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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Interview with a mental health worker describing services available in Laur...
Date: 9/7/71
Filename: MP_198901_075_13_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Mental Health
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Interview with a mental health worker in Laurel. (See item 13)
Date: 9/7/71
Filename: MP_198901_075_08_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Mental Health
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Report on various activities dealing with registration and the students ret...
Date: 9/7/71
Filename: MP_198901_075_09_ref.mov
Event: USM Registration
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Report on Jones County Supervisors not voting to participate in District 7...
Date: 9/7/71
Filename: MP_198901_075_10_ref.mov
Event: Jones County Air Ambulance
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Footage on a Laurel wreck showing an overturned automobile.
Date: 9/7/71
Filename: MP_198901_075_11_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Wreck
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Interview with IRS representative R.P. Connors about the wage-price freeze...
Date: 9/7/71
Filename: MP_198901_075_12_ref.mov
Event: IRS Wage-Price Freeze
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Reporter Rick Centner reports on the aftermath of a fire at the Standard Oi...
Date: ND
Filename: MP_198901_075_01_ref.mov
Event: Standard Oil Plant Fire
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Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, discusses job creation.
Date: 05/03/????
Filename: MP_198901_076_13_ref.mov
Event: Bill Patrick
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Interview about trash pickup in Laurel. (See item 6)
Date: 4/28/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_12_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Trash Pickup
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Spokesman discusses hearings about the new sewage system in Laurel.
Date: 5/20/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_08_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Sewage System
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News conference with Forrest General Hospital"'s Direct about the expansion...
Date: 5/23/74
Filename: MP_198901_076_01_ref.mov
Event: Forrest General Hospital Expansion
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Report on Jones County Elementary BED(?) Program showing building on Soso E...
Date: 5/23/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_02_ref.mov
Event: Jones County Elementary BED(?) Program
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Mississippi State Commissioner, Ben Stone, discusses the problems faced by...
Date: 5/23/86
Filename: MP_198901_076_03_ref.mov
Event: Highway 10 Construction & Wildlife
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Footage of supporters"' meeting for gubernatorial candidate, Maurice Dantin...
Date: 5/27/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_07_ref.mov
Event: Maurice Dantin Rally
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Report on the Senior Community Action Meals Program meeting with Laurel May...
Date: 5/27/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_05_ref.mov
Event: Senior Community Action Meals Program
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Footage of the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Date: 5/28/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_10_ref.mov
Event: Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce
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Footage of map showing trash pickup days in Laurel. (See item 12)
Date: 5/28/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_06_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Trash Pickup
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Footage about police confiscating moonshine.
Date: 5/30/75
Filename: MP_198901_076_14_ref.mov
Event: Moonshine
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Governor William Waller discusses redistricting at a press conference. (See...
Date: ND
Filename: MP_198901_076_11_ref.mov
Event: William Waller
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Report on Penrod Drilling Company oilmen"'s barbeque in Laurel showing an u...
Date: ND
Filename: MP_198901_076_04_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Oilmen"'s Barbeque
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Governor William Waller discusses the energy crisis at a press conference....
Date: ND
Filename: MP_198901_076_09_ref.mov
Event: William Waller
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Colonel (Robert?) Mims is interviewed at the Laurel Rotary Club.
Date: 3/22/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_10_ref.mov
Event: Colonel (Robert?) Mims
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Hattiesburg City Council candidates, [ ] Craft and [ ] Creel discuss the Co...
Date: 3/23/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_04_ref.mov
Event: Hattiesburg City Council Race
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Speech and interview with Charles Evers about his gubernatorial candidacy.
Date: 3/23/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_01_ref.mov
Event: Charles Evers
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Interview with Lieutenant Governor, William Winter, about a proper standard...
Date: 3/23/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_02_ref.mov
Event: William Winter
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Lieutenant Governor, William Winter, discusses arrest vs. prosecution.
Date: 3/23/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_03_ref.mov
Event: William Winter
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Hattiesburg candidates for commissioner, [ ] Geiger, and Bill Gerrard are i...
Date: 3/24/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_07_ref.mov
Event: Hattiesburg Candidates for Commissioner
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Footage of door decorations in the hallway of a Laurel school.
Date: 3/24/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_06_ref.mov
Event: Laurel School Decorations
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Forrest County Senator, Carroll Ingram, discusses unethical acts of the leg...
Date: 3/24/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_05_ref.mov
Event: Carroll Ingram
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Laurel Oil Festival Chairman is interviewed by Rick Centner about changes i...
Date: 3/24/72
Filename: MP_198901_077_12_ref.mov
Event: Laurel Oil Festival