WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
14th Hattiesburg Half Marathon features record number of participants
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- 14th Hattiesburg Half Marathon features record number of participants
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 1,700 people participated in Saturday's Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
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- Children gather at Forrest County Touch-a-Truck event to learn about jobs of various workers
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A variety of workers brought their vehicles to give the children a chance to experience things they work with daily.
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- Warm and dry weather will continue for the next week
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Warm and dry weather will continue for the next week
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- Local kids show off horseback riding, roping skills at annual Pine Belt Round Up in Petal
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The event was held Saturday at Worthy Stables equine center in Petal. Riders took part in various competitions, including barrel racing and tie-down roping.
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- Community gathers for Pine Belt Master Gardeners’ Spring Garden Day
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Speakers came to teach visitors more about the art of gardening and tips for experienced and new gardeners.
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- Members of National Guard’s 184th Transportation Brigade host 4th annual reunion
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Former members of the Mississippi National Guard's 184th Transportation Brigade participated in an annual reunion at Laurel's Veterans Memorial Museum.
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- 14th Hattiesburg Half Marathon features record number of participants
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 1,700 people participated in Saturday's Hattiesburg Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
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- Take a look at WDAM 7’s fuzzy friends for National Pets Day
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- We love our furbabies at WDAM 7!
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- Hattiesburg teen cellist selected for National Youth Orchestra, set to perform at Carnegie Hall
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- This summer, Ian Gonzalez will travel from Hattiesburg to New York City, where he will perform at Carnegie Hall as part of the National Youth Orchestra 2.
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- Kyle Cefalo reunites with Blake Anderson
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Kyle Cefalo reunites with Blake Anderson
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- Patrick's Late Friday PM Forecast 4/10
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Friday PM Forecast 4/10
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- Southern Miss Opens Sun Belt Series at Louisiana with 8-1 Victory Friday Evening
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Southern Miss Opens Sun Belt Series at Louisiana with 8-1 Victory Friday Evening
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- 10pm Headlines 04/10
- Runtime
- 10:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 04/10
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- ‘It kind of rattles everybody’: Members of Wayne County’s Hispanic community share concerns over...
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Members of the community told WDAM 7 that it all started on March 26, with what the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department has called a “law enforcement saturation.”
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- Officials searching for man seen on camera breaking into Rawls Springs Community Center
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Forrest County Board of Supervisors is asking for help identifying a man seen on camera breaking into the Rawls Springs Community Center.
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- 6pm Headlines 04/10
- Runtime
- 11:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 04/10
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- Runners gear up for Hattiesburg’s half marathon on Saturday
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Over 1,700 runners are in the Hub City ahead of tomorrow’s half-marathon in downtown Hattiesburg from over 31 states, as far away as Hawaii.
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- One bridge replaced, one to go in MDOT bridge project in Marion County
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The eastbound bridge on Highway 98 over the Pearl River in Marion County has been replaced. Now, work can begin on the westbound bridge.
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- USM wraps up 58th Kaigler Children’s Book Festival
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country have been at Southern Miss, attending the 58th Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival.
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- Colorado State University issues 2026 Hurricane Forecast
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The 2026 Colorado State University hurricane forecast has been released, and the predictions are interesting this year!
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- More than 100 home school students participate in first Mississippi tennis state tournament
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The tournament was sponsored by the United States Tennis Association and featured four teams from Hattiesburg, Laurel, Meridian and Jackson.
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- Forrest General Hospital raises flag for Mississippi Organ Recovery Association
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- April 10 is Blue and Green Day, a day to honor the lives of those who have donated tissue, eyes and organs.
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- South Central Regional offered free health screenings at health Fair
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- A variety of screenings were offered, including blood pressure, bone density, body mass index, blood glucose, oxygen saturation and even depression.
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- Bond set for 3 charged in Jasper Co. drive-by shootings
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Three of the five suspects had their bond set at $500,000.
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- Former William Carey star becoming key factor for Sun Belt school
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Rigoberto Hernandez, a second baseman who spent four years at William Carey University, is enjoying a breakout senior year at Louisiana.
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- WDAM Top 7: Fatal shooting, hit-and-run with a school bus, drive-by shootings, and more
- Runtime
- 12:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Crime took the top spot this week.
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- Take a look: WDAM 7 celebrates National Siblings Day
- Runtime
- 0:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- We're celebrating our siblings here at WDAM 7!
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- Mostly sunny and cool this morning
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- We have a beautiful weekend ahead of us, Pine Belt!
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- Weather remains beautiful and warm for Friday!
- Runtime
- 3:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Weather remains beautiful and warm for Friday!
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- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 4/9
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 4/9
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- Locals bring out valuables for appraisal at DAR’s annual ‘Antiques and Ancestors’ event
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The event paired people with individuals who study and specialize in antiques. People brought everything from paintings to old dollar bills.
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- Suspect arrested in connection with hit-and-run involving school bus in Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Lewis Bullock, 47, of Hattiesburg, turned himself in to the Hattiesburg Police Department on Thursday morning.
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- Traffic switch planned on Hwy 98 in Marion Co.
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The traffic switch starts around 10 a.m. on Friday until the project is complete.
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- Agriculture lovers gather for Magnolia Beef and Poultry Expo in Laurel
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Agriculture enthusiasts from Smith, Jones, Jasper, Covington, Rankin, Scott, Newton and Simpson counties joined forces, putting agriculture front and center.
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- 3 charged, 2 wanted in connection with Jasper County drive-by shootings, sheriff says
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- New evidence and arrests have been uncovered during the investigation of several drive-by shootings in Jasper County.
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- Columbia to begin work on $698,000 sewer project
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Columbia Mayor Justin McKenzie said the city has prepared for the financial commitment.
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- Marion County Ducks Unlimited seeks to increase ducks through ‘duck house’ program
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Marion County chapter of Ducks Unlimited has started a new duck house program to boost the numbers of ducks in the Marion County area.
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- Rickey Smiley bringing Mother's Day comedy show to Hattiesburg's Saenger Theater
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Smiley said he has been to Hattiesburg before and remembers when the University of Southern Mississippi defeated Alabama at Legion Field.
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- Hattiesburg opens The Commons at Gordon’s Creek in downtown
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- City leaders cut the ribbon on The Commons at Gordon’s Creek on Thursday afternoon.
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- Mother of Ellisville motel shooting victim seeks answers after son’s death
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Henry Hamilton, 31, was a truck driver and staying the night at the Millennium Inn in Ellisville. Hamilton was from Bay Springs.
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- Local organizations to host mother-son dance in Hattiesburg
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- The Royal Court Inaugural Mother-Son Dance will be held at the Bouie Event Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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- Sunny and warm this afternoon
- Runtime
- 3:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Nothing but beautiful weather ahead!
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- Weekend Preview: Half Marathon, Live at Five, wine, and more!
- Runtime
- 6:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Take your pick of what to do in the Pine Belt this weekend!
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- Petal partners with South MS Planning and Development District to attract new downtown businesses
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- At Tuesday’s meeting, the board of aldermen entered into an agreement with the organization to create a program to address vacant or underdeveloped buildings.
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- 10pm Headlines 4/8
- Runtime
- 9:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 4/8
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- Sunny and warm today in the Pine Belt
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- No rain, just sunshine for the foreseeable future!
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- PJ McCray follows Steve Knight at WCU
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- PJ McCray follows Steve Knight at WCU
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- Delta Sigma Theta Inc. hosts mental health seminar for parents, teenagers
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Parents and their kids were given the opportunity to learn about mental health, coping mechanisms and community-like resources.
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- Petal Chamber partners with Kids Hub for Child Abuse Prevention luncheon
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- KHCA Education/Outreach Coordinator Lauren Street was the keynote speaker, and she came to give some preventative tips for the community.
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 04/08/2026
- Runtime
- 17:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - 04/08/2026
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