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.

Items

  • MP_198901_033_10_ref.mov

    Date: 5/16/72

    Event: Lockheed Constellation

    Descr: Lockheed Constellation used for dropping chemicals to kill fire ants in Forrest County. Pilot interviewed.

  • MP_198901_033_07_ref.mov

    Date: 5/17/72

    Event: Radar Installation

    Descr: Ribbon cutting ceremony for radar installation at the Marion County Courthouse.

  • MP_198901_033_11_ref.mov

    Date: 5/18/72

    Event: Ralph Simmons

    Descr: Footage of Jones County Republican Chairman Ralph Simmons

  • MP_198901_033_12_ref.mov

    Date: 5/18/72

    Event: Jones County Junior College

    Descr: Dr. Aubrey Lucas, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, speaks at Jones County Junior College graduation.

  • MP_198901_033_13_ref.mov

    Date: 5/18/72

    Event: Ralph Simmons

    Descr: Footage of Jones County Republican Chairman Ralph Simmons

  • MP_198901_033_14_ref.mov

    Date: 5/19/72

    Event: Petal Incorporated Suit

    Descr: Hattiesburg Commissioner A.L. (Bud) Gerrard discusses Hattiesburg withdrawal in the Petal Incorporated Suit

  • MP_198901_034_06_ref.mov

    Date: 1/10/90

    Event: Bus Traffic

    Descr: Hattiesburg City Council discusses bus traffic

  • MP_198901_034_09_ref.mov

    Date: 1/13/75

    Event: Energy Tax

    Descr: Governor William Waller discusses his opposition to the energy tax during the recession.

  • MP_198901_034_10_ref.mov

    Date: 1/15/75

    Event: Rural Electric Association

    Descr: State representative Clyde Dobson introduces a bill to put Rural Electric Association under the guidance of the Public Service Commission.

  • MP_198901_034_01_ref.mov

    Date: 1/8/75

    Event: Bob Perry

    Descr: State Representative Bob Perry discusses how to ride out the recession

  • MP_198901_034_02_ref.mov

    Date: 1/8/75

    Event: Shoplifting

    Descr: Manager of Gibson"'s store in Laurel discusses shoplifting problem.

  • MP_198901_034_03_ref.mov

    Date: 1/9/75

    Event: Masonite Layoffs

    Descr: Masonite layoffs in Laurel due to recession

  • MP_198901_034_04_ref.mov

    Date: 1/9/75

    Event: Evelyn Gandy

    Descr: State Insurance Commissioner Evelyn Gandy announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor

  • MP_198901_034_05_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Oil Crisis

    Descr: Senator John Stennis speaks in Hattiesburg on oil crisis

  • MP_198901_034_07_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Workshop on Aging

    Descr: Interview at entrance to William Carey College about workshop on aging

  • MP_198901_034_08_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Weight limits on interstate

    Descr: Highway Commissioner Doxey Fisher discusses raising of weight limits on interstates

  • MP_198901_035_01_ref.mov

    Date: 4/24/72

    Event: GOP County Convention

    Descr: GOP County Convention

  • MP_198901_035_02_ref.mov

    Date: 4/24/72

    Event: Gasoline Tax

    Descr: State Senator Charles W. Pickering speaks out on Highway Program and opposes gasoline tax

  • MP_198901_035_03_ref.mov

    Date: 4/24/72

    Event: Nightriders

    Descr: Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders. Includes scenes of bullet holes in Laurel

  • MP_198901_035_04_ref.mov

    Date: 4/24/72

    Event: Mississippi"'s Mother of the Year

    Descr: Mississippi"'s Mother of the Year

  • MP_198901_035_05_ref.mov

    Date: 4/24/72

    Event: Highway Program

    Descr: Forrest County State Senator Carroll H. Ingram discusses the highway program

  • MP_198901_035_06_ref.mov

    Date: 4/24/72

    Event: Nightriders

    Descr: Jones County Supervisor Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders. Shows car with windows shot out in Laurel.

  • MP_198901_035_10_ref.mov

    Date: 4/25/72

    Event: Nightriders

    Descr: Jones County Supervisor Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders

  • MP_198901_035_08_ref.mov

    Date: 4/25/72

    Event: Bombing of North Vietnam

    Descr: Senator John Stennis speaks on the bombing of North Vietnam

  • MP_198901_035_09_ref.mov

    Date: 4/25/72

    Event: Senator Carroll Ingram

    Descr: Forrest County State Senator Carroll Ingram

  • MP_198901_035_11_ref.mov

    Date: 4/25/72

    Event: Hattiesburg Handicapped Employment

    Descr: Hattiesburg Handicapped Employment Survey says vocational rehabilitation for job placement necessary

  • MP_198901_035_07_ref.mov

    Date: 4/25/72

    Event: Laurel Urban Renewal

    Descr: Report on Laurel urban renewal

  • MP_198901_035_12_ref.mov

    Date: 4/26/72

    Event: Petal"'s Central Avenue

    Descr: Footage of Petal"'s resurfacing progress on Central Avenue

  • MP_198901_035_13_ref.mov

    Date: 4/26/72

    Event: Dr. R. P. White

    Descr: Dr. R. P. White supports Drug Bill

  • MP_198901_035_14_ref.mov

    Date: 4/26/72

    Event: University of Southern Mississippi

    Descr: Report of University of Southern Mississippi tutoring (filmed in front of the Administration Building)