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Hattiesburg receives grant to help upgrade City Hall

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8 months ago

January 20, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-01-20 23:32:01

SUMMARY: The number for the National Human Trafficking Hotline is 1-888-373-7888. The City of Hattiesburg received a community heritage preservation grant to renovate City Hall, with funds issued by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The $99,200 grant will fund interior repairs, including HVAC and security upgrades, allowing the city to make much-needed improvements to the first and third floors of the building. Mayor Toby Barker sees this as a big deal, as it also preserves the building and its functionality for another generation. City Hall is one of 38 historic landmarks in Hattiesburg registered through the Mississippi Department of Archives.

Hattiesburg receives grant to help upgrade City Hall.

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Justices hear actual appeal in 'Court on the Road' stop at USM

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5 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-20 01:24:45

SUMMARY: Students at Southern Miss had the opportunity to witness real legal proceedings as a three-judge panel from the Mississippi Court of Appeals held oral arguments on a manslaughter case during the university‘s “Court on the Road” program. This event was part of the annual pre-law week activities, aimed at enhancing students’ understanding of the legal profession. Participants, mainly from USM’s Legal Services Program, engaged in discussions with judges after the arguments, gaining insights into the appellate process. The court last visited the campus eight years ago, making this a significant educational experience for aspiring lawyers.

Justices hear actual appeal in ‘Court on the Road’ stop at USM.

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Francine left good and bad during its visit to the Pine Belt

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5 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-20 01:24:43

SUMMARY: Hurricane Francine’s passage through the Pine Belt elicited mixed feelings among local farmers. Pearl River County faced more impacts than others, receiving tropical storm-force winds and heavy rainfall of 6 to 8 inches. While strong winds damaged some corn crops, the severity of the impact varied based on corn variety and planting location. Despite these challenges, some farmers found benefits for their soybean crops, calling the rainfall a “drought buster.” The moisture also led to a surge in grasshopper populations, affecting soybean plants. Overall, the storm’s effects highlighted the complex relationship between weather and agriculture.

Francine left good and bad during its visit to the Pine Belt.

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10pm Headlines 9/19

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5 hours ago

September 20, 2024

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-20 01:24:43

SUMMARY: WDAM News at 10 reports on multiple local stories. In a tragic accident, two people died in a crash involving a bus from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, while a woman was hospitalized after a shooting in Collins. The Glendale Community is set to receive upgrades, including new playground equipment and a basketball court, funded by ARPA. Mississippi has the second-highest prostate cancer mortality rate in the U.S.; health officials emphasize the importance of screenings, now accessible through simple blood tests. Lastly, local farmers are recovering after Hurricane Francine made landfall over a week ago.