64 graduate from 15th Judicial District Drug Court

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

64 graduate from 15th Judicial District Drug Court

By Carly Blake

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - It was an emotional day Friday for the 64 graduates of the 15th Judicial District Drug Court.

"Having a second chance to be a parent to my kids is what the drug court has done for me...

Safe Room on Track for Petal Upper Elem.

Hub City Spokes

Safe Room on Track for Petal Upper Elem.

By Haskel Burns

After some short delays, officials at Petal Upper Elementary School are looking forward to the school’s upcoming safe room that will provide shelter for students and staff during periods of inclement weather.

Andy Schoggin...

Guest introduces ‘National Police Week’ legislation

News Mississippi

Guest introduces ‘National Police Week’ legislation

By Steven Gagliano

As ‘National Police Week’ continues, lawmakers and leaders continue to honor the severe of law enforcement officers across the country.

Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) jointly introduced H. Res. 383 with...

Bipartisan Bill Reauthorizes Breast Cancer Research Stamp

Sierra Sun Times

Bipartisan Bill Reauthorizes Breast Cancer Research Stamp

May 15, 2019 - Washington - In celebration of Women’s Health Week, Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) and Representatives Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) and Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) on Tuesday introduced the...

Hyde-Smith Announces $3M for Rural Water Systems

Delta Daily News

Hyde-Smith Announces $3M for Rural Water Systems

By Ben Caxton

WASHINGTON, DC (Ben Caxton) — Nearly $3 million in loan and grant funding has been awarded to three rural Mississippi communities to improve water systems.

The Coahoma County Utility District #2 will use a $580,000...

A Growing Problem: Farmers Reeling From Unrelenting Rains

Indianola Enterprise-Tocsin

A Growing Problem: Farmers Reeling From Unrelenting Rains

By Bryan Davis

Sunflower County could see a stretch of nearly seven days without rainfall this week, but all the work farmers are doing between storms could be wiped out with heavy rains, which could move in on...

Mississippi extends duck hunting season

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Mississippi extends duck hunting season

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks recently extended the dates for duck hunting season and added special hunting dates for youths, veterans and active duty military.

MDWFP revealed the...

Sen. Hyde-Smith honors fallen officers on Senate floor

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

Sen. Hyde-Smith honors fallen officers on Senate floor

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - On Tuesday, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith commemorated Mississippi police officers who were killed in the line of duty in 2018.

During remarks from the Senate floor in Washington D.C., Hyde-Smith honored...

Leaders meet with CoreCivic officials to secure future of prison

Natchez Democrat

Leaders meet with CoreCivic officials to secure future of prison

By Ben Hillyer

NATCHEZ — Local leaders met with CoreCivic officials Wednesday to help secure the future of the Adams County Correctional Center.

Members of the Adams County Board of Supervisors, Natchez Board of...