WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
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- Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Make sure you have your emergency plans ready in case warnings are issued!
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- 4 Pine Belt players win MHSAA ‘Mr. Baseball’ honors
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Four Pine Belt high school baseball players won 2026 C-Spire MHSAA/MAC “Mr. Baseball” honors for their respective classifications.
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- Commercial vehicle crashes damage traffic poles in Laurel
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Two traffic poles in Laurel have had to be repaired after back-to-back accidents.
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- Laurel police promote 4 employees in swearing-in ceremony
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Laurel Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Monday morning, promoting four of its employees.
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- Temperatures will fluctuate, and rain will persist throughout the week
- Runtime
- 3:14
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Temperatures will fluctuate, and rain will persist throughout the week
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- Laurel applies for $1.2M grant to rehab homes for low-income, elderly residents
- Runtime
- 1:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The City of Laurel is taking necessary steps to help revamp and revitalize homes for low-income families and the elderly.
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- Mayoral Monday: Petal Mayor Tony Ducker comes in for catch up interview
- Runtime
- 13:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Mayoral Monday: Petal Mayor Tony Ducker comes in for catch up interview
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- Watch out for some isolated thunderstorms tomorrow
- Runtime
- 3:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Watch out for some isolated thunderstorms tomorrow
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- Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Local experts say statistics don’t show full scope of problem
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, and local experts say the problem is bigger than most people realize.
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- Petal leaders seek federal funding for Evelyn Gandy Parkway northern corridor improvements
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Leaders in Petal are looking for new ways to make the north side of the Evelyn Gandy Parkway more accommodating for drivers and new businesses.
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- ‘We’re in jeopardy’; Hub City Humane Society facing crisis despite receiving donations
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Hub City Humane Society says it’s facing a serious financial crisis that could force the shelter to close its doors without immediate and sustained support.
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- Patchy fog possible this morning
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Sunny skies today, but rain is moving in this week.
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- US 49, I-59 ramp closures continue Tuesday in Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is working to complete a resurfacing project on I-59.
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 04/27/2026
- Runtime
- 15:31
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 04/27/2026
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- Mostly sunny and hot this afternoon
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Temps will be changing this week!
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- United Way of the Pine Belt Region asking for donations
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The United Way of the Pine Belt Region has had a busy year responding to disasters in our communities
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- Church hosts prayer vigil for victims in Louisiana mass shooting
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Members of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church held a prayer vigil for the eight kids who were killed in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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- ‘Get on Your Feet’: Hattiesburg Concert Band hosts final concert of the season
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg Concert Band had their last concert of season 42 Sunday afternoon.
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- Driver rescued after truck flips into water-filled drainage canal
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- When the first officer, Deputy Stephen Graeser, arrived, he located a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck upside down in a water-filled drainage canal.
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- Great Forrest County Fair offered extra day of food and fun!
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Last call for the Great Forrest County Fair!
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- Temperatures will rise this week, and rain will stick around
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Temperatures will rise this week, and rain will stick around
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- 10pm Headlines 04/25
- Runtime
- 8:20
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 04/25
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- We could see possible strong storms tomorrow
- Runtime
- 3:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- We could see possible strong storms tomorrow
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- Autism Awareness Month event held in Columbia
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- One in every 36 children is diagnosed with autism in Mississippi.
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- Waynesboro’s 5th annual United Hearts in the Park commemorates Crime Victims’ Rights Week
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The 5th annual United Hearts in the Park was held Saturday at Waynesboro's Southside Park.
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- USM host first ever Patrick Davis memorial kicking clinic
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- USM hopes to continue honoring Davis' memory by holding the clinic annually.
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- Strong storms are possible tomorrow
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Strong storms are possible tomorrow
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- 'A much-needed blessing': non-profit hosts food giveaway at local church
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Roof Above Resilience partnered with Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church for a food giveaway.
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- Archaeology lovers gather to display and purchase Indian artifacts
- Runtime
- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The public gathered at the Lamar County Community Shelter for some good eats and interesting artifact discoveries that date back thousands of years ago.
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- Funeral services held for former USM president Dr. Shelby Thames
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Thames served as president of USM from 2002 to 2007.
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 04/24/2026
- Runtime
- 22:09
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 04/24/2026
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- Hattiesburg Police honor officers at annual awards ceremony
- Runtime
- 1:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg Police Department is taking time to recognize the officers who go above and beyond the call of duty.
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- Driver killed in 2-car crash on US 49 S in Hattiesburg, police say
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A person is dead following a two-vehicle crash that had traffic backed up on U.S. 49 South in Forrest County Friday afternoon.
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- Crowds gather for Eaglepalooza at The Commons in Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- University of Southern Mississippi students and Hattiesburg residents gathered downtown Friday evening for Eaglepalooza.
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- 6pm Headlines 04/24
- Runtime
- 9:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 04/24
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- 10pm Headlines 04/24
- Runtime
- 10:25
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 04/24
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- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 4/24
- Runtime
- 3:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 4/24
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- ‘Our infrastructure in this town is old’; City-wide water shutdown set for Taylorsville
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The city of Taylorsville will make repairs to its water systems and fire protection, but it comes at a cost.
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- Agriculture Commissioner explains drought effects on agriculture
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The ongoing drought in Mississippi is raising concerns for the state's agriculture industry.
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- A few strong storms are possible tonight
- Runtime
- 3:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A few strong storms are possible tonight
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- Man arrested for attempted murder after setting his parents’ home on fire with them inside, sheri...
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Bryan Aubrey Turnage is facing two counts of attempted murder and one count of arson after being arrested on Thursday.
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- Forrest County Fair extends schedule
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Great Forrest County Fair is extending its stay through Sunday, April 26, and will have a special deal to close out the event.
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- Final preparations underway for annual Eaglepalooza in downtown Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The annual Eaglepalooza will begin at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Hattiesburg Friday.
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- Warm weather is predicted for this afternoon
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- There's a chance of some strong storms in the Pine Belt tonight.
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- Patrick's Late Thursday PM Forecast 4/23
- Runtime
- 2:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Thursday PM Forecast 4/23
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- Utility lineman students demonstrate skills in showcase at JC’s Jasper County Center
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Each student was asked to demonstrate various safety protocols while working on utility poles.
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- WDAM Top 7: Threats to schools, child shot, pharmacy burglary, and more
- Runtime
- 11:15
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- We had a busy week in the Pine Belt. Get your recap here.
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- Final preparations underway for annual Eaglepalooza in downtown Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The annual Eaglepalooza will begin at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Hattiesburg Friday.
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- Title
- 10pm Headlines 04/23
- Runtime
- 8:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 04/23
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- Strong thunderstorms tonight
- Runtime
- 3:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- There's a possibility of strong storms tonight.
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