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New post office opens in Poplarville after 4 years; residents excited, grateful

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New post office opens in Poplarville after 4 years; residents excited, grateful

Title: New post office opens in Poplarville after 4 years; residents excited, grateful
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 11 hours ago
Description: Doors finally opened Tuesday morning at the new post office located at 935 S. Main St. inside the former Ramey’s Marketplace.

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Hattiesburg road closure begins Wednesday

Title: Hattiesburg road closure begins Wednesday
Runtime: 0:21
Date posted: 11 hours ago
Description: Hattiesburg road closure begins Wednesday

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‘Our biggest need is food:’ Glory House pantry facing shortage, donations needed

Title: ‘Our biggest need is food:’ Glory House pantry facing shortage, donations needed
Runtime: 2:02
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: The Glory House Bread of Life Food Pantry is asking for the public’s help in feeding hundreds of families across the Pine Belt.

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Very hot weather is expected today in the Pine Belt

Title: Very hot weather is expected today in the Pine Belt
Runtime: 3:25
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Stay cool today, Pine Belt!

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Glendale woman arrested for domestic violence after man shot

Title: Glendale woman arrested for domestic violence after man shot
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Ashlyn Spann was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence.

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Very hot and humid weather this afternoon in the Pine Belt

Title: Very hot and humid weather this afternoon in the Pine Belt
Runtime: 3:15
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Stay hydrated and out of the heat!

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Spire reminds customers to call 811 when they dig as part of National 811 Day

Title: Spire reminds customers to call 811 when they dig as part of National 811 Day
Runtime: 2:13
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Spire employees are reminding folks on National 811 Day to call 811 before they dig.

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Poplarville welcomes new, permanent post office after 4 years

Title: Poplarville welcomes new, permanent post office after 4 years
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: After more than four years of waiting, the people of Poplarville now have a permanent location for the city’s post office.

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Pine Belt Blitz: Jefferson Davis County

Title: Pine Belt Blitz: Jefferson Davis County
Runtime: 3:01
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Jaguars look to rebound after their first losing season in school history.

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Veteran city planner comes out of retirement to lead Sumrall Main Street Association

Title: Veteran city planner comes out of retirement to lead Sumrall Main Street Association
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Leroy D. Barron Sr. officially started his tenure as Sumrall Main Street Association Executive Director on Aug. 3.

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William Carey University kicks off new school year with annual faculty, staff assembly

Title: William Carey University kicks off new school year with annual faculty, staff assembly
Runtime: 1:51
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Faculty and staff gathered at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesburg Tuesday for the university’s annual general assembly.

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Patrick's Late Monday Forecast 8/10

Title: Patrick's Late Monday Forecast 8/10
Runtime: 3:16
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Patrick's Late Monday Forecast 8/10

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Sumrall man arrested for threatening phone calls to law enforcement and Town Hall, police say

Title: Sumrall man arrested for threatening phone calls to law enforcement and Town Hall, police say
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: A Sumrall man is behind bars after police say he made several threatening phone calls to law enforcement and town hall.

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Patrick's Tuesday PM Forecast 8/11

Title: Patrick's Tuesday PM Forecast 8/11
Runtime: 3:54
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Patrick's Tuesday PM Forecast 8/11

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Oak Grove Public Library hosts first-ever Scholastic Book Fair

Title: Oak Grove Public Library hosts first-ever Scholastic Book Fair
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Oak Grove Public Library hosts first-ever Scholastic Book Fair

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Hub City parents set to raise funds to cover meal plans for volleyball teams

Title: Hub City parents set to raise funds to cover meal plans for volleyball teams
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: A parent-organized fundraiser has been set up to help cover meal costs for Hattiesburg’s varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams.

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North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department adding new engine rescue truck

Title: North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department adding new engine rescue truck
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: The North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department is adding a new truck to its fleet this summer, Fire Chief Brandon Odom said.

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Hub City-based business steps in to help Wisconsin communities impacted by recent tornado

Title: Hub City-based business steps in to help Wisconsin communities impacted by recent tornado
Runtime: 1:48
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Jones Capital assembled a team of four employees who arrived in Neenah, WI, on Sunday, Aug. 2.

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Patrick's Monday PM Forecast 8/10

Title: Patrick's Monday PM Forecast 8/10
Runtime: 3:11
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Patrick's Monday PM Forecast 8/10

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Hot and humid in the Pine Belt this afternoon

Title: Hot and humid in the Pine Belt this afternoon
Runtime: 3:07
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: It's going to be hot in the Pine Belt!

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Laurel man charged with child exploitation

Title: Laurel man charged with child exploitation
Runtime: 1:12
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Sgt. Macon Davis says officers arrested 28-year-old Zjaybryan McNeil Monday around 7 a.m.

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Pastor, first lady sets out to launch women's recovery shelter in Laurel

Title: Pastor, first lady sets out to launch women's recovery shelter in Laurel
Runtime: 2:28
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Pastor, first lady sets out to launch women's recovery shelter in Laurel

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Hot and humid weather is expected today

Title: Hot and humid weather is expected today
Runtime: 3:20
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: We're looking at a hot start to the week, Pine Belt!

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10pm Headlines 8/10

Title: 10pm Headlines 8/10
Runtime: 9:29
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: 10pm Headlines 8/10

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6pm Headlines 8/10

Title: 6pm Headlines 8/10
Runtime: 10:02
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: 6pm Headlines 8/10

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Man critically injured, deputies shot at in separate weekend shootings in Smith Co.

Title: Man critically injured, deputies shot at in separate weekend shootings in Smith Co.
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Two separate shootings are under investigation in Smith County.

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WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - Aug. 10, 2026

Title: WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - Aug. 10, 2026
Runtime: 16:15
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - Aug. 10, 2026

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16-year-old runner honors MHP lieutenant shot in Tishomingo County standoff 10 years ago

Title: 16-year-old runner honors MHP lieutenant shot in Tishomingo County standoff 10 years ago
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: 10 years after MHP Lt. Trea Staples was shot during a standoff in Tishomingo County, a 16-year-old runner is helping keep his story alive.

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Injured Covington County deputy receives Running 4 Heroes grant

Title: Injured Covington County deputy receives Running 4 Heroes grant
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: An outpouring of love and support continues for a Covington County sheriff’s deputy who was shot and critically injured in June.

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Patrick's Late Sunday Forecast 8/9

Title: Patrick's Late Sunday Forecast 8/9
Runtime: 2:59
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Patrick's Late Sunday Forecast 8/9

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Pine Belt Blitz: West Jones

Title: Pine Belt Blitz: West Jones
Runtime: 3:12
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: West Jones' winningest head coach, Scott Pierson, returns after three years of retirement

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10PM Headlines 8/9

Title: 10PM Headlines 8/9
Runtime: 9:49
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: 10PM Headlines 8/9

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Tips for parents and young adults entering and navigating through the college life

Title: Tips for parents and young adults entering and navigating through the college life
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Bennett says it’s important for college students to remember the things they have learned and the success they have achieved.

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‘We love to help the ones that we can’: Nonprofit organization holds fundraiser for struggling ci...

Title: ‘We love to help the ones that we can’: Nonprofit organization holds fundraiser for struggling ci...
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Kendrick Young says the proceeds will go to the family of an individual who has been stuck in the hospital.

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Motivational Moments: Be a good listener

Title: Motivational Moments: Be a good listener
Runtime: 1:01
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Pastor Dwayne Higgason has a motivational message about listening to others.

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Mississippi officials urge regular upkeep at high-hazard dams

Title: Mississippi officials urge regular upkeep at high-hazard dams
Runtime: 2:47
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: State officials say routine inspections and maintenance by private dam owners are critical to reducing the risk of failures at Mississippi’s high-hazard dams.

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Laurel to soon take bids on 2026 citywide paving project

Title: Laurel to soon take bids on 2026 citywide paving project
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Laurel to soon take bids on 2026 citywide paving project

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5pm Headlines 8/9

Title: 5pm Headlines 8/9
Runtime: 9:48
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: 5pm Headlines 8/9

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Patrick's Sunday PM Forecast 8/9

Title: Patrick's Sunday PM Forecast 8/9
Runtime: 3:05
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Patrick's Sunday PM Forecast 8/9

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HPD investigating early morning shooting

Title: HPD investigating early morning shooting
Runtime: 0:34
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Multiple people were detained after a shooting in Hattiesburg this morning, the Hattiesburg Police Department said.

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Mississippi nonprofit expands alligator hunts for children with disabilities

Title: Mississippi nonprofit expands alligator hunts for children with disabilities
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: A South Mississippi nonprofit will take a record 44 young people with disabilities alligator hunting this season.

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Hattiesburg firefighters respond to fire at Turtle Creek Mall

Title: Hattiesburg firefighters respond to fire at Turtle Creek Mall
Runtime: 1:32
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Firefighters were called out to Turtle Creek Mall as smoke could be seen in the business area of Highway 98 in Hattiesburg.

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Hattiesburg firefighters respond to emergency call at Turtle Creek Mall

Title: Hattiesburg firefighters respond to emergency call at Turtle Creek Mall
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Hattiesburg firefighters respond to emergency call at Turtle Creek Mall

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Pine Belt Blitz: Laurel High School

Title: Pine Belt Blitz: Laurel High School
Runtime: 2:14
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Golden Tornadoes have made South State Championship game in two of last three years

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Unlimited Dreams gathers students, parents and staff for annual prayer breakfast

Title: Unlimited Dreams gathers students, parents and staff for annual prayer breakfast
Runtime: 1:57
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Songs were sung, words of wisdom were given, and fellowship was had by everyone in attendance.

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10PM Headlines 8/8

Title: 10PM Headlines 8/8
Runtime: 7:53
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: 10PM Headlines 8/8

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More showers and storms are expected tomorrow

Title: More showers and storms are expected tomorrow
Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: More showers and storms are expected tomorrow

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Memorial held for Jeff Davis County’s Deandera ‘Deede’ Marie Clavo at Jeff Davis High School

Title: Memorial held for Jeff Davis County’s Deandera ‘Deede’ Marie Clavo at Jeff Davis High School
Runtime: 1:11
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Deandera “Deede” Marie Clavo was Jeff Davis County’s first female justice court judge, along with being a bail bondsman.

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First Golf Cart Fest raises money for Lumberton teen battling cancer

Title: First Golf Cart Fest raises money for Lumberton teen battling cancer
Runtime: 1:57
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: The inaugural Hub City Golf Cart Festival raised money for 13-year-old cancer patient Jacola Youngblood.

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SEMRHI wraps up National Health Center Week with Wellness Day focused on eye care

Title: SEMRHI wraps up National Health Center Week with Wellness Day focused on eye care
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 4 days ago
Description: SEMRHI wrapped up its celebration of National Health Center Week with a Senior Wellness Day at the Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College.

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