WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
6PM Headlines 8/1
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- 6PM Headlines 8/1
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- 9:52
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- 6PM Headlines 8/1
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- Hot and humid for your weekend
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Hot and humid for your weekend
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- 5th ‘Da Burg Bash’ provides Hub City-area kids with free school supplies, backpacks
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The 5th annual Da Burg Bash was held Saturday at the Red Shield Youth Center.
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- Local church offers free food, water, essentials during community outreach ministry
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Tijuana McLaurin says this initiative started with a vision her pastor had that influenced them to go beyond the walls of the church and provide for the people.
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- Suspect identified in Petal hit-and-run
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Christen Newsome, 25, was charged with vehicular manslaughter.
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- Sumrall man killed in Highway 42 crash in Jefferson Davis County
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A Sumrall man died Thursday after a car crash on Highway 42 in Jefferson Davis County.
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- Hattiesburg stabbing suspect apprehended in Connecticut, extradited to face charges
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- A man was returned to Hattiesburg to face an attempted capital murder charge after he was apprehended in Connecticut, the Hattiesburg Police Department said.
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- Pine Belt Blitz: East Marion High School
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- 3:10
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- East Marion embracing higher expectations after deepest playoff run since 2018
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- Garbage dump from Camp Shelby WWI hospital subject of new archaeological dig
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Staff members with the National Guard’s Cultural Resources Program have been overseeing the excavation of that site, which was discovered last fall.
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- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 7/31
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Friday Forecast 7/31
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - July 31, 2026
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- 19:43
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - July 31, 2026
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- Hattiesburg Public Schools welcomes students back for first day - clipped version
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- At Hattiesburg High School, city leaders, community members and school officials lined the entrance to welcome students with cheers as they arrived on campus.
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- 10PM Headlines 7/31
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- 9:57
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 7/31
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- 6PM Headlines 7/31
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- 11:59
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- 6PM Headlines 7/31
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- Members of Jasper SO undergo 2-day taser re-certification course
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The tasers can reach a peak output of up to 50,000 volts, with roughly 1,200 volts actually going to the body over a five-second cycle.
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- 2 charged with attempted murder in shooting near The Oaks, Hattiesburg police say
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Channing Vardmus Bolton, 42, and Rita Kittler, 48, were arrested following the July 28 shooting.
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- Former attorney receives life sentence after Forrest County sexual battery conviction, D.A. says
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Brandon Brooks will serve his time in the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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- Man arrested, accused of raping teenager in Jones County
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Michael Spears, 41, is charged with one count of rape after being taken into custody by the Jones County Sheriff’s Department.
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- Small relief from the heat this weekend
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Small relief from the heat this weekend
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- Helping parents and children ease back into school
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Experts say that the way parents react to the start of school influences their children.
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- Pedestrian killed, woman in custody following hit-and-run near middle school
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Petal Police Chief Hiatt confirmed that the victim was a man who investigators believe was in his mid-30s.
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- Hot with afternoon showers and thunderstorms expected today
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Expect another hot and humid day in the Pine Belt!
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- WDAM Top 7: Kratom ban, Brandi White disappearance, Nolan Wells update, and more
- Runtime
- 9:33
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- There were many major updates and developments to stories not only in the Pine Belt but outside of the area this week.
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- Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected this afternoon
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- Grab an umbrella this afternoon!
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- Marion County school administrators ready for 2026-2027 school year
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
- Description
- School administrators, as well as students, are looking forward to the 2026-2027 school year.
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- Marion County seniors kick off last first day of school with parades
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Students in the Class of 2027 at East Marion and West Marion high schools marked the first day of school Thursday with senior parades before heading to class.
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- Camera-assisted radar guns coming back to Hattiesburg school zones for 2026-2027 school year
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- 10PM Headlines 7/30
- Runtime
- 9:33
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 7/30
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- Pine Belt Blitz: Sacred Heart
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Young roster, new role headline Crusaders' 2026 season outlook
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- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 7/30
- Runtime
- 2:56
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Thursday Forecast 7/30
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- Extra Table celebrates 16 years of fighting hunger
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Extra Table is celebrating 16 years of helping feed Mississippians in need.
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- School begins for Class of ‘27 at Columbia High
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Members of the Class of 2027 arrived at school in grand style, riding on a flatbed truck.
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- 6pm Headlines 7/30
- Runtime
- 10:24
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 7/30
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- Several new businesses opening doors in Petal; leaders express gratitude for continued growth
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- In the first half of the year, the “open” sign has been going up all over the City of Petal.
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- Person shot in leg while inside car near The Oaks, Hattiesburg police say
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- New information has been released about the shooting that happened in a Hattiesburg residential area Wednesday evening.
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- We will see cooler temperatures tomorrow
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- We will see cooler temperatures tomorrow
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- Bond set for Waynesboro man accused of assaulting 67-year-old man
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Waynesboro Police Department has released the identity of a man accused of assaulting a 67-year-old man two weeks ago.
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- Lamar County schools celebrate first day back for 2026-27 school year
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Another first day of school is in the books for Lamar County students.
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- Doctor discusses illnesses to be on the look out for as students head back to school
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Dr. Quenyatta Echols-Williams said the most common illnesses affecting kids this time of year are colds, stomach bugs and pink eye.
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- Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A Heat Advisory remains in effect until 7 pm for the entire viewing area.
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- Showers and thunderstorms are expected today
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- A Heat Advisory will be in effect from 10 am until 7 pm today in the Pine Belt.
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- East Marion Elementary students celebrate new school year with ‘Touch-a-Truck,’ other festivities
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Doors opened for students to meet and connect with their teachers before the new year starts.
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- Patrick's Late Wednesday Forecast 7/29
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Wednesday Forecast 7/29
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- Pine Belt Blitz: Columbia Academy
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Pine Belt Blitz: Columbia Academy
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- Brandi Lauren White missing for nearly 1 year; Covington County investigators seek community tips
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Chief Deputy Ricky Lott told WDAM 7 that he interviewed a person earlier this week who claimed to have information relevant to the investigation.
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- Extra Table celebrating ‘Sweet 16′ at Thursday night banquet
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The organization is celebrating 16 years of providing food for food-insecure Mississippians.
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- City of Petal accepting applications for Mayor's Youth Council
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The city of Petal is accepting applications for its Mayor's Youth Council, a program open to students in grades nine through 12, including homeschool students.
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- Salvation Army collects donations to ‘Stuff the Bus’ for back-to-school event
- Runtime
- 1:02
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The Salvation Army is helping local kids get ready for back to school.
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- Jones County School District reminds fans of football game rules ahead of season
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Superintendent Dr. B.R. Jones said student safety is the district's top priority.
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- 1 year after Brandi White reported missing in Covington County; investigators seeking community t...
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- “She is a mother,” Chief Deputy Ricky Lott said. “She has two children.”
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