5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (301+ words) LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - Lumberton High School had its first official career day in school history Wednesday, according to school leaders. "People that don't have this opportunity, don't know what they want to do or where they're going," said 10th grader Kamden…...

2+ mon, 20+ hour ago  (297+ words) R. J. Cross, online life program director with the U. S. Public Interest Research Group, has spent several months analyzing the use of AI chatbots in toys. Her two most recent reports gained national attention for calling out AI-powered toys that shared inappropriate responses…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (442+ words) Trista Allain, who manages Kids Markets events in the New Orleans area, said the goal is to connect with local Mississippi organizers and build the program by adding youth vendors to established markets and community gatherings." Allain said giving children…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (69+ words) WDAM-TV Hattiesburg teen cellist selected for National Youth Orchestra, set to perform at Carnegie Hall Southern Miss Opens Sun Belt Series at Louisiana with 8-1 Victory Friday Evening "It kind of rattles everybody: Members of Wayne Countys Hispanic community share concerns…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (72+ words) WDAM-TV USM wraps up 58th Kaigler Children's Book Festival Southern Miss Opens Sun Belt Series at Louisiana with 8-1 Victory Friday Evening "It kind of rattles everybody': Members of Wayne County's Hispanic community share concerns over rec Runners gear up for Hattiesburg's…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (84+ words) WDAM-TV LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Mothers, you aren't alone. On Saturday, April 11, mothers are invited to come to a Community Maternal Baby Shower hosted by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Beta Theta Omega. There will be free diapers, wipes, clothes, and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (359+ words) That uncertainty comes as lawmakers continue working on House Bill 1909 " the Mississippi Department of Human Services appropriations bill " which includes $15 million for the Child Care Payment Program. As of March 30, the bill had not reached the governor's desk and remained…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (197+ words) JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi State University Jones County Extension Service held its "Real World Budget Day" at South Jones High School. Leaders from different organizations volunteered at the event. This program is geared toward students in grades 9 through…...

2+ week, 12+ hour ago  (70+ words) WDAM-TV Students recognized at Southern Miss" 116th "Founders" Day" celebration Leaders remember former Forrest County Supervisor Burkett Ross and his impact on Petal SCRMC hosts annual "Well Doll Clinic" this week Mississippi lawmakers reach compromise on changes to PERS Tier 5 plan…...

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (25+ words) WDAM-TV East Jones Elementary students experience The Hovercraft Project Info wanted after teenager shot in Jasper County...