WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
Woman killed, suspect in custody after shots fired in downtown Purvis, law enforcement says
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- Woman killed, suspect in custody after shots fired in downtown Purvis, law enforcement says
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- Purvis Police Assistant Chief Jay Green said officers responded after reports of “multiple shots fired” near Weems Street.
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- More than half of Lamar County schools designated Military Star Schools
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Bellevue Elementary is one of at least 10 schools in Lamar County that is considered a Military Star School through the Mississippi Department of Education.
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- Bucket trucks line the street as 30-year-old Sumrall lineman laid to rest
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Dozens of bucket trucks and American flags were on display in Marion County Sunday as several linemen and a pine belt family laid one of their own to rest.
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- Local Boys and Girls Club receives grant; plans to reinvigorate programs for youth
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Club Executive Director Peggy Weary says this money will be used to enhance their after-school and summer programs.
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- 5pm Headlines 5/31
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- 9:42
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- 5pm Headlines 5/31
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- 6pm Headlines 5/30
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- 8:38
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 News at 6pm Saturday
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- Southern Miss Ends Season with 15-11, 10-Inning Loss to Virginia Saturday in NCAA Hattiesburg Reg...
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Southern Miss Ends Season with 15-11, 10-Inning Loss to Virginia Saturday in NCAA Hattiesburg Regional
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- 10pm Headlines 5/30
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- 6:56
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 5/30
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- We will see more humid and hot weather ahead
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- We will see more humid and hot weather ahead
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- Little Rock coach Chris Curry returns to Mississippi, reunites with mentor Scott Berry
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Little Rock coach Chris Curry returns to Mississippi, reunites with mentor Scott Berry
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- Hot weather to start the week, but temperatures will cool down
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- 3:25
- Date posted
- 28 days ago
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- Hot weather to start the week, but temperatures will cool down
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- Mississippi Miss Hospitality announces record scholarships for 2026 competition
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The theme for this year’s Miss Hospitality will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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- Visitors enjoying food, arts, crafts, fair rides and music at 36th Bay Fest
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The city of Bay Springs is wrapping up its 36th annual Bay Fest.
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- Bassfield’s Beaver Creek Distillery named state’s Rural Small Business of the Year
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Bassfield's Beaver Creek Distillery has been named the SBA's Rural Small Business of the Year in Mississippi.
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- Community comes together for Sandy Run Farm’s Black and Blueberry Festival
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Families were invited to come, listen to music, enjoy good food, and pick their own blackberries and blueberries.
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- Hot and humid weather will continue
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Hot and humid weather will continue
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- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 5/29
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 5/29
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- Visit Hattiesburg expects ‘Baseburg’ to have $11M economic impact
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- Tourism leaders say the impact is expected to reach millions of dollars as visitors travel to the Hub City for postseason play.
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- Folks gather at Keg & Barrel for food, fun and field play
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- The spirit of Baseburg was alive and well at the Keg and Barrel as Southern Miss fans gathered to watch the Golden Eagles take on the University of Virginia.
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- New parachute manufacturing facility opens in Bassfield
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- High Energy Systems has opened a parachute manufacturing facility in Bassfield.
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- Recent rainfall possibly pushing completion date for Laurel’s Central Avenue construction to Octo...
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- The site was empty Friday, and Mayor Johnny Magee said it will likely stay that way until the city can get at least three days without any rain.
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- We will see hot and humid weather over the next few days
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- We will see hot and humid weather over the next few days
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- Forrest County Prosecutor Clay Cranford announces run for District Attorney in 15th Judicial Circ...
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- Clay Cranford currently serves as an assistant district attorney in the 12th Judicial District.
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- Cross of Christ Foundation raises newly constructed cross with crown of thorns
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
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- This is only the second cross in Mississippi to bear the crown of thorns.
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- 5pm Headlines 05/29
- Runtime
- 9:18
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- 5pm Headlines 05/29
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- Southern Miss loses the Hattiesburg Regional opener
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- The Golden Eagles will have a chance to keep their College World Series hopes alive when they meet the loser of the Jacksonville State-Virginia game on Saturday
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 05/29/2026
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- 18:53
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 05/29/2026
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- 4 Former Jones Bobcats on Jax State Roster
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 4 Former Jones Bobcats on Jax State Roster
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- Scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We're expecting scattered showers in the Pine Belt today!
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- Hattiesburg City Council approves 4th Street sidewalk project bid
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Hattiesburg City Council has approved a $745,000 bid to begin the first phase of the 4th Street Pathway Project.
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- WDAM Top 7: Flooding, 2 shootings, Hattiesburg Regionals, and more
- Runtime
- 9:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- WDAM 7's Abigail Troth is breaking down the top 7 headlines in the Pine Belt.
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- Southern Miss looks to break regional opener losing streak against Little Rock
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Southern Miss looks to break regional opener losing streak against Little Rock
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- Hub City Humane Society ensures animal protection during severe weather
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Shelter Director Tamara Huff says their first priority is to ensure the animals aren’t experiencing anxiety, especially when a storm is approaching.
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- 10pm Headlines 05/28
- Runtime
- 7:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 05/28
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- Ellisville State School recognizes employees of the year at awards ceremony
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The school recognized employees from several departments for their work ethic and dedication to those they serve.
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- Hattiesburg fire academy applications close Friday as department highlights retention, recruitmen...
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Applications for the next training academy class close Friday, May 29.
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- 6pm Headlines 05/28
- Runtime
- 10:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 05/28
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- Non-profit ‘Seeds of Hope’ growing new crop of corn, potatoes for local food pantries
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- When harvested in a few weeks, the food will be distributed to food banks like the one at the Edwards Street Fellowship Center.
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- Three graduating seniors get scholarships from Pine Belt Mayors’ Association
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Pine Belt Mayors' Association presented three $1,500 college scholarships Thursday.
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- Jansen Owen says work in legislature will give unique perspective if elected District Attorney
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Mississippi Lawmaker has announced that he will run for 15th Circuit Court District Attorney.
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- Rainwater causing sewer problems for Petal residents
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- 3:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Terry Brennan told WDAM 7 that his water stopped flushing last Thursday and wouldn’t go down for nearly a week.
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- ‘Ministers of Justice’: District Attorney Hal Kittrell sets expectations for 2027 DA candidates
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Thursday, Kittrell announced that he will not seek re-election in 2027 after 21 years as a DA and 42 years as a practicing lawyer.
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- Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible tomorrow
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible tomorrow
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- Top of Class 2026: Lumberton High School
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Lumberton High School named Krystal Baker as valedictorian and Caleb Ladner as salutatorian.
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- Top of Class 2026: Simpson Academy
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Simpson Academy named Elie Stewart as valedictorian and Addison Barry as salutatorian.
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- Weekend Preview: Blueberries, bingo, and dinosaurs!
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- 7:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Don’t let the rain get you down! There are still plenty of fun things to do in the Pine Belt this weekend.
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- Showers and thunderstorms are expected today in the Pine Belt
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Rain, rain, and more rain in the Pine Belt!
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- Firefighters train on carbon dioxide pipeline emergency response
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Firefighters train on carbon dioxide pipeline emergency response
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- 10pm Headlines 5/27
- Runtime
- 9:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 5/27
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- ‘It was a special’: Local illustrator publishes book alongside U.S. Supreme Court justice
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- For the past year, Chris Ellison has been busy working on one of his biggest projects yet: “Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence."
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