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City of Petal to request extension on 3-percent restaurant, bar tax
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - There’s lot of fun to get into in Petal, thanks to its three-percent sales tax on restaurants, bars and lodging. The city hopes the state Legislature will extend that tax beyond its sunset date of July 1, 2025. “We made a request to (state) Rep....
Guest speakers set for Fall Garden Day in Forrest County
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Larry Stephenson may love his fruit trees, but he seems to enjoy sharing his knowledge about then nearly as much. Stephenson will be one of two guest speakers scheduled for 2024 Fall Garden Day, set for Friday, Sept. 27, at the Forrest County Extension Office, 952 Sullivan Drive, Hattiesburg.
The End Zone: Week One
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - High school football is back!. We start in Mendenhall, where the defending MAIS 4A state champions, the Tri-County Academy Rebels, traveled to face the Simpson Academy Cougars. The Rebels picked up right where they left off last season. On the first play from scrimmage, the Cougars...
Hattiesburg approves contractors to pick up stalled projects
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg cleared the way Friday afternoon for a pair of stalled projects to resume. During a special called meeting at City Hall, the City Council unanimously approved agreements that are expected to get both the Midtown Green and 16th Avenue/Concart Street Improvement projects back on track.
Ole Miss football announces game day adjustments
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The 2024 Ole Miss football season will kickoff soon. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium sold out of season tickets in May. Limited quantities of single-game tickets for matchups against Furman, Middle Tennessee, Georgia Southern and Mississippi State still remain. Head to OleMissTix.com to buy tickets. Walk of Champions With construction completed on the University of Mississippi’s state-of-the-art […]
HOLD: Petal Fire Department to add 2 new trucks to its fleet
PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Petal Fire Department has started paper work for two, new fire engines. PFD Chief Marion Sims requested the trucks at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The trucks will cost a total of around $2.4 million. Sims said PFD’s current fleet is starting to wear...
FGH receives American College of Surgeons verification for trauma care
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Forrest General Hospital is celebrating a new and prestigious designation from the American College of Surgeons. FGH has received ACS’ verification as a Level II trauma center. The hospital received the distinction after a recent survey visit from the ACS. Surveyors assessed readiness, resources, policies...
Philadelphia Police Dept. makes arrest in recent shootings
PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WTOK) - The Philadelphia Police Department said it has made an arrest in recent shootings on Beacon Street near Burger King, in which about 15 vehicles were struck with bullets this week, three of which left individuals injured. Philadelphia Police said Jonathan Salvador, 31, of Mexico, was taken...
North Lee Water Association issues boil water notice
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – The North Lee Water Association has issued a boil water notice. The notice is for the Auburn area and includes everything south of County Road 1562, as well as:. County Road 931. County Road 1061. County Road 1560. County Road 1145. County Road 1460.
Contraband in Prison, and Many DUI and Drug Arrests in Leake and Attala
KIARA D BROWN, 22, of Sallis, Felony Indictment, ACSO. Bond N/A. RANDALL KEITH GRAVES, 32, of Walnut Grove, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO. Bond N/A. FRANKIE D JONES, 44, of Carthage, Bench Warrant – Leake County Justice Court, LCSO. Bond N/A. LISA M LOGAN, 52,...
HSFT Stop #54: New Hope
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) — After New Hope football went 0-10 last season, it was time for a change. The school brought in former Amory and Petal head coach Allen Glenn to lead the Trojans. Glenn is from Amory, so he said he was excited to be back in North...
Clarkco State Park finishes cabin renovations
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Clarkco State Park has officially opened their newly renovated cabins. Thanks to state legislators, Mississippi State Parks are getting funding for upgrades. Clarkco has recently updated six cabins. The new cabins have a queen bed, a sleeper couch, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of space to...
BOMA denies rezoning request aimed at cultivating cannabis
A rezoning request, and subsequent appeal, with the potential to reshape Vicksburg’s commercial districts came to an end Friday when it was officially denied by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA). Failing by 2-1 vote, the appeal from local business The Green Standard began in May when the company filed a request to amend […]
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