WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
Community helps Hawkins students prepare for reading retests
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- Community helps Hawkins students prepare for reading retests
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The effort comes as reading proficiency declined across Hattiesburg Public Schools this year.
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- HPD searching for driver who fled after utility pole crash
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run accident after a car struck a utility pole and the driver fled the scene Sunday.
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- ‘Body Basics with Bella’ helps kids navigate puberty with confidence
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The course covers physical, emotional and social changes through arts-based activities, including journals they take home.
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- Jones County judge denies bond for man accused of killing brother-in-law
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The man charged with first-degree murder after his brother-in-law was found dead in Jones County on Friday was denied bond Sunday.
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- Organizations offering resources to Stone County flood victims
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- These efforts are meant to help victims like David and Carin Crane, who say they have been to multiple shelters since the flooding incident.
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- 5pm Headlines 6/21
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- 8:18
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 5pm Headlines 6/21
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- Richton shares splash pad funding, operations details
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Richton town officials have released additional information about the project’s operations, funding and construction timeline.
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- Car crashes into electric pole in Hattiesburg
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg Police Department and Hattiesburg Fire Department are working on clearing the scene of a single-car crash into an electric pole.
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- Hattiesburg police make quick arrest in Saturday armed robberies
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Two armed robberies in Hattiesburg Saturday led to the arrest of a Jackson man, the Hattiesburg Police Department said.
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- 601 Elite QB Camp sees biggest showing in 5-year history
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 601 Elite QB Camp sees biggest showing in 5-year history
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- RHCJC: Mississippi to help expand U.S. seafood production
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The five-year initiative aims to improve aquaculture technology and strengthen domestic seafood production.
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- We will see more rain and storms tomorrow
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- We will see more rain and storms tomorrow
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- 10PM Headlines 6/20
- Runtime
- 9:01
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 6/20
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- Some businesses back on their feet after flash flooding in Seminary
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Some business already back in business after Friday's flash flooding in Seminary.
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- 6pm Headlines 06/20
- Runtime
- 9:34
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 06/20
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- ‘Rain or shine, you can’t stop a good time’: Community gathers to celebrate Lumberton
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Lumberton Day Planner Keshod Willis says he and his team held this event to give the residents of Lumberton a chance to come together and have fun.
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- RHCJC: Coast beach advisories trend down despite summer spikes
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- State officials recommend avoiding water contact during and for at least 24 hours after significant rainfall.
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- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 6/19
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 6/19
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- Ray-E Foundations hosts 43rd annual Juneteenth Celebration in Hattiesburg
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- This year’s festivities kicked off with a parade that started on Katie Avenue and ended at Vernon Dahmer Park.
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- Motorcycle ride raises money for family of utility lineman who died in May
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A motorcycle ride was held Saturday to benefit the family of Ryan Whitehurst, a utility lineman who died May 26.
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- Rain and storms will return for your Father’s Day
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Rain and storms will return for your Father’s Day
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- Seminary church heavily damaged in Friday’s flash flooding
- Runtime
- 1:45
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The House of Restoration was heavily damaged during a flash flood in Seminary early Friday morning.
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- Hattiesburg’s Chain Park closed as Leaf River expected to crest, officials say
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Hattiesburg’s Chain Park will be closed as officials expect Leaf River to crest overnight.
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- Alpha-gal, tick illness risks rise in Mississippi
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- As lone star ticks spread across the Southeast, Mississippi residents face a growing risk of tick-borne illness and alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy.
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- 10PM Headlines 6/19
- Runtime
- 9:21
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 6/19
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- HPD investigating fatal single-car crash on Old Highway 42
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg Police Department is investigating a single-car accident that happened on Old Highway 42 near Mixon Road Friday morning.
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- Flash flooding in Covington County causes traffic woes, damages homes
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Three businesses and about twenty homes were damaged during Friday morning's flash flooding in Covington County.
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- Showers and storms will continue this weekend
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- 3:21
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Showers and storms will continue this weekend
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- CCSO searching for suspects in fire truck theft, Keith’s burglary
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance locating two persons of interest who are wanted for questioning related to the theft
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- Smith County EMA officials working to clear all flooded roads
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Bradshaw advises all drivers to stay off or avoid trying to cross a road if it is flooded.
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- Man shot, killed near Jones County home; brother-in-law arrested
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a man’s death Friday.
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- Highway 49 flooding in Covington County Friday morning
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Highway 49 flooding in Covington County Friday around 4:30 a.m.
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- First Alert Weather: Flood Watch until 7 p.m.
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with the best chances coming in the afternoon.
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- WDAM Top 7: Flooding, Purvis shooting update, armed robbery in Hattiesburg, and more
- Runtime
- 12:40
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Flash flooding, shootings, and the Star-Spangled Sing-Off captured viewers’ attention in the Pine Belt this week.
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- Pine Belt law enforcement sends off injured deputy for treatment
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Several Pine Belt agencies gathered at the Bobby Chain Airport Friday morning to show support for Deputy Yates Rodney as he headed out of the state for recovery
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- Okatoma River dangerously high as Covington Co. combats flooding
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Okatoma River has hit 23 feet after a thunderstorm stalled over Covington County early Friday morning. (Video from John Lee)
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- 10PM Headlines 6/18
- Runtime
- 12:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 6/18
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- 2 men charged following armed robbery near U.S. 98 Walmart, Hattiesburg police say
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Two men are in custody Thursday afternoon following an armed robbery near a Hattiesburg Walmart location, according to police.
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- Families escape by boat as floodwaters devastate Stone County RV Park
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Thursday, families at Perk Beach RV Park escaped rising floodwaters that overtook the property after heavy rainfall moved through south Mississippi.
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- Petal FD sends crew to Stone, Pearl River counties to assist with rescue during severe weather ev...
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Fire Chief Marion Sims told WDAM 7 that the Forrest County Emergency Agency asked the department to help with swift water rescues in both counties.
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- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 6/18
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 6/18
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- Patrick's Thursday PM Forecast 6/18
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- 4:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Thursday PM Forecast 6/18
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- 6pm Headlines 6/18
- Runtime
- 10:18
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 6/18
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- Residents uninjured after tree crashes into Jones County home during storm
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A large oak tree crashed into a home on Jeff Byrd Road in Jones County during Thursday's storms.
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- Highway 49 reopened after flooding forced closure
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Flooding caused the Mississippi Highway Patrol to shut down part of Highway 49 in Stone County earlier today.
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- Perry County 6 p.m. flooding update
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Water is still causing flooding in Perry County, leading to road closures around the county.
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- Kitten rescued from flooded RV park
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The kitten was rescued after floodwaters filled the Perk Beach RV Park and campground.
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- Severe weather passes outside of Jones County
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Heavy rain poured down in Jones County this morning, but the storm has now passed!
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- 2 men in custody following assault near U.S. 98 Walmart, Hattiesburg police sa
- Runtime
- 0:05
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Viewer dashcam footage shows a man getting out of a pickup truck with a firearm.
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- MIDDAY: Live update on conditions in Forrest County
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- MIDDAY: Live update on conditions in Forrest County
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