Prescribed burn set for Jones County
The burn is located about 2 miles northeast of Ovett, and will be approximately 1,071 acres.
May 4, 2026Open source
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Top of Class 2026: Collins High School & West Marion High School
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - WDAM 7 and Jones College salute the Top of Class 2026.
May 12, 2026Open source
Alleged lab for ‘fast-acting’ drug found, man arrested at Jones County home, sheriff says
58-year-old Paul Holloway of Moselle is facing charges after being arrested during a drug bust in Jones County, according to the sheriff's department.
May 9, 2026Open source
Alleged lab for ‘fast-acting’ drug found, man arrested at Jones County home, sheriff says
58-year-old Paul Holloway of Moselle is facing charges after being arrested during a drug bust in Jones County, according to the sheriff's department.
May 8, 2026Open source
Gulfport community gathers for National Day of Prayer at Jones Park
Gulfport community gathers for National Day of Prayer at Jones Park
May 8, 2026Open source
Jones County BOS continues effort for Boys and Girls Club program
The process continues in hopes of bringing a Boys and Girls Club program to Jones County, but leaders say they need the community’s ongoing support to make...
May 6, 2026Open source
Sheriff Tyree Jones's long journey as student, father, officer culminates with JSU graduation
"Three years ago, even at the height of my decades of service, I made a promise to myself: change my major, finish what I started, and complete my bachelor's...
May 4, 2026Open source
Today in History: Engineer John Luther ‘Casey’ Jones killed in wreck
On April 30, In 1900, engineer John Luther “Casey” Jones of the Illinois Central Railroad died in a train wreck near Vaughan, Mississippi, staying at the...
Apr 30, 2026Open source
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Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Allison Rogers
Hello, Tri-State! I am delighted to join the WLWT weather team. I was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I always considered myself a "beach gi
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Body of missing man found in river
The body of a missing Bettendorf man was recovered from the Mississippi River Tuesday morning, ending a multi-agency search.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another 561 Predator Catchers sting leads to Miss. man's arrest in Delray Beach
A Mississippi man was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Officials recover body from Mississippi River; investigation underway
The Coahoma County officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event
The Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM), located in Lake Village, is hosting its first Mississippi River symposium this fall. The event, “The Mississippi in A...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shrimp season shows promise despite stormy start, Mississippi DMR director says
Mississippi shrimp season has been underway for about two weeks. MDMR Executive Director General Joe Spraggins shared with WLOX how shrimpers are doing and w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shutting off bridge lights because of mayflies
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that it will be shutting off the bridge’s roadway lights on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River Br...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Daniel Acy
Daniel Acy, age 39, of Henrietta, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born Tuesday, November 18, 1986 in Jackson, Mississippi to Tammy Fitzgerald Bow...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Schedule for World Series 1 MIN READ
NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns.,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
College baseball: Super Regional update
Athens Super Regional Game 1: Georgia 13, Mississippi State 12 Game 2: Georgia 11, Mississippi State 9, 10 inns., Georgia advances to World Series Auburn Sup...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Lauderdale County schools prepare for higher state standards
Lauderdale County School District leaders are preparing parents, employees and community members for significant changes to Mississippi’s school accountabi...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Georgia baseball makes College World Series after wild win in extra innings
UGA catcher Daniel Jackson hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning as Georgia edged Mississippi State to make the College World Series for the first time s...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New Mississippi law allows minors to be charged as adults in violent crimes
A newly signed Mississippi law would allow courts to try minors under 18 as adults who commit violent crimes with a firearm, increases penalties for sellin...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools
Charter School Authorizer Board is not in Mississippi Constitution but is overseeing public schools
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Mississippi State’s season ends on 10th-inning homer as Georgia advances to College World Series
The Diamond Dawgs rallied from a five-run deficit, launched home run after home run and even grabbed the lead late — but Daniel Jackson’s two-run blast t...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Joey Volchko’s workhorse mindset continues to fuel Georgia’s pitching staff
Georgia baseball's Joey Volchko is 10-2 with a 4.07 ERA. His start against Mississippi State in the super regionals was rough, but he persevered to make it t...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Georgia keeps its ‘foot on the gas pedal’ heading into College World Series
Georgia baseball, which begins College World Series play with a game against Texas on Saturday, aced their test against Mississippi State in the super region...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Allison Rogers
Hello, Tri-State! I am delighted to join the WLWT weather team. I was raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. I always considered myself a "beach gi
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Body of missing man found in river
The body of a missing Bettendorf man was recovered from the Mississippi River Tuesday morning, ending a multi-agency search.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Georgia sweeps Mississippi State, punches ticket to College World Series
Daniel Jackson’s two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning was the difference as Georgia outlasted Mississippi State for an 11-9 win Sunday to sweep t...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Another 561 Predator Catchers sting leads to Miss. man's arrest in Delray Beach
A Mississippi man was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Officials recover body from Mississippi River; investigation underway
The Coahoma County officials are investigating after a body was recovered from the Mississippi River on Saturday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Lakeport Plantation Museum to host ‘The Mississippi River in American Memory’ event
The Lakeport Plantation Museum (LPM), located in Lake Village, is hosting its first Mississippi River symposium this fall. The event, “The Mississippi in A...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shrimp season shows promise despite stormy start, Mississippi DMR director says
Mississippi shrimp season has been underway for about two weeks. MDMR Executive Director General Joe Spraggins shared with WLOX how shrimpers are doing and w...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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