WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station
USM Digital Humanities Hub hosts residency research symposium
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- USM Digital Humanities Hub hosts residency research symposium
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A Residency Research Symposium Thursday was hosted by the Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub at Southern Miss.
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- Mississippi Power gives food to families in need at pop-up grocery market
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- From fresh fruits and veggies to frozen meats, Mississippi Power partnered with The Goodr to host the market at N.R. Burger Middle School for families in need.
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- Collins Fire launches ‘Operation Hydration’ to collect water, cooling items for firefighters
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- The Collins Fire Department has launched "Operation Hydration" to collect water and cooling supplies for its firefighters.
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- Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected today
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- 3:23
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- There's a chance of rain in the Pine Belt today.
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- Weekend Preview: Splash days, back-to-school events and more!
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- 7:33
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Whether you’re trying to cool off from the heat or looking to celebrate school starting back, the Pine Belt has many events to add to your weekend plans!
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- Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon
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- 3:36
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Make sure you have an umbrella this afternoon, Pine Belt!
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- Petal fire, police chiefs discuss top priorities for FY2027 as budget planning begins
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
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- Budget planning season is underway in Petal, and department heads are laying out their wish lists for FY2027.
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- Patrick's Late Wednesday Forecast 7/22
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Wednesday Forecast 7/22
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- Mississippi DPS to host multi-agency job fair this weekend
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The fair will be held Saturday, July 25, at the Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop J headquarters.
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- Forrest County School District gears up for the first day of school
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The event welcomed educators back to campus while introducing the district’s new leadership team and encouraging staff for the year ahead.
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- Collins firefighters to use two new fire engines
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The custom-built engines include state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and will replace two aging trucks in the department’s fleet.
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- Jasper Co. man arrested for kidnapping his mother, sheriff says
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Clarence Jones was arrested early Wednesday morning.
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- 6pm Headlines 7/22
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- 11:06
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- 6pm Headlines 7/22
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- 10PM Headlines 7/22
- Runtime
- 10:46
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- 10PM Headlines 7/22
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- Jefferson Davis High School Band prepares for upcoming season
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- This will be the final season for some members of the band, and they are excited to be able to perform for the Jeff Davis crowd one last time.
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- Rain will dry up, and temperatures will increase
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Rain will dry up, and temperatures will increase
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- Sandersville man dies after being struck by 18-wheeler on I-59 in Jones County, MHP says
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- MHP confirmed that 61-year-old Jackson Lee Hall died from his injuries Wednesday.
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- Hattiesburg dermatologist warns about using ‘Barbie Drug’ for tanning
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- A Hattiesburg dermatologist is warning about dangers associated with the tanning peptide known as Melanotan II.
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- Construction ‘on track’ at new Lamar County Schools’ campuses
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Lamar County Schools’ new campuses have gone from dirt to structures in a matter of months.
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- Covington County School District assists parents with school registration
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Assistant Superintendent Dr. Joanna Barnes says this is something the county wanted to do to make sure everyone is geared up for the upcoming school year.
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- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - July 22, 2026
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- 15:53
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- WDAM 7 First Alert Weather Focus - July 22, 2026
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- Keeping athletes safe: Laurel coach prepares for hot practice days
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Football season is almost here, but the athletic preparation for the first game includes players making it through the hottest practices of the year.
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- A very hot afternoon is expected in the Pine Belt
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- Heat advisories are in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for much of the area.
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- Volunteers needed for back-to-back packing weekends to help stock pantries in Mississippi
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- The pallet packing event will be on Sunday, July 26, at 2:00 p.m. at 421 Cole Road in Hattiesburg.
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- Very hot day in the Pine Belt
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
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- An Extreme Heat Warning begins at 10 AM this morning and will last until 7 PM this evening.
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- Pine Belt football teams focus on heat safety as preseason practices begin
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Football teams across the Pine Belt are preparing for the upcoming season while also managing the challenge of practicing in Mississippi's summer heat.
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- MSDH hosts ‘town hall’ to discuss infant, maternal health concerns in Forrest, Lamar counties
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Several organizations were in attendance, including Merit Health Wesley and Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative.
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- Petal High School seniors return to class with new parking, curriculum changes
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Petal High School seniors return to class with new parking, curriculum changes
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- Hattiesburg city council approves $16M in financing, airport upgrades, and emergency bridge repai...
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Council President Dave Ware said the funding is intended to keep projects on schedule while using grants the city has already secured.
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- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 7/21
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 7/21
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- Victim identified in early morning Jones County house fire
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Units worked to extinguish the flames, but the home was a total loss as most of the damage happened before crews arrived.
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- 10pm Headlines 7/21
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- 10:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 7/21
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- Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation director presents FY2027 budget wishlist to city council
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- The Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Department is asking city leaders to invest in new equipment and higher employee wages as part of its proposed fiscal year.
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- We The People: WCU’s Clarence Dickinson collection highlights America’s church music roots
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- William Carey University plays host to the personal belongings of a man who set the tone for modern-day church music.
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- Athletic trainers, paramedics brush up on sideline medical skills ahead of 2026 football season
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- South Central Regional Medical Center hosted sessions with paramedics from EMServ Ambulance Service to discuss best practices.
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- Patrick's Tuesday PM Forecast 7/21
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- 3:44
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Patrick's Tuesday PM Forecast 7/21
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- Tropical Storm Bertha churning waters off Pensacola Beach, Florida
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- 4:25
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Tropical Storm Bertha causing dangerous conditions in the waters off Pensacola Beach, Florida. This is a recording from July 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
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- Person killed in early morning house fire in Jones County, officials say
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Units worked to extinguish the flames, but the home was a total loss as most of the damage happened before crews arrived.
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- Hattiesburg Zoo’s new hyena cub gets ‘adventurous’ name
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The Hattiesburg Zoo's six-week-old male spotted hyena cub has been named Tukio.
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- Laurel school zone fines increase as students return to class
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- If you drive near a Laurel school, listen up: Fines are higher, cameras are rolling, and police will be watching.
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- Drum Corps International returns to Southern Miss for Wednesday night competition
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The DCI Southern Mississippi competition is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. at M.M. Roberts Stadium, known as "the Rock."
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- Latest information on Bertha - Tuesday at 12:00 p.m.
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Bertha is expected to turn toward the west-northwest and west later Tuesday evening.
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- 10pm Headlines 7/20
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- 9:55
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- 10pm Headlines 7/20
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- A Heat Advisory is in effect for this afternoon
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- 3:26
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the Pine Belt until 9 pm.
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- Double red flags flying over Alabama beaches due to Tropical Storm Bertha
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- 3:09
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
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- Gulf Shores and Orange Beach warns swimmers and visitors not to go into the Gulf due to dangerous conditions. This video was recorded Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
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- Heat Advisory in effect until 9 PM tonight
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Make sure to stay hydrated if working outside for an extended time.
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- Former Mississippi Sen. John Polk dies at 77, lieutenant governor says
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Polk represented District 44 in the Mississippi Senate for 14 years. He announced his retirement in 2025.
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- Hattiesburg Fire Department shares tips to stay safe as temps reach triple digits
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- First responders say they typically see an increase in heat-related emergency calls during these periods of extreme heat.
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- Hattiesburg police, fire departments outline top priorities during FY2027 budget presentations
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The police and fire department presentations are part of the city’s annual budget process.
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- Mayoral Monday: Mayor Roger Herrin of Purvis comes back on to provide project updates and more
- Runtime
- 16:41
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Mayoral Monday: Mayor Roger Herrin of Purvis comes back on to provide project updates and more
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