"American Idol" winner says he received online threats after a post announced Laurel mayor would present him with a key to ...

Fourth of July was a good holiday for the LSU football program. The Tigers received two verbal commitments for the Class of ...

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LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Sources have confirmed to WDAM 7 that a new chief is coming to the Laurel Police Department. WDAM 7 is waiting on official word from Mayor Johnny Magee. Current Chief Tommy Cox ...

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Mississippi experienced 72 tornadoes in the first five months of 2025, exceeding the annual average of 33-35. The early start to tornado season, with occurrences in January and February ...