Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Hattiesburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Norfolk Southern Railroad will close the northbound lanes of State Route 13 in Lamar County for maintenance from January 6 to January 8, with detour signs in place. WJTV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of Garett Pitts, who was hit by a vehicle outside a Forrest County bar, with a focus on a prior altercation and potential contributing factors. WDAM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 22 tornadoes struck Mississippi on Dec. 28, resulting in 2 deaths, injuries, and widespread damage across 18 counties, with power outages affecting thousands. Hattiesburg American
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Mississippi Secretary of State's Office announced key dates for the 2025 municipal elections, including candidate qualifying, voter registration, and election days. WDAM
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mississippi Power and the U.S. Department of Energy recommend setting thermostats to 68 degrees during winter to save on energy costs. Hattiesburg American
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Clevelands' podcast episode provides a comprehensive review of Mississippi sports in 2024 and offers insights into expectations for 2025. Mississippi Today
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