Mississippi News Video
Sumrall High art class brings 1st-graders' imaginations to life
SUMMARY: Sumrall High School’s art class received help from elementary school students in creating 3D ceramic monsters. The art teacher, Lissa Ortego, started the program four years ago, making it the only ceramics class in the Lamar County School District. The high schoolers were touched by the experience and found it rewarding to create something based on the designs of others. This program helped the students develop their creativity and imagination while learning about ceramics. Overall, it was a humbling and inspiring experience for the young artists in Sumrall.

Sumrall High art class brings 1st-graders’ imaginations to life.
For more Local News from WDAM: https://www.wdam.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWfJwXqRUHTOpFXiYdRvcCg
Mississippi News Video
May recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month
SUMMARY: May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of mental health for people of all ages. With one in five Americans living with mental illness, conversations around mental health are growing. Despite progress, stigma remains, and asking for help is often seen as a weakness. Mental health affects all aspects of life, including daily functioning, relationships, and physical health. Experts emphasize that improving outcomes requires systemic changes in healthcare, education, and workplace culture. Higher mental illness rates are seen in teens and young adults. Support is available through mental health professionals and primary care doctors.

News.
Mississippi News Video
Hattiesburg honors two fallen officers 10 years after their deaths
SUMMARY: Hattiesburg marked the 10th anniversary of fallen officers Benjamin Dean and Lori Tate, who were killed in the line of duty on May 9, 2015. A memorial ceremony brought together city officials, police officers, and families to honor their courage and sacrifice. Dean and Tate were shot during a traffic stop, and their families continue to mourn their loss. Despite the ongoing pain, the tragedy has fostered a sense of unity among the community and police. During the ceremony, a wreath was laid in their honor, and two students, including Dean’s son, received the memorial scholarship.

News.
Mississippi News Video
Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado's First Alert Weather Forecast 5/9/25
SUMMARY: Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast (5/9/25): This Friday morning starts mostly cloudy with temperatures in the lower 60s and no showers yet; patchy fog has improved. However, showers and thunderstorms will return by afternoon and evening, with some heavy rainfall and a marginal risk of severe weather, including hail and damaging winds, especially south of Interstate 20. Saturday morning will bring more widespread rain, easing by afternoon, but Sunday looks wet again with a similar severe weather risk. Mother’s Day plans may require indoor options. Rain and storms will clear by midweek next week.

Good Morning Meridian Tori Alvarado’s First Alert Weather Forecast 5/9/25
For more Local News from WTOK: https://www.wtok.com/
For more YouTube Content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXGSjHw82rhLM4_ufCSkdaQ
-
News from the South - Missouri News Feed5 days ago
Missouri family, two Oklahoma teens among 8 killed in Franklin County crash
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed3 days ago
Aerospace supplier, a Fortune 500 company, chooses North Carolina site | North Carolina
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed5 days ago
Motel in Roswell shutters after underage human trafficking sting | FOX 5 News
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed3 days ago
Raleigh woman gets 'miracle' she prayed for after losing thousands in scam
-
News from the South - Florida News Feed2 days ago
Palm Bay suspends school zone speed cameras again, this time through rest of school year
-
Mississippi Today5 days ago
Coast protester suffers brain bleed after alleged attack by retired policeman
-
News from the South - Georgia News Feed5 days ago
‘We have to move’: USDA soon to disclose which staff jobs will leave D.C.
-
News from the South - North Carolina News Feed5 days ago
Arrest in global child exploitation ring