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Hattiesburg, MS
Joined November 2008
Weather Across America: New Jersey declares emergency as nor'easter approaches, while flooding in Alaska carries away homes >>
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A nor'easter is churning up the East Coast, prompting declarations of a state of emergency in New Jersey and parts of New York state.
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Wiggins man struck and killed while walking roadside in George County >>
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A Wiggins man was struck and killed while walking along a George County Road Saturday night
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4 people killed, 20 injured in shooting at bar in South Carolina >>
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Four people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina.
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Meet the Candidates: Lamar County School Board/District C seat >>
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In Lamar County, a school board seat is up for grabs in the Nov. 4 election.
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Cat joins family's vacation by riding 100 miles on van's roof >>
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Against all odds, a cat survived 100 miles of wind, bumps and highway traffic on the roof of his family's van.
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China vows to stand firm against U.S. tariff threat>>
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The back and forth threatens to derail a possible meeting between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping and end a truce in a trade war between their countries.
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Teen who suffered 3rd-degree burns over 82 percent of his body in boat explosion released from hospital >>
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A teenager who suffered severe burns in a boat explosion was released from the hospital.
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Ex-NFL-QB-turned-sportscaster released from custody about a week after police said he was stabbed during a fight with truck driver.>>
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Mark Sanchez has been released from custody, about a week after police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver in Indiana.
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Israel expects hostages to be freed from Gaza 'in a few hours' as ceasefire holds >>
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Israel says it expects all of the living hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be released Monday in its breakthrough ceasefire deal with Hamas.
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Saints fall to 1-5 for 1st time since 1999 after 25-19 loss Sunday to Patriots >>
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he New Orleans Saints fall to 1-5 on the season, the first time since 1999, after a close loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, 25-19.
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At least 9 dead across Mississippi after 5 shootings in 24-hour period >>
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Most of the shootings happened after high school football games Friday night. The last two happened at Alcorn State and Jackson State University Saturday.
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Vice president warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as government shutdown hits 12th day >>
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Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on.
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Bond set at $2 million-plus for teen charged with capital murder in homecoming night shooting at Heidelberg High >>
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A Bay Springs teenager was charged with capital murder Sunday in connection to a homecoming night shooting that left two dead
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If you are receiving threatening text messages claiming you owe money to the state of Mississippi, think twice before you act.
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The Mississippi Department of Revenue is experiencing a surge in calls with reports of messages demanding payment for outstanding toll charges, fines owed, and unpaid traffic violations.
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Catch what you missed from Friday's Gametime 👇
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It's all about Region games from here on out. The WDAM 7 Sports team recaps the action from across the Pine Belt.
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Hattiesburg Police, along with city and county firefighters, hosted a free event at Vernon Dahmer Park Saturday, which focused on keeping families safe.
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A Community Outreach Safety Festival was held at Vernon Dahmer Park Saturday.
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Saturday’s event raised more than $12,000 for NAMI Pine Belt!
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The annual NAMI Walks Pine Belt was held at the Midtown Green Park Saturday.
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A uniform once worn by the nation’s first African American Naval aviator is now on display at Hattiesburg’s African American Military History Museum. Learn more about it here: https://t.co/gcQ6wT8iWe
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Troops were in danger of not receiving their next paycheck on Wednesday after the government shut down on Oct. 1, the start of the federal budget cycle.
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President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.
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