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RHCJC: Lumberton businesses, residents rally behind Panthers in spirit contest
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (204+ words) The 2026 Panther Spirit Contest combines school spirit with community involvement, inviting homes, businesses and organizations to decorate in support of the Lumberton Panthers. The winner will receive a Panther Champion trophy engraved with their name, along with a bundle of…...
Hattiesburg Sunrise Rotarians donating dictionaries to 3rd graders for 21st year
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (198+ words) HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Members of a Hub City service organization are participating in an annual project to help boost literacy in local elementary schools. It’s the 21st year the organization has handed them out for free. “We feel like this has…...
Person injured, man charged following shooting near Hub City restaurants, police say
5+ day, 40+ min ago (73+ words) WDAM-TV Person injured, man charged following shooting near Hub City restaurants, police say Camp Shelby designated ‘permissive test range’ for military tech Rain chances will be low heading into the weekend Suspect in fatal Laurel weekend shooting turns himself in,…...
Temperatures cool slightly, but humidity sticks around
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (25+ words) WDAM-TV Temperatures cool slightly, but humidity sticks around Hot and humid weather makes for a muggy Labor Day...
Sumrall High School football star dead after shooting in Jefferson Davis County
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (45+ words) WDAM-TV Sumrall High School football star dead after shooting in Jefferson Davis County RHCJC: Mississippi lawmakers seek public input on possible redistricting Local DAR chapter brings Constitution Week lessons to Pine Belt classrooms...
Odd Jobs: The invisible job keeping your water park clean
1+ week, 6+ day ago (40+ words) WDAM-TV Odd Jobs: The invisible job keeping your water park clean Odd Jobs: The Invisible Job Keeping Your Water Park Clean Three teens in jail following Marion Co. shooting, manhunt...
Man accused of beating, holding woman captive at his apartment for 4 days
1+ week, 6+ day ago (314+ words) VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) – A man was arrested after he allegedly beat and strangled a woman inside his apartment while holding her captive for multiple days. Nathanial Sylvester, 31, appeared before a judge on Aug. 29, facing several charges, including assault…...
Homes of Hope for Children rebuilding from the inside out
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (47+ words) WDAM-TV Homes of Hope for Children rebuilding from the inside out Forrest County Democrats share an evening with Rita Brent Advocates call for further reform to Mississippi tenant laws Hot and humid weather will persist this week...
UPDATE: Dammon Clark, 14, found safe
2+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) Missing person: Dammon Clark, 14 WDAM-TV WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Wayne County Emergency Management is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen with special needs. UPDATE: Dammon Clark was safely located. Dammon Clark, 14, was last seen Friday,…...
HAPPENING MONDAY: 1 injured after shooting near Gulfport High School
2+ week, 6+ day ago (79+ words) WDAM-TV HAPPENING MONDAY: 1 injured after shooting near Gulfport High School Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will start US Open mixed doubles against team from qualifying Whiteville leaders to consider 12-month ban on data centers, crypto mines Topsail High School named…...