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New entrance to Robert E. Russell Sportsplex expected to be completed by April
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (165+ words) PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Construction crews in Petal are nearly finished building the new entrance to the Robert E. Russell Sportsplex. The entrance is being built on Central Avenue across from Hancock Whitney Bank. The project is costing the city about $1 million,…...
Forrest County swamp bridge to close for 8 to 9 months beginning in April
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (62+ words) Forrest County swamp bridge to close for 8 to 9 months beginning in April'WDAM-TV Forrest County swamp bridge to close for 8 to 9 months beginning in April Around the Sport with Hattiesburg High School track team Wayne County High School basketball team ready…...
Midtown Merchants Association names first executive director
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (283+ words) HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Midtown Merchants Association (MMA) has been working behind the scenes for years. Now it has a face leading the way: new Executive Director Laura Laughlin. "Midtown Merchants is an association that's been in existence since 2018," said…...
State lawmakers meet, share legislative updates with PRCC students
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (359+ words) PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Four state lawmakers took the stand to answer questions from Pearl River Community College students about ongoing legislation that could impact them and their communities. "We did hear some things today that many of us in…...
Wayne County accepts bids for $1.4M paving projects
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (105+ words) WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Very soon, Wayne County communities can expect a smoother commute. The Wayne County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.4 million bid to pave five roads in the county. The bid was placed by RJM-McQueen Contracting of Collins....
Wayne County accepts bid for $1.4M paving projects
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (50+ words) Wayne County accepts bid for $1.4M paving projects'WDAM-TV Wayne County accepts bid for $1.4M paving projects Around the Sport with Hattiesburg High School track team Wayne County High School basketball team ready for to final four Forrest County Board of Supervisors joins…...
Sims Road Swamp Bridge to close for 8 to 9 months beginning in April
4+ hour, 54+ min ago (165+ words) HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The countdown is on for the extended closure of the Sims Road swamp bridge in April. It's part of a bigger project to upgrade all bridges in Forrest County with wood pilings. The bridge is expected to…...
Forrest County Board of Supervisors joins ‘Team Ayden’ as state bill remains tabled
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (244+ words) FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The family of a 14-year-old boy killed by a speeding driver recognized and thanked the Forrest County Board of Supervisors for adopting Ayden's Law. Ayden's Law, named after Ayden Stockstill, gives sheriff's departments the ability to…...
Bill Clinton questioned about hot tub photo during Epstein probe
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (43+ words) Bill Clinton questioned about hot tub photo during Epstein probe'WDAM-TV Rubio says 'hardest hits are yet to come' in Iran conflict amid pushback 4 adults charged after toddler allegedly exposed to meth Hot-air balloon crashes into Texas communications tower - clipped version...
Dixie Electric power pole inspection underway in Wayne County
5+ hour, 22+ min ago (220+ words) WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Dixie Electric Power Association is undergoing inspections and maintenance of customer power poles by Osmose Utilities Service. This work will be done on the west side of Wayne County, including Shubuta, Pleasant Grove and Little Rock....