WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
Laurel city employees’ pay delayed; leaders working to fix technical issue
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- Laurel city employees’ pay delayed; leaders working to fix technical issue
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Mayor Johnny Magee said the issue is on the city’s part, and that it only impacted employees who use direct deposit.
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- Local food pantry witnesses increase in mouths to feed during the summer
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Bags and boxes have been rolling out of the Edwards Street Fellowship Center over the past two months.
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- More rain this weekend, and cooler temperatures on the way
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- More rain this weekend, and cooler temperatures on the way
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 07/10/2026
- Runtime
- 16:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The weather crew focuses on the flooding in Missouri, getting through the dog days of summer and what's ahead this weekend.
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- Very hot and humid weather to start your weekend
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- There is a 20% chance of a stray afternoon or early evening shower or thunderstorm.
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- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 7/9
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 7/9
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- 10PM Headlines 7/9
- Runtime
- 8:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 7/9
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- WDAM Top 7: Shooting in Hattiesburg, bodies found in water, blood shortage, and more
- Runtime
- 8:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- WDAM 7's Abigail Ware has the recap you need from this week's top headlines in the Pine Belt.
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- Hot and humid today with a slight chance of a shower
- Runtime
- 3:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- It is going to be hot and humid today with a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm.
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- Former Covington Co. corrections officer charged with selling drugs inside Covington jail
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A former Covington County jailer is now in jail himself, charged with trying to sell drugs inside the Covington County Jail.
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- New Augusta Public Library hosting several safety, educational sessions for local kids
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Each event is free to the public. Several organizations are helping with the program, including the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and Forrest General Hospital.
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- Expert discusses recent uptick in bear sightings in Pine Belt, shares safety tips for encounters
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Anthony Ballard said young bears are often just following their curiosity. Black bears are classified as endangered under Mississippi law, according to MDWPS.
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- Fourth arrest made in connection with Covington County truck thefts
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Covington County Sheriff’s Office says Ayanuh Frances, 32, of Collins, was arrested earlier this week.
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- 6pm Headlines 7/9
- Runtime
- 10:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 7/9
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- Mississippi Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- That back-to-school bill can be expensive. This weekend, the state is helping pick up part of the tab.
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- Former Covington County corrections officer facing drug charges
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Former Covington County corrections officer facing drug charges
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- ‘We treat every child like they’re our own’: Jones County School District prioritizing student sa...
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The new school year is quickly approaching for Jones County students, and Superintendent B.R. Jones says safety remains a top priority.
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- Delays expected as paving begins on Sandy Run Road in Lamar County
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Lamar County is warning drivers to expect delays on Sandy Run Road over the next few days.
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- More rain is in store for next week
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- More rain is in store for next week
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- Five new firefighters join LFD, three longtime fire officers promoted
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Five new firefighters for the Laurel Fire Department were sworn in Thursday morning, while three longtime LFD officers were promoted.
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- Projected Top-10 Pick EJ Booth Reflects on Journey Ahead of MLB Draft
- Runtime
- 9:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Projected Top-10 Pick EJ Booth Reflects on Journey Ahead of MLB Draft
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- Weekend Preview: Blues Festival, Summer of Movies and more!
- Runtime
- 9:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Looking for some summer fun to add to your weekend plans? Check out these events happening in the Pine Belt!
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- Hot and humid this afternoon in the Pine Belt
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Expect a hot afternoon in the Pine Belt!
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- 10pm Headlines 7/8
- Runtime
- 10:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 7/8
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- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 7/8
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 7/8
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- Hot and humid today with a few isolated thunderstorms
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Expect a similar weather pattern today!
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- ONWard initiative designed to strengthen nursing in Mississippi
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Mississippi Board of Nursing is launching a new initiative to recruit new nurses and foster greater career development for practicing nurses.
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- Jones County family grateful to USM baseball for making late superfan’s final moments a ‘grand sl...
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The family of Brandy Findley is in mourning, but also full of gratitude after the Southern Miss baseball team fulfilled one of her dying wishes.
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- Buckatunna man has been donating blood for 43 years
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- One of Vitalant’s most dedicated blood donors is John Andrews of Buckatunna. He’s given blood on a regular basis for 43 years.
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- Forrest County to host free splash days at community centers throughout July
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Families across Forrest County can cool off this month with a series of free Splash Day events featuring water activities, games, food and fun for children.
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- 6pm Headlines 7/8
- Runtime
- 11:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 7/8
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- Taylorsville Florist and Gifts uses Amex Small Shops Grant to remodel building
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Taylorsville Florist and Gifts is using the grant money to remodel the front of the building.
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- Drainage, parking improvements underway at Mason Park in Laurel
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Construction is underway to replace parking, sidewalks and improve drainage.
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- Earl Reed recaps first year as Laurel Police Chief
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- On this day last year, Laurel Mayor Johnny Magee and the city council appointed former Deputy Chief Earl Reed as the new chief of the Laurel Police Department.
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- Local law enforcement agencies partner to address teen gatherings organized on social media
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Local law enforcement agencies across the Hattiesburg area are working together to address a growing concern involving large groups of teenagers.
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- Rain chances will increase this weekend
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Rain chances will increase this weekend
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- Bond set for Jones County man accused of shooting
- Runtime
- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Robert Brickhouse made his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon in connection with a July 1 shooting.
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 07/08/2026
- Runtime
- 13:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 07/08/2026
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- Westwood Square shooter was acting in self-defense, HPD says
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- No charges have been filed, but the investigation remains ongoing.
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- LIST: First-day school schedules in the Pine Belt
- Runtime
- 0:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Check out the list of when schools in the Pine Belt will welcome students back to campus!
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- Better Together, Despite Ourselves: A Film Screening and Discussion
- Runtime
- 4:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The event will be on July 16, at 6:00 p.m. at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church.
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- Another hot and humid day is expected in the Pine Belt
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- We're expecting another warm day in the Pine Belt!
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- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 7/7
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 7/7
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- Laurel mayor presents proclamation to WDAM 7 Star-Spangled Sing-Off winner
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- WDAM 7’s Star-Spangled Sing-off winner Grace Travis was honored at Tuesday’s city council meeting in Laurel.
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- FY2027 budget presentations kick off in Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- City leaders are reviewing funding requests from each department as they begin building the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget.
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- Hattiesburg cracks down on big trucks taking shortcuts through neighborhoods, downtown
- Runtime
- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg City Council has approved changes to the city’s truck route ordinance in Tuesday’s meeting.
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- Laurel moves to ban burials on private property
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The City of Laurel is moving to ban burials on private property.
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- South MS watermelon farmers see harvest decrease after heavy rainfall over past few weeks
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ross Overstreet with Lamar County Extension Services said farmers are already feeling a significant financial impact.
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- 10pm Headlines 7/7
- Runtime
- 9:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 7/7
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- North Forrest Distinguished Young Woman participant donates hygiene kits to Pine Grove patients
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An upcoming Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi participant presented special gifts to Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services.
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