5+ hour, 12+ min ago  (141+ words) LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee visited a local homeowner Monday afternoon who was a recipient of the Fortified Roof Grant Program of Dallas in partnership with Citizens National Bank. The resident, Cathy Townsend, received $16, 888 to have her roof…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (78+ words) PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - April is recognized as Financial Capability Month, and it is important that you know what you are paying for. There are various types of insurance, from life, home and/or auto policies. Homeowners insurance deductibles vary,…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (315+ words) ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - The federal government shutdown is leaning into Day 34, and Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell said there's still little movement toward a resolution. "I don't have any new information (Monday)," said Ezell (R-4th District). "We're going to have a conference…...

6+ mon, 5+ day ago  (322+ words) PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - U. S. Congressman Mike Ezell was in the Pine Belt Wednesday discussing the impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The shutdown is now in Day 15, as Republican and Democratic leaders have yet to approve a spending plan....

10+ mon, 2+ day ago  (166+ words) HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Flood insurance can be tricky, but Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney was kind enough to offer a helping hand to navigate the topic. Chaney said the most important thing to remember was that flood insurance covered rising…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1435+ words) A rise in homeowners insurance costs along the Mississippi Gulf Coast " especially for policies that include wind coverage " continues to strain residents" finances. by Samuel Hughes, RHCJC May 19, 2025 OCEAN SPRINGS " Nita Hope, 62, has lived in the same home since 1990." Now,…...