrested after off-duty Prichard police officer kidnaps individual from Gulfport house party, sheriff’s office says

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WLOX Staff
Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrests of 22-year-old David Cunningham of Mobile, Alabama, for kidnapping and Kristin Allen of Gulfport for hindering prosecution.

Forecast

WDAM 7 First Alert Weather

Rex’s Morning Forecast - 6/5

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Rex Thompson
For today, you can expect partly cloudy skies with a 20% chance for an afternoon or early evening shower or thunderstorm.

Community

Mayor Cliff Kelly of Mount Olive was re-elected to a third term Tuesday.

Mount Olive mayoral candidates react to election results

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
Two-term Mount Olive mayor Cliff Kelly has been re-elected to a third term.

Business

Pianist Theresa Sanchez rehearses for "Classics by Candlelight" Wednesday.

Festival South continues with ‘Classics by Candlelight’ Thursday

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Charles Herrington
The opening week of the annual FestivalSouth continues Thursday, June 5, with an evening of classical music at the University of Southern Mississippi.

News

Seven volunteer firefighters in Forrest County have been added to the ranks of certified EMTs.

Forrest County volunteer firefighters earn EMT certification  

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Delaney Dukes
Seven volunteer firefighters in Forrest County have been added to the ranks of certified EMTs

Forecast

Patrick's Wednesday PM Forecast 6/4

Heat continues for your Thursday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Patrick Bigbie
Skies will be partly cloudy tomorrow with a few pop-up showers during the afternoon hours. Highs will top out in the low 90s.
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Eric Drummond Jr. and his mother, Janice Norman, have been arrested in connection with the...
Teenager dies days after shooting in Laurel; mother and son arrested in connection

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Former Beaumont mayor soon to become new Beaumont mayor

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News

Both Magee and Buckhaults will be sworn in on July 1 for the new term.

Laurel, Ellisville mayors talk about upcoming term

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Keaundria Milloy
Magee, Buckhaults to serve another 4 years

News

Idaho Forest Group donated more than a dozen laptops today to get the ball rolling.

Lumberton working to start GED program, improve literacy

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Raven Little
Folks in Lumberton want to help young adults complete their education.

News

ATV crashes often involve unsupervised children

First responders sounding the alarm about ATV crashes

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Raven Little
First responders are sounding the alarm because with the uptick in temperatures, comes an uptick in ATV accidents involving children.

News

USM, City of Hattiesburg officially team up Fourth Street sidewalk project

Hattiesburg approves agreement with USM for West 4th Street project

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
USM, City of Hattiesburg officially team up Fourth Street sidewalk project

News

Six firefighters from Pine Belt fire departments are set to graduate Thursday morning from...

Local firefighters to graduate from state fire academy Thursday

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Six firefighters from Pine Belt fire departments are set to graduate Thursday morning from state fire academy course

News

Mississippi agriculture commissioner promoting initiative to 'Make Mississippi Healthy Again.'

Ag Commissioner wants word to spread to ‘Make Mississippi Healthy Again’

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Riley Bridges
'Make Mississippi Healthy Again' is a new initiative within the Agriculture Department.

News

Pearl River Community College softball left fielder Emmaleigh Theriot became the 1st in in...

PRCC softball outfielder becomes earns program’s 1st national Gold Glove

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Pearl River Community College softball left fielder Emmaleigh Theriot became the 1st in in program history awarded a Rawlings Gold Glove

News

Sumrall police are asking the public's help in locating a stolen vehicle from Prentiss that...

Sumrall police asking public’s help locating vehicle

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Sumrall police are asking the public's help in locating a stolen vehicle from Prentiss that was later used in a larceny

Top Story

Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department deal with a burning car around late Tuesday night near...

Car catches fire near county line, no injuries reported

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By WDAM Staff
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department deal with a burning car around late Tuesday night near the Jefferson Davis County-Marion County line

Crime

Randy Martin Riley

Man accused of ‘touching himself inappropriately,’ taking pictures of children at Mississippi park

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff and Christopher Fields
A man has been arrested after he was allegedly touching himself inappropriately and appearing to be taking pictures of children at a park in Magee.

Crime

Police lights

HPD investigating late-night shooting at Hattiesburg apartment complex

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Abigail Troth
Officers learned shots had been fired in the area, striking a vehicle occupied by one person.

Top of Class

2025 Top of Class: Mize Attendance Center & Sacred Heart Catholic School

2025 Top of Class: Mize Attendance Center & Sacred Heart Catholic School

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Congratulations to the valedictorians and salutatorians from Mize Attendance Center & Sacred Heart Catholic School - 2025 Top of Class, sponsored by Jones College.

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Elections

Election Day Prep

Take a look at the Sandersville election results here

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:29 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
A tie-breaker is in the works in Sandersville after a tie on Tuesday night between two candidates for aldermen.

Elections

Barnett ended up with 128 votes versus challenger Shana Taylor, who had 120 votes.

Heidelberg mayor to stay in office after earning majority of votes in municipal election

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Barnett ended up with 128 votes versus challenger Shana Taylor, who had 120 votes.

NFL

New Orleans Saints

Gray Media & WDAM bolster partnership with New Orleans Saints

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Gray Media & WDAM will extend and expand their partnership with the New Orleans Saints.

Crime

Authorities searched a home in the Seventh Ward of New Orleans after social media videos of...

Escapee Antoine Massey’s social media posts show desperation, former Secret Service agent says

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 9:19 PM CDT
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By Thanh Truong
Authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of each remaining escapee

Forecast

WDAM 7 First Alert Weather

Rex’s Morning Forecast - 6/4

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 6:43 AM CDT
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By Rex Thompson
Highs today will be around 90, and lows tonight will be around 70.

News

Familiar face returning to familiar office

Familiar face to return to mayor’s seat

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Familiar face returning to familiar office

Top Story

Caesars Superdome lit up for Super Bowl LIX Opening Night

Super Bowl LIX brings $1.25B economic impact to Louisiana; Saints say long-term deal is near

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Rob Masson
Super Bowl LIX generated $1.25 billion in economic activity for Louisiana, and Saints officials say they're close to securing a long-term deal to stay in New Orleans.

News

Republican Hugh Keating and Democrat Sonya Williams Barnes

Hugh Keating confident of victory in Gulfport as vote count continues

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
As of late Tuesday night, no official winner has been called in the race for Gulfport mayor. However, Republican candidate Hugh Keating is feeling confident about the results.

News

Magee tops three challengers to win fourth term as Laurel mayor.

Magee tops 3 challengers to win 4th term as Laurel mayor

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 12:54 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Magee tops three challengers to win fourth term as Laurel mayor

News

Sumrall mayor re-elected by big margin.

Sumrall mayor wins reelection with more than 75 percent of the vote cast Tuesday

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 12:31 AM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Sumrall mayor re-elected by healthy margin
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