Amanda LaBrot
WTOC11
Hattiesburg, MS, United States
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Island fire continues to burn after possible Fourth of July lightning strike
The fire has been burning since the Fourth of July. Pigeon Island sits near the Diamond Causeway and is bordered by the Skidaway River and Shipyard Creek. → Read More
Beaufort PD investigates armed robbery at Burger King on Ribaut Road
The Beaufort Police Department is investigating an armed robbery Tuesday night at the Burger King restaurant on Ribaut Road. → Read More
Ford recalls 1.3M vehicles for suspension, transmission woes
The recall is to fix rear suspension and transmission control software problems. The largest recall covers over 1.2 million Explorer SUVs from 2011 through 2017. → Read More
Savannah PD investigates double fatal shooting on Damascus Road
Chatham EMS says two men were killed and two other men were injured. → Read More
Coastal Empire farmers hope for rain
Local farmers say they’re on the verge of disaster if a significant amount of rain doesn’t fall soon. → Read More
8 people left homeless after house fire on Whitemarsh Island
A massive fire on Whitemarsh Island burned three homes and left eight people homeless on Sunday. → Read More
Trial begins for man accused of killing a Savannah State student in 2015
The trial begins Tuesday morning for the man accused of killing a Savannah State University student in 2015. → Read More
Glynn Co. Police identify St. Simons Island plane crash victim
The FAA says the airplane, a Cessna C182, was travelling from Savannah International Airport to Saint Simons Island and was carrying four passengers. Glynn County Police Department confirms the pilot is dead. → Read More
Second Harvest to hold Drive Thru Food Distribution for low-income families
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is hosting a Drive Thru Food Distribution for low-income families on Thursday, May 23. → Read More
Pooler Police Department helps relocate alligator from neighborhood
According to the Facebook post from the department, residents in the Harmony Neighborhood reported seeing the reptile. → Read More
Coastal Empire and Lowcountry communities prepare for Memorial Day
Hot weather and summer vacation time have many headed on trips this weekend. → Read More
Savannah PD investigating stabbing incident in area of E. 41st Street
Savannah Police are investigating after a stabbing incident took place Wednesday night. → Read More
Police patrolling Savannah State housing complex after shooting
Law enforcement officers are circling the University Commons after a student was shot on Tuesday. → Read More
Effingham County deputies warning parents of ‘Robotripping’
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office says “Robotripping,” or kids taking too much cold medicine at one time, is something deputies are seeing a lot lately, and they want it to stop. → Read More
3 Effingham County residents facing poaching charges
Three people from Effingham County are facing a laundry list of charges for illegally hunting deer and turkey. → Read More
Beaufort County Schools superintendent finalists named
Terry Dade and Frank Rodriguez are finalists to be the Beaufort County School District's next superintendent. → Read More
AP sources: Secret Service director to leave Trump admin
Alles, a former Marine general, was recommended to the post by former White House chief of staff John Kelly. → Read More
Georgia committee to study youth, gang violence
A member of the Georgia House of Representatives from Chatham County is forcing the state to re-evaluate how we address and prevent gang violence across the state. → Read More
Men charged with kidnapping, assault and battery after incident at St. Helena Island home
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office has arrested two men after a kidnapping and assault Monday night. → Read More
Pinholster sentence to life without parole in Effingham County murder trial
Scott Pinholster was sentenced on Thursday to life without parole plus 15 years to be served consecutively for the 2017 murder of Courtney Wells. → Read More