WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
Hattiesburg Hundred honors sworn officers at annual awards banquet
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- Hattiesburg Hundred honors sworn officers at annual awards banquet
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Hattiesburg Hundred hosted an annual awards banquet Tuesday night for sworn officers who serve the city of Hattiesburg.
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- Sumrall defeats Pontotoc in Class 5A state championship opener
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Bobcats and Warriors met in a rematch of the 2022 title game. Sumrall is seeking its third championship since then.
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- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 5/19
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 5/19
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- 2025-2026 Mayor’s Youth Council recognized at Hattiesburg City Council meeting
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In Tuesday night’s Hattiesburg City Council meeting, the 2025-2026 Mayor’s Youth Council was recognized.
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- Hattiesburg City Council approves police video systems, grant applications
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Hattiesburg City Council addressed a range of public safety and community support initiatives in Tuesday’s meeting.
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- Purvis restaurants join forces to coordinate fundraiser for tornado victims
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Recovery efforts continue in Purvis, and neighbors are still looking for new ways to help.
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- Sylva Bay Academy Preschool teacher wins Golden Apple Award
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- When Amy Odom’s name was called out over the podium’s microphone, everyone in the gym clapped, cheered and stood up for her.
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- Laurel man arrested, another wanted after video allegedly shows man being beaten with baseball ba...
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- One man is behind bars in Jones County after Laurel police said video showed him beating a man with a baseball bat.
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- 6pm Headlines 5/19
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- 11:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 6pm Headlines 5/19
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- Classmate arrested in connection with drowning of South Jones High School student
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Classmate arrested in connection with drowning of South Jones High School student
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- Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight
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- Longleaf Elementary students explore Hattiesburg history by building models
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Second and third-grade Excel students at Longleaf Elementary have spent the last nine weeks learning to appreciate the history of the state and their city.
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- We the People: Veteran Mark Jordan serves fellow veterans as volunteer for DAV
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Mark Jordan's commitment to service has continued long after his retirement from the U.S. Air Force.
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- Jones Co. road foreman, contractor plead guilty to embezzling county-owned culverts
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Man dead after being hit by train in Laurel
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Jerrin Husband died from his injuries at the scene.
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- Warm and humid weather in the Pine Belt today
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- 3:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Expect some of that classic Mississippi humidity today.
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- Woman hit and killed by car on I-59 in Laurel
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A 20-year-old woman is dead after being struck on Highway 59 by a vehicle on Sunday night.
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- 10pm Headlines 05/16
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- 7:15
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 05/16
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- Rain chances will increase over the next week
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Rain chances will increase over the next week
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- Lamar County first responders rolling along despite gas prices
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- First responders in Lamar County may be trained to save lives, but they aren’t saving money at the gas station.
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- Pine Belt schools, William Carey honored at MAPE awards ceremony
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Nearly 40 school districts from across Mississippi attended the event.
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- Motivational Moments: Diligence and hard work produce great fruit
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Motivate yourself and work hard!
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- Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center reports 100% college attendance rate
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Unlimited Dreams Christian Learning Center celebrated the end of another school year and the beginning of another graduating class.
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- Petal High School reaches state championship for first time in 15 years
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Panthers have won six straight games after losing four in a row to end the regular season.
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- Crews battle flames at home near Covington County line
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Multiple units responded to a house fire near the Covington County line Monday afternoon.
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- William Carey baseball returns to NAIA World Series
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- William Carey baseball returns to NAIA World Series
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- Jones College baseball heading to first NJCAA World Series since 2016
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The NJCAA World Series begins May 23.
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Columbia Academy Captures MAIS 3A-I State Championship
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- HIGHLIGHTS: Columbia Academy Captures MAIS 3A-I State Championship
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- Hattiesburg Daylily Society hosts 30th annual Daylily Show
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Members of the community gathered at the Hattiesburg Train Depot Saturday to enjoy a day of daylilies.
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- Golden Eagles take home SBC honors
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Sun Belt Conference announced its postseason awards, with Southern Miss claiming multiple honors.
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- State Line woman killed in crash with car while riding bicycle in Greene County, MHP says
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- MHP said the crash happened on State Route 57 just after 9 a.m. Saturday.
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- Investigation underway after South Jones High School student drowns in Ellisville
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Deputy Coroner Ernest Hollingsworth confirmed that a person drowned on Monday.
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- 5th VetFest provides info on veterans’ services, veteran-owned businesses
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Town Square Park hosted the 5th annual VetFest Saturday.
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- Top of Class 2026: Enterprise High School
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Congratulations to Peyton Sullivan and Jacey Guy!
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- RHCJC: Petal students to return to new school facilities
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Petal School District is finishing two major facilities funded by a $39.2 million bond referendum approved by voters in 2023.
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- Isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Isolated thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
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- Rain will stick around for the next week
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Rain will stick around for the next week
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- Scattered showers & thunderstorms will be in the forecast for the rest of the week!
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Scattered showers & thunderstorms will be in the forecast for the rest of the week!
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- Local church offering help to Purvis residents affected by tornado
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Inside their fellowship hall lie non-perishable food items and cleaning supplies ready and available to anyone who needs them.
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- Top of Class 2026: Taylorsville High School
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Taylorsville High School named Destiny Johnson valedictorian and Noah Westbrook salutatorian.
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- Top of Class 2026: Wayne Academy
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Congratulations to Eli Davis and Hannah Nix!
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- Hub City mayor recognized nationally among ‘Government Champions’
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker is getting national recognition as part of the America 250 Celebration.
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- 10pm Headlines 5/18
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- 7:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 5/18
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- Richton, Perry County students learn farm safety at annual ‘Progressive Agriculture Safety Day’
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Mississippi State University Extension Service organized the event for fifth-graders in the Richton and Perry County school districts.
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- Gov. Reeves announces over $23 million investment in local developments
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Gov. Reeves announces over $23 million investment in local developments
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- 10pm Headlines 05/17
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- 10:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 05/17
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- Top of Class 2026: Greene County High School
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Greene County High School named Sarah Barfield valedictorian and Lillian Rau salutatorian for the Class of 2026.
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- Warm weather and rain will persist throughout the week
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Warm weather and rain will persist throughout the week
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- Lamar County working toward federal disaster declaration after May 6 tornado
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Leaders in Lamar County have been surveying tornado damage and keeping a tally since May 6 so that numbers can be reported to the state and federal government.
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- ‘We are closer than we’ve ever been’: Eagle One mega site receives $750k boost, ADP leaders say
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- ADP leaders say the latest funding will help prepare the mega site for future industrial projects they hope will bring thousands of jobs to the Pine Belt.
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