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USM historian appears in Netflix’s ‘The American Experiment’
Andrew Wiest, a military historian at the University of Southern Mississippi, appears in Netflix’s five-part documentary “The American Experiment,” which chronicles the American Revolution and coincides with the nation’s 250th birthday, the university said. The university said Wiest can be heard reading lines throughout the series,...
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Pine Belt Humanists assembling hygiene kits to support kids as they head back to school
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A Hattiesburg organization is doing its part to help children with back-to-school needs, but it’s focusing on personal care products, rather than pencils and paper. Members of Pine Belt Humanists are assembling hygiene kits with items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and other personal care supplies.
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Pine Belt Blitz: Columbia High School
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM) - The 2025 season was one Columbia High School will never forget. The Wildcats went a perfect 15-0 and captured the third state championship in program history. This year is the sequel to that magical run, but with just five starters returning, it features a very different...
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William Carey University kicks off new school year with annual faculty, staff assembly
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - William Carey University is preparing for the start of a new academic year as students begin returning to campus and the university continues to grow. Faculty and staff gathered at the Saenger Theatre in downtown Hattiesburg Tuesday for the university’s annual general assembly. “Our Thomas...
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Pine Belt Blitz: Laurel High School
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The Laurel Golden Tornadoes are entering the 2026 season looking to build off another South State run. Laurel reached the South State championship for the second time in three years last season, overcoming an 0-6 start to put together a six-game winning streak and make it to the Class 5A final four.
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Prep Football: 24 in 2026 — Poplarville poised for yet another long playoff run
POPLARVILLE — Poplarville has all the pieces in place to make yet another legitimate run towards a Class 4A state football championship this season. In fact, this may just be the most talented and experienced Hornet squad in veteran head coach Jay Beech’s 13-year tenure leading PHS, including the 2024 state championship unit.
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Prep Football: 24 in 2026 — Tomcats look to topple Region 4-5A foes again this year
WIGGINS — The Stone High football team is not only aiming for back-to-back region titles for the first time in almost 35 years, but three league crowns in a five year span also for the first time since the early 1990’s. The Tomcats topped Region 4-5A last season...
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Pine Belt Blitz: Presbyterian Christian School
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - PCS football had a promising season in its first under head coach Richard Chambliss. Now, the Bobcats believe they’re ready to accomplish even more. After transitioning into the MHSAA last season, PCS finished 8-4 and won a playoff game. But inside the program, last year’s...
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Jones College hosts student orientation, welcoming around 500 freshmen
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Jones College is welcoming incoming freshmen to ‘Jones Up Close’ orientation. “We want to make sure that our students are supported and they’re going to have a really good day when they get on campus,” said Dean of Students Adam Butler. Traditionally,...
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Countdown to Kickoff 2026: Pearl River Central Blue Devils
CARRIERE, Miss. (WLOX) — Some teams have strength. Others have speed. Some even have skill. When it comes to the Blue Devils, none of those qualities matter if you do not have guts. While courage or bravery may come to mind when others think of the word, for Coach...
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MAAP scores, gym renovation among priorities for Richton School District as new school year begins
RICHTON, Miss. (WDAM) - The bells were ringing, and halls were filled with faces again as the Richton School District kicked off the 2026-27 school year. “Those admission emails have already started flooding our inboxes,” senior Addison Breland said. “So, it’s starting to get very, very real. We’re a little anxious, but excited to see what the future holds.”
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HS Football Preview #34: Raleigh
The Raleigh Lions are coming off a state championship winning season at 14-1 and ready to get back on the field. The Lions now have to replace their whole defensive line and their quarterback and running back so they are developing the next generation.
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HS Football Preview #35: Jefferson Davis County
The Jefferson Davis County Jaguars are coming off a 3-7 season and first round playoff loss. Head coach Lance Mancuso says the Jags didn’t play up to their expectations but he knows the kids are hungry to get back on track this year.