WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 05/01/2026
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 05/01/2026
- Runtime
- 20:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 05/01/2026
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- WDAM Top 7: Deputy coroner arrested, EF-0 tornado, how to help Hub City Humane Society, and more
- Runtime
- 10:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Crime wasn’t the only topic this week for WDAM 7. Viewers also had their eyes on the weather and ways to help a local animal shelter.
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- Local dive team gives water safety tips as swimming season approaches in Mississippi
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Petal Fire Department Battalion Chief Carlton Sims led a class Wednesday for members of the Petal-Forrest County Dive Team.
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- Crews respond to blaze at Columbia flower shop
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- No word has been given on the name of the flower shop, its location, the response time from officials or if there are any injuries.
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- 'Right Way to Throw Away Day' set for Saturday in Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 'Right Way to Throw Away Day' set for Saturday in Hattiesburg
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- 6pm Headlines 4/30
- Runtime
- 11:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 4/30
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- Laurel library hosts free legal services
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- This is the second time the library has invited the center to provide this service for the community.
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- Festivals prep for big weekend across Pine Belt
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Pine Belt is gearing up for one of the biggest days of the year for unique foods, live music and handmade arts and crafts.
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- Crews respond to blaze at Columbia flower shop
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Fire crews and first responders are at the scene of a fire at a flower shop in Columbia Thursday evening.
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- 10pm Headlines 04/30
- Runtime
- 8:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 04/30
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- Rainy for Friday, but it will be drier this weekend
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Rainy for Friday, but it will be drier this weekend
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- Former Lamar County deputy coroner indicted for child sex crimes, sheriff says
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 49-year-old Bobby Joe Evans was arrested and charged with seven counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, according to Lamar County Sheriff Danny Rigel.
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- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 4/30
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 4/30
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- City leaders seek public input as ‘Hattiesburg 150 & Beyond’ comprehensive plan moves forward
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The plan will guide the city’s growth over the next two decades, focusing on key areas including housing, transportation and economic development.
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- Capital sexual battery set to become death penalty offense in Mississippi
- Runtime
- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Effective July 1, there will be another capital offense on the books: capital sexual battery.
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- Rain and possibly a thunderstorm are expected today
- Runtime
- 3:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Rain today, sunshine tomorrow!
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- Hattiesburg community discusses Supreme Court decision, voting legislation at forum
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Members of the Hattiesburg community met to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision and what some are calling efforts to discourage voting.
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- WDAM 7, Jones College honors valedictorians, salutatorians at annual Top of Class
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Valedictorians and Salutatorians from 46 different South Mississippi high schools participated in the annual Top of Class at Jones College.
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- Rain is expected today in the Pine Belt
- Runtime
- 3:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Rain today and tomorrow, but it will move out soon!
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- Weekend Preview: Okatoma Fest, May Day, pottery, and more!
- Runtime
- 8:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Take a look at some events coming up this weekend!
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- South Central Regional Medical Center holds flag-raising ceremony for Donate Life month
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The hospital partnered with the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency for the ceremony.
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- Patrick's Late Wednesday Forecast 4/29
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Wednesday Forecast 4/29
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- Lamar and Forrest counties’ Right Way to Throw Away Day to be held Saturday
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- This partnership has been ongoing since at least 2008.
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- 3 Moss community bridges to be closed for months; first responders prep for service time impact
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The project is costing the county around $5 million.
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- Extra Table feeds turning miles into meals with new specialty car tags
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Extra Table New Car Tags!
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- 10pm Headlines 4/29
- Runtime
- 11:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 4/29
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- Christian Services in need of canned food for family food boxes
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A Hub City food pantry is in urgent need of some food items.
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- Hattiesburg Police recruits enter final stretch of Training Academy
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ross and Karrie have an update on some news stories and power recovery at the station!
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- Lamar County paramedics train for summer medical trends
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ross and Karrie have an update on some news stories and power recovery at the station!
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- WDAM 7 Digital News Desk emergency broadcast - 04/29/2026
- Runtime
- 12:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ross and Karrie have an update on some news stories and power recovery at the station!
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- Extra Table feeds turning miles into meals with new specialty car tags
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ross and Karrie have an update on some news stories and power recovery at the station!
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- Update on WDAM 7 news broadcast outage
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ross McLeod and Karrie Leggett-Brown give an update on what's happening at the news station following Wednesday's weather event.
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- Jones County School District partners with Southeastern Baptist College for dual credit courses
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A new partnership is underway at the Jones County School District that will expand dual credit opportunities across the county's high schools.
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- Here's what WDAM 7's studio looks like after lightning strike hits station
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Ross, Karrie and Patrick give another update on bringing the news broadcast back up for viewers.
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- Hattiesburg seeking public input for comprehensive plan
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Residents are invited to review a draft for Hattiesburg's comprehensive plan, and give feedback that will help shape the city’s growth over the next 20 years.
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- Severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Stay tuned for updates from the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather.
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- Man reported missing out of Mt. Olive, last seen in December
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Billy Wayne Sullivan was last seen in December 2025.
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- No. 10 Mississippi State takes Governor’s Cup with 7-3 Win over No. 17 Ole Miss
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- No. 10 Mississippi State takes Governor’s Cup with 7-3 Win over No. 17 Ole Miss
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- Golden Apple Award winner says school helped her through hard times
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The young students, along with teachers and staff, filled Clara School's Auditorium to surprise the Golden Apple Winner, Kindergarten teacher Donza Ross.
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- Nearly 35 organizations participate in United Way’s Interagency meeting in Laurel
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The United Way of the Pine Belt Region held its quarterly Interagency meeting Tuesday morning.
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- Mentors needed for cadets in Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy at Camp Shelby
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Leaders said mentors are currently needed to help support students after they finish the residential phase.
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- Strong thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Be sure to keep an eye on updates from our First Alert Weather team!
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- Lawmakers secure $1.25 million to upgrade Center at Forrest County, add emergency staging use
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- State and local leaders say the funding will help modernize the facility while preparing it to serve as a critical disaster response site.
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- Patrick's FIRST ALERT WEATHER update
- Runtime
- 3:37
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Patrick’s FIRST ALERT WEATHER update
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- 6pm Headlines 4/28
- Runtime
- 10:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 4/28
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- Jasper Co. man arrested, charged with statutory rape of a victim under 14
- Runtime
- 0:33
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Jabari Collins, 19, of Heidelberg, was arrested on April 17.
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- 10pm Headlines 4/28
- Runtime
- 8:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 4/28
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- Meet Rufus: 2026 UKC Squirrel Hunt World Champion from Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Winners come in all shapes, sizes and breeds. At just 25 pounds and 17 inches tall, 5-year-old Rufus is a world champion.
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- Title
- 10pm Headlines 04/27
- Runtime
- 9:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 04/27
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- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 4/28
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 4/28
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