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PRCC hosts 5th Women's Health Symposium

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Hundreds of women from South Mississippi got some valuable information at an annual event at Pearl River Community College which will help them lead healthier lives. 

Jones officials investigating "suspicious" trailer fire

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Jones County officials are investigating a fire at an unoccupied mobile home in Ovett that they are calling suspicious. 

Hub health club hosts fundraiser for children with cancer

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Dozens of people in the Hattiesburg area spent Saturday biking, dancing and kicking to help two families affected by cancer. 

Romney would rank among richest presidents ever

Just how rich is Mitt Romney? Add up the wealth of the last eight presidents, from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama. Then double that number. Now you're in Romney territory.

Hattiesburg Police Dept. gets top award from Crime Stoppers

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During the last year, the Hattiesburg Police Department's  partnership with Crime Stoppers led to nearly two dozen felony arrests.

Benefit concert helps some families of teens killed in crash

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Efforts are continuing in the Richton area to help some of the families of four teenagers who died in a one-car accident the week of Jan. 18. 

American economy not healthy yet, but it's healing

The American economy may not be truly healthy yet, but it's healing.

People may lie more when texting

Folks might fib more frequently when text messaging, a new study suggests.

Viewpoint: Doc Roberts Will be Missed

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Hattiesburg businessman, Doc Roberts, who passed away this week at the age of 82 will be sorely missed. A native of Hattiesburg, H.D. "Doc" Roberts was President and CEO of R & M Foods and owned both

Costa Concordia offers compensation to passengers

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The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each.

Romney is the aggressor in final Florida debate

An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors...

Nation remembers Challenger heroes on 26th anniversary

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Twenty-six years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded after lifting off its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, engulfing the entire nation in a wave of tragedy.

Veterans Court addresses special needs

Circuit Judge Robert Krebs is expanding the 19th Circuit Drug Court to include a Veterans Court program to address the needs of military veterans in Jackson, George and Greene counties.

La, Miss get federal grants for park marinas

Parks in Slidell, La., and Iuka, Miss., are getting federal grants to improve their marinas.

Economy likely ended 2011 with strong growth

A weak year for the economy likely ended on a hopeful note.

Pat Sajak admits to hosting Wheel of Fortune drunk

Can we buy a vowel... err a shot of vodka?

Pop top bracelets sold to help families of teens killed in Greene County

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They're called Dillon Bands, in honor of 16-year-old Dillon Reid, one of the boys who died in the wreck on a county road on Jan. 18.

Study: Home births on the rise

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More women are choosing to have their babies at home.

This event will take place Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at The Old Theatre and Music On Front, located at 204 S Front St. in Richton.

This will take place Feb. 11 at Bunker Hill Baptist Church located at 63 Bunker Hill Rd. in Columbia,

Laurel Christian High School's eighth and ninth graders will be holding a Rummage Sale to earn funds for their trip to Washington D.C. in April. Items to be sold include:

Jones County Junior College students enrolled in the heating and air conditioning program recently learned how smart technology is infiltrating and changing their industry.

Forrest General's star employees of caring walked the red carpet on Jan. 24 at the second annual "Red Carpet Event," hosted by the hospital at the historic Saenger Theater in Downtown Hattiesburg.

Graduates of the Center for Writers in the English Department at the University of Southern Mississippi have had marked success recently, publishing books and winning major awards. 

Since 1998, Lake Terrace Convention Center has worked toward increasing economic impact in the Hattiesburg area.

Dr. Julian Allen, director, Special Operations and Public Safety Technology & Training Programs at The University of Southern Mississippi, will serve as a judge in final-round selections for the 2012 All-USA Community College Academic Team.

Medical House Call: Oasis open MRI

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Southern Bone and Joint is taking MRI scanning to a more powerful level. It's called the Oasis 1.2 Tesla and it is the most powerful whole body open MRI.

Jones County coke machine bandits on the run

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Wilbur Chamberlin, Jones County Crimestopper Coordinator, said Thursday that several coke machines at Wallace Drug Store located on Magnolia Street in Laurel were damaged and robbed.

Charges brought against Collins Zoo

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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks brought 27 criminal charges against Gustave and Betty White, owners of the Collins Exotic Zoo on Wednesday.

WDAM Viewpoint: Political Mudslinging

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Watching the Republican candidates for the presidential nomination savage one another in the early primaries is a little surreal—because you know that when the dust settles and comes time for the convention,

Southern Miss holds second IMPACT conference

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Banking, finance, and academia experts met today at Southern Miss for the 2nd Annual Impact conference.

African American war veterans honored in Hattiesburg

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Several African American Vietnam war veterans from around the Pine Belt are being honored at the C.E Roy Community Center this afternoon in Hattiesburg.

Walter Denton takes over as football coach of Columbia High School

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After 21 years at Tylertown, Walter Denton takes over as head football coach of Columbia High School.

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Man rescued after being stuck in NM mud for 3 days

A homeless man who was stuck in thick mud near the Rio Grande river in Albuquerque for three days was rescued Saturday after some high school students on a field trip heard him yelling for help, authorities said.

Officer shot, killed by fellow police in Calif.

A police officer under investigation for sexual misconduct with a teenage minor was shot and killed while on duty by fellow officers Saturday as they tried to arrest him on California's central coast, authorities said.

Celebrity pot busts put tiny Texas county on map

Nestled among the few remaining businesses that dot a rundown highway in this dusty West Texas town stands what's become a surprise destination for marijuana-toting celebrities: the Hudspeth County Jail.

Fran Drescher claims she was abducted by aliens

Fran Drescher believes she was abducted by aliens. No, really.

Once-homeless science whiz moves into new NY house

A New York teen who was living at a homeless shelter when she was picked as a semifinalist in a prestigious national science competition has moved into her new home.

School bans yoga pants, students protest Video included

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Dozens of female students donned the forbidden pants this week in protest. Some said they were given in-school suspension for reasons they do not understand.

Lawmaker escapes DUI with immunity Video included

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A Colorado State lawmaker is using a "get out of jail free" card after she was stopped for suspected drunken driving.

NY animal shelter accused of abuse Video included

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A report revealed alleged animal abuse inside the Niagara County SPCA.

Ohio orangutan gets newer birth control device

A Cleveland Clinic women's health specialist has made a house call at the zoo to demonstrate how to fit an orangutan with a newer brand of implanted birth-control device.

10 Valentine’s Day activities that will burn calories

Perhaps one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to get more active and improve one's health. So this Valentine's Day, spend some time doing these activities to improve physical health, emotional health and have a little fun at the same time.

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