www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-12 01:32:05

SUMMARY: The Hattiesburg area veterans community is actively organizing a Hurricane Relief effort for Florida storm survivors, culminating in an all-day disaster relief drive at VFW Post 3036. Initially, supplies were scarce, but community support has surged, providing food, clothing, hygiene products, and pet supplies. VFW member Dick Vogle has sourced additional items with donated funds from local organizations. The collected supplies will be shipped to St. Petersburg, Florida, where a VFW Post will distribute them. The drive runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Donations are also being accepted through Grey Media and the Salvation Army.

Hattiesburg VFW hurricane relief drive wrapping up Saturday.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-12 01:32:05

SUMMARY: The Hattiesburg Fire Training Academy has welcomed a new class of seven recruits for a 14-week training program, which has expanded from the previous 12 weeks due to curriculum updates. Training includes firefighting techniques, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical response, combining physical, hands-on skills with academic instruction covering 32 chapters. The program emphasizes integrity, morals, and discipline to prepare recruits to serve the public effectively. Director of Training, Lieutenant Cody Keys, notes that the recruits will become certified firefighters upon completion, but their education will continue with advanced classes throughout their careers.

Latest Hattiesburg Fire Department recruit training underway.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-10-11 23:11:24

SUMMARY: The weather forecast for Friday looks promising with beautiful conditions in South Mississippi, currently at 83 degrees, perfect for Friday Night Football. A cold front is expected early next week, leading to a significant drop in temperatures, with lows in the 40s. The tropics show little threat, with Tropical Storm Leslie dissipating and another potential system near the Cape Verde Islands. A warm weekend lies ahead, with highs in the mid to upper 80s, but a cool down will follow. The region is experiencing dry conditions, needing rain, while the Northern Lights were partially visible in Mississippi recently.

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