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Serengeti Springs construction continues in Hattiesburg
The new water park in the Hub City may not be open for business, but officials are already planning. → Read More
‘Ballet Magnificat’ comes to William Carey University
Ballet Magnificat comes to William Carey University → Read More
‘Read Across America Day’ was celebrated at the 3D School in Petal
Read Across America celebrated by 3D School in Petal → Read More
Girls from Petal High School learn new engineering skills
Girls from Petal High School learn new engineering skills → Read More
Pollen levels are high across the Pine Belt
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -Pollen has been extremely high over the past few days in the Pine Belt. While no stranger to south Mississippi, is the pollen count normally this high at the very beginni9ng of March. Asked another way: Is it normal for many to feel this lousy this early in the calendar year? “You may be seeing it more all right now,” said Ross Overstreet of the Lamar County Extension… → Read More
Jones County Sheriff’s Department warns residents of latest phone scam
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - After receiving notices from county residents , the Jones County Sheriff’s Department issued warnings Friday of the newest phone scam. The scammers are targeting the families of jailed inmates. Family members are given false hope that by paying a small fine, aloved one can be released from jail. “So far, just (Friday), we’ve had four complaints come in,” said JCSD… → Read More
Congenital heart disease survivor is chosen to participate in the ‘Women of Impact Program’
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -“I was born in 1973 with congenital heart defects and had two life-saving heart surgeries, one at UMC and UAB by the age of 3. Then, I was relatively heart-healthy until I was 43 and then my heart problems reemerged.” Mary Moore Conville has had to battle the majority of her life. But that has not stopped her from being positive every single day. “What I would tell… → Read More
Lightning safety tips offered for weather preparedness week
Be wary of the storm carrying thunder, lightning. → Read More
William Carey University puts up new signs
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -Something new was recently put up at William Carey University New signs were placed on William Carey Parkway and Commission Drive Flowers are being planted at the signs to emphasize their beauty The signs are a staple on campus and leaders at the university hope they bring joy to everyone who enters campus. “You know, being off road a little bit, we’re not on Hardy… → Read More
Don’t let a false spring allow you to jumpstart your garden
Prep vs. plant in warm winter weather gardening? → Read More
Mississippi biology professor debunks theory that trees can communicate underground
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) -Scientists have been studying soil fungal networks for years, but what led them to the possibility of trees communicating through fungus? University of Mississippi professor, Jason Hoeksema, says their theories began because of a naturally-growing fungus. “There’s really good evidence that these fungi on these roots of the trees are typically very beneficial on the… → Read More
‘Home Instead’ annual job fair held Friday in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The annual Home Instead job fair was held Friday in an effort to recruit more people to take care of senior adults who need assistance “The event is important because we need caregivers in order to take care of seniors, vulnerable seniors in the area, who have a lot of needs and can’t be taken care of unless they have us to be there for them,” Home Instead recruiter… → Read More
Sumrall takes home trophies at 2023 cheerleading championship
SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) -The Sumrall High School Bobcats took home the trophies last weekend after a season of dedication and hard work. High school cheer coach Kim Blount said that the girls accomplished much over such a little time to claim the championship trophy. “All teams have struggles and we were no exception to that through this season, but somehow we managed to pull it together and pull… → Read More
New Hope Animal Rescue Center hosts adoption event in Petal
Ladybug was just one of the dogs available at Saturday's adoption event in Petal → Read More
Mayors remember the EF-4 tornado that tore through the Pine Belt
Memories remain vivid of tornado's fury, even 10 years after the fact → Read More
Hundreds came out for ‘A Night To Shine’ in Hattiesburg
'A Night to Shine' provides a night for hundreds to shine → Read More
Southern Pines Animal Shelter receives generous donation
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Four-legged friends at Southern Pines Animal Shelter got some help Thursday afternoon from a Pine Belt law firm. As the shelter taken in more animals, its Amazon “wish list” has continued to grow as well. Enter Richard Schwartz Associates, which donated canned food, safety bandanas and more. Patrick Wooten of Richard Schwartz Associates said that his favorite part of… → Read More
The annual Downtown Hattiesburg Association meeting was held today at the Train Depot
The annual Downtown Hattiesburg Association meeting filled the Train Depot in downtown Hattiesburg Thursday. → Read More
Mississippi Agricultural Commissioner speaks on egg prices
With warmer weather, the disease that felled so many egg-laying hens is expected to dissipate. → Read More
Peanut growers gathered for the 18th annual MPGA meeting
Audience members lend an ear during Wednesday's 18th annual meeting of the Mississippi Peanut Growers Association → Read More