Kyra Lampley
Multimedia Journalist
Moselle, MS
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Kyra Lampley is a native of Laurel, Mississippi. She received her undergraduate degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi.
While in undergrad, she served as editor of the Student Printz newspaper, Executive Director of the Southern Miss Student Media Center and was a news anchor for Southern Miss TV.
Kyra always knew she wanted to be on tv and even grew up watching WDAM. A fun fact about her is that she started her WDAM journey as an intern and enjoys singing!
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Forrest County trains for response to natural disaster
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker (far right) declared Sept. 18-Sept. 24 'Adult Education Week' in the Hub City
Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:42 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The Wi-Fi hotspots will be installed at eight parks around the city.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The Ellis Club presented Cherished Hearts with a $10,000 check on Monday.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Burn bans remain in effect
Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 11:47 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Worthy Stables in Petal celebrates six years
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg's 'Restaurant Week' looms
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:15 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
All of these projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The event is free, but parking will be $5.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The City of Hattiesburg is taking steps to bring a once-booming area back to life.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:44 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg firefighters receive pay raise
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The Hattiesburg City Council’s approval of a $158.1 million budget will put more money in some city employees’ pockets.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 10:01 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Twenty contestants from all over the state competed for various titles.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 11:17 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Mississippi lowest rate of vaccination for HPV
Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 12:11 AM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg Zoo appreciates its volunteers
Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Supervisor seat, tax office runoffs settled Tuesday in Forrest County
Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The rapidly rising temps are causing homes’ heating and cooling systems to work overtime.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg expected to start soon on infrastructure projects
Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 11:47 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
USM officials prepping for football season opener
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 9:10 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg Police Department graduated four officers from its training academy
Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 8:55 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg police are cracking down on drivers who disregard the rules in school zones
Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 10:32 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The boxes are being used around the country to help new mothers who have no other choice but to surrender their children.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 9:06 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Those who apply and pass all background checks will then go through a civil service exam and a physical fitness exam.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The Golden Eagles are back on USM’s Hattiesburg campus for the first day of classes.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Ju‘Dawn Porter, a seventh grader, and Nyla Flowers, an eighth grader, trained over the off-season to reach their goals.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The Hub City wined and dined on Saturday - literally!
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 7:55 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
William Carey is 1 of 8 colleges and universities to receive this type of grant award this year and the only one from Mississippi.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The program strives to teach students the foundational skills to carry them through the school system.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
A new pinkish/purple sign has been added as a warning to drivers approaching an accident scene.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 7:52 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
With temperatures reaching the 100s, the Fieldhouse for the Homeless is trying to make sure people without a place to live are staying out of the dangerous heat.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Southern Pines Animal Shelter waived adoption fees
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Two of the hottest races in the county during Tuesday’s elections were the Tax Collector and Coroner's races.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Petal Mayor Tony Ducker says that he is proud of Stringer’s accomplishments, but now he is tasked with filling his role and explains that the process of applying is rather simple.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker authorized a proclamation to the Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative on Monday.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 8:30 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Services for students are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
FGH trying to keep doctors in Mississippi
Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Class is officially in session for the Hattiesburg School District as Tuesday marks its first day.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The suspect's bond was set at a total of $250,000 during his initial appearance on Monday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 11:51 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Bay Springs woman celebrates her 103rd birthday
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
DYB World Series expected to make economic impact
Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport receives significant grant
Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 3:24 PM CDT
|By Ame Posey and Kyra Lampley
New details and shocking allegations sharply focused on a Hattiesburg poultry plant following the death of 16-year-old Duvan Pérez.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 8:36 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
An expert said breaking the stigma of mental health in minority communities starts with realizing help is an option.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Funeral of teen killed in industrial accident held Saturday.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes pirates
Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
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Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT
|By Ame Posey and Kyra Lampley
Why? That is the question thousands are asking as the death of a 16-year-old at a Hattiesburg poultry processing plant made national and international headlines
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 11:37 PM CDT
|By WDAM Staff and Kyra Lampley
Two important items were expected for Tuesday night’s Petal City Council Meeting.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 8:47 PM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
The new passport program gives both citizens and visitors to the Hub City a way to explore different attractions throughout the city.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 7:32 AM CDT
|By Kyra Lampley
Monday morning marked the beginning of Parks and Recreation Week in the Hub City, and there is plenty for you to do.