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22 students graduate from Mississippi State Fire Academy
PEARL, Miss. — Fire departments across the state welcomed 22 new graduates from the Mississippi State Fire Academy. Graduates had to go through seven weeks of intensive training and tests to prepare for the job. Throughout this training, they gained knowledge in areas of fire suppression, rescue and more.
Collins Fire Dept. wanting to hire new full, part-time firefighters
COLLINS, Miss. (WDAM) - The Collins Fire Department is looking for some extra firefighters. CFD has three full-time and two part-time firefighter positions open. Collins Fire Department Chief John Pope said once they are filled, he will have seven full-time and seven part-time personnel on staff. “Part-time firefighters would have...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
“INVESTING IN AMERICA: Mississippi” Short-Form Documentary Highlights How the Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Rural Communities in the American South
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the fourth installment of its “Investing in America” video series focused on U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s two-day visit to Mississippi in June. During the trip, Secretary Buttigieg toured projects funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and highlighted how investments from the Biden-Harris Administration are strengthening local economies, creating good-paying jobs, improving the safety and efficiency of supply chains, and connecting communities often overlooked. The video highlights critical improvements to the Port of Rosedale and the reconstruction of the historic Medgar Evers Boulevard, named after the civil rights leader, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Man charged in death of Mississippi woman denied bond
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The man accused of killing former Southern Miss nursing student Lauren Johansen appeared in Forrest County court on Friday, July 26. Bricen Rivers was denied bond on a first-degree murder charge. He received a $20,000 bond on a grand larceny charge and a $20,000 bond on a tampering with evidence […]
The 2024-25 school year begins for the Columbia School District
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Classes have begun for students in the Columbia School District. About 1,700 students are expected to be attending classes at Columbia schools this year. And 160 will be part of the Class of 2025. Those students participated in a traditional senior parade on the first day...
Two arrests made after a brief chase for stolen car
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Two people were arrested by Capitol Police after a brief pursuit while inside a stolen vehicle. The arrest was part of Operation Unified. Capitol Police were behind a car and ran the tag, which was reported stolen through the Jackson Police Department. One man and a...
Supreme Court denies motion for relief for man who killed 81-year-old Clinton woman
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A man sentenced to death for killing an 81-year-old woman back in 2010 will not get another day in court. On Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court denied James Hutto’s petition to file for successive post-conviction relief, with the judges saying his arguments were without merit.
Laurel police discuss process of filing assault charges
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Questions remain answered about an incident in Laurel regarding a Dollar General employee earlier this month. The Laurel Police Department said it wanted to assure the public that it was following proper procedure working the investigation. Court cases in the Mississippi Judiciary System hold different standards...
New edition of ‘Natchez African American History Trail’ released
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A newly revised edition of the “Natchez African American History Trail: A Self-Guided Tour,” has been published and is now available as a pocket-sized resource on Natchez history. The free 20-page booklet is a full-color product that features 29 African American sites. In addition to presenting brief descriptions of each site, the booklet […]
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