WDAM-TV (Moselle, MS)

WDAM-TV is a television station in Southeastern Mississippi's Pine Belt area, affiliated with both NBC and ABC. It is based in Laurel and transmits a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 7. The station's transmitter is located at its studios on U.S. 11 in Moselle, which is in southern Jones County. Raycom Media owns WDAM-TV, and viewers can watch it on Comcast channel 4, as well as in high definition on digital channel 432. Some of the popular syndicated shows featured on WDAM include The Meredith Vieira Show, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, Inside Edition, and Judge Judy, among others.

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#152273

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#37133

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Mom of 2-year-old girl killed by grandpa in triple murder-suicide says ‘he loved her so much’

1 day ago | wdam.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check.
‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

1 day ago | wdam.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
Fund set up at Hub City Humane Society to help cover animal surrender fees

1 day ago | wdam.com | Jay Harrison

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hub City Humane Society has launched a fund aimed at reducing the number of animals abandoned in the area. Shelter director Tamara Huff told WDAM 7 that the fund was inspired by a puppy found abandoned earlier this month in Lamar County. The new fund will help pet owners cover the society’s surrender fee, which can range from $50 to $300, depending on the situation.
New pedestrian bridge to make walking, biking easier in Sumrall

2 days ago | wdam.com | Jay Harrison

SUMRALL, Miss. (WDAM) - Another project is on its way in Sumrall that, hopefully, will make it safer for people to walk or bike through the town. A new pedestrian bridge is set to be built in the coming year. “The design is already complete,” said Charles Busby, Mississippi Department of Transportation Southern District Transportation commissioner. The project was made possible, in-part, through an $808,000 Transportation Alternatives Grant from MDOT.
William Carey motivated ahead of NAIA baseball’s opening round

2 days ago | wdam.com | Scott Kirk

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University hosts an intriguing group of teams in Hattiesburg for the opening round of NAIA postseason baseball. The Crusaders earned not only the host spot for the NAIA’s initial round, but also will stand as top seed at Milton Wheeler Field. Oklahoma Wesleyan University was slotted as second seed in the four-team bracket and will take on third-seeded British Columbia University.
15th Wounded Minuteman golf tourney to be held in Purvis May 12

3 days ago | wdam.com | Charles Herrington

PURVIS, Miss. (WDAM) - An annual golf tournament coming up in Lamar County Monday will raise money to benefit wounded veterans. The 15th Wounded Minutemen of Mississippi Golf Tournament will take place May 12 at the Pine Creek Golf Club in Purvis. The tournament benefits wounded veterans from any branch of service. Over the years, more than 100 veterans have received more than $550,000 in financial support from the event.
3rd Makers and Mudbugs kicks off summer concert season in Columbia

3 days ago | wdam.com | Charles Herrington

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - Columbia has kicked off its annual summer concert series. The third “Makers and Mudbugs” event took place on Second Street Saturday, in spite of hit-and-miss showers. About two dozen arts and crafts and food vendors participated. Visitors also enjoyed live music at “The Marquee.”The festival begins the “2nd Saturday Concert Series” that happens through the summer. Organizers have made some changes to that series this year.
New fire protection rating means insurance savings for some north Marion County residents

3 days ago | wdam.com | Charles Herrington

MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Some Marion county residents may soon see a decrease in their home insurance premiums. That’s because the Tri-Community Fire Protection District has just received a new and lower classification from the Mississippi State Rating Bureau. “What that means for you is insurance savings,” Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tyler Creel said. The Tri-Community district earned a new Class 6 rating.
Scam targeting casino-goers sweeping the US, Gulf Coast

4 days ago | wdam.com | Will Polston

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A scam targeting casino players is making its way across the Coast. The scam asks bettors to consider an online sportsbook. Golden Nugget General Manager and Vice President Chett Harrison said scams like these can be hard to catch. “It’s difficult. I’ve looked at some of them that I couldn’t even tell the email address was different until I slowed down to check it,” said Harrison.
More than two dozen jobs to be created with expansion of Seminary construction company

4 days ago | wdam.com | Charles Herrington

SEMINARY, Miss. (WDAM) - New jobs will be coming to Covington County with the expansion of a Seminary construction company. Siders Construction Services is building a new fabrication shop at its facility on U.S. 49. A groundbreaking ceremony was held indoors Friday because of the rainy weather. “The new structure that’s coming next door will be for the fabrication shop, so we’ll be looking to get more into red-iron building,” said Drew Siders, owner of Siders Construction Services.