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Rex's Thursday Forecast.

Hurricane season begins June 1st. Rex takes a look at the tropics plus has your forecast in his latest video.

Man's best friend finds a new best friend in the Pine Belt

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You've probably heard of the dog whisperer but a local woman is calling herself "The Dog Advocate". Jennifer Crocker's love for all things furry has formed into a non profit organization called Dog Advocate

Oak Grove teacher wins car in national sweepstakes

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An Oak Grove elementary school teacher is the lucky winner of a new car as part of a national promotion by Hertz. 

Edwards doesn't testify at campaign finance trial

John Edwards' team wrapped up their defense Wednesday without calling the ex-presidential candidate, his mistress or daughter to testify, a move experts say was intended to shift focus from a political sex scandal to the...

Women's Health Center offer free screenings

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Wednesday the Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative is offering free health screenings for women at the Women's Health Center in Palmers Crossing.

TSA to beef up security - eventually

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The Transportation Security Administration has promised to beef up security measures, but little has been done as the group works through the rulemaking process. A TSA official appeared before a House subcommittee Wednesday to explain why.

Google strives to enlighten with new search tool

Google is introducing a new tool, designed to make its search engine smarter.

Here's looking at you, kid: Free Casablanca screening on Facebook

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The timeless tale of Casablanca, considered one of the best movies of all time, is coming to Facebook for a one-night free screening.

Hattiesburg's homeless live in the wilderness, remain invisible to most Video included

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An exclusive look inside the tent cities that dot Hattiesburg woods.

Hattiesburg men explain how they ended up homeless in a tent city Video included

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"I was probably a week shy of a good check when I lost my job," said a man living in one of Hattiesburg's dozen or so homeless tent cities who declined to give his name.

USM All-American Tori Bowie "not satisfied;" eyes Olympic team

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Even with her status as an All-American, a Conference USA champion, and a National Champion, University of Southern Mississippi track and field star Tori Bowie feels she could do more

Body found in Jeff Davis County

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Maintenance workers discovered a body while working on a highway in Jeff Davis County.

Moselle accident victims remembered

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Family and friends gathered at the site of an accident that killed two adults and three children on Highway 11 in Moselle in May of 2011.

GE starts construction in Ellisville

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The GE Aviation Plant in Ellisville is one step closer to being a reality as construction gets under way.

Miss. officials urge drivers to use caution pulling over for flashing lights Video included

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The Mississippi Highway Patrol is warning drivers to be cautious while being pulled over as they investigate two deadly highway shootings.

Know your rights: Can you refuse a breathalyzer? Video included

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Lamar County Deputies Michael Green and Charles Reid are out nearly every Saturday night. 

Hunt Club padlocks its doors

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Chains and locks have been placed on the doors of the Hunt Club and its companion business, Champion Bowling Lanes. A sign on the door says both businesses are closed and employees can pick up their checks at attorney Wayne Hynum's office Tuesday afternoon.

Tyler helps Soldiers complete mission

Kelly Tyler has worked in the Self Help section of the Training Aids Support Center at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center since March 2010. His job is to assist Soldiers with their print media presentation needs.

First Army Div. East screens returning Soldiers for rabies

Spc. Kevin Shumaker, 24, a cook for the 615th Military Police Company, died tragically on Aug. 31, 2011, from  wounds he received while deployed to Afghanistan.

W.O.W. Worship on Wednesday, May 16

W.O.W. - Worship on Wednesday at Life Church in Laurel will be, May 16 at 7 p.m.

40th Annual Day in the Park
The Long Family 94th Annual Reunion

You are invited to attend the Descendants of Rev. William Preston Long and Adeline Melinda Harris Long on May 20, for the 94rd Annual Reunion.

10K RUN/WALK, May 26
Pine Belt Graduation Pics

Have graduation pics? Then send them to mmorrison@wdam.com or pics@wdam.com

HHS FORENSICS FINISHES 2nd AT NIETOC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

33 states converged in Union City, California, at James Logan High School for the 2012 National Individual Events Tournament of Champions.

WCU recognizes scholarship donors and recipients

William Carey University recognized endowed scholarship donors and recipients at the Honors Day Convocation held recently on the Hattiesburg campus.

Zombie Pub Crawl

The Zombie Pub Crawl took place on May 5 and ever gal and ghoul showed up for the festivities.

Pine Grove offers new addiction service for seniors

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The Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction facility in Hattiesburg unveiled a new addiction recovery program Wednesday morning.

More than 500 students graduate from PRCC in Hattiesburg

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Approximately 525 students at Pearl River Community College received either associate's degrees or certificates of proficiency Tuesday during an annual graduation ceremony.

Forrest County law enforcement remember fallen officers Video included

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Gerald Watts of Hattiesburg comes to the Forrest County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial served as a memorial site for those who lost their lives in the line of duty year after year to honor a loved one.

Attorney General vows to track down deadbeat parents

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A Louisiana man will go to jail for failing to support his child in Mississippi, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today.

Two men rob Internet cafe, forget to log out of Facebook prior to robbery

As social networks have become more intertwined in our daily routines, some criminals just can't resist logging into Facebook at the worst times.

Couple killed after winning lotto Video included

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Police in Michigan are investigating the stabbing death of a couple, and family members believe they were killed over a winning lottery ticket.

State's Chris Stratton named top college baseball player in Mississippi

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On Monday in Jackson, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame named Bulldogs pitcher Chris Stratton the recipient of the C Spire Ferris Trophy, given annually to the state's best player.

BET Celebrity visits Hattiesburg for Mother's Day

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A popular face on a famous television network stopped by USM Sunday for a special Mother's Day celebration.

70-year-old Bay St. Louis woman graduates from USM Video included

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It's never too late to go back to school, you may have heard it, but one Bay St. Louis resident is living proof. Seventy year old Carol Strohmetz said she has always wanted to get her bachelor's degree and about three years ago she started turning that goal into a reality.

Heart Association recognizes three organizations as Fit Friendly

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Forrest General Hospital, USM, and Coca Cola of Hattiesburg were recognized Tuesday for promoting a healthy lifestyle in the workplace.

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