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The Supreme Court is entering its final week of work before a summer hiatus.
More >>The Supreme Court is entering its final week of work before a summer hiatus.
More >>A Petal man has been arrested after a burglary at Petal Harvey Baptist Church.
More >>A Petal man has been arrested after a burglary at Petal Harvey Baptist Church.
More >>A friend of the resident reached out to the President of the Mississippi Rising Coalition Lea Campbell. Campbell, who founded the anti-racism organization based on the coast, said she has encountered KKK fliers more than once over the past year.
More >>A friend of the resident reached out to the President of the Mississippi Rising Coalition Lea Campbell. Campbell, who founded the anti-racism organization based on the coast, said she has encountered KKK fliers more than once over the past year.
More >>The Wayne County Sheriff's Department put two convicted felons behind bars after complaints from the community about illegal drug activity.
More >>The Wayne County Sheriff's Department put two convicted felons behind bars after complaints from the community about illegal drug activity.
More >>The Jones County Sheriff's Department and family members of a man murdered six years ago hope someone with information will come forward to help close the case.
More >>The Jones County Sheriff's Department and family members of a man murdered six years ago hope someone with information will come forward to help close the now cold case.
More >>Military personnel and civilian staff at Camp Shelby are preparing to mark the post's 100th birthday. Two major events in July will be held as part of Camp Shelby's Centennial Celebration. On July
More >>Military personnel and civilian staff at Camp Shelby are preparing to mark the post's 100th birthday.
More >>The Historic Highway 42 bridge in State Line collapsed into the Chickasawhay River Thursday due to all of the flooding.
More >>The Historic Highway 42 bridge in State Line collapsed into the Chickasawhay River Thursday due to all of the flooding.
More >>Three former employees of the Wayne County School District turned themselves in Friday morning and were indicted on embezzlement charges, according to the state auditor.
More >>Three former employees of the Wayne County School District turned themselves in Friday morning and were indicted on embezzlement charges, according to the state auditor.
More >>A Hattiesburg man is facing one charge of child exploitation, according to Attorney General Jim Hood.
More >>A Hattiesburg man is facing one charge of child exploitation, according to Attorney General Jim Hood.
More >>The abuse and addiction of opioid prescription drugs has exceeded epidemic proportion in America with more than 33,000 opioid related overdose deaths occurring in 2015 nationwide.
More >>The abuse and addiction of opioid prescription drugs has exceeded epidemic proportion in America with more than 33,000 opioid related overdose deaths occurring in 2015 nationwide.
More >>Laurel officials said littering is a huge problem in the city they call beautiful.
More >>Laurel officials said littering is a huge problem in the city they call beautiful.
More >>MedStar Washington Hospital Center issued an update on Congressman Steve Scalise's condition Friday, June 23 after the congressman was shot on June 14 during a congressional baseball game practice.
More >>MedStar Washington Hospital Center issued an update on Congressman Steve Scalise's condition Friday, June 23 after the congressman was shot on June 14 during a congressional baseball game practice.
More >>World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) announced in its summer safety report, that fidget spinners are a potential choking hazard.
More >>World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) announced in its summer safety report, that fidget spinners are a potential choking hazard.
More >>A Jones County man has been charged with aggravated domestic assault and kidnapping after he allegedly held his girlfriend captive for two days.
More >>A Jones County man has been charged with aggravated domestic assault and kidnapping after he allegedly held his girlfriend captive for two days.
More >>A Laurel man accused of pointing a gun at a Jones County corrections officer earlier this month will make his initial appearance in court, Thursday. Authorities said 26-year-old Jonathan Jones knew the corrections officer from a previous jail sentence.
More >>A Laurel man accused of pointing a gun at a Jones County corrections officer earlier this month will make his initial appearance in court, Thursday. Authorities said 26-year-old Jonathan Jones knew the corrections officer from a previous jail sentence.
More >>Hattiesburg police are seeking the public's help in locating several armed robbery suspects.
More >>Hattiesburg police are seeking the public's help in locating several armed robbery suspects.
More >>The first human case of West Nile has been reported, and it was in a Pine Belt county.
More >>The first human case of West Nile has been reported, and it was in a Pine Belt county.
More >>As Tropical Storm Cindy swept through the area Wednesday into Thursday, several trees across Jones County fell, as well as some minor flooding.
More >>As Tropical Storm Cindy swept through the area Wednesday into Thursday, several trees across Jones County fell, as well as some minor flooding.
More >>The inauguration of newly elected Hub City leaders has been scheduled.
More >>The inauguration of newly elected Hub City leaders has been scheduled.
More >>The Hattiesburg Police Department held a press conference Thursday to discuss the recent rash of armed robberies in throughout the city.
More >>The Hattiesburg Police Department held a press conference Thursday to discuss the recent rash of armed robberies in throughout the city.
More >>Melania Trump is two weeks into life as a full-time Washingtonian and says she's enjoying White House life so much that she isn't really missing New York.
More >>Melania Trump is two weeks into life as a full-time Washingtonian and says she's enjoying White House life so much that she isn't really missing New York.
More >>A total of five Republican senators are now opposing the Senate GOP health care bill, yet they remain open to changes in measure.
More >>A total of five Republican senators are now opposing the Senate GOP health care bill, yet they remain open to changes in measure.
More >>Saudi security forces say a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque at Mecca as police disrupted a plot to target the holiest site in Islam just as the fasting month of Ramadan ends.
More >>Saudi security forces say a suicide bomber blew himself up near the Grand Mosque at Mecca as police disrupted a plot to target the holiest site in Islam just as the fasting month of Ramadan ends.
More >>Disneyland devotee visits theme park for 2,000 days in a row.
More >>Disneyland devotee visits theme park for 2,000 days in a row.
More >>California Gov. Jerry Brown has blocked parole for Charles Manson follower Bruce Davis.
More >>California Gov. Jerry Brown has blocked parole for Charles Manson follower Bruce Davis.
More >>The women wanted to keep their dog close so they asked that a veterinary hospital have him cremated.
More >>The women wanted to keep their dog close so they asked that a veterinary hospital have him cremated.
More >>The man is a big fan of Michael Jordan, so he decided on the tattoo after constantly hearing James being compared to Jordan.
More >>The man is a big fan of Michael Jordan, so he decided on the tattoo after constantly hearing James being compared to Jordan.
More >>The Washington Post is providing a detailed account of the Obama administration's struggle with Russian hacking into the 2016 presidential election.
More >>The Washington Post is providing a detailed account of the Obama administration's struggle with Russian hacking into the 2016 presidential election.
More >>Flashing, battery-powered eyelashes are being promoted as a must-have make-up accessory.
More >>Flashing, battery-powered eyelashes are being promoted as a must-have make-up accessory.
More >>Forty-nine people were killed in a terrorist attack in Orlando.
More >>Forty-nine people were killed in a terrorist attack in Orlando.
More >>Click here for photos from Ryan Moore at the NCAA Regional Tournament.
More >>Click here for photos from Ryan Moore at the NCAA Regional Tournament.
More >>See how Hattiesburg has grown since 1984.
More >>See how Hattiesburg has grown since 1984.
More >>Tornadoes tore through Hattiesburg and Petal January 21, taking the lives of four people.
More >>Tornadoes tore through Hattiesburg and Petal January 21, taking the lives of four people.
More >>Photos depict the good, the bad, and the resilience of the Pine Belt in the year 2016.
More >>Photos depict the good, the bad, and the resilience of the Pine Belt in the year 2016.
More >>Melania Trump is two weeks into life as a full-time Washingtonian and says she's enjoying White House life so much that she isn't really missing New York.
More >>Melania Trump is two weeks into life as a full-time Washingtonian and says she's enjoying White House life so much that she isn't really missing New York.
More >>Police are still struggling for words to describe the attack that took place in Baxley Thursday afternoon after a mother and her daughter were assaulted at their family-owned restaurant.
More >>Police are still struggling for words to describe the attack that took place in Baxley Thursday afternoon after a mother and her daughter were assaulted at their family-owned restaurant.
More >>Tyler Newman's Facebook post on June 20 has gone viral, and he begins by saying, "I have never really witnessed sexual harassment and/or 'rape culture' until today with Smoky Crossing Apartments."
More >>Tyler Newman's Facebook post on June 20 has gone viral, and he begins by saying, "I have never really witnessed sexual harassment and/or 'rape culture' until today with Smoky Crossing Apartments."
More >>A Utica man killed this huge rattlesnake.
More >>A Utica man killed this huge rattlesnake.
More >>At least seven times this year, the interstate system in New Orleans has been the scene of a shooting according to NOPD's online records.
More >>At least seven times this year, the interstate system in New Orleans has been the scene of a shooting, according to NOPD's online records.
More >>Holding leaders accountable, giving you the answers to the questions you want asked.
More >>Holding leaders accountable, giving you the answers to the questions you want asked.
More >>Download the WDAM First Alert Weather App to stay on top of the latest information this Hurricane Season.
More >>Download the WDAM First Alert Weather App to stay on top of the latest information this Hurricane Season.
More >>Click here to learn more about WDAM's News and Weather apps for Apple or Android devices.
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More >>Congratulations to all the Pine Belt graduates!
More >>Congratulations to all the Pine Belt graduates!
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More >>Two Hattiesburg Police officers lost their lives May 9, 2015.
More >>WDAM LawCallTM is hosted by the Mississippi personal injury law firm of Reeves & Mestayer, WDAM LawCall is a live legal call-in show featuring guest attorneys from across the state. Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC focuses on personal injury law including tractor trailer, car wreck and general injury. The firm has a special emphasis on Jones Act cases. Now viewers in Hattiesburg & the Pine Belt can watch Law Call on WDAM ABC. Pine Belt viewers c...
More >>WDAM LawCallTM is hosted by the Mississippi personal injury law firm of Reeves & Mestayer, WDAM LawCall is a live legal call-in show featuring guest attorneys from across the state. Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC focuses on personal injury law including tractor trailer, car wreck and general injury. The firm has a special emphasis on Jones Act cases. Now viewers in Hattiesburg & the Pine Belt can watch Law Call on WDAM ABC. Pine Belt viewers c...
More >>Find all your Back to School needs here!
More >>Find all your Back to School needs here!
More >>Click here to see what you can do to help prevent suicide in the Pine Belt.
More >>Click here to see what you can do to help prevent suicide in the Pine Belt.
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More >>Find the latest health violations at Pine Belt restaurants here.
More >>Find the latest health violations at Pine Belt restaurants here.
More >>A large tornado destroyed parts of the Pine Belt Saturday morning.
More >>A large tornado destroyed parts of the Pine Belt Saturday morning.
More >>Multiple wrecks on I-10 in Jackson County is bringing traffic to a crawl. Mississippi Highway Patrol says they are responding to at least two accidents -- one at the Hwy. 57 exit in the eastbound lane and one at the Gautier-Vancleave exit in the westbound lane.
More >>Multiple wrecks on I-10 in Jackson County is bringing traffic to a crawl. Mississippi Highway Patrol says they are responding to at least two accidents -- one at the Hwy. 57 exit in the eastbound lane and one at the Gautier-Vancleave exit in the westbound lane.
More >>Officials in the City of D'Iberville say Lamey Bridge Road will be closed over the weekend while repairs are made to a manhole.
More >>Officials in the City of D'Iberville say Lamey Bridge Road will be closed over the weekend while repairs are made to a manhole.
More >>A Petal man has been arrested after a burglary at Petal Harvey Baptist Church.
More >>A Petal man has been arrested after a burglary at Petal Harvey Baptist Church.
More >>A friend of the resident reached out to the President of the Mississippi Rising Coalition Lea Campbell. Campbell, who founded the anti-racism organization based on the coast, said she has encountered KKK fliers more than once over the past year.
More >>A friend of the resident reached out to the President of the Mississippi Rising Coalition Lea Campbell. Campbell, who founded the anti-racism organization based on the coast, said she has encountered KKK fliers more than once over the past year.
More >>Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy says the potential for “life-threatening” flash flooding from Tropical Storm Cindy is very real starting Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
More >>Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy says the potential for “life-threatening” flash flooding from Tropical Storm Cindy is very real starting Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning.
More >>The city attorney in Ferguson, Missouri, says the city's insurance company paid $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Brown.
More >>The city attorney in Ferguson, Missouri, says the city's insurance company paid $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of Michael Brown.
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Millions of tax dollars filter through Hattiesburg’s Lake Terrace Convention Center every year, and public records obtained by On Your Side show that some of the people tasked with managing those funds have an added interest in where it's being spent.
More >>Millions of tax dollars filter through Hattiesburg’s Lake Terrace Convention Center every year, and public records obtained by On Your Side show that some of the people tasked with managing those funds have an added interest in where it's being spent.
More >>The Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism Commission, Rick Taylor, is actively lobbying for an increased base salary of 267k dollars, which would be funded by taxpayers.
More >>The Executive Director of the Hattiesburg Convention and Tourism Commission, Rick Taylor, is actively lobbying for an increased base salary of 267k dollars, which would be funded by taxpayers.
More >>With every meal bought at a Hattiesburg restaurant, and every hotel or motel room booked in the Hub City, taxpayers are hit with an additional two-percent tax that funnels around $4 million annually into the bank accounts of the Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commissions.
More >>With every meal bought at a Hattiesburg restaurant, and every hotel or motel room booked in the Hub City, taxpayers are hit with an additional two-percent tax that funnels around $4 million annually into the bank accounts of the Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commissions.
More >>Around the time WDAM was requesting on-camera interviews with members of the Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commission they were collaborating on strategies to avoid answering questions on camera.
More >>Around the time WDAM was requesting on-camera interviews with members of the Hattiesburg Tourism and Convention Commission they were collaborating on strategies to avoid answering questions on camera.
More >>An On Your Side investigation revealed that when people dine at a restaurant or stay at a hotel in Hattiesburg, they’re helping fund a $30,000 bonus for the executive director of the Hattiesburg Tourism Commission.
More >>An On Your Side investigation revealed that when people dine at a restaurant or stay at a hotel in Hattiesburg, they’re helping fund a $30,000 bonus for the executive director of the Hattiesburg Tourism Commission.
More >>Mississippi publicly funded colleges are required by law to track missing inventory, which is purchased using taxpayer dollars and tuition.
More >>Mississippi publicly funded colleges are required by law to track missing inventory, which is purchased using taxpayer dollars and tuition.
More >>Do you have a trailer sitting in your front lawn or maybe at your business? You may think those expensive locks will keep your belongings safe from thieves, but local law enforcement say to think again.
More >>Do you have a trailer sitting in your front lawn or maybe at your business? You may think those expensive locks will keep your belongings safe from thieves, but local law enforcement say to think again.
More >>Last week WDAM 7's Ryan Moore spoke exclusively to the Mississippi FBI Director and the regional IRS Director about former Chief Deputy Charles Bolton's conviction, and the ongoing investigation into the Forrest County jail.
More >>Last week WDAM 7's Ryan Moore spoke exclusively to the Mississippi FBI Director and the regional IRS Director about former Chief Deputy Charles Bolton's conviction, and the ongoing investigation into the Forrest County jail.
More >>Former Forrest County Chief Deputy Charles Bolton and his wife, Linda Bolton, were convicted of tax crimes after a multi-year investigation that started with the Forrest County Jail.
More >>Former Forrest County Chief Deputy Charles Bolton and his wife, Linda Bolton, were convicted of tax crimes after a multi-year investigation that started with the Forrest County Jail.
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