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_075_13_ref.mov

    Date: 9/7/71

    Event: Laurel Mental Health

    Descr: Interview with a mental health worker describing services available in Laurel. (See item 8)

  • MP_198901_075_08_ref.mov

    Date: 9/7/71

    Event: Laurel Mental Health

    Descr: Interview with a mental health worker in Laurel. (See item 13)

  • MP_198901_075_09_ref.mov

    Date: 9/7/71

    Event: USM Registration

    Descr: Report on various activities dealing with registration and the students returning.

  • MP_198901_075_10_ref.mov

    Date: 9/7/71

    Event: Jones County Air Ambulance

    Descr: Report on Jones County Supervisors not voting to participate in District 7 air ambulance service.

  • MP_198901_075_11_ref.mov

    Date: 9/7/71

    Event: Laurel Wreck

    Descr: Footage on a Laurel wreck showing an overturned automobile.

  • MP_198901_075_12_ref.mov

    Date: 9/7/71

    Event: IRS Wage-Price Freeze

    Descr: Interview with IRS representative R.P. Connors about the wage-price freeze in Hattiesburg

  • MP_198901_075_01_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Standard Oil Plant Fire

    Descr: Reporter Rick Centner reports on the aftermath of a fire at the Standard Oil Bulk Plant in north Laurel. (Extremely faded areas on film.)

  • MP_198901_076_13_ref.mov

    Date: 05/03/????

    Event: Bill Patrick

    Descr: Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, discusses job creation.

  • MP_198901_076_12_ref.mov

    Date: 4/28/75

    Event: Laurel Trash Pickup

    Descr: Interview about trash pickup in Laurel. (See item 6)

  • MP_198901_076_08_ref.mov

    Date: 5/20/75

    Event: Laurel Sewage System

    Descr: Spokesman discusses hearings about the new sewage system in Laurel.

  • MP_198901_076_01_ref.mov

    Date: 5/23/74

    Event: Forrest General Hospital Expansion

    Descr: News conference with Forrest General Hospital"'s Direct about the expansion.

  • MP_198901_076_02_ref.mov

    Date: 5/23/75

    Event: Jones County Elementary BED(?) Program

    Descr: Report on Jones County Elementary BED(?) Program showing building on Soso Elementary School.

  • MP_198901_076_03_ref.mov

    Date: 5/23/86

    Event: Highway 10 Construction & Wildlife

    Descr: Mississippi State Commissioner, Ben Stone, discusses the problems faced by wildlife with Interstate 10 construction.

  • MP_198901_076_07_ref.mov

    Date: 5/27/75

    Event: Maurice Dantin Rally

    Descr: Footage of supporters"' meeting for gubernatorial candidate, Maurice Dantin in Hattiesburg.

  • MP_198901_076_05_ref.mov

    Date: 5/27/75

    Event: Senior Community Action Meals Program

    Descr: Report on the Senior Community Action Meals Program meeting with Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, and senior volunteers.

  • MP_198901_076_10_ref.mov

    Date: 5/28/75

    Event: Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce

    Descr: Footage of the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

  • MP_198901_076_06_ref.mov

    Date: 5/28/75

    Event: Laurel Trash Pickup

    Descr: Footage of map showing trash pickup days in Laurel. (See item 12)

  • MP_198901_076_14_ref.mov

    Date: 5/30/75

    Event: Moonshine

    Descr: Footage about police confiscating moonshine.

  • MP_198901_076_11_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: William Waller

    Descr: Governor William Waller discusses redistricting at a press conference. (See item 9)

  • MP_198901_076_04_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: Laurel Oilmen"'s Barbeque

    Descr: Report on Penrod Drilling Company oilmen"'s barbeque in Laurel showing an unidentified oil well.

  • MP_198901_076_09_ref.mov

    Date: ND

    Event: William Waller

    Descr: Governor William Waller discusses the energy crisis at a press conference. (See item 11)

  • MP_198901_077_10_ref.mov

    Date: 3/22/72

    Event: Colonel (Robert?) Mims

    Descr: Colonel (Robert?) Mims is interviewed at the Laurel Rotary Club.

  • MP_198901_077_04_ref.mov

    Date: 3/23/72

    Event: Hattiesburg City Council Race

    Descr: Hattiesburg City Council candidates, [ ] Craft and [ ] Creel discuss the Council"'s neglect toward the people.

  • MP_198901_077_01_ref.mov

    Date: 3/23/72

    Event: Charles Evers

    Descr: Speech and interview with Charles Evers about his gubernatorial candidacy.

  • MP_198901_077_02_ref.mov

    Date: 3/23/72

    Event: William Winter

    Descr: Interview with Lieutenant Governor, William Winter, about a proper standard of conduct concerning the legislature"'s responsibility for decorum.

  • MP_198901_077_03_ref.mov

    Date: 3/23/72

    Event: William Winter

    Descr: Lieutenant Governor, William Winter, discusses arrest vs. prosecution.

  • MP_198901_077_07_ref.mov

    Date: 3/24/72

    Event: Hattiesburg Candidates for Commissioner

    Descr: Hattiesburg candidates for commissioner, [ ] Geiger, and Bill Gerrard are interviewed.

  • MP_198901_077_06_ref.mov

    Date: 3/24/72

    Event: Laurel School Decorations

    Descr: Footage of door decorations in the hallway of a Laurel school.

  • MP_198901_077_05_ref.mov

    Date: 3/24/72

    Event: Carroll Ingram

    Descr: Forrest County Senator, Carroll Ingram, discusses unethical acts of the legislature.

  • MP_198901_077_12_ref.mov

    Date: 3/24/72

    Event: Laurel Oil Festival

    Descr: Laurel Oil Festival Chairman is interviewed by Rick Centner about changes in the program.