WDAM 7 Anchors to Offer Daily Behind-the-Scenes Newsroom Broadcasts
WDAM 7 anchors will be live daily at 3:30 p.m. for a behind-the-scenes look at their newsroom operations, research, and reporter interviews in the Pine Belt region.

Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 7, 2026 — WDAM 7 announced that its anchors will begin broadcasting live daily at 3:30 p.m., offering viewers an inside look at the station’s news production. The new programming initiative aims to provide a transparent view into the daily operations of the newsroom.
The daily broadcasts will focus on several key aspects of news gathering and reporting. Viewers will gain insights into the newsroom’s operational processes, shedding light on how stories are developed and presented to the public. Additionally, the segments will showcase the research undertaken by the WDAM 7 team to ensure accuracy and depth in their reporting across the Pine Belt region.
A significant component of the new initiative will involve showcasing reporter interviews. This aspect is expected to highlight the direct engagement journalists have with sources and the community as they gather information. The schedule specifies that these behind-the-scenes glimpses will occur daily at 3:30 p.m.
The trend summary provided details about the program’s timing and content focus, including its commitment to covering the Pine Belt region. However, specific details regarding the launch date of these broadcasts, the names of the anchors involved, or the intended duration of this new programming segment were not provided. Further information regarding these operational aspects has not been made public at this time.
This move by WDAM 7 represents an effort to connect with its audience on a more personal level, demystifying the process of news delivery. By opening up the newsroom, the station seeks to foster a greater understanding among viewers of the work involved in local journalism.
Story summarized from the original created by WDAM Staff on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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