WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion - MP 1989.01 and MP 1...
The WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
Read MoreThe WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
| Filename | Event | Descr | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP_198901_033_10_ref.mov | Lockheed Constellation | Lockheed Constellation used for dropping chemicals to kill fire ants in Forrest County. Pilot interviewed. | 5/16/72 |
| MP_198901_033_07_ref.mov | Radar Installation | Ribbon cutting ceremony for radar installation at the Marion County Courthouse. | 5/17/72 |
| MP_198901_033_13_ref.mov | Ralph Simmons | Footage of Jones County Republican Chairman Ralph Simmons | 5/18/72 |
| MP_198901_033_11_ref.mov | Ralph Simmons | Footage of Jones County Republican Chairman Ralph Simmons | 5/18/72 |
| MP_198901_033_12_ref.mov | Jones County Junior College | Dr. Aubrey Lucas, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, speaks at Jones County Junior College graduation. | 5/18/72 |
| MP_198901_033_14_ref.mov | Petal Incorporated Suit | Hattiesburg Commissioner A.L. (Bud) Gerrard discusses Hattiesburg withdrawal in the Petal Incorporated Suit | 5/19/72 |
| MP_198901_034_06_ref.mov | Bus Traffic | Hattiesburg City Council discusses bus traffic | 1/10/90 |
| MP_198901_034_09_ref.mov | Energy Tax | Governor William Waller discusses his opposition to the energy tax during the recession. | 1/13/75 |
| MP_198901_034_10_ref.mov | Rural Electric Association | State representative Clyde Dobson introduces a bill to put Rural Electric Association under the guidance of the Public Service Commission. | 1/15/75 |
| MP_198901_034_01_ref.mov | Bob Perry | State Representative Bob Perry discusses how to ride out the recession | 1/8/75 |
| MP_198901_034_02_ref.mov | Shoplifting | Manager of Gibson"'s store in Laurel discusses shoplifting problem. | 1/8/75 |
| MP_198901_034_04_ref.mov | Evelyn Gandy | State Insurance Commissioner Evelyn Gandy announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor | 1/9/75 |
| MP_198901_034_03_ref.mov | Masonite Layoffs | Masonite layoffs in Laurel due to recession | 1/9/75 |
| MP_198901_034_05_ref.mov | Oil Crisis | Senator John Stennis speaks in Hattiesburg on oil crisis | ND |
| MP_198901_034_07_ref.mov | Workshop on Aging | Interview at entrance to William Carey College about workshop on aging | ND |
| MP_198901_034_08_ref.mov | Weight limits on interstate | Highway Commissioner Doxey Fisher discusses raising of weight limits on interstates | ND |
| MP_198901_035_01_ref.mov | GOP County Convention | GOP County Convention | 4/24/72 |
| MP_198901_035_02_ref.mov | Gasoline Tax | State Senator Charles W. Pickering speaks out on Highway Program and opposes gasoline tax | 4/24/72 |
| MP_198901_035_03_ref.mov | Nightriders | Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders. Includes scenes of bullet holes in Laurel | 4/24/72 |
| MP_198901_035_06_ref.mov | Nightriders | Jones County Supervisor Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders. Shows car with windows shot out in Laurel. | 4/24/72 |
| MP_198901_035_05_ref.mov | Highway Program | Forrest County State Senator Carroll H. Ingram discusses the highway program | 4/24/72 |
| MP_198901_035_04_ref.mov | Mississippi"'s Mother of the Year | Mississippi"'s Mother of the Year | 4/24/72 |
| MP_198901_035_09_ref.mov | Senator Carroll Ingram | Forrest County State Senator Carroll Ingram | 4/25/72 |
| MP_198901_035_07_ref.mov | Laurel Urban Renewal | Report on Laurel urban renewal | 4/25/72 |
| MP_198901_035_08_ref.mov | Bombing of North Vietnam | Senator John Stennis speaks on the bombing of North Vietnam | 4/25/72 |
| MP_198901_035_10_ref.mov | Nightriders | Jones County Supervisor Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders | 4/25/72 |
| MP_198901_035_11_ref.mov | Hattiesburg Handicapped Employment | Hattiesburg Handicapped Employment Survey says vocational rehabilitation for job placement necessary | 4/25/72 |
| MP_198901_035_12_ref.mov | Petal"'s Central Avenue | Footage of Petal"'s resurfacing progress on Central Avenue | 4/26/72 |
| MP_198901_035_13_ref.mov | Dr. R. P. White | Dr. R. P. White supports Drug Bill | 4/26/72 |
| MP_198901_035_14_ref.mov | University of Southern Mississippi | Report of University of Southern Mississippi tutoring (filmed in front of the Administration Building) | 4/26/72 |