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_067_04_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/72

    Event: Race Relations at USM

    Descr: Vivian Gore discusses the program to improve race relations at the University of Southern Mississippi

  • MP_198901_067_06_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/72

    Event: Hattiesburg Commissioner Election

    Descr: Candidates Bud Gerrard and Ralph Milloy are interviewed about the Hattiesburg Commissioner"'s election

  • MP_198901_067_05_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/72

    Event: Hattiesburg Commissioner Election

    Descr: Footage of precinct voting in the Hattiesburg Commissioner"'s race

  • MP_198901_067_01_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/72

    Event: Hattiesburg Black Ministers"' Meet

    Descr: Hattiesburg Commissioner, Police Chief, and black ministers are interviewed as they are leaving the Mayor"'s office

  • MP_198901_067_02_ref.mov

    Date: 3/30/72

    Event: Wayne County Beer

    Descr: A store owner discusses the June 6, 1972, beer sale election in Wayne County. (See item 3)

  • MP_198901_067_08_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/72

    Event: Laurel Easter Service

    Descr: Rev. [ ] Johnson discusses the Easter sunrise service. (See item 7)

  • MP_198901_067_09_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/72

    Event: Wayne County Beer

    Descr: Beer seller discusses the negative impact of banning beer

  • MP_198901_067_07_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/72

    Event: Laurel Easter Service

    Descr: Dr. [ ] Melton discusses the meaning of the Easter sunrise service. (See item 8)

  • MP_198901_067_10_ref.mov

    Date: 3/31/72

    Event: Larry Emsweller

    Descr: Footage of Larry Emsweller sitting on the Hattiesburg City Hall steps

  • MP_198901_068_01_ref.mov

    Date: 3/24/72

    Event: Oilmen"'s Golf Tournament

    Descr: Chairman of the Laurel Oilmen"'s Golf Tournament predicts 550 entrants and wives

  • MP_198901_068_06_ref.mov

    Date: 4/3/72

    Event: Forrest County Blue Laws

    Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney, Rex Jones, says he is committed to enforcing the blue laws

  • MP_198901_068_05_ref.mov

    Date: 4/3/72

    Event: Forrest County Jail Conditions

    Descr: Footage of the jail conditions with Forrest County Sheriff, Gene Walters, and Forrest County Supervisor, Jap Carter

  • MP_198901_068_04_ref.mov

    Date: 4/3/72

    Event: Forrest County Jail Conditions

    Descr: Forrest County Supervisor, Jap Carter, and Hattiesburg District Attorney, Rex Jones, discuss the deplorable conditions in the Forrest County Jail

  • MP_198901_068_03_ref.mov

    Date: 4/3/72

    Event: Forrest County Blue Laws

    Descr: State Representatives, Richard McKenzie and Robert Arrington, discuss their voting on blue laws in Forrest County

  • MP_198901_068_02_ref.mov

    Date: 4/3/72

    Event: Vice-President Visit?

    Descr: Larry Emsweller reports on Vice-Presidential visit in front of the Pat Harrison Waterway District building

  • MP_198901_068_10_ref.mov

    Date: 4/4/72

    Event: Whiskey-Beer Sales

    Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney, Rex Jones, discusses the exemption of private clubs from the liquor laws. (See item 9)

  • MP_198901_068_08_ref.mov

    Date: 4/4/72

    Event: Redistricting

    Descr: U. S. Congressman, G. V. "Sonny" Montgomery is interviewed about redistricting

  • MP_198901_068_07_ref.mov

    Date: 4/4/72

    Event: Veteran Benefits

    Descr: U. S. Congressman, G. V. "Sonny" Montgomery is interviewed at a meeting to assist veterans in claiming their benefits

  • MP_198901_068_09_ref.mov

    Date: 4/4/72

    Event: Whiskey-Beer Sales

    Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney, Rex Jones, speaks a meeting about whiskey and beer sales in Forrest county. (See item 10)

  • MP_198901_068_11_ref.mov

    Date: 4/4/72

    Event: Pat Harrison Waterway

    Descr: Larry Emsweller reports from the Pat Harrison Waterway board room

  • MP_198901_068_12_ref.mov

    Date: 4/5/72

    Event: Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws

    Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney, Rex Jones, discusses the enforcement of the Alcoholic Beverage Control closing laws to club owners in Forrest County

  • MP_198901_068_14_ref.mov

    Date: 4/5/72

    Event: Stone Barefield

    Descr: Stone Barefield discusses his campaign for 5th district Congressman at a press conference

  • MP_198901_068_13_ref.mov

    Date: 4/5/72

    Event: Eckerds Discount Drug Store

    Descr: Footage of Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of Eckerds Discount Drug Store

  • MP_198901_069_02_ref.mov

    Date: 1/31/72

    Event: Laurel Building Industry

    Descr: Chamber of Commerce President, Ernest Graves, discusses growth in the Laurel building industry

  • MP_198901_069_08_ref.mov

    Date: 1/7/72

    Event: Watkins High School

    Descr: [ ] Blackledge discusses the adult program at Watkins High School

  • MP_198901_069_11_ref.mov

    Date: 2/1/72

    Event: Garbage Disposal

    Descr: V.T. Hawkins discusses disposal of yard waste

  • MP_198901_069_12_ref.mov

    Date: 2/22/72

    Event: Traffic Problems

    Descr: Public Service Commissioner, John Dale, is interviewed about traffic problems

  • MP_198901_069_13_ref.mov

    Date: 2/23/72

    Event: Laurel Fire Station

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, is interviewed about the new fire station. (See item 16)

  • MP_198901_069_17_ref.mov

    Date: 2/23/72

    Event: Drug Agent at Laurel Kiwanis Club

    Descr: William B. Inman, a Mississippi Drug Enforcement spokesperson, gives a report on the drug problem in Mississippi at the Laurel Kiwanis Club. Rick Cent...

  • MP_198901_069_16_ref.mov

    Date: 2/23/72

    Event: Dixie Electric Purchase

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, is interviewed about the new fire and police facility

  • MP_198901_069_15_ref.mov

    Date: 2/23/72

    Event: Redistricting

    Descr: Reporter Larry Emsweller interviews State Senators, Carroll Ingram and Charles Pickering about redistricting

  • MP_198901_069_14_ref.mov

    Date: 2/23/72

    Event: Redistricting

    Descr: Footage of redistricting issue with State Senators, Carroll Ingram and Charles Pickering, in the House and Senate chambers