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12th Annual AD-47 Leadership Academy sees big crowd in Laurel

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12th Annual AD-47 Leadership Academy sees big crowd in Laurel

Title: 12th Annual AD-47 Leadership Academy sees big crowd in Laurel
Runtime: 1:20
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: The AD-47 Leadership Academy hosted its 12th annual football camp, which this year delivered a memorable experience for participants.

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Man walking outline of the U.S. reaches South Mississippi

Title: Man walking outline of the U.S. reaches South Mississippi
Runtime: 1:49
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Kadis, 22, is from Charlotte, North Carolina. He has built an Instagram following of about 130,000 by posting daily videos documenting his journey.

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Community gathers in Memorial Paddle Ride to honor ‘The Man in the Dugout Canoe’

Title: Community gathers in Memorial Paddle Ride to honor ‘The Man in the Dugout Canoe’
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: Family and friends of Drew Turner gathered to honor his life in the 2nd Annual Drew Turner Memorial Paddle Ride.

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Heroes of 9/11 remembered during Columbia ceremony Saturday

Title: Heroes of 9/11 remembered during Columbia ceremony Saturday
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: A brief ceremony honoring the heroes of 9/11 was held at Columbia's Bluff Street Park Saturday.

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Benefit ride raises more than $3,000 for injured Covington County deputy

Title: Benefit ride raises more than $3,000 for injured Covington County deputy
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 13 hours ago
Description: An 88-mile ride through several counties in honor of Deputy Yates Rodney began at Columbia’s Number One Fire Station and ended at Bluff Street Park.

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Hot and humid weather will continue this weekend

Title: Hot and humid weather will continue this weekend
Runtime: 2:53
Date posted: 16 hours ago
Description: Hot and humid weather will continue this weekend

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3 injured in motorcycle benefit ride in Columbia

Title: 3 injured in motorcycle benefit ride in Columbia
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 17 hours ago
Description: Three people were injured Saturday in Columbia while participating in a motorcycle benefit ride for injured Covington County Deputy Yates Rodney.

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Weather Focus Interview - Josh Morgerman

Title: Weather Focus Interview - Josh Morgerman
Runtime: 10:50
Date posted: 17 hours ago
Description: Weather Focus Interview - Josh Morgerman

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Environmental Protection Agency updates public on current status of ‘Superfund’

Title: Environmental Protection Agency updates public on current status of ‘Superfund’
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 17 hours ago
Description: This process is centered around the cleanup of what was formerly known as the Hercules Powder Company site that operated from 1923 to 2009.

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Victim identified, man charged with murder in Marion County shooting

Title: Victim identified, man charged with murder in Marion County shooting
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 17 hours ago
Description: According to Marion County Investigator Jamie Singley, Raymond Johnson, 89, of Foxworth, turned himself in Friday night.

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Drainage problem or coastal reality? Pascagoula flooding raises familiar question

Title: Drainage problem or coastal reality? Pascagoula flooding raises familiar question
Runtime: 2:20
Date posted: 17 hours ago
Description: Flooding in late May sparked a broader online discussion about drainage, aging infrastructure, road conditions and city priorities.

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Hattiesburg receives 8th consecutive clean audit

Title: Hattiesburg receives 8th consecutive clean audit
Runtime: 1:05
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Hattiesburg receives 8th consecutive clean audit

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Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 6/26

Title: Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 6/26
Runtime: 3:05
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 6/26

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Storybook Cottage brings fairy tale getaway for families to Hub City

Title: Storybook Cottage brings fairy tale getaway for families to Hub City
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: Storybook Cottage brings fairy tale getaway for families to Hub City

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6pm Headlines 6/26

Title: 6pm Headlines 6/26
Runtime: 10:38
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: 6pm Headlines 6/26

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10PM Headlines 6/26

Title: 10PM Headlines 6/26
Runtime: 9:10
Date posted: 1 day ago
Description: 10PM Headlines 6/26

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Woman found dead on MS-35 in Marion County after being shot multiple times, police say

Title: Woman found dead on MS-35 in Marion County after being shot multiple times, police say
Runtime: 0:29
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Columbia Police told WDAM 7 that they received a call just before 8:45 p.m.

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Suspect charged for assaulting elderly man in Perry County road rage fight, sheriff’s office says

Title: Suspect charged for assaulting elderly man in Perry County road rage fight, sheriff’s office says
Runtime: 0:37
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Jordan White, 36, was charged and booked into the Perry County Correctional Facility after turning himself in following Wednesday's incident.

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Blaze at abandoned Hub City building prompts response from fire officials

Title: Blaze at abandoned Hub City building prompts response from fire officials
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Fire officials are at the scene of a blaze at an abandoned Hattiesburg building Friday evening.

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Motorcycle ride to be held in Columbia to benefit wounded Covington County deputy

Title: Motorcycle ride to be held in Columbia to benefit wounded Covington County deputy
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the fire station in Columbia. The route is 88 miles.

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'Freedom Festival' to celebrate America 250, Columbia 207 Saturday

Title: 'Freedom Festival' to celebrate America 250, Columbia 207 Saturday
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Columbia is celebrating America 250 with fireworks, vendors and more!

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Tips to beat heat-related illnesses

Title: Tips to beat heat-related illnesses
Runtime: 2:08
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Mississippi heat is no joke, and if you don't prepare your body for it, it can make you sick. WDAM spoke with EmServ for tips to stay safe in the heat.

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United Healthcare updates lactation reimbursement policy

Title: United Healthcare updates lactation reimbursement policy
Runtime: 2:09
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Families covered by United Healthcare could see changes to how some breastfeeding support services are reimbursed beginning Sept. 1.

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More hot weather is ahead

Title: More hot weather is ahead
Runtime: 3:09
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: More hot weather is ahead

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Teen charged after ‘Cobb’ bottles, marijuana plants and firearm seized from Laurel home, police s...

Title: Teen charged after ‘Cobb’ bottles, marijuana plants and firearm seized from Laurel home, police s...
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Police say Martaviaus Collier, 18, was arrested and charged with trafficking a controlled substance.

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Star-Spangled Celebration moves to The Commons for Hub City’s side, officials announce

Title: Star-Spangled Celebration moves to The Commons for Hub City’s side, officials announce
Runtime: 1:14
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: The city says the original location, Chain Park, is too wet to safely host the event due to the amount of rain the area has received.

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WDAM Top 7: Accidental shootings, teen drowning, Medicaid fraud, and more

Title: WDAM Top 7: Accidental shootings, teen drowning, Medicaid fraud, and more
Runtime: 9:46
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Tragedy and investigations had all viewers’ attention this week in the Pine Belt.

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Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 6/25

Title: Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 6/25
Runtime: 3:04
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 6/25

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HPD accepting applications for police academy

Title: HPD accepting applications for police academy
Runtime: 1:07
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: The Hattiesburg Police Department is accepting applications for the police academy until August 7.

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WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 06/26/2026

Title: WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 06/26/2026
Runtime: 13:31
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 06/26/2026

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A hot and humid weekend in the Pine Belt

Title: A hot and humid weekend in the Pine Belt
Runtime: 3:32
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Expect a sunny and hot weekend in the Pine Belt!

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Former attorney convicted of sexual battery against stepdaughter in Forrest County trial

Title: Former attorney convicted of sexual battery against stepdaughter in Forrest County trial
Runtime: 2:30
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Former attorney convicted of sexual battery against stepdaughter in Forrest County trial

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Hot and humid weather this weekend

Title: Hot and humid weather this weekend
Runtime: 3:07
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: It's going to be hot in the Pine Belt this weekend!

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10PM Headlines 6/25

Title: 10PM Headlines 6/25
Runtime: 9:22
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: 10PM Headlines 6/25

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Rep. Guest speaks on the affordable housing bill

Title: Rep. Guest speaks on the affordable housing bill
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 2 days ago
Description: Guest shares information on what the bill does and why be believes the President will sign it into law.

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6pm Headlines 6/25

Title: 6pm Headlines 6/25
Runtime: 10:50
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: 6pm Headlines 6/25

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Covington County wrapping up road repairs after flash flooding

Title: Covington County wrapping up road repairs after flash flooding
Runtime: 1:02
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Covington County is spending nearly $270,000 to repair ten county roads that were damaged in last Friday's flash flooding.

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Lumberton teen fighting rare blood cancer diagnosis, asking for donations to get to appointments

Title: Lumberton teen fighting rare blood cancer diagnosis, asking for donations to get to appointments
Runtime: 2:40
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: School and basketball: that was 13-year -old Jacola Youngblood’s entire life before a life-changing diagnosis at the end of January.

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Cleanup continues at Seminary church damaged in flash flooding

Title: Cleanup continues at Seminary church damaged in flash flooding
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Cleanup continues at Seminary's House of Restoration, which was damaged in flash flooding on June 19.

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Hattiesburg doctor shares tips to avoid a trip to the hospital this summer

Title: Hattiesburg doctor shares tips to avoid a trip to the hospital this summer
Runtime: 2:17
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Dr. Duncan Donald said many of the vehicular injuries he treats around this time stem from drivers not wearing proper safety equipment like seatbelts or helmets

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More than 100 area kids participate in ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ at Serengeti Springs

Title: More than 100 area kids participate in ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’ at Serengeti Springs
Runtime: 1:13
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: With summertime activities now underway, organizers said it’s important that kids and their parents know how to have fun while staying safe.

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Hot weather will persist through the weekend

Title: Hot weather will persist through the weekend
Runtime: 2:32
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Hot weather will persist through the weekend

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2 juveniles wanted, 1 arrested after shooting at woman carrying her groceries, Columbia police sa...

Title: 2 juveniles wanted, 1 arrested after shooting at woman carrying her groceries, Columbia police sa...
Runtime: 0:32
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: The Columbia Police Department is looking for two juveniles after a shooting at an apartment complex on Hendricks Street on Wednesday night.

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Pinebelt Blueways set to host Drew Turner Memorial Paddle Saturday

Title: Pinebelt Blueways set to host Drew Turner Memorial Paddle Saturday
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: Pinebelt Blueways set to host Drew Turner Memorial Paddle Saturday

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‘It doesn’t take long to drown’; Pine Belt emergency officials provide summer swimming tips

Title: ‘It doesn’t take long to drown’; Pine Belt emergency officials provide summer swimming tips
Runtime: 1:58
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: The sun is blazing, and you may be ready to dive into the nearest swimming hole, but there are a few things to keep in mind before making a splash.

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Star-Spangled Celebration moves to The Commons for Hub City’s side, officials announce

Title: Star-Spangled Celebration moves to The Commons for Hub City’s side, officials announce
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: The city says the original location, Chain Park, is too wet to safely host the event due to the amount of rain the area has received.

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Weekend Preview: 5k runs, basketball, Patsy Cline, and more!

Title: Weekend Preview: 5k runs, basketball, Patsy Cline, and more!
Runtime: 9:54
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: There are so many fun things to do in the Pine Belt this weekend!

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Patchy fog is possible this morning

Title: Patchy fog is possible this morning
Runtime: 3:31
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: There's a chance of patchy fog this morning.

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Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon

Title: Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon
Runtime: 3:10
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: There's a chance of rain today, but it'll dry up for this weekend!

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From floodwaters to foster home: Kitten's journey continues after Stone County flood

Title: From floodwaters to foster home: Kitten's journey continues after Stone County flood
Runtime: 2:45
Date posted: 3 days ago
Description: From floodwaters to foster home: Kitten's journey continues after Stone County flood

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