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  • Thursday, June 13 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-06-14 03:31:48 GMT
    This sequestration business our government has us in is beginning to hit close to home.  After 9/11 security was tightened all around the nation at military installations.  However, as we reported this week—due
    This sequestration business our government has us in is beginning to hit close to home.  After 9/11 security was tightened all around the nation at military installations.  However, as we reported this week—due

  • Wednesday, June 5 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-06-06 02:51:25 GMT
    On this day in history 69 years ago, one of the most significant military operations in the history of mankind began. June 6th, 1944 would see 156,000 British, Canadian and American fighting men along
    On this day in history 69 years ago, one of the most significant military operations in the history of mankind began. June 6th, 1944 would see 156,000 British, Canadian and American fighting men along with over 5,000 ships cross the English Channel and land on the beaches of Normandy to establish a foothold against the Nazi menace.

  • Monday, June 3 2013 6:28 PM EDT2013-06-03 22:28:11 GMT
    Just a last minute reminder.  If you live within the city limits of a municipality in Mississippi most likely you need to vote in tomorrow's general election for mayor, council members, and other city
    Just a last minute reminder.  If you live within the city limits of a municipality in Mississippi most likely you need to vote in tomorrow's general election for mayor, council members, and other city

  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:02:22 GMT
    With all the attention turned to tornadoes lately—both at home and in other states including the monster in Oklahoma this week—let's be mindful also that hurricane season officially starts June 1st.  We
    With all the attention turned to tornadoes lately—both at home and in other states including the monster in Oklahoma this week—let's be mindful also that hurricane season officially starts June 1st.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:36:29 GMT
    The residents of the Pine Belt, having recently had our own encounter with tornados want to know how they can help those in Oklahoma who have suffered through two rounds of what some are calling the most
    The residents of the Pine Belt, having recently had our own encounter with tornados want to know how they can help those in Oklahoma who have suffered through two rounds of what some are calling the most

  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:23:25 GMT
    The Perry County Sheriff's Department needs to get out front and transparent concerning the details surrounding the death of their only K-9 officer who died in the backseat of the car of the deputy assigned
    The Perry County Sheriff's Department needs to get out front and transparent concerning the details surrounding the death of their only K-9 officer who died in the backseat of the car of the deputy assigned to handling him.

  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:49:00 GMT
    Last Thursday evening when we learned that a strain of E Coli bacteria had been detected in the City of Laurel's water supply our news team took steps to notify the public immediately.  We sent email &
    Last Thursday evening when we learned that a strain of E Coli bacteria had been detected in the City of Laurel's water supply our news team took steps to notify the public immediately.

  • Wednesday, May 8 2013 7:31 PM EDT2013-05-08 23:31:35 GMT
    Tomorrow begins the election process for over 30 municipalities in our viewing area.  Tomorrow will be the first primary for both parties to decide who will be in the 2nd primary runoff for those who have
    Tomorrow begins the election process for over 30 municipalities in our viewing area.  Tomorrow will be the first primary for both parties to decide who will be in the 2nd primary runoff for those who have

  • Friday, May 3 2013 7:36 PM EDT2013-05-03 23:36:12 GMT
    We would like to commend two events in the Hub City that took place this week. Mayor DuPree's Annual Prayer Breakfast featuring pastor and musician Andre Crouch was held despite protests by an Atheist
    We would like to commend two events in the Hub City that took place this week. Mayor DuPree's Annual Prayer Breakfast featuring pastor and musician Andre Crouch was held despite protests by an Atheist

  • Friday, May 3 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-05-03 22:47:48 GMT
    I'm Dan Kibodeaux, director of United Way of Southeast Mississippi.  We've just wrapped up our 2013 fundraising campaign which supports all 21 of our community investment partners and programs that serve
    I'm Dan Kibodeaux, director of United Way of Southeast Mississippi.  We've just wrapped up our 2013 fundraising campaign which supports all 21 of our community investment partners and programs that serve people in need here in our community.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:05:34 GMT
    Even though the Prom Season is drawing to a close…there are still quite a few to be had.  On a recent weekend, my wife and I were leaving an upscale restaurant here in town where a group of formally dressed
    Even though the Prom Season is drawing to a close…there are still quite a few to be had.  On a recent weekend, my wife and I were leaving an upscale restaurant here in town where a group of formally dressed

  • Wednesday, April 17 2013 5:05 PM EDT2013-04-17 21:05:29 GMT
    The bombing at this weeks Boston Marathon, followed by mail containing ricin—a deadly chemical to Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker and the President… is but yet another reminder that we live in a dangerous
    The bombing at this weeks Boston Marathon, followed by mail containing ricin—a deadly chemical to Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker and the President… is but yet another reminder that we live in a dangerous

  • Friday, April 12 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-04-12 23:09:21 GMT
    This whole gun control frenzy has gotten out of hand.  I've been a gun owner and shooter most of my life and love to get out and plink or target practice for the sport of it.  But I can't even by .22 ammunition
    This whole gun control frenzy has gotten out of hand.  I've been a gun owner and shooter most of my life and love to get out and plink or target practice for the sport of it.

  • Wednesday, April 10 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-04-10 20:51:36 GMT
    Most of you have probably heard about the recent death by suicide of 27 year old Matthew Warren, son of well know pastor and author, Rick Warren.  Reverend Warren pastured Saddleback Church…a Southern
    Most of you have probably heard about the recent death by suicide of 27 year old Matthew Warren, son of well know pastor and author, Rick Warren.  Reverend Warren pastured Saddleback Church…a Southern

  • Monday, April 1 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-04-01 22:36:31 GMT
    We'd like to congratulate and wish the very best to Dr. Rodney Bennett as he takes over today as the 10th president of the University of Southern Mississippi.  Thanks as well to Interim President Dr. Aubrey
    We'd like to congratulate and wish the very best to Dr. Rodney Bennett as he takes over today as the 10th president of the University of Southern Mississippi.  Thanks as well to Interim President Dr. Aubrey

  • Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:21:33 GMT
    The Southern Miss. Golden Eagles made it another rung up the NIT ladder last night by beating Louisiana Tech.  Tomorrow night at 7 they take on BYU and the winner will go to New York to play in the semi-finals
    The Southern Miss. Golden Eagles made it another rung up the NIT ladder last night by beating Louisiana Tech.  Tomorrow night at 7 they take on BYU and the winner will go to New York to play in the semi-finals

  • Friday, March 22 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-03-22 20:58:41 GMT
    The secularists have been trying to make Christmas go away…or at least lose all vestiges of its spiritual meaning for years.  Now I see they have their sights set on Easter as well.  One school or school district
    The secularists have been trying to make Christmas go away…or at least lose all vestiges of its spiritual meaning for years.  Now I see they have their sights set on Easter as well.  One school or school district

  • Tuesday, March 19 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-03-19 23:32:30 GMT
    Not only do we congratulate the USM Men's Basketball team for a great season and a great seed in the NIT…we also applaud Head Coach Donnie Tyndall who personally paid for one-thousand student tickets.
    Not only do we congratulate the USM Men's Basketball team for a great season and a great seed in the NIT…we also applaud Head Coach Donnie Tyndall who personally paid for one-thousand student tickets.

  • Wednesday, March 13 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-03-14 00:23:38 GMT
    Hello, I'm Theresa Erickson, Executive Director of the Greater PineBelt Community Foundation.  I am here today to tell you how your LOCAL Community Foundation is a driving charitable force in the Pine
    I am here today to tell you how your LOCAL Community Foundation is a driving charitable force in the Pine Belt region.

  • Tuesday, March 12 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-03-12 22:54:21 GMT
    I was born and raised in Mississippi and have lived here all my life.  I've had to opportunity to do a fair amount of travel and am often offended at the reactions I get when I state with pride that I'm
    I was born and raised in Mississippi and have lived here all my life.  I've had to opportunity to do a fair amount of travel and am often offended at the reactions I get when I state with pride that I'm

  • Wednesday, March 6 2013 7:23 PM EST2013-03-07 00:23:04 GMT
    I always thought sequester was when you locked a jury down so they couldn't be influenced by other people.  Well it seems now that it means having the government act—or not—with little regard for the people.
    I always thought sequester was when you locked a jury down so they couldn't be influenced by other people.  Well it seems now that it means having the government act—or not—with little regard for the people.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 7:52 PM EST2013-02-28 00:52:04 GMT
    It is an humbling thing to have the privilege of living among such a generous and giving people who care so very much for their neighbors.  As you know, yesterday WDAM hosted "Build This City:  Red Cross Tornado
    It is an humbling thing to have the privilege of living among such a generous and giving people who care so very much for their neighbors.

  • Wednesday, February 27 2013 7:01 PM EST2013-02-28 00:01:08 GMT
    We want to give you another friendly reminder about tomorrow's:  "Build This City: Red Cross Tornado Relief Telethon" starting at 5 a.m.  If you've wondered what you can do to rebuild that which was destroyed
    We want to give you another friendly reminder about tomorrow's:  "Build This City: Red Cross Tornado Relief Telethon" starting at 5 a.m.

  • Thursday, February 21 2013 8:28 PM EST2013-02-22 01:28:28 GMT
    Hopefully, you've already heard that WDAM and the Red Cross have partnered to host a telethon benefiting the four counties affected by the February 10th tornado.  Forrest, Lamar, Marion and Wayne counties
    Hopefully, you've already heard that WDAM and the Red Cross have partnered to host a telethon benefiting the four counties affected by the February 10th tornado.  Forrest, Lamar, Marion and Wayne counties

  • Tuesday, February 19 2013 11:02 PM EST2013-02-20 04:02:56 GMT
    So what are some of the lessons learned from the massive tornado that swept through the Pine Belt just over a week ago.  Miraculously no lives were lost…but the damage was extensive.  One thing we took away
    So what are some of the lessons learned from the massive tornado that swept through the Pine Belt just over a week ago.  Miraculously no lives were lost…but the damage was extensive.  One thing we took away

  • Thursday, February 14 2013 7:24 PM EST2013-02-15 00:24:13 GMT
    What a week it has been!  Beginning late Sunday afternoon a tornado with winds in places of up to 170 miles per hour hit the Pinebelt touching down in various areas and wreaking havoc wherever it did.
    What a week it has been!  Beginning late Sunday afternoon a tornado with winds in places of up to 170 miles per hour hit the Pinebelt touching down in various areas and wreaking havoc wherever it did.

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 11:29 PM EST2013-02-07 04:29:38 GMT
    "We took it to their butt and we kicked their butts".  That's what Sou. Miss. Coach P.W. "Bear" Underwood proclaimed to those of us who met the team bus back in October 1970 upon their return to campus
    "We took it to their butt and we kicked their butts".  That's what Sou. Miss. Coach P.W. "Bear" Underwood proclaimed to those of us who met the team bus back in October 1970 upon their return to campus after beating Ole Miss and Archie Manning.

  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 3:55 PM EST2013-02-05 20:55:22 GMT
    I recently read the book "American Sniper" by and about Chris Kyle…dubbed the U.S. Military's most lethal sniper.  He earned that designation during four tours in Iraq as a member of Seal Team Three with
    I recently read the book "American Sniper" by and about Chris Kyle…dubbed the U.S. Military's most lethal sniper.  He earned that designation during four tours in Iraq as a member of Seal Team Three with

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 5:17 PM EST2013-01-24 22:17:51 GMT
    After the Colorado theater shooting and shifting into high gear after Newtown, liberal politicians have been pontificating over the Second Amendment, and the role of guns in society.  We have heard a lot
    After the Colorado theater shooting and shifting into high gear after Newtown, liberal politicians have been pontificating over the Second Amendment, and the role of guns in society.

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 4:42 PM EST2013-01-24 21:42:20 GMT
    There has been a lot of debate and discussion over whether or not popular singing star Beyonce was lip syncing the National Anthem at President Obama's inauguration this week.  Of course, if she was, she
    There has been a lot of debate and discussion over whether or not popular singing star Beyonce was lip syncing the National Anthem at President Obama's inauguration this week.  Of course, if she was, she

  • Friday, January 18 2013 6:54 PM EST2013-01-18 23:54:34 GMT
    As we learned in school, the first ten amendments to our constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.   While the constitution deals primarily with setting up the mechanisms of our government and how
    As we learned in school, the first ten amendments to our constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.

  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 7:06 PM EST2013-01-17 00:06:54 GMT
    Professional bicycling star Lance Armstrong was back on the front pages this week after confessing, sort of, to Oprah Winfrey that he did indeed use performance enhancing drugs to help him win cycling
    Professional bicycling star Lance Armstrong was back on the front pages this week after confessing, sort of, to Oprah Winfrey that he did indeed use performance enhancing drugs to help him win cycling

  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 7:02 PM EST2013-01-17 00:02:11 GMT
    Our "Viewpoint" on Tuesday was critical of Mississippi congressman, Steven Palazzo for voting against a bill that would have given aid to the people in New Jersey and New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy…especially
    Our "Viewpoint" on Tuesday was critical of Mississippi congressman, Steven Palazzo for voting against a bill that would have given aid to the people in New Jersey and New York in the wake of Hurricane Sandy…especially

  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 4:27 PM EST2013-01-08 21:27:18 GMT
    We join with our sister station on the Coast, WLOX, and a lot of other South Mississippians in condemning our Congressman, Steven Palazzo for voting against the hurricane Sandy relief bill which passed
    We join with our sister station on the Coast, WLOX, and a lot of other South Mississippians in condemning our Congressman, Steven Palazzo for voting against the hurricane Sandy relief bill which passed the U.S. House.

  • Thursday, January 3 2013 6:26 PM EST2013-01-03 23:26:56 GMT
    If you count all branches of the Federal Government there are 545 people making policy that vitally affects the lives of 311-million Americans.  How many of them and how many of us even know all the implications
    If you count all branches of the Federal Government there are 545 people making policy that vitally affects the lives of 311-million Americans.

  • Tuesday, January 1 2013 6:51 PM EST2013-01-01 23:51:24 GMT
    This is the time of year we all make New Year's resolutions…and we have a choice:  Faith or Fear.  Fear believes in a negative future.  Faith believes in a positive future.  So we have to make a choice…and
    This is the time of year we all make New Year's resolutions…and we have a choice:  Faith or Fear.  Fear believes in a negative future.  Faith believes in a positive future.  So we have to make a choice…and

  • Tuesday, January 1 2013 6:39 PM EST2013-01-01 23:39:13 GMT
    You have probably seen the Project Roadblock spots on WDAM, as well as other stations…urging you not to drink and drive.  This time of year is infamous for people having parties to welcome in the New Year.
    You have probably seen the Project Roadblock spots on WDAM, as well as other stations…urging you not to drink and drive.  This time of year is infamous for people having parties to welcome in the New Year.

  • Tuesday, December 11 2012 7:00 PM EST2012-12-12 00:00:46 GMT
    Various programs such as the Angel Tree Project, Christian Services and many others are successful in helping many disadvantaged children who otherwise wouldn't have anything to enjoy a Merry Christmas
    Various programs such as the Angel Tree Project, Christian Services and many others are successful in helping many disadvantaged children who otherwise wouldn't have anything to enjoy a Merry Christmas

  • Monday, December 10 2012 10:18 PM EST2012-12-11 03:18:18 GMT
    It was another perfect day in paradise back in 1941.  Some, mostly officers, were enjoying a leisurely game of golf.  Others, in their starched uniforms, were singing Christmas hymns at the base chapel.
    It was another perfect day in paradise back in 1941.  Some, mostly officers, were enjoying a leisurely game of golf.  Others, in their starched uniforms, were singing Christmas hymns at the base chapel.

  • Tuesday, December 4 2012 10:42 PM EST2012-12-05 03:42:46 GMT
    One of my grandkids gave me this the other day.  It's filled with popcorn and after you've enjoyed the popcorn, you have a neat coin bank.  I got to thinking how neat it would be to put loose change in
    One of my grandkids gave me this the other day.  It's filled with popcorn and after you've enjoyed the popcorn, you have a neat coin bank.  I got to thinking how neat it would be to put loose change in

  • Thursday, November 29 2012 6:20 PM EST2012-11-29 23:20:44 GMT
    There's been a lot of hub bub concerning the firing of first year Southern Miss Head Football Coach Ellis Johnson.  All kind of speculation is in the air as to who will be his successor and what kind of
    There's been a lot of hub bub concerning the firing of first year Southern Miss Head Football Coach Ellis Johnson.

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 5:17 PM EST2012-11-27 22:17:54 GMT
    With the announcement of the firing of first year USM head football coach Ellis Johnson after posting a winless 0 and 12 season. It's time for the university community and supporters to come together in
    With the announcement of the firing of first year USM head football coach Ellis Johnson after posting a winless 0 and 12 season. It's time for the university community and supporters to come together in

  • Wednesday, November 21 2012 4:26 PM EST2012-11-21 21:26:12 GMT
    If you listen to people talk these days--whether it be the media pundits...friends...family...co-workers--One could easily get so cynical and depressed you could be tempted to cancel Thanksgiving altogether.
    If you listen to people talk these days--whether it be the media pundits...friends...family...co-workers--one could easily get so cynical and depressed you could be tempted to cancel thanksgiving altogether.

  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:30 PM EST2012-11-13 23:30:52 GMT
    There's no doubt, for many people shopping and buying on the Internet takes some of the pain and hassle out of holiday shopping for those who really don't like to shop.  This is especially true during
    There's no doubt, for many people shopping and buying on the Internet takes some of the pain and hassle out of holiday shopping for those who really don't like to shop.

  • Tuesday, November 6 2012 3:22 PM EST2012-11-06 20:22:32 GMT
    I'm sure you are as ready as I am for this election season to be over…and it is about to be.   Today it comes to a close.  It seems like it has been going on since the last presidential race…and, in some
    I'm sure you are as ready as I am for this election season to be over…and it is about to be.   Today it comes to a close.  It seems like it has been going on since the last presidential race…and, in some

  • Thursday, November 1 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-11-01 22:56:13 GMT
    Listening to all the partisan political arguing, fussing and name-calling as we near Election Day one is tempted to say that we are a nation divided.  We've even expressed that sentiment on Viewpoint.
    Listening to all the partisan political arguing, fussing and name-calling as we near Election Day one is tempted to say that we are a nation divided.

  • Wednesday, October 31 2012 7:45 PM EDT2012-10-31 23:45:57 GMT
    Halloween, Fall Festival, regardless of what you choose to call it…there will be a lot of kids on the streets and roads tonight for trick or treat.  What Seven on Your Side wants to stress is safety and
    Halloween, Fall Festival, regardless of what you choose to call it…there will be a lot of kids on the streets and roads tonight for trick or treat.

  • Thursday, October 25 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-10-25 22:56:46 GMT
    Just a few short weeks ago the Hattiesburg municipal court system had disintegrated into a sad state of affairs.  The City Council even wrote a letter listing a number of criticisms and poor ethical and
    Just a few short weeks ago the Hattiesburg municipal court system had disintegrated into a sad state of affairs.

  • Wednesday, October 24 2012 7:51 PM EDT2012-10-24 23:51:24 GMT
    Well the three Presidential debates and one Vice-Presidential debate have been aired.  Typically folks tend to feel like their candidate or party won regardless of what any of the pundits say.  However,
    Well the three Presidential debates and one Vice-Presidential debate have been aired.  Typically folks tend to feel like their candidate or party won regardless of what any of the pundits say.  However,

  • Thursday, October 18 2012 6:33 PM EDT2012-10-18 22:33:19 GMT
    The Golden Eagles of Southern Miss are struggling during this, their centennial year of fielding a football program.   At the time they were called The Mississippi Normal College.  A lot can happen over
    The Golden Eagles of Southern Miss are struggling during this, their centennial year of fielding a football program.

  • Tuesday, October 16 2012 7:48 PM EDT2012-10-16 23:48:12 GMT
    Few things strike terror into a human being than to be told that they have Cancer.  Cancer is a scourge that has touched almost all of us either first hand or second hand with its horrible consequences.
    Few things strike terror into a human being than to be told that they have Cancer.

  • Thursday, October 11 2012 6:34 PM EDT2012-10-11 22:34:59 GMT
    At the end of each editorial or commentary we invite you to tell us what you think.  And you do!  Tuesday we did a Viewpoint on the terrible odor that seems to plague downtown Hattiesburg…and has done
    At the end of each editorial or commentary we invite you to tell us what you think.  And you do!  Tuesday we did a Viewpoint on the terrible odor that seems to plague downtown Hattiesburg…and has done so for years.

  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 5:09 PM EDT2012-10-09 21:09:06 GMT
    Looking through the archives here at WDAM going back for almost a decade, we have been doing stories about the stench in the downtown area of Hattiesburg.  They have been numerous. City officials have
    Looking through the archives here at WDAM going back for almost a decade, we have been doing stories about the stench in the downtown area of Hattiesburg.  They have been numerous.

  • Thursday, October 4 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-10-04 21:10:49 GMT
    October has been designated as "Anti-Bullying Month".  Sometimes I think we have a month for everything.  However, this is one we need.  Physical bullying is bad and can leave both emotional as well as
    October has been designated as "Anti-Bullying Month".  Sometimes I think we have a month for everything.  However, this is one we need.  Physical bullying is bad and can leave both emotional as well as

  • Tuesday, October 2 2012 6:23 PM EDT2012-10-02 22:23:57 GMT
    Notes on community happenings:   Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day.   To vote you have to be registered.  In Mississippi the deadline is 30 days out and you don't have long if you aren't registered already.
    Notes on community happenings:   Tuesday, November 6 is Election Day.   To vote you have to be registered.

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 11:48 PM EDT2012-09-28 03:48:29 GMT
    My name is Morris Mock, and I've worked at the Nissan plant in Canton for 10 years, since it first opened. I'm here to explain why I want a union at Nissan. Like all Mississippians, I'm thankful Nissan
    My name is Morris Mock, and I've worked at the Nissan plant in Canton for 10 years, since it first opened. I'm here to explain why I want a union at Nissan. Like all Mississippians, I'm thankful Nissan

  • Thursday, September 27 2012 11:29 PM EDT2012-09-28 03:29:13 GMT
    A number of mayors and officials in Jones County have come together to declare war on illiteracy…and they hope it will catch on around the state.  Prompting this action were figures released by a National
    A number of mayors and officials in Jones County have come together to declare war on illiteracy…and they hope it will catch on around the state.

  • Friday, September 21 2012 7:32 PM EDT2012-09-21 23:32:13 GMT
    Here's a commentary contributed by an anonymous viewer:  The other day someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse, and he asked me a rhetorical question.
    Here's a commentary contributed by an anonymous viewer:  The other day someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse, and he asked me a rhetorical question.

  • Friday, September 21 2012 9:59 AM EDT2012-09-21 13:59:51 GMT
    Court clerks shredding and hiding document as well as taking money or gifts for dubious services, inappropriate contact with judges in chambers, relationships with known high-ranking gang members, dismissed
    Court clerks shredding and hiding documents…as well as taking money or gifts for dubious services…inappropriate contact with Judges in chambers…relationships with known high-ranking gang members….dismissed or lessened charges.

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 4:07 PM EDT2012-09-13 20:07:42 GMT
    The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are asking their fans to fill "The Rock" to the top for their first home game of the season under first year head coach Ellis Johnson this Saturday.  That's right—FTTT—"Fill
    The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are asking their fans to fill "The Rock" to the top for their first home game of the season under first year head coach Ellis Johnson this Saturday.

  • Wednesday, September 12 2012 9:44 PM EDT2012-09-13 01:44:03 GMT
    For most of us the past year has been—well—just another year…filled with the business of living, loving, struggling, triumphs and disappointments.  For those who lost family members and loved ones it has
    For most of us the past year has been—well—just another year…filled with the business of living, loving, struggling, triumphs and disappointments.  For those who lost family members and loved ones it has

  • Friday, September 7 2012 10:05 PM EDT2012-09-08 02:05:33 GMT
    National political conventions are not what they used to be.  No longer are there any smoke-filled rooms where party power brokers meet to pick the next presidential candidate.  No more floor fights and
    National political conventions are not what they used to be.  No longer are there any smoke-filled rooms where party power brokers meet to pick the next presidential candidate.

  • Thursday, September 6 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-09-06 22:53:59 GMT
    The American College of Emergency Physicians is concerned about this being the worst outbreak of West Nile Virus in the nation's history.  We've already lost 2 people to the virus in the Pine Belt and
    The American College of Emergency Physicians is concerned about this being the worst outbreak of West Nile Virus in the nation's history.

  • Thursday, August 30 2012 4:55 PM EDT2012-08-30 20:55:12 GMT
    Preparedness pays off.  In many ways much of the Pine Belt dodged a bullet with Hurricane Isaac.  It could have been stronger…but what it lacked in wind strength, it has made up for in longevity and the copious
    Preparedness pays off.  In many ways much of the Pine Belt dodged a bullet with Hurricane Isaac.

  • Wednesday, August 22 2012 10:31 PM EDT2012-08-23 02:31:19 GMT
    We tend to forget.  Or, perhaps worse still, we take for granted, that American forces are still at war in Afghanistan…the longest war we have ever fought.  Then it hits close to home—as it did this week—with
    We tend to forget.  Or, perhaps worse still, we take for granted, that American forces are still at war in Afghanistan…the longest war we have ever fought.  Then it hits close to home—as it did this week—with

  • Thursday, August 16 2012 10:50 PM EDT2012-08-17 02:50:29 GMT
    Could the line in the sand be anymore clearly defined than it is with this November's presidential election?  The incumbant—Democrat Barack Obama—and the Republican challenger— Mitt Romney are in the midst
    Could the line in the sand be anymore clearly defined than it is with this November's presidential election?  The incumbant—Democrat Barack Obama—and the Republican challenger— Mitt Romney are in the midst

  • Monday, August 13 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-08-13 22:48:53 GMT
    With school starting back, we feel it is time for our annual reminder about school bus safety.  The yellow buses will hit the roads in many areas starting next week.  We all need to pay attention.  When
    With school starting back, we feel it is time for our annual reminder about school bus safety.  The yellow buses will hit the roads in many areas starting next week.  We all need to pay attention.  When

  • Thursday, August 9 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-08-09 22:48:24 GMT
    Mississippi has long vied for the number one or two spot as the poorest state in the union. We've still got a long way to go...but helping lift us out of the pit are the foreign automobile manufacturers
    Mississippi has long vied for the number one or two spot as the poorest state in the union. We've still got a long way to go...but helping lift us out of the pit are the foreign automobile manufacturers

  • Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-08-07 23:09:00 GMT
    The whole nation has had eyes on Mississippi - particularly on the First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs.  Recently the pastor was pressured by a few influential members of the church not to conduct
    The whole nation has had eyes on Mississippi - particularly on the First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs.  Recently the pastor was pressured by a few influential members of the church not to conduct

  • Friday, August 3 2012 4:09 PM EDT2012-08-03 20:09:46 GMT
    News outlets across the country are rushing to label Chick-fil-a President Dan Cathy as a bigot after comments he made about his company's position on "gay marriage". What Mr. Cathy actually said in an
    News outlets across the country are rushing to label Chick-fil-a President Dan Cathy as a bigot after comments he made about his company's position on "gay marriage". What Mr. Cathy actually said in an

  • Tuesday, July 31 2012 10:13 PM EDT2012-08-01 02:13:57 GMT
    A few have shamed the many.  I'm talking about the few influential members of the predominantly white First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs who pressured the pastor into moving a wedding for a Black
    A few have shamed the many.  I'm talking about the few influential members of the predominantly white First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs who pressured the pastor into moving a wedding for a Black couple who had been attending there to a church down the street

  • Tuesday, July 31 2012 1:51 PM EDT2012-07-31 17:51:00 GMT
    Back to school time means more expense pressure on the household budget for parents.  That is especially true during the economic times in which we find ourselves.  However, every little bit helps, and
    Back to school time means more expense pressure on the household budget for parents.  That is especially true during the economic times in which we find ourselves.  However, every little bit helps, and

  • Tuesday, July 24 2012 7:03 PM EDT2012-07-24 23:03:09 GMT
    When he played the game, everyone said that future NFL Hall of Famer, Brett Favre played it like a kid.  He had a passion for the game, a drive to win and seemed to thoroughly enjoy playing football.
    When he played the game, everyone said that future NFL Hall of Famer, Brett Favre played it like a kid.  He had a passion for the game, a drive to win and seemed to thoroughly enjoy playing football.

  • Thursday, July 19 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-07-19 22:43:40 GMT
    As we hear more bad news on the jobless front, one can't help be recall that in the early 90's then-presidential candidate Ross Perot predicted that if NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement) passed allowing
    As we hear more bad news on the jobless front, one can't help be recall that in the early 90's then-presidential candidate Ross Perot predicted that if NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement) passed allowing

  • Wednesday, July 18 2012 6:57 PM EDT2012-07-18 22:57:04 GMT
    You are a grandmother and your barely grown grandchild calls and says he's overseas.  He doesn't quite sound like himself, but says he has a sinus infection or some such.  He came over with a friend and
    You are a grandmother and your barely grown grandchild calls and says he's overseas.  He doesn't quite sound like himself, but says he has a sinus infection or some such.  He came over with a friend and

  • Friday, July 13 2012 11:25 PM EDT2012-07-14 03:25:14 GMT
    When she was barely 21 years old, Lee Stubbs of Collins was sentenced to 44 years in prison along with Tammy Vance for alleged serious bodily harm to Janet Williams.  It was a murky case at best played
    When she was barely 21 years old, Lee Stubbs of Collins was sentenced to 44 years in prison along with Tammy Vance for alleged serious bodily harm to Janet Williams.  It was a murky case at best played

  • Wednesday, July 11 2012 7:22 PM EDT2012-07-11 23:22:58 GMT
    I don't like to see people wear saggy pants.  I wouldn't hire someone wearing low slung saggy pants and I agree with the song that went viral sometime back that said "looking like a fool with your pants
    I don't like to see people wear saggy pants.  I wouldn't hire someone wearing low slung saggy pants and I agree with the song that went viral sometime back that said "looking like a fool with your pants

  • Wednesday, July 4 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-07-04 22:56:08 GMT
    As we celebrate our freedoms this 4th of July…it is important to recognize those who sacrifice so much to keep our hard won liberty.  I don't recall recommending a book in an editorial, but I just finished
    As we celebrate our freedoms this 4th of July…it is important to recognize those who sacrifice so much to keep our hard won liberty.  I don't recall recommending a book in an editorial, but I just finished

  • Wednesday, July 4 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-07-04 22:30:29 GMT
    What a difference a short time can make…especially if you are talking about gasoline prices.  Typically this time of year when people are doing a lot of vacation travel prices sky rocket.  The oil companies tell
    What a difference a short time can make…especially if you are talking about gasoline prices.  Typically this time of year when people are doing a lot of vacation travel prices sky rocket.  The oil companies tell

  • Friday, June 29 2012 6:31 PM EDT2012-06-29 22:31:01 GMT
    We asked you to vote on our website wdam.com today whether or not you agree with the Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Obama's Health Care Bill.  80 percent of our viewers had voted ‘no'.  In
    We asked you to vote on our website wdam.com today whether or not you agree with the Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Obama's Health Care Bill.

  • Wednesday, June 27 2012 10:29 PM EDT2012-06-28 02:29:17 GMT
    Frankly, the Arizona immigration law ruled on this week by the U.S. Supreme Court remains a Rubik's Cube of a puzzle.  Law enforcement is allowed to check someone's citizenship documents if they stop them
    Frankly, the Arizona immigration law ruled on this week by the U.S. Supreme Court remains a Rubik's Cube of a puzzle.

  • Wednesday, June 27 2012 10:17 PM EDT2012-06-28 02:17:59 GMT
    You have no doubt noticed us talking a lot lately about the "next big thing".  Well you will really notice things changing next week as the news set from which we have been bringing you the latest news,
    You have no doubt noticed us talking a lot lately about the "next big thing".

  • Wednesday, June 27 2012 10:13 PM EDT2012-06-28 02:13:09 GMT
    As Seven On Your Side Sports reported, the Academic Progress Rates--or APR--for the 2010-11 academic year were released this Wednesday for all Southern Miss student -athletes by the NCAA.  Most of the
    As Seven On Your Side Sports reported, the Academic Progress Rates--or APR--for the 2010-11 academic year were released this Wednesday for all Southern Miss student -athletes by the NCAA.

  • Tuesday, June 12 2012 7:01 PM EDT2012-06-12 23:01:39 GMT
    It's been almost 7 years since Hurricane Katrina struck south Mississippi and there are now a lot of new resources available to protect and aid you and your family should another hurricane strike. For
    It's been almost 7 years since Hurricane Katrina struck south Mississippi and there are now a lot of new resources available to protect and aid you and your family should another hurricane strike. For

  • Tuesday, June 12 2012 6:56 PM EDT2012-06-12 22:56:27 GMT
    Like the first shots of the Revolutionary war at Lexington in 1775, the recall election this week in Wisconsin represents the opening skirmish in an ideological struggle that won't be decided until General
    Like the first shots of the Revolutionary war at Lexington in 1775, the recall election this week in Wisconsin represents the opening skirmish in an ideological struggle that won't be decided until General Election Day in November.

  • Friday, June 1 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-06-01 23:23:07 GMT
    Just a reminder to parents and young people alike. Summer break means that curfews for those under 18 are in effect. For example, in the city of Hattiesburg, the police department informs us that the
    Just a reminder to parents and young people alike. Summer break means that curfews for those under 18 are in effect. For example, in the city of Hattiesburg, the police department informs us that the

  • Tuesday, May 29 2012 6:27 PM EDT2012-05-29 22:27:15 GMT
    One of WDAM's most iconic figures has passed away after a long illness. Former Chief Engineer, Bobby Smith, of Ellisville, also held the record as the station's longest employee. He came to work here
    One of WDAM's most iconic figures has passed away after a long illness.  Former Chief Engineer, Bobby Smith, of Ellisville, also held the record as the station's longest employee.

  • Monday, May 28 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-05-28 23:23:37 GMT
    Monday is Memorial Day. Many have the day off. Most will spend the time with family and friends cooking out, watching TV, or engaging in whatever their favorite pastimes happen to be. That's good.
    Monday is Memorial Day.  Many have the day off.  Most will spend the time with family and friends cooking out, watching TV, or engaging in whatever their favorite pastimes happen to be.

  • Thursday, May 24 2012 11:38 PM EDT2012-05-25 03:38:01 GMT
    The state of Mississippi has a very good campaign going emphasizing the need for wearing seat belts and informing the public that there is indeed a monetary penalty now in effect for not doing so. Many
    The state of Mississippi has a very good campaign going emphasizing the need for wearing seat belts and informing the public that there is indeed a monetary penalty now in effect for not doing so. Many

  • Friday, May 18 2012 11:59 PM EDT2012-05-19 03:59:47 GMT
    I wonder how many of you knew about the tent cities in forests all around this area inhabited by homeless people? I know I didn't until watching the 4-part series this week by News Seven's Ashlee Surles.
    I wonder how many of you knew about the tent cities in forests all around this area inhabited by homeless people? I know I didn't until watching the 4-part series this week by News Seven's Ashlee Surles.

  • Thursday, May 17 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-05-17 22:46:29 GMT
    Why is it that everyone in the country thinks it is alright to use Mississippi as the derogatory example for what—at least in their opinion—is ignorance and backwardness? A few weeks ago we were defamed
    Why is it that everyone in the country thinks it is alright to use Mississippi as the derogatory example for what—at least in their opinion—is ignorance and backwardness? A few weeks ago we were defamed

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 6:40 PM EDT2012-05-08 22:40:14 GMT
    Hats off to Mississippi Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann for publicly condemning derogatory comments allegedly made by a Department of Justice Employee. It all has to do with Mississippi's submission
    Hats off to Mississippi Secretary of State, Delbert Hosemann for publicly condemning derogatory comments allegedly made by a Department of Justice Employee.

  • Thursday, May 3 2012 6:44 PM EDT2012-05-03 22:44:33 GMT
    Someone quipped to me that USM is obviously a strong believer in recycling. For the 2nd time since stepping down after 22 years as President of Southern Miss, Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas is coming back as interim
    Someone quipped to me that USM is obviously a strong believer in recycling.

  • Tuesday, May 1 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-05-01 22:37:18 GMT
    It has been one year since Seal Team Six raided Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan and disposed of the terrorist leader in one of the more daring and successful raids in U. S. Military history. However,
    It has been one year since Seal Team Six raided Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan and disposed of the terrorist leader in one of the more daring and successful raids in U. S. Military history.

  • Friday, April 27 2012 11:27 PM EDT2012-04-28 03:27:57 GMT
    It was the best of times and the worst of times. That famous quote could almost be applied to the University of Southern Mississippi as the institution enters its second hundred years. With much success
    It was the best of times and the worst of times.  That famous quote could almost be applied to the University of Southern Mississippi as the institution enters its second hundred years.

  • Monday, April 23 2012 9:44 PM EDT2012-04-24 01:44:22 GMT
    It's about time for the high school proms to begin. Prom night is a special night and a tradition. Most of us can still remember who our prom dates were no matter how long it has been. It's a time
    It's about time for the high school proms to begin.   Prom night is a special night and a tradition.

  • Thursday, April 12 2012 7:21 PM EDT2012-04-12 23:21:24 GMT
    If you saw our story earlier on the plight of Christian Services food box program, you know they are in need of help. Headed up by Bill and Cookie Prout, Christian Services has grown tremendously over

  • Thursday, March 29 2012 6:41 PM EDT2012-03-29 22:41:08 GMT
    The Laurel Leader-Call newspaper announced that they would stop the presses for good today, after 100 years of service to the people of Jones County.

  • Tuesday, March 20 2012 11:31 PM EDT2012-03-21 03:31:06 GMT
    To use a lightly censored version of an old ‘coon hunting saying…it seems like it's about time to put out the fire, call in the dogs and go to the house when it comes to Afghanistan.

  • Monday, March 19 2012 10:04 PM EDT2012-03-20 02:04:29 GMT
    When Larry Eustachy took over as head basketball coach at Southern Miss 8 seasons ago he was a man who had been to the mountain top of collegiate basketball coaching, but due to some unfortunate choices

  • Friday, March 9 2012 6:28 PM EST2012-03-09 23:28:06 GMT
    Just before leaving office, former Governor Haley Barbour granted pardons to 198 convicted felons.  Some were violent offenders

  • Thursday, March 8 2012 7:49 PM EST2012-03-09 00:49:11 GMT
    Well, it's that time of year again.  The days are getting longer and warmer.  Flowers are beginning to bloom and grass is getting green.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:43 PM EST2012-02-22 23:43:36 GMT
    It's hard to believe it's been so long ago---but the nation celebrated the 50th anniversary this week of John Glenn's historic flight into orbit.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 6:49 PM EST2012-02-17 23:49:20 GMT
    At the height of the Cold War, the United States had more than 12,000 deployed strategic nuclear weapons.

  • Tuesday, February 14 2012 8:11 PM EST2012-02-15 01:11:07 GMT
    February 14, 2012 The Catholic Church and other denominations are calling the Obama administrations contraception mandates a war on religion. Well, depending on how strictly you view the 1st amendment

  • Monday, February 6 2012 10:05 PM EST2012-02-07 03:05:44 GMT
    It is sad when it is big enough news to draw headlines when a performer doesn't somehow screw-up or denigrate the national anthem at a major sporting event like the Super Bowl. It is equally appalling

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 10:48 PM EST2012-02-03 03:48:22 GMT
    Every so often, the subject comes up. Should city school boards in Mississippi be elected as is already the case with county school boards--- or appointed by the mayor of their particular city which is

  • Friday, January 20 2012 10:18 PM EST2012-01-21 03:18:15 GMT
    Newly inaugurated Governor Phil Bryant said goodbye yesterday to the last of the trustees to serve at the Mississippi Governor's mansion.

  • Wednesday, January 18 2012 8:21 PM EST2012-01-19 01:21:40 GMT
    There have been far too many instances lately of people and animals being badly injured by vicious dogs. This underscores the need for leash laws in the counties as well as the cities. People will complain

  • Thursday, January 12 2012 11:02 PM EST2012-01-13 04:02:16 GMT
    Not since Fidel Castro emptied the prisons of violent criminals along with political dissidents in Cuba in 1980 during what has become known as the Mariel boatlift, have so many undesirables been unleashed

  • Monday, January 9 2012 9:28 PM EST2012-01-10 02:28:04 GMT
    In most states, Mississippi included, it has been a long standing tradition to have trustees from the state penitentiary work at the governor's mansion.

  • Thursday, January 5 2012 10:53 PM EST2012-01-06 03:53:02 GMT
    When Governor Elect Phil Bryant takes the oath of office on January 10th the torch will be passed from 2-term Governor Haley Barbour. We wish our new governor the best as he takes over as the head of

  • Tuesday, January 3 2012 6:41 PM EST2012-01-03 23:41:17 GMT
    It seems all we've heard for months is about how the republican presidential candidates are faring in Iowa.

  • Friday, December 30 2011 5:47 PM EST2011-12-30 22:47:12 GMT
    Whatever happened to the "truth in sentencing" law in Mississippi that was supposed to see to it that criminals served something like 85% of their sentence before they could be considered for release?

  • Sunday, December 25 2011 11:14 PM EST2011-12-26 04:14:17 GMT
    December 21, 2011 If you are a football fan you know that Tim Tebow, the unconventional quarter back of the Denver Bronco's, has spent this season not only pulling rabbits out of his hat on the field—but

  • Sunday, December 25 2011 11:08 PM EST2011-12-26 04:08:38 GMT
    December 19, 2011 This coming Saturday on Christmas Eve the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles will be playing Nevada in the Hawaii Bowl in Honolulu. We wish the team great success and

  • Tuesday, December 13 2011 9:00 PM EST2011-12-14 02:00:37 GMT
    You have often heard us express our pride in the fact that Mississippi—despite being the poorest state in the Union—is always at the top of the list when it comes to charitable giving.

  • Monday, December 5 2011 10:35 PM EST2011-12-06 03:35:29 GMT
    December 5, 2011 2011 was a championship season for Southern Miss…let us count some of the ways. Saturday's dominating win over number six Houston propelled them to the C-USA championship. For the first

  • Thursday, December 1 2011 10:41 PM EST2011-12-02 03:41:31 GMT
    12/1/11 Congratulations and best wishes are due for several Pine Belt football teams as they play for some big titles this weekend. Petal will be playing for the Division 6A State Championship, Laurel

  • Thursday, December 1 2011 5:50 PM EST2011-12-01 22:50:42 GMT
    Perhaps you saw the story last week on our 6 o-clock news about the initiative started by the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association called "Shift Your Shopping".

  • Monday, November 21 2011 4:21 PM EST2011-11-21 21:21:18 GMT
    November 18, 2011 As we begin Thanksgiving week, we should be mindful each and every day for all the blessings we have in this great country. as we watch scenes of American troops coming home from our

  • Tuesday, November 15 2011 4:54 PM EST2011-11-15 21:54:37 GMT
    November 15, 2011 So what's the deal with the Occupy Wall Street folks? I mean, what is it going to take for them to go home and take a bath? Frankly, is anybody really sure precisely what the message

  • Thursday, November 10 2011 10:38 PM EST2011-11-11 03:38:27 GMT
    November 10, 2011 As Edmund Burke famously said, "All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." That is what led to the ouster of legendary Penn

  • Monday, November 7 2011 4:16 PM EST2011-11-07 21:16:32 GMT
    Friday of this week is Veterans Day. It is a time to honor all those who have served our nation wearing the uniform of our Military. Whether in time or war…or while keeping the peace…no nation can survive

  • Monday, November 7 2011 4:07 PM EST2011-11-07 21:07:28 GMT
    Friday of this week is Veterans Day.  It is a time to honor all those who have served our nation wearing the uniform of our Military.

  • Friday, November 4 2011 1:18 PM EDT2011-11-04 17:18:30 GMT
    WORDING OF INITIATIVE  #26 November 3, 2011   As we count down the final days to next Tuesday's election, the discussions, advertising both for and against, and political endorsements both for and against

  • Thursday, October 27 2011 10:43 PM EDT2011-10-28 02:43:18 GMT
    This is why I believe the voter's ID should be defeated. There is no documented proof there is any widespread voter fraud taking place in Mississippi at this time. I believe this proposal is orchestrated

  • Thursday, October 13 2011 5:27 PM EDT2011-10-13 21:27:11 GMT
    In our last Viewpoint we went over the Initiative on Eminent Domain that will be on the November ballot. There will be two more Initiatives to vote on and this time we will discuss the Personhood Initiative.

  • Thursday, October 6 2011 6:39 PM EDT2011-10-06 22:39:45 GMT
    October 6, 2011 There will be three very important Initiatives on the November ballot. While we won't presume to advise you how to vote…we would like to inform you what these initiatives are all about…and

  • Tuesday, September 27 2011 9:49 PM EDT2011-09-28 01:49:35 GMT
    Something I have observed in life is that if someone sees themselves as a hero…they probably aren't one.

  • Friday, September 16 2011 6:27 PM EDT2011-09-16 22:27:22 GMT
    It has taken years…but with yesterday's announcement by DIRECTV that WDAM and WHLT—the two local stations serving Laurel and Hattiesburg—have been added to DIRECTV'S HD lineup

  • Wednesday, September 14 2011 4:33 PM EDT2011-09-14 20:33:18 GMT
    September 11, 2001…ten years ago this Sunday…the finger of Hell reached out and touched America in the name of radical Islam.  In New York, Washington and a quiet pasture in Pennsylvania…3000 innocent men, women and children were killed…incinerated in a most horrible way by a handful of Islamic jihadist.  For no reason other than hatred. 

  • Thursday, August 25 2011 11:45 PM EDT2011-08-26 03:45:11 GMT
    On this day six years ago a storm was brewing out in the Gulf of Mexico.  On August 29 in came roaring ashore…hitting the Gulf Coast of Mississippi like it had a bulls eye painted on it.

  • Thursday, August 25 2011 11:39 PM EDT2011-08-26 03:39:16 GMT
    We'd like to congratulate Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree for winning the nomination as the gubernatorial nominee for the Democrat party.

  • Friday, August 19 2011 11:39 PM EDT2011-08-20 03:39:45 GMT
    August 19, 2011 In this week's "Pride of the Pinebelt" , Colleen Donovan reports on the work by the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association under the leadership of current president Web Heidelberg to

  • Thursday, August 18 2011 11:30 PM EDT2011-08-19 03:30:14 GMT
    August 18, 2011 Here is a reminder that the 2nd primary runoff will be this coming Tuesday August 23rd. There will be both state and local party runoffs in many districts. The general election between

  • Friday, August 12 2011 10:28 PM EDT2011-08-13 02:28:35 GMT
    August 12, 2011 Every election cycle it comes up again. And it should. I'm talking about the sentiment held by many voters that Mississippi adopt an open primary system of elections. As it is now,

  • Wednesday, August 10 2011 10:36 PM EDT2011-08-11 02:36:58 GMT
    August 10, 2011 Columbus discovered this part of the Earth a little over 500 years ago. It took us almost 300 years after that to form a sovereign nation, founded on the amazing and revolutionary ideas

  • Friday, July 29 2011 11:54 PM EDT2011-07-30 04:54:32 GMT
    We end this week having gotten some good economic news for a change—at least for the Pine Belt.

  • Friday, July 22 2011 7:02 PM EDT2011-07-23 00:02:24 GMT
    July 22, 2011 Every new election cycle brings us the same rhetoric as the last. Whether they promise to put people to work, cut taxes, cut spending, work with the other side, or put us on the right path,

  • Wednesday, July 20 2011 4:18 PM EDT2011-07-20 20:18:29 GMT
    July 20, 2011 When the curtain finally falls on the political Kabuki Theater that has been the Democratic and Republican debate over raising the debt ceiling one thing will be certain. Nothing will have

  • Wednesday, July 13 2011 10:44 PM EDT2011-07-14 03:44:37 GMT
    July 13, 2011 It's summertime in South Mississippi. If you have lived here a while, you know what that means. If you just moved here…you are in the process of finding out. It is hot and it is humid

  • Friday, July 8 2011 9:37 PM EDT2011-07-09 01:37:43 GMT
    When the space shuttle Atlantis lands 13 days from today it will be the end of an era that began when the folks of my generation were but children. This country began our quest of manned space flight

  • Thursday, July 7 2011 12:11 AM EDT2011-07-07 04:11:10 GMT
    July 6, 2011 As Ontario Richardson reports tonight we have a total of five unsolved homicides in our part of the Pine Belt that have occurred within just the past few weeks. One of those was a double

  • Friday, July 1 2011 6:55 PM EDT2011-07-01 22:55:47 GMT
    July 1, 2011 We are about to enter a holiday weekend. We'll be celebrating the Fourth of July, as we commemorate the birth of our nation in 1776. The Declaration of Independence was signed on that date.

  • Tuesday, June 28 2011 11:03 PM EDT2011-06-29 03:03:34 GMT
    June 28, 2011 I have always been proud of the fact that Mississippians rank consistently at—or near—the top every year in charitable giving. Our state is full of people with big hearts and a willingness

  • Friday, June 17 2011 11:36 PM EDT2011-06-18 04:36:01 GMT
    JUNE 17, 2011 Few crimes are more egregious than a homen invasion. We are supposed to feel safe in our own homes. For low life creeps to forcibly enter a home with the occupants inside minding their

  • Thursday, June 16 2011 11:04 PM EDT2011-06-17 04:04:03 GMT
    June 16, 2011 Last week in a Viewpoint, I mentioned in passing that a public school teacher had recently told me that the teaching of history was being virtually ignored in our school systems, especially

  • Thursday, June 9 2011 5:54 PM EDT2011-06-09 22:54:46 GMT
    This past Monday, June 6th was the 67th anniversary of D-Day. For those woefully ignorant of history this was the culmination of "Operation Overlord" when the allies stormed the beaches of Normandy on

  • Tuesday, June 7 2011 4:58 PM EDT2011-06-07 21:58:17 GMT
    A DEFICIT OF CHARACTER June 7, 2011 It's hard to believe that New York Representative Anthony Weiner can salvage his career after admitting that he lied to cover up a lengthy behavior of sending lewd

  • Friday, June 3 2011 7:05 PM EDT2011-06-04 00:05:07 GMT
    June 3, 2011 This past Tuesday, May 31st, was the final day for those wishing to run for office in this year's election to qualify. The first primary is only 2 months away on August 2nd. If you are

  • Wednesday, June 1 2011 6:50 PM EDT2011-06-01 23:50:17 GMT
    June 1, 2011 Today marks the beginning of a season that all of us who live near the Southern or Eastern seaboards hate to see arrive. Hurricane season begins today and lasts until the end of November.

  • Thursday, May 26 2011 7:54 PM EDT2011-05-27 00:54:28 GMT
    May 27, 2011 The recent discovery and disposal of Osama bin Laden filled most Americans with an even deeper sense of pride and appreciation of our Seals in particular…Special Forces in general and all

  • Monday, May 23 2011 10:10 PM EDT2011-05-24 02:10:21 GMT
    I guess we all are somewhat guilty of stereotypical misconceptions.  You know, the assumption that all New Yorkers are rude and uncaring and all Southerners are hospitable.

  • Wednesday, May 11 2011 10:49 PM EDT2011-05-12 02:49:38 GMT
    I think it is safe to say that the Hattiesburg of today would not be the place it is had Paul McMullan not moved here in 1965 at the age of 36 to become the CEO of what was then First Mississippi National Bank.

  • Monday, May 9 2011 10:47 AM EDT2011-05-09 14:47:04 GMT
    There are no words to express how proud and thankful we are for the giving spirit of the people of Mississippi.

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