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Collins man sentenced for probation violation

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 4:38pm

COLLINS, MS (WDAM)- A Collins man appeared in United States Circuit Court Wednesday after he violated the terms of his probation.

Brett Rogers, 43 was on supervised probation for making Internet threats toward FBI agents last year. One of the terms of his probation was he was not supposed to have any contact with federal agents.

Rogers was arrested recently after he had left voice mails on an agents phone. In court Wednesday Rogers admitted to leaving the voice mails.

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Dr. Elliot Nipper Discusses Advances in Hip Replacement Technology as Part of Ongoing Educational Se

Submitted by Wesley Medical Center

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 1:56pm

Dr. Elliot Nipper Discusses Advances in Hip Replacement Technology as Part of Ongoing Educational Se

Dr. Elliot Nipper, and Orthopedic Surgeon with Southern Bone and Joint, will lead a discussion on the advancements in hip technology at the Senior Circle Lunch and Learn program on July 19 at 11 a.m. in the Glenn Smith Room at Wesley Medical Center.

The seminar is part of an ongoing monthly series, featuring local physicians discussing a variety of health and wellness topics. Dr. Nipper is a fellowship-trained arthritic joint replacement orthopedic surgeon. He will speak about issues regarding hip surgery and answer common questions on the subject.

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Dare to C.A.R.E Screening Set for June

Submitted by Forrest General Hospital, Forrest General Hospital

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013, 8:56am

Peripheral Vascular Disease is the number one health problem in the United States. Fortunately, Pine Belt residents have an opportunity to receive a free screening for PAD on June 17 and 18 at Forrest General Hospital.

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Rock 'n Roll Book Club

Submitted by Edith González, Community Blogger

Thursday, June 13th, 2013, 9:22am

The Library of Hattiesburg, Petal, and Forrest County will have the inaugural meeting of its new Rock 'n Roll Book Club on June 25 at 6:30 p.m. The book club will meet at T-bones Records and Café in Hattiesburg. The first book for the club will be Life, the autobiography of Keith Richards will be the

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Rock and Roll arrives to the Pine Belt

Submitted by WDAM Web Staff

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 6:46pm

LAUREL, MS (WDAM)- The Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock and Roll Photography exhibition has been traveling around the South for a little over a year now and has now made its last stop at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.

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Wesley Welcomes Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Fidel Sendra

Submitted by Wesley Medical Center

Tuesday, June 11th, 2013, 11:24am

Wesley Welcomes Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Fidel Sendra

Fidel Sendra, M.D., has joined the medical staff at Wesley Medical Center. Dr. Sednra received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. He completed residencies at Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven, CT, University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL, and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Dog attack sends Covington County 3-year-old to the hospital

Submitted by WDAM Web Staff

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 9:28am

MOUNT OLIVE, MS (WDAM)- A 3-year-old was sent to the hospital over the weekend after sustaining injuries from a dog attack.

According to Deputy Michael Kelly of the Covington County Sheriff's Department, the attack occurred in Covington County Saturday evening. The 3-year-old is still in the hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Officer Kelly says the dog was a pit bull breed and has been put-down. An autopsy will be conducted of the animal by the CDC to test for any diseases.

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