PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Pine needle blight is becoming more prevalent, not only in the Pine Belt, but across the greater Southeastern United States. Experts believe the blight is a type of ...

Droughts and pine beetle infestations killed more than 12 million trees in Mississippi last year, the USDA says. The state's timber industry is estimated to lose around $96 million.

Concern has spread among Mississippi landowners who have recently noticed extensive pine needle browning and loss among their mature loblolly pine trees recently.

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - One Pine Belt Church is stepping up to provide skilled tradesmen. The Kensington Woods Church of Christ is offering a free training to learn skills like welding.