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Mississippi Panthers compete in Women’s National Football Conference
The Mississippi Panthers' football season is preparing for the 2023 season. → Read More
Time to adjust to daylight savings
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Daylight savings time is happening this weekend. And every spring, people struggle with losing an hour’s sleep. A local doctor offers a few tips on how to better prepare for the time change. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Copyright 2023 WDAM. All rights reserved. → Read More
Mississippi experiencing shortages in education system
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A teacher shortage plagues Mississippi and nothing indicates the trend is slowing down. According to the Mississippi Department of Education, 2,593 teacher vacancies exist among elementary, middle, and high schools, or more than 400 vacancies since the previous school year. Kristina Pollard, Laurel School District chief academic officer, attributed the shortage to… → Read More
Permanent sculpture added in Hub City Saturday for 1st time in over 3 years
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Downtown Hattiesburg revealed Saturday its first permanent sculpture in more than three years. Our Trey Brown attended the ribbon-cutting and met with the artist to talk about the importance of art displays in the Pine Belt. Want more WDAM 7 news in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. Copyright 2023 WDAM. All rights reserved. → Read More
New buses coming to Lamar County School District
Lamar County School District to welcome a batch of school buses → Read More
Local pastor baptizes 6 inmates at Jasper County Jail
BAY SPRINGS, Miss. (WDAM) - What once was the norm is new again at the Jasper County Jail. The Jasper County Sheriff Department’s ministry program recently returned after a hiatus due to COVID concerns. “We will never deny an inmate or a preacher the time to spend together,” Jasper County Sheriff Randy Johnson said. “These guys and ladies are in need, sometimes, and this is a good place to get… → Read More
New technology contributing to nationwide auto technician shortage
A shortage of mechanics is expected to only grow worse over the next few years → Read More
Jones College hosts FFA Federation contest
About 100 high school students took part in the FFA Federation contest Friday at Jones College → Read More
Hattiesburg woman looking to make history with her tattoos
Hattiesburg woman garnering attention with her tattoos → Read More
‘Move to Learn’ comes to Jeff Davis County
"Move To Learn' system comes to Jefferson Davis County → Read More
Road closure set for this week in Collins
Starting this week, a route to Covington County Hospital’s emergency room will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. → Read More
3rd annual ‘Black History in the Making
HATTIESBURG Miss. (WDAM) - Clear skies brought hundreds out to shop with vendors at the “Black History in the Making” pop-up shop event on Mobile Street. Visitors could purchase anything from handmade jewelry to freshly baked desserts. The event was created to highlight local black businesses and give the community the opportunity to meet the creators of some of their favorite products. This was… → Read More
Local teens help feed homeless
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - On Saturday, 16-year-old Sariah Hubbard and her 13-year-old brother, Matthew, skipped the Mardi Gras festivities in Hattiesburg to help feed members of a local shelter-- something Sariah has wanted to do for several years. “I’ve always wanted to do it since I was 8 or 9, I guess; when I was younger,” she said. “I never did take the initiative to say I wanted to do it… → Read More
‘Jump Start to Success’ job fair returned to Pine Belt
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - More than 1,600 students were invited to the Forrest County Multi-Purpose center to attend the Area Development Partnership’s “Jump Start to Success” career fair. Seventy-five exhibitors were on hand to teach students about the career paths available to them after high school. “We thought it was great to get 8th- and 9th-graders here,” said ADP President Chad Newell.… → Read More
MHP ramping up holiday enforcement for Mardi Gras weekend
The special enforcement period runs through Wednesday, Feb. 23. → Read More
Purvis working to fix water issures
Purvis Mayor Roger Herrin said repairs involving 300 feet of underground water line could be wrapped up this weekend. → Read More
Sandersville looking to bring community together with ‘Paint the Town Red’
.Sandersville trying to rev u8p Valentine's Day spirit → Read More
Local florists preparing for Valentine’s Day
Some 250 million roses are produced for a typical Valentine's Day → Read More
Valentine’s Day ‘buddy party’ coming to the ARC
The ARC in Hattiesburg will host its first "buddy party" of the year Monday. → Read More
Hundreds enjoy inaugural Krewe of St Catherine walking parade
Krewe of St. Catherine hits streets for first time Friday night → Read More