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One critically injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was critically injured during a crash in Jones County. The crash happened just after 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16 on Highway 15 and Landrum Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, officials with the Jones County Fire Council said they found a single vehicle overturned off the […]
Laurel hopes to receive grant for Mason Park improvements
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is looking to improve conditions at Mason Park through a grant. On Wednesday, the city council listened to concerns from residents during a public hearing. “We’re losing a lot of park, we’re losing a lot of soil and a lot of ground...
Multiple firearms and drugs found during search warrant in Stringer community
A 20-year-old male was arrested Wednesday after the Jasper County Sheriff's Department assisted by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics executed a search warrant in the Stringer community. "On April 17, 2024, Jasper County Sheriff’s Department with the assistance of MBN, executed a narcotics search warrant on the residence of Devin...
Bond set for Stringer man arrested on drug charges
STRINGER, Miss. (WDAM) - Bond was set at $75,000 Wednesday for a 20-year-old Stringer man arrested on drug charges. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, assisted by agents of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, executed a search warrant on a residence on County Road 1511 in Stringer. Devin Shane Dyer,...
Town of Shubuta elects Cedric Chapman as new mayor
SHUBUTA, Miss. (WTOK) - After a special election held Tuesday, the town of Shubuta elected Cedric Chapman as its new Mayor. This special election was held after former Mayor Cleveland “Baba” Peebles passed away in February of this year. Chapman is a local businessman who owns the restaurant...
Laurel police officers help collect food, money for Salvation Army
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A recent partnership between the Laurel Police Department and Walmart turned out very well for the Laurel Salvation Army. According to the Laurel Police Department Facebook page, a LPD-hosted food drive at the Walmart in Laurel on April 5 filled 12 barrels with food donations while also generating $1,398 in cash contributions.
Victim identified following Laurel double shooting; suspect charged with murder, kidnapping
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - New details are coming about the double shooting that took place at an apartment complex in Laurel on Friday. According to Jones County Coroner Burl Hall, the victim has been identified as Kendale Hunter. The victim’s body will be sent to the Mississippi State Crime Lab...
Emergency dispatchers recognized for ‘National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week’
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Agencies across the country are saluting some of the most important members of their emergency response team. Michelle Blancett is one of 15 dispatchers at the Jones County Emergency Operations Center in Laurel. Blancett said that recognition is needed for those in the often overlooked...
Laurel students accepted into dental camp at UMMC
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel Middle School students are entering into the world of dentistry. Ten students were accepted into the S.M.I.L.E. U Dentistry Camp Cohort 2 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. “I’m very excited because it will open up new doors and new opportunities for me to...
Laurel to host Heir’s Property Workshop April 30
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is partnering with the Mississippi Centers for Justice, Grants Unlimited and Housing Economic Resources and Education for an Heir’s Property and Estate Planning workshop. The organizations are trying to help residents clear their deeds and with home protection through federal grants.
River Avenue Bridge set to open in 2 weeks, according to county leaders
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Forrest County leaders originally planned for the new River Avenue Bridge connecting Hattiesburg and Petal to open in mid-April. But now, they say recent rain is pushing that date back. “We’re expecting to put traffic back on it the week of April 29,” said board...
Petal leaders working on replacing city’s water meters
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Petal leaders are gearing up to replace water meters within the city. The city’s water department services around 3,600 water meters, which Mayor Tony Ducker said were last replaced in 2009. Ducker said in the past, the water department had to do around 80-100 re-reads...
Petal High School JROTC team preparing for national drill championship
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Members of the Petal High School JROTC will be making their way to Florida in May for the national drill championship. The team recently picked up their fifth straight win at the state drill championship, beating out over 50 schools. C/CSM Wilson Grayson said the competition...
Mayor Magee proclaims Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week
Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee signed a proclamation in recognition of Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week on Monday, April 15th, and presented it to a group of South Central Regional Medical Center Volunteers consisting of Douglas Walters (Admissions Department), Mason Johnson (Comfort Care Nursing Center), Bonnie Smith (Volunteer Coordinator for SCRMC), and Geneva Williams (ICU).
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