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Hey, that's a crime! A Flowood alligator was taken into custody while impeding traffic. 🐊 We're told he was given a warning and released soon after... Watch Flowood Police's attempt to wrangle the gator here: wdam.com/2026/05/25/wat…

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Four people, including a child, found themselves in a life-or-death situation when a storm rolled through near the Chandeleur Islands, sinking their boat. Learn more about their miraculous rescue here: wdam.com/2026/05/25/fou…

Congratulations to the Top of Class 2026 at Jefferson Davis County High School and Sumrall High School. wdam.com/topofclass?utm…

Prepare Mississippi! WDAM 7 is teaming out with meteorologists from across the state for a special to help get you ready for hurricane season. Watch it live Friday at 7pm on WDAM 7 NBC.

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A West Monroe man who spent decades on death row is waiting for the Louisiana Supreme Court to decide the next chapter in his case after his conviction was set aside last year. Learn more about the case here: wdam.com/2026/05/22/man…

☀️ Consumer Reports releases top-rated sunscreens of the year Find out which one you should be using below 👇 wdam.com/2026/05/22/how…

Friday marks 15 years since a devastating EF5 tornado swept through Joplin. It led to 161 deaths, more than 1,300 injuries, and nearly $3 billion worth of damage. To date, the tornado is considered the costliest in United States history: ky3.com/2022/05/21/ele…

A Rankin County K-9 is undergoing intense treatment after collapsing during a manhunt for a 14-year-old escapee due to an undiagnosed, life-threating condition. --> wdam.com/2026/05/22/ran…

Popular YouTuber Danny Go announced Friday that his 14-year-old son has died after battling cancer and other health issues. More info: wdam.com/2026/05/22/you…

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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. The case count has risen to around 150 suspected deaths and more than 600 suspected cases. Learn more here: wdam.com/2026/05/22/who…

A million dollars is going back into the hands of Mississippians after the state treasury conducted a Money Match in counties affected by the May 6-7 storms. wdam.com/2026/05/22/1-m…

Congratulations to the Top of Class 2026 from Heidelberg High School! wdam.com/topofclass?utm…

Congratulations, grads! 🎓 MGCCC held a graduation ceremony on May 18 at the George County Regional Correctional Facility in Lucedale. 20 students were honored for various academic achievements --> wdam.com/2026/05/21/mgc…

A Memphis man avoided execution after a failed lethal injection on Thursday. The staff attempted to locate a proper vein for 1.5 hours before the execution was aborted, and Carruthers was returned to a cell at the prison. Learn more about this case here: wdam.com/2026/05/21/tor…

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