Charles Herrington
Multimedia Journalist
Moselle, MS
Charles has worked at WDAM 7 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.
An airport maintenance and repair business in Columbia that specializes in upgrading electronic systems on aircraft will soon be located in a brand-new building.
Family-owned business across the nation were celebrated on Nov 25 as part of the annual Small Business Saturday.
Nearly one dozen vendors gathered on Main Street in downtown Columbia on Small Business Saturday to offer shoppers some unique bargains as part of the first “Christmas Marketplace.”
Airports across the nation are busy this Thanksgiving holiday.
About 90 international students are participating in this year’s Wesley Worldwide Wishes program.
Officers with the Covington County Sheriff’s Department delivered some holiday lunches to dozens of residents Tuesday as they patrolled county roads.
Covington County Sheriff Darrell Perkins said Frank Alonzo Nixon, 27, of Laurel, was arrested during a traffic stop in Austin, TX. Saturday.
The University of Southern Mississippi hosted an annual event showcasing traditional Native-American culture Saturday.
Hattiesburg-area holiday shoppers checked out some unique gifts at the historic train depot Saturday.
Soldiers from the Army’s 177th Armored Brigade at Camp Shelby were at “The Rock” at the University of Southern Mississippi Friday afternoon, participating in a Thanksgiving tradition for their unit.
USM will host a Native-American powwow Saturday on its Hattiesburg campus.
Hundreds of families in Petal have a little something extra to be thankful for this holiday season.
The Music Industry program at Jones College is continuing steady growth, as administrators and faculty celebrate its fifth year.
A Hattiesburg Army veteran who served from World War Two through the Vietnam War celebrated a special birthday Thursday afternoon.
An annual campaign to boost holiday business in Covington County begins Thursday.
Miss. Gov. Tate Reeves has lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective Thursday.
Hundreds of soldiers from Camp Shelby took an early morning run Tuesday to help out a local food pantry for the holiday season.
The nation is celebrating the service and sacrifice of men and women in the Armed Forces this Veteran Day.
The Veterans Memorial Museum in Laurel has honored the nation’s veterans by giving them a chance to hear some live gospel, swing music and good ol’ rock and roll.
Hattiesburg honors its veterans with annual ceremony
A decorated combat veteran, who is also director of technical services at Pearl River Community College, shared his story of military service and sacrifice with PRCC students Thursday.
Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered in Columbia Thursday morning for a special, early celebration of the 248th birthday of the Marines.
Veterans Day is right around the corner and that means a group of Southern Miss Air Force ROTC cadets are carrying on a holiday tradition to honor our servicemen and women.
Hundreds of retirees from the U.S. Armed Forces gathered at Camp Shelby Wednesday for an annual day in their honor.
A Hattiesburg veteran who has helped other veterans for decades was honored Wednesday at the African-American Military History Museum.
Athletes from across Mississippi gathered at Camp Shelby Saturday for the annual fall games for the Mississippi Special Olympics.
Dozens of Hub City residents spent Saturday giving back to their community as part of the annual 'Make a Difference Day'
College/Career Day held at Youth Challenge Academy
Government open to listening to ideas for research, potential partners
Family and friends of Jones College student Joshua Brown are demanding his release from jail in Jackson, where he’s charged with murder.
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families and the Twentieth Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a special ceremony Wednesday, honoring the patriots who fought for and won America’s independence.
The Covington County Sheriff’s Department is already into the Christmas spirit this year, with the launching of its third annual “Pack a Patrol Car” campaign.
The wildfire risk throughout Mississippi remains high and three-quarters of the state is still under a burn ban.
As Columbia welcomed trick-or-treaters Tuesday night, the city was already preparing to host thousands more visitors for its annual Christmas celebration, which will take place throughout December.
The University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University and Pearl River Community College have always shared a common purpose in educating students in the Pine Belt.
Hundreds of people took part in an annual event Saturday morning, which raises money to help cancer patients in need with some of their travel expenses.
A new Hattiesburg business gave local residents a chance to learn about new automotive technology, while meeting some exotic animals up close and personal Saturday.
Inaugural hazardous waste cleanup day set for Saturday in Covington County
One Marion County food pantry is helping to fees more than 400 families each month.
The Hattiesburg Public School District and Forrest General Hospital have teamed up to give some students a close-up look at careers in medicine.
Students at the Forrest County Campus of Pearl River Community College got some valuable information about four-year universities and future job opportunities Wednesday, during an annual College Transfer and Career Fair.
The “Asylum Hill Project” is a state-funded excavation currently taking place at an old cemetery on the campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Two Christian outreach organizations in Marion County hosted a first-ever event Saturday to honor breast cancer survivors.
Lots of people took advantage of perfect weather Saturday to visit downtown Hattieburg for the third annual “Taste of the South Food Truck Fest.”
A Hattiesburg veterans organization honored a highly-decorated Vietnam War veteran on his 90th birthday Friday night.
You can see classic cars, eat great hamburgers and support two worthy causes this Saturday, during the annual Hellfighters USA Block Party and PDI Reunion in Laurel.
