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Domestic-related shooting leaves woman dead and suspect in critical condition

Marion County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened in Foxworth Saturday evening.

Community

Ola Mae Tatum of Laurel and Arthur "Audie" Gardner celebrated their 100th birthdays Saturday.
New centenarians celebrated at birthday parties in Laurel, Waynesboro

Community

T-Mobile presents a Hometown Grant to Laurel Main Street Saturday.
Laurel Main Street gets T-Mobile Hometown Grant for Trustmark Park

News

Ways to beat the heat in the midst of dangerously hot temperatures
Ways to beat the heat in the midst of dangerously hot temperatures

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National

President Donald Trump speaks from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday,...

US inserts itself into Israel’s war with Iran, striking 3 Iranian nuclear sites

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
President Donald Trump says Iran’s key nuclear sites were “completely and fully obliterated” by U.S. strikes.

Hard News

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US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By AAMER MADHANI, DAVID RISING and SAM MEDNICK
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel ’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime foe amid Tehran’s threat of reprisals that could spark a wider regional conflict.

Forecast

Dangerous Heat Tomorrow

Dangerous Heat Expected To Continue

Updated: 13 hours ago
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News

The day of Juneteenth has passed, but that isn't stopping the city from celebrating.

City of Columbia continues with Juneteenth festivities

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mackenzie Foster
Although the day of Juneteenth has passed, the city of Columbia is still celebrating.

News

The church wants the young community to know that the community wants to see them succeed.

Ministry strives to give children lifetime mentors at annual Youth Day in the Park

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mackenzie Foster
This local church wants to let the youth know that the community wants to see them succeed.

News

OCSO says deputies will still patrol the area like normal, but for the United Cajun Navy it’s...

United Cajun Navy suspends search for missing 10-year-old swimmer in Florida

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Daeshen Smith and WALA Digital Staff
The United Cajun Navy announced on Saturday that it is suspending its search for missing 10-year-old swimmer Trinity Eslinger in the waters off Destin.
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Happy 100th Birthday Mrs. Tatum and Mr. Gardner
Happy 100th Birthday Mrs. Tatum and Mr. Gardner

VOD Recordings

Hometown grant presented to Laurel Main Street
Hometown grant presented to Laurel Main Street

VOD Recordings

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VOD Recordings

Local church teaches youth about leadership and faith
Local church teaches youth about leadership and faith

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Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey are the last two Orleans fugitives still on the run as of...

Five weeks later, two fugitives still at large after Orleans Justice Center escape

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Gabby Killett
Five weeks after the mass escape from the Orleans Justice Center, Crimestoppers tells FOX 8 that fewer tips are rolling in.

News

Powers adds that while she believes there have been some small improvements in communication...

Blue Ribbon Committee calls on governor after CPS director cancels second straight meeting

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
A year after launching a committee to address failures in child abuse cases in Harrison County, one group is still struggling to get answers from the state.

News

The Hub City Humane Society says five animals have been dumped on their property just this week.

Hub City Humane Society begging public to stop illegal animal ‘dumping’

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM CDT
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By Delaney Dukes
The Hub City Humane Society says five animals have been dumped on their property just this week

News

Richard Gerald Jordan is being held at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman

Judge rules state can proceed with Richard Gerald Jordan’s execution

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Anthony Warren
Jordan is expected to die by lethal injection on June 25.

News

Farmers Market coming to Laurel.

Farmers market coming to Laurel

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Riley Bridges
Farmers market coming to Laurel

Top Story

Yeztugo will cost roughly $14,000 per dose.

FDA approves twice-yearly injectable for HIV prevention; local agency weighs in on impact in the Pine Belt

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
The Food & Drug Administration approved Yeztugo (Lenacapavir) Wednesday. It’s a twice-yearly injectable for preventing the virus.

News

Any Whitney Houston fans out there? This show is for you.

FestivalSouth ending with a Whitney Houston tribute show

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
The arts festival will be ending with a music-filled show honoring the iconic singer.

News

The county's EMA says things are going well.

Smith County continues working to recover after the March tornadoes

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
The county's EMA says progress is going well.

News

Kids get a taste of gardening at Laurel workshop.

Youth gardening camp held in Laurel

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By Riley Bridges
The Laurel Housing Authority collaborated with the Laurel Garden Club to host a youth gardening camp.

Events

Shady Grove Food Pantry will give out supplies to tornado victims

Tornado Relief Give-Out Event happening in Jefferson Davis County

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
On Saturday, June 21, they will be distributing personal care, baby care, and school supplies for children to families in need.

Top Story

Change in tariff rates could raise prices on fireworks this year.

Fireworks supplier weighs in on potential impacts of tariffs ahead of 4th of July

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Jay Harrison
Winco Fireworks is one of the largest suppliers in the State of Mississippi, with several retailers in the Hattiesburg area. Leaders tell WDAM 7 the company started planning last year for possible price hikes and stopped importing in April 2025.

News

WDAM 7’s weekend sports offerings include NBA Finals finale, Women's PGA Championship final...

WDAM 7’s weekend sports offerings include NBA Finals finale, Men’s College World Series, Women’s PGA golf

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
WDAM 7’s weekend sports offerings include NBA Finals finale, Women's PGA Championship final rounds, Men's College World Series Game #2

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State

The cut comes after a previous expansion due to pandemic-era federal funding.

$4.9 million in MDE grants will bolster current Pre-K programs and create new State Invested ones in the Pine Belt

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Grants create new State Invested Pre-K program and expand others in the Pine Belt.

Crime

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Former Pearl Police officer booked on grand larceny charge

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM CDT
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By Anthony Warren and Ebonee Jackson
The suspect allegedly stole $32,000 from the home of a dying woman.

General

Lift notice announced

Lumberton boil-water notice lifted

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 1:17 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
Customers no longer need to boil their water.

Events

feeding the hungry

“God is doing great things!”: Local ministry cooking up meals for those in need

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM CDT
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By WDAM Staff
“Anything you can bring, bring it, and I will cook it!” Evangelist Helen Patterson joined WDAM 7’s Ellie Davis to tell the Pine Belt about a community outreach program Holy Ghost Fire Apostolic Church is doing.

State

Zach Top arrives at the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at Bridgestone...

Country music star Zach Top to perform at the Brandon Amphitheater

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM CDT
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By WLBT Staff
On Friday, the city of Brandon announced that Zach Top will be performing at the Brandon Amphitheater on October 16.

News

The man accused of firing that shots that killed a USM football player in 2024 was found...

‘Not only did he hurt us, he hurt his family also’: Murder victim’s family speaks out after guilty verdict

Updated: Jun. 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Delaney Dukes
The man accused of firing that shots that killed a USM football player in 2024 was found guilty of capital murder Thursday

State

Lawmakers say they won’t give up on trying to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Mississippi

Lawmakers say they won’t give up on trying to make Juneteenth a state holiday in Mississippi

Updated: Jun. 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Courtney Ann Jackson
“It’s our Independence Day as African Americans here, and that’s important,” noted Rep. Daryl Porter.

General

The two-vehicle crash happened on Highway 90 near Travia Avenue.

Crash sends Biloxi Police cruiser into motel swimming pool

Updated: Jun. 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Witness video shared with WLOX News shows the police cruiser in the empty pool at the Flamingo Beach Inn.

Crime

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3 women including former mayor and current alderman of Byhalia, arrested for burglary

Updated: Jun. 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Chauncy Johnson
Byhalia’s former mayor and current alderman have both been arrested for a burglary case that took place in October 2024.

News

It's a lot of rain coming in that's making it hard for farmers.

Excessive rainfall makes it challenging for local farmers

Updated: Jun. 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Mackenzie Foster
The excessive rainfall is putting a damper on farmers.
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