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.
Filename Event Descr Date
MP_198901_118_16_ref.mov Mileage Changes on Jones County Tax [ ] Harrison is interviewed on mileage changes on taxis in Jones County. 9/6/72
MP_198901_118_15_ref.mov Petal School Hair Code [ ] Cochrain is interviewed about the hair code in Petal schools. 9/6/72
MP_198901_119_07_ref.mov Forrest County Tax Millage Rate Increase Hix Anderson, Forrest County supervisor, is interviewed about the tax millage rate increase and reasons for the increase. 9/11/72
MP_198901_119_06_ref.mov [ ] Evans [ ] Evans, candidate for the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, discusses his platform and goals for the county. 9/11/72
MP_198901_119_04_ref.mov [ ] Bradley Mr. [ ] Bradley, candidate for the Wayne County Board of Supervisors-Beat 2, discusses his qualifications. 9/11/72
MP_198901_119_05_ref.mov [ ] Evans Mr. [ ] Evans, candidate for the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, discusses his qualifications. 9/11/72
MP_198901_119_10_ref.mov Millage Use for Schools Hix Anderson, Forrest County Supervisor, discusses millage use for schools. 9/11/72
MP_198901_119_08_ref.mov [ ] Bradley [ ] Bradley, candidate for Wayne County Supervisor, discusses his goals for the county, if elected. 9/11/72
MP_198901_119_12_ref.mov Colonel Mims Organization Jane Carol discusses the Colonel Mims Organization which encourages Mississippi residents to buy local products to aid economic growth. 9/12/72
MP_198901_119_09_ref.mov [ ] Horwitz [ ] Horwitz gives his opinion on the Nixon administration and civil liberties. Senator George McGovern discussed. 9/12/72
MP_198901_119_11_ref.mov Petal & Mendenhall Dress Code Policy [ ] Horwitz discusses Dr. McCain and the University of Southern Mississippi, hair length and dress code polices in Petal and Mendenhall, and possibl... 9/12/72
MP_198901_119_03_ref.mov Health Department Appropriation Dr. James H. McGee of the Health Department discusses the $10,000 appropriation from the Jones County Board of Supervisors. 9/6/72
MP_198901_119_02_ref.mov Health Department Appropriation A member of the Jones County Board of Supervisors discusses a $10,000 appropriation for the health department. 9/6/72
MP_198901_119_01_ref.mov Personal Grooming in Schools Forrest County school representative discusses personal grooming policy. 9/6/72