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.
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MP_198901_041_13_ref.mov
Date: 5/6/75
Event: Coroner"'s Department
Descr: Dr. [ ] Pauton, Coroner from England, discusses English office as compared to the U.S. at police seminar
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MP_198901_041_14_ref.mov
Date: 5/6/75
Event: Licensed Practical Nurses
Descr: Meeting of licensed practical nurses
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MP_198901_041_12_ref.mov
Date: 5/6/75
Event: Hattiesburg Sanitation Department
Descr: Hattiesburg Commissioner, G. D. Williamson, reports on the Hattiesburg sanitation department
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MP_198901_042_16_ref.mov
Date: 01/??/1975
Event: Unemployment in South Mississippi
Descr: Herman Teal predicts 4.8% unemployment for south Mississippi
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MP_198901_042_17_ref.mov
Date: 1/10/75
Event: George (Buddy) Newman
Descr: Mississippi State Representative, George (Buddy) Newman discusses the economy
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MP_198901_042_03_ref.mov
Date: 1/2/75
Event: Hardy Street Accident
Descr: Footage of Hardy Street accident in front of the University of Southern Mississippi
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MP_198901_042_04_ref.mov
Date: 1/3/75
Event: Hattiesburg Buses
Descr: Hattiesburg Mayor, A. L. (Bud) Gerrard, discusses buses
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MP_198901_042_08_ref.mov
Date: 1/6/75
Event: Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Descr: [ ] Johnson reaction to the possibility of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference becoming the spokes organization for Mississippi blacks
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MP_198901_042_10_ref.mov
Date: 1/6/75
Event: State of the State Speech
Descr: Governor Bill Waller"'s State of the State speech and Lieutenant Governor, William Winter, discusses the state economy
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MP_198901_042_05_ref.mov
Date: 1/6/75
Event: Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Descr: [ ] Johnson discusses the possibility of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference becoming the spokes organization for Mississippi blacks
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MP_198901_042_15_ref.mov
Date: 1/8/75
Event: Voter Registration in Petal
Descr: Petal Mayor, Ulmer Byrd, discusses voter registration in Petal
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MP_198901_042_14_ref.mov
Date: 1/8/75
Event: Robberies in Petal
Descr: Mississippi State Representative, Buddy Newman, discusses robberies in Petal
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MP_198901_042_12_ref.mov
Date: 1/9/75
Event: John C. Stennis
Descr: Senator John C. Stennis discusses the recession
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MP_198901_042_11_ref.mov
Date: 1/9/75
Event: Jones County Youth Center
Descr: Judge Billy Joe Landrum discusses the Jones County Youth Center
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MP_198901_042_13_ref.mov
Date: 1/9/75
Event: Ben Stone
Descr: Ben Stone, State Representative from Gulfport, discusses ethics and sunshine
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MP_198901_042_09_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Hattiesburg Judge
Descr: Hattiesburg Judge and other offices sworn in
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MP_198901_042_01_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Electric Power Suppliers Council
Descr: George Taylor, General Manager of South Mississippi Electric Power Association, discusses the Electric Power Suppliers Council
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MP_198901_042_07_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Hattiesburg Judge
Descr: Hattiesburg Judge and other offices sworn in
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MP_198901_042_02_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Kamper Park Zoo
Descr: Jimmy Fauyhns discusses fencing in of Kamper Park Zoo in Hattiesburg
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MP_198901_043_05_ref.mov
Date: 1/25/72
Event: Forrest County Police
Descr: Grand Jury report finds police in Forrest County not unfair. (Reported on the Forrest County Court House steps)
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MP_198901_043_10_ref.mov
Date: 1/27/72
Event: Governor John Bell Williams
Descr: Former Governor, John Bell Williams, speaks on the releasing of prisoners from Parchman at the Laurel Holiday Inn
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MP_198901_043_08_ref.mov
Date: 1/27/72
Event: William Carey College
Descr: Academic Dean Joseph Earnest discusses law enforcement program at William Carey College in Hattiesburg.
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MP_198901_043_07_ref.mov
Date: 1/27/72
Event: Jones County Junior College
Descr: Jones County Junior College President, Dr. Terrell Tisdale, discusses the necessity of new buildings at the college
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MP_198901_043_06_ref.mov
Date: 1/27/72
Event: Busing
Descr: Senator John C. Stennis discusses President Nixon"'s opposition to busing
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MP_198901_043_03_ref.mov
Date: 1/28/72
Event: Science Tower at USM
Descr: Senator John C. Stennis dedicates Paul B. Johnson Science Tower at The University of Southern Mississippi
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MP_198901_043_04_ref.mov
Date: 1/28/72
Event: Science Tower at USM
Descr: Ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the Paul B. Johnson Science Tower at The University of Southern Mississippi. Also tour of the tower and dedi...
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MP_198901_043_02_ref.mov
Date: 1/31/72
Event: Palmers Crossing Drainage
Descr: Beat 3 & Harrison Waterway District announce plans for relief of drainage problems at Palmers Crossing in Forest County
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MP_198901_043_01_ref.mov
Date: 2/11/72
Event: Garbage Collection in Jones County
Descr: V. T. Harkins discusses proper storage of garbage for collection in Jones County
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MP_198901_043_09_ref.mov
Date: 2/12/72
Event: Laurel City Schools
Descr: Laurel Mayor, William (Bill) Patrick, says Laurel will not put up with trouble at schools