Charles Herrington

Multimedia Journalist

Moselle, MS

Charles has worked at WDAM for more than two decades. He was born and raised in Hattiesburg and attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radio, T.V. and Film in 1988.

Recent Articles by Charles

Weekend trash cleanup improves Dist. 5 Covington County community

A “Team Up to Clean Up” event last Saturday removed lots of litter from the sides of roads like Jones chapel and Roscoe McDaniel roads.

Charles Herrington

Published 4h at 2:26 PM

Collins’ Christmas in the Park to begin its 17th year

The Covington County Chamber of Commerce is hoping an upcoming, annual display of lights in Collins will bring in new visitors to that city.

Charles Herrington

Published November 24, 2020 at 7:07 PM

VFW makes $1,000 donation to Hattiesburg Salvation Army

The money will be used to help area veterans in need.

Charles Herrington

Published November 24, 2020 at 1:28 PM

ADP raising $4 million as part of new strategic economic plan

The Area Development Partnership will be officially unveiling a new, five-year strategic economic development plan in January.

Charles Herrington

Published November 21, 2020 at 7:31 PM

PSC receives 200K “Zap the Gap” calls so far

Mississippi Public Service Chairman Dane Maxwell has gotten a big response to his “Zap the Gap” program, which was initiated over the summer.

Charles Herrington

Published November 21, 2020 at 7:29 PM

140 graduate from Class 53 of Youth Challenge

A graduation ceremony was held Saturday morning at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum.

Charles Herrington

Published November 21, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Covington Co. resident organizes Dist. 5 trash clean up

Residents in District Five in Covington County are hitting the streets this weekend to clean up trash.

Charles Herrington

Published November 20, 2020 at 7:05 PM

More than 100 turkeys and vegetable items were handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Charles Herrington

Published November 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Drainage, erosion improvements at Covington jail nearly complete

Work to improve long-standing drainage and erosion issues at the Covington County Law Enforcement Complex is nearly complete.

Charles Herrington

Published November 19, 2020 at 1:21 PM

Restaurants, shops to stay open late for ‘Christmas in Collins’ Dec. 4

Merchants in downtown Collins are getting ready to host an annual Christmas event that they hope will bring in lots of new holiday business.

Charles Herrington

Published November 18, 2020 at 6:48 PM

Covington Chamber hopes to encourage local buying with ‘Santa Shops’ campaign

An annual campaign to encourage Covington County residents to shop local for the holidays kicks off Thursday.

Charles Herrington

Published November 18, 2020 at 2:36 PM

ADP president says low unemployment figures show Pine Belt has ‘robust, strong economy’

The unemployment rate for the Hattiesburg Metropolitan Statistical Area has dropped to 5.9%.

Charles Herrington

Published November 17, 2020 at 3:12 PM

Spire Inc. launches natural gas expansion project in Lamar Co.

The project was approved by the Mississippi Public Service Commission in October.

Charles Herrington

Published November 17, 2020 at 1:23 PM

Cornhole tourney raises funds for Petal Children’s Task Force

A Petal business hosted a friendly competition Saturday, to raise money and bring-in food donations for the Petal Children’s Task Force.

Charles Herrington

Published November 14, 2020 at 7:41 PM

Hattiesburg church selling Thanksgiving gumbo to raise funds

One Hattiesburg church served up some special holiday food Saturday, but it had nothing to do with turkeys.

Charles Herrington

Published November 14, 2020 at 7:29 PM

Shelby museum featuring new exhibit on Lucedale WWI hero

The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby has a new exhibit that honors a George County man who was killed in action near the end of World War One.

Charles Herrington

Published November 14, 2020 at 7:23 PM

Cub Scouts learn about community service during ‘Scouting for food’

Some Cub Scouts in Hattiesburg are spending their weekend learning about helping others in need.

Charles Herrington

Published November 14, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Palazzo: Trump has ‘every right’ to continue to contest election

Congressman Steven Palazzo visited Camp Shelby Friday and said that President Trump has a right to continue his fight over the Nov. 3 general election.